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Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#25
Posted: 3/25/08 at 11:25am
Those of you who found it dismal and unpleasant, did you go in expecting a musical comedy? Because though there are some really funny moments, it's a drama.
And, therefore, I think it would be more appropriate if that distinction was made---was it truly bad in your opinion or was it just not your cup of tea?
If you truly didn't like it and you do enjoy musical dramas, then I guess it will be another show that people love or hate.
Otherwise, maybe the rewrites were a success. But it did win a bunch of awards in Cali, so I'm guessing it wasn't horrible at all.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#26
Posted: 3/25/08 at 11:38amOwn it
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re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#27
Posted: 3/25/08 at 12:39pmFrom what I have heard - no rush but balcony seats will be priced at $30. I am going to check at the box office in about an hour and see what they say. I'll let you know.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#28
Posted: 3/25/08 at 12:42pm
Hooray!
I'm so excited for this.
*proudly waves Team Matt C flag*
Gotta spread the love around! 
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#29
Posted: 3/25/08 at 1:37pm
jrb_actor:
I didn't go into A Catered Affair expecting a musical comedy. I expected a musical drama along the lines of The Light in the Piazza (which I liked) or Grey Gardens (which I loved). What I received was neither comedy or drama just a feeling of being exasperated.
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re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#33
Posted: 3/25/08 at 2:52pmYep, no rush as of now. Balcony was something around $30 dollars. I was told to check in next week, they should know for sure by then.
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re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#34
Posted: 3/25/08 at 6:32pm
Any musical that moves me is worth my while. I can even accept the shows that are just an entertainment, IF THEY ARE IN FACT ENTERTAINING! A Catered Affair is just not good musical theatre. Nothing moves in this show except the scenery, and the entertainment value is very close to nil. The production is drab and boring using conventions that usually work with better material. This should never have come into NY.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#35
Posted: 3/25/08 at 6:48pmWell that certainly wasn't the sentiment of most of the Cali critics, awards, or the audience at last night's dress.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#36
Posted: 3/25/08 at 6:52pmI really hope this turns out to be a great show! Such a great cast!
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#37
Posted: 3/25/08 at 7:08pmlarry is entitled to his opinion ! However, so far, he is clearly in the minority, so we'll have to wait and see ! I'm really excited about the show and I'm seeing it on April 12 !!!
Stand-by Joined: 3/3/06
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#38
Posted: 3/25/08 at 7:19pm
California citics and NY critics often do not see eye to eye on the theatre. Shows that often start out in California are well reviewed by the local press, but often get slaughtered in NY.
As for the AWARDS? This is my opinion on awards......
'Spring Awakening' won over 'Grey Gardens'
'Lost In Yonkers' won over 'Six Degrees of Separation'
and new shows grown in California often win over touring prods of things coming out of NY.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#39
Posted: 3/25/08 at 7:31pmYes, but all it matters, more than critics and awards, is what the audience thinks and what is the word of mouth ! Shows with awards and praise closed early, because people didn't warm up to them and shows that only the audience loved ran for years !
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re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#40
Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:07pm
It's true the audience verdict is not in yet, but once the critics make a decision the damage is done. The audience usually follows.
Critic proof musicals are few and far between, but they tend to run ie. WICKED, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LES MIS, CATS. How's that for a lineup!
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#41
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:03pm
I saw the show in San Diego and didn't think it was a success but I saw a lot to like- all the performances (especially Faith Prince and Leslie Kritser) were very good. The sets, lighting and direction were fantastic as well. My biggest complaints were the book- which had some inconsistencies, and the score which was very functional and not catchy or interesting. I really love John Bucchino's cabaret songs but he seems to be at loss when writing show songs- his songs are functional, they move the action along and they express thoughts (as musical theatre songs should) but they are very boring.
I hope that the score has been greatly revised since San Diego. I do think, however, that Brantley will give Catered Affair a positive review- he seems to love John Doyle's direction- and John Doyle's direction of this show is superb- stripped of the gimmickry of actors playing instruments, he directs the show like it's a Pinter play and the silences work beautifully.
If the score will be greatly revised before opening on Broadway then any remaining book problems should not glare as much and the show can become a hit. As I mentioned- the performances are uniformly wonderful - and Faith Prince should count on getting another Tony nomination.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#42
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:26pmAccording to HarveyBlog, the score is being given a different sound with Jonathan Tunick's new orchestrations. Maybe that'll make a difference.
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#44
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:10pmTo those attending tonight and later this week, PLEASE post your thoughts/reactions! =)
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#45
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:16pmIF anybody can save a score, it's Jonathan Tunick. Good orchestrations can take a mediocre score and turn it into gold (Young Frankenstein's orchestrations are a good example of a mediocre score that sounds a lot better due to the orchestrations). I'm happy to hear that they are re-orchestrating the show.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#46
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:40pm
I just got home from the first preview.
I was bored out of my mind.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#47
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:41pmDid you find Faith Prince as brilliant as others are claiming?
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re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#48
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:42pmC'mon, liotte, we need more than that.
re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#49
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:47pmUh oh...
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