We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?- Page 8

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:34pm

UncleCharlie said: "That is some quality work out of you, boss. That's how it's done kids. Some of the 15 year old trolls on here could learn a lot from this guy. Respect!"

This troll goes to 11...

 

[CallMeAl2]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:38pm

Sondheimite said: "So we can't discuss the morals of Ben Platt being in shows that his father produces?  We can't discuss Broadway nepotism? "

OK. I'll bite. Let's look at the nepotism charge. Ben has been in two Broadway shows: BoM and DEH. Has his father produced either of them? No. Has any other relative produced the shows? No.

So there is no nepotism and Ben has not been in any of his father's Broadway shows.

This seems to be an open and shut case on the charge of nepotism.

Whether or not BoM or DEH producers know Marc Platt is irrelevant - everybody knows everybody. You can't possibly be suggesting that anyone who knows Marc Platt is not allowed to cast Ben Platt - the biggest Broadway star in his age group.

Finally, where is the evidence that Ben is a talent-less cipher skating by on his name and family connections? I mean, you don't like him - and that's fair. Others don't like him either, so you are not alone. But what have the professional critics said?  Ben got star-is-born level raves for DEH and critics who went to see him in Mormon all pointed out his refreshing take on the character. 

In short, there is no evidence that Ben Platt is a slacker being given a handout through nepotism - other than what is going on in your imagination.

Hint: When you conspiracy theory requires collusion between producers and their friends and critics and Tony voters and other Broadway shows - you have run out of credibility.

Updated On: 6/29/17 at 11:38 PM

[godlessondheimite]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:44pm

I can't tell if some of these posts are parody of Pizzagate-style conspiracy theorists. I can only hope they are.

[theaterguy11]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:46pm

CallMeAl2 said: "Sondheimite said: "So we can't discuss the morals of Ben Platt being in shows that his father produces?  We can't discuss Broadway nepotism? "

OK. I'll bite. Let's look at the nepotism charge. Ben has been in two Broadway shows: BoM and DEH. Has his father produced either of them? No. Has any other relative produced the shows? No.

So there is no nepotism and Ben has not been in any of his father's Broadway shows.

This seems to be an open and shut case on the charge of nepotism.

Whether or not BoM or DEH producers know Marc Platt is irrelevant - everybody knows everybody. You can't possibly be suggesting that no one who knows Marc Platt is allowed to cast Ben Platt - the biggest Broadway star in his age group.

Finally, where is the evidence that Ben is a talent-less cipher skating by on his name and family connections? I mean, you don't like him - and that's fair. Others don't like him either, so you are not alone. But what have the professional critics said?  Ben got star-is-born level raves for DEH and critics who went to see him in Mormon all pointed out his refreshing take on the character. 

In short, there is no evidence that Ben Platt is a slacker being given a handout through nepotism - other than what is going on in your imagination.

Hint: When you conspiracy theory requires collusion between producers and their friends and critics and Tony voters and other Broadway shows - you have run out of credibility.

 

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There are only two kinds of critics: critics in the pocket of Marc Platt, and critics who wish they had read this thread before they posted their "rave" reviews. 

There is only *ONE* kind of Tony Voter: Tony voters in the pocket of Marc Platt. 

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:48pm

GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED BOO

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:51pm

theaterguy11 said: "There are only two kinds of critics: critics in the pocket of Marc Platt, and critics who wish they had read this thread before they posted their "rave" reviews."

All of the glowing Wicked reviews are evidence of his unquestionable power!

[theaterguy11]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:55pm

gypsy101 said: "GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED BOO

 

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I have perfect vision and ears. Great genes. 

When I listen to Platt's Spawn all I hear is strained, unsupported pushing. Lots of jaw tension and the early signs of pre vocal nodules. His voice is thin and his tone is lacking. He has the best Tony money and Scott Rudin could buy. 

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:55pm

theaterguy11 said: "
There are only two kinds of critics: critics in the pocket of Marc Platt, and critics who wish they had read this thread before they posted their "rave" reviews. 

There is only *ONE* kind of Tony Voter: Tony voters in the pocket of Marc Platt. 

"

Hey this Marc Platt seems like a powerful guy. I really don't want the Senate to pass the health care "reform" bill. Do you think Marc Platt can pull some strings and get that done? Kthx.

[theaterguy11]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:56pm

All of the glowing Wicked reviews are evidence of his unquestionable power!

 

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And yet Wicked still runs all of these years later!

 

Platt money always wins. The critics learned their lesson and don't wish to be on the bad side of it this time!

[theaterguy11]

Posted: 6/28/17 at 11:57pm

Wouldn't it be funny if I was Marc Platt or Ben Platt's agent? 

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 12:47am

I was kinda hoping you were Ben Platt himself and the entire DEH cast was sitting around laughing their asses off reading all these posts.  

[CallMeAl2]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 12:51am

theaterguy11 said: "There are only two kinds of critics: critics in the pocket of Marc Platt, and critics who wish they had read this thread before they posted their "rave" reviews. There is only *ONE* kind of Tony Voter: Tony voters in the pocket of Marc Platt. "

The defense rests, your honor.

[PurpleSummerHathaway]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 2:36am

Stop. Feeding. The. Trolls. 

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 3:12am

I don't understand why someone would go so far out of their way to attack a performer.  Platt seems like a nice, quiet, polite guy.  I've met him on a couple of occasions and I have never gotten the impression that he was anything other than a kind, humble person.  Also, I've heard many people say that his performance isn't their favorite, and that's ok, but I've never heard anyone say that he "sucks."  It's undeniable that he is an incredibly talented actor and singer.  Whether or not you love the show or his performance is irrelevant.  He clearly doesn't suck.  He hits the right notes and acts well enough to land him a Tony Award.  I would hardly say that he sucks.

Also, I ACTUALLY have perfect pitch and I can tell you that he has an incredible ear and great technique.  That score would be hard on even the most experienced performers and he sings it remarkably safe.  I hear no signs of early vocal nodule formation.  He sounds just fine.  Great actually.

And Theaterguy11, you will get nowhere in life being an entitled sh!thead.  You haven't received any roles because I'm sure you act like a pompous ass in your auditions not because Marc Platt isn't your father.  Grow up.

[theaterguy11]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 3:45am

GeorgeandDot said: "I don't understand why someone would go so far out of their way to attack a performer.  Platt seems like a nice, quiet, polite guy.  I've met him on a couple of occasions and I have never gotten the impression that he was anything other than a kind, humble person.  Also, I've heard many people say that his performance isn't their favorite, and that's ok, but I've never heard anyone say that he "sucks."  It's undeniable that he is an incredibly talented actor and singer.  Whether or not you love the show or his performance is irrelevant.  He clearly doesn't suck.  He hits the right notes and acts well enough to land him a Tony Award.  I would hardly say that he sucks.

Also, I ACTUALLY have perfect pitch and I can tell you that he has an incredible ear and great technique.  That score would be hard on even the most experienced performers and he sings it remarkably safe.  I hear no signs of early vocal nodule formation.  He sounds just fine.  Great actually.

And Theaterguy11, you will get nowhere in life being an entitled sh!thead.  You haven't received any roles because I'm sure you act like a pompous ass in your auditions not because Marc Platt isn't your father.  Grow up.

 

"
 

Updated On: 6/30/17 at 03:45 AM

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 3:50am

Patti LuPone?

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 4:05am

Again, Theaterguy11, I am not another poster on here.  I have been on these boards for quite a while.  Also, I don't stage door shows and also, I have a professional career on Broadway.  What it is, is none of your business and I highly doubt that you have ever even set foot on a Broadway stage.  I have made it in my craft.  You have not.  You are a worthless, trashy troll on a Broadway message board.  I'm pretty sure that your Tony shelf is bare.

[PurpleSummerHathaway]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 4:15am

theaterguy11 said: "GeorgeandDot said: "Again, Theaterguy11, I am not another poster on here.  I have been on these boards for quite a while.  Also, I don't stage door shows and also, I have a professional career on Broadway.  What it is, is none of your business and I highly doubt that you have ever even set foot on a Broadway stage.  I have made it in my craft.  You have not.  You are a worthless, trashy troll on a Broadway message board.  I'm pretty sure that your Tony shelf is bare.

 



I am beyond convinced that you are icecreambenjamin- who once asked this message board if you were too obese to play the emcee in your high school production of cabaret. You won't convince me you aren't that chubby kid. Sorry!

 

"Fat shaming? Thats low, even for you. Also, if you are a "Broadway star" as you claim to be, then I'm even more appalled at your lack of professionalism and maturity. I'm sure your agent and producers of shows you have been in would be very pleased by your behavior. Now that is all from me (probably).

 

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 4:15am

Unfortunately, I'm a middle aged Asian woman with 3 kids, so I don't think that I would be asking anyone anything about being in a high school production (especially Cabaret).  At least not since the 70's.

You're not even a professional actor.  I'm pretty sure that having a ridiculous right-wing, conservative, Trump supporting twitter page with a reasonable amount of followers, does not make you a professional actor.  And you certainly don't have a Tony Award.  You're a jealous nobody.  Aren't the conservatives always yelling about how the liberals feel so entitled to everything?  I don't know, but you're sounding pretty entitled right now.

Updated On: 6/29/17 at 04:15 AM

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 4:54am

gypsy101 said: "i'm now convinced that theaterguy is Andy Karl bitter about losing that Tony and GeorgeandDot is...Lea Salonga? idk there aren't that many middle aged asian women on broadway

I'm not an actress.  Never wanted to be, but I do work on Broadway shows.

 

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 4:59am

What apparent PM exchange did I reference?

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 7:17am

STOP RESPONDING TO THIS TROLL. THIS IS A JOKE. ONLY MEANT TO STIR THE POT AROUND HERE.  ENOUGH!!!!

[temms]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 8:29am

All's I know is that Ben Platt showed up on my Tinder last week and despite my right swiping him, I have not yet gotten a match notification.

I have to assume that this is all related.

[MyLife]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 8:54am

No way to know as it would just be his torso.

But he did pop up on my JSwipe but I swiped left knowing that if he really wanted to match with me Marc Platt would find a way to make it happen anyway :).

 

All jokes aside, I think Ben Platt is an amazing talent who has proven he deserves his spot on Broadway and his Tony. I'm sure his father has made his journey much easier than your average 23 year old but is that a bad thing? Just like any business, it's who you know.  Whether it's fair or not, I'm glad Ben is here. We all benefit from it. 

[NYadgal]

Posted: 6/29/17 at 9:59am

The Platt Matter

The Nepotism Scheme

The Great Tony Stealing Scandal of 2017

This is the best entertainment on BWW in years.  I'm thinking we need to haul out the OT Board Color Codes.