What are your top three worst shows ever (that everyone else seemed to praise)? — Page 5

The Producers
Curtains
Spelling Bee

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Just out of curiosity, but any chance some of these shows, (like Wicked, for instance) were seen after the original cast had already left and maybe some of the "magic" was lost by that point? I'm not making assumptions, but just curious as to whether or not many of these judgments were made off the original broadway cast. Also, what are your thoughts on "The Woman in White." I've never hated a show so much in my life and was always curious as to how the audience felt, despite the critic's acclaim. Thanks!

"I Still do not understand the praise for IN THE HEIGHTS. I thought it was boring and amature."

Agreed too. I don't understand what all the hype is about on it and nothing stood out all that much, except for the choregraphy & the fact that the used "rap"/"hip hop" music which isn't that big of a deal. But it not one of the worst shows ever in my book.

I absolutely concur with The Producers. but I don't get to see as many shows as many of you do. That limits my exposure to things I believe I'll like going in, and because I have such admiration for actors in Broadway shows, as well as for the talented creative people involved, I find it hard to really dislike anything. A show may not be my taste, but I almost always appreciate the work and artistry that goes into each production. As for Mama Mia - I grew up with that music, and it is the live singing of some of my high school memories that makes that show so much fun. I have actually jumped on my bed and sung Dancing Queen with many forms of hair styling tools! (I might have done this last week!). As for Spring Awakening - I love "Blah, Blah, Blah." I get what that lyric says - one doesn't have to write lyrics that explictly state that the adult role models and acadmeics in the lives of these confused, undereducated teenagers expouse theories and doctrines that sound trivial and have no meaning in the young ones's struggles with becoming adults. "Blah, Blah, Blah" says that all in a timeless fashion to me!

Wicked - worst musical ever. Amusement park sets terrible book
Lion King
Jelly's Last Jam - an oldie but awful

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Updated On: 8/19/08 at 11:03 PM

I believe Mamma Mia should have been more like an Concert type event or show. More like an Off- Broadway event. But then again. It would not bring in the SUPERB Donna's I have seen. To me it was a GREAT Experience but not a Great BROADWAY SHOW.

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Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia

I attended Mamma Mia in London immediately after it opened. At intermission, I was so confused as to why this show had received such positive notices (remember this was a week or so after it opened and before it went global) that I approached one of the house staff members. He informed me that the producers were themselves shocked at the response. They thought it so awful that before the show opened, they had posted closing notices and were certain that it wouldn't last the week.

RENT
Titanic (how did it EVER win the Tony?)
Spamalot

Titanic - I saw it a couple months after the Tonys and they still were having problems getting the set to work. The night I saw it the Titanic failed to "sink."

The Producers - I loved the CD, saw it, and was totally let down, not by the cast (it was on the road, Stadlen and Stephenson) but by Stroman's work. I had built up a much bigger show in my head.

Wicked - Thought it was decent until they tacked on the horrible happy ending version.

The Lion King - Would be perfect if I was deaf and didn't have to listen to it. The design and the stage pictures Taymor created are stunning, just hate listening to it.

La Cage - I don't know what it is, I've just never been enthusiastic about the show.

Lion King
A Chorus Line
Follies

Guys & Dolls
Chicago (on stage, the movie is soooooo redeeming)
The Wedding Singer


I might also need to add the current cast of Rent... i saw it a few days ago... pitiful was my exact word leaving the theatre.

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A Chorus Line (dated show about whiny dancers not being able to have job security on Broadway...boo hoo)

Spring Awakening (Clunky book, unmemorable music, bad choreography, gratuitous foul language to make the show seem hip)

Mamma Mia (why, just why was this show produced)

"Just out of curiosity, but any chance some of these shows, (like Wicked, for instance) were seen after the original cast had already left and maybe some of the "magic" was lost by that point?"

"Original" does not equal "best."