#26
Posted: 1/10/13 at 11:00pm
The Student Gypsy
Georgy
Georgy
What is the most underrated musical of all time — Page 2
#27
Posted: 1/10/13 at 11:32pm
Egads, Amarillith. I've actually never seen 1776. Now I have to.
#28
Posted: 1/10/13 at 11:44pm
She Loves Me is a much loved show that should be a much better loved one.
But If we are talking about a show that few people seem to like that I personally think is a very good show, it would be Triumph of Love.
But If we are talking about a show that few people seem to like that I personally think is a very good show, it would be Triumph of Love.
#29
Posted: 1/11/13 at 4:58am
Robert and Elizabeth--a glorious score.
Did it ever find an American audience? Very popular in England and Australia.
Did it ever find an American audience? Very popular in England and Australia.
#30
Posted: 1/11/13 at 6:18am
The Apple Tree
The Happy Time
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Sugar
Romance in Hard Times
Parade
City of Angels
The Happy Time
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Sugar
Romance in Hard Times
Parade
City of Angels
....but the world goes 'round
#31
Posted: 1/11/13 at 8:07am
1776 is hardly underrated (It ran for years with no movie or soap stars and won a bunch of Tonys)... maybe underrated by people who know little about musical theater, but it is one of the best, mot perfect shows ever written.
Under appreciated shows:
Sugar
Little Me
King of Hearts
The Happy Time
110 in the Shade
and
Rockabye Hamlet (yes, and I am not delusional. It was the forerunner of Rent, Spring Awakening and their ilk and had a genius director at the helm to boot.)
Under appreciated shows:
Sugar
Little Me
King of Hearts
The Happy Time
110 in the Shade
and
Rockabye Hamlet (yes, and I am not delusional. It was the forerunner of Rent, Spring Awakening and their ilk and had a genius director at the helm to boot.)
#32
Posted: 1/11/13 at 8:37am
Recent additions for me:
Ragtime
Drowsy Chaperone
Grey Gardens
Ragtime
Drowsy Chaperone
Grey Gardens
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#34
Posted: 1/11/13 at 9:41am
Caroline, or Change
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#35
Posted: 1/11/13 at 11:05am
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. It seems like everyone who never saw the show wonders how it could have won the Tony over FOLLIES.
Agreed. I absolutely ADORE that show. The production at the Delcorte was one of my favorite theatre experiences in NYC ever.
Agreed. I absolutely ADORE that show. The production at the Delcorte was one of my favorite theatre experiences in NYC ever.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#36
Posted: 1/11/13 at 11:41am
City of Angels, Follies, Secrect Garden, and Grey Gardens all make my list! Jane Eyre is my new contribution!
#37
Posted: 1/11/13 at 12:10pm
I agree with Ragtime. I think it's brilliant, such an American story and the music is incredible. I wish it was still on Broadway in its original form.
#38
Posted: 1/11/13 at 1:33pm
I think it's strange to see Follies in a thread like this because there are SO many fans how can they be underrated? Saying Follies is underrated is like saying Annie is underrated. I begin to think sometimes for them there was no theater before Sondheim and there will be none when he is finally dead.
On the topic... I think a show that is oddly underrated is ShowBoat. I think that people just think of the main songs and call it a day. In it's full form it really is quite an amazing piece of theatre. It has one of the most beautiful and complex score ever written for the stage. I feel that people think of it as this tired period piece, but it's still a very relevant story.
Lizzy Borden is a piece I long to see on Off Broadway. Its score is tuneful yet complex with some great tension.
I have a soft spot for Brigadoon, but know the books needs a bit of work. The score sparkles though
On the topic... I think a show that is oddly underrated is ShowBoat. I think that people just think of the main songs and call it a day. In it's full form it really is quite an amazing piece of theatre. It has one of the most beautiful and complex score ever written for the stage. I feel that people think of it as this tired period piece, but it's still a very relevant story.
Lizzy Borden is a piece I long to see on Off Broadway. Its score is tuneful yet complex with some great tension.
I have a soft spot for Brigadoon, but know the books needs a bit of work. The score sparkles though
#39
Posted: 1/11/13 at 1:43pm
The Baker's Wife
With honorable mention:
Parade (JRB not Jerry Herman)
The Wild Party (Lippa)
One Touch of Venus
With honorable mention:
Parade (JRB not Jerry Herman)
The Wild Party (Lippa)
One Touch of Venus
#41
Posted: 1/11/13 at 5:01pm
Passion
Assassins
Violet
Ragtime
Taboo
Assassins
Violet
Ragtime
Taboo
Updated On: 1/11/13 at 05:01 PM
#42
Posted: 1/11/13 at 8:38pm
Pump Boys and Dinettes ..oh wait.... never mind
#43
Posted: 1/11/13 at 9:16pm
Taboo, it was ahead of its time.
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#44
Posted: 1/11/13 at 9:18pm
I forgot The Apple Tree, Ragtime and The Drowsy Chaperone.
Also, one of my favorite musical based on a movie : The Wedding Singer.
Also, one of my favorite musical based on a movie : The Wedding Singer.
Updated On: 1/11/13 at 09:18 PM
#45
Posted: 1/11/13 at 9:49pm
Follies is the most overrated, underrated, second-rated, first-rate show that never was.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#46
Posted: 1/11/13 at 10:51pm
Are you referring to FOLLIES or YOUNG FOLLIES?
Well-well-well-what-do-you-think-of-that-I-have-nothing-here-to-pay-my-train-fare-with-only-large-bills-fives-and-sevens....
#47
Posted: 1/11/13 at 11:02pm
is there life after high school
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the happy time
70 Girls 70
i can get it for your wholesale
the happy time
70 Girls 70
#48
Posted: 1/11/13 at 11:02pm
is there life after high school
i can get it for your wholesale
the happy time
70 Girls 70
i can get it for your wholesale
the happy time
70 Girls 70
#49
Posted: 1/11/13 at 11:12pm
Smile
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
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#50
Posted: 1/12/13 at 1:23am
Thank you to all who have mentioned TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE, and PACIFIC OVERTURES.
Love all three.
Love all three.
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