What's wrong with Broadway?

[chanel]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 11:04am

An interesting essay on that subject. "It's not just Spider-Man."

http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-03-30/columns/broadway-a-lack-of-imagination-focus-groups/

[newintown]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 11:12am

Very entertaining piece. Congrats to Musto for a surprisingly cogent entry.

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:27pm

Nice article. And I agree with what he said.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:34pm

This is a great article. I definitely think he's spot-on with his assessment.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:42pm

Broadway's like, I dunno, how could I put it in a totally original way, like an invalid who's really fabulous.

[Q]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:53pm

It gets better.

[Almira]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 1:12pm

If Broadway/Theatre was a self-contained entity, then I would 100% agree with Musto. But Broadway/Theatre is a dependent on the society it exists in. The issue is so much bigger than un-creative and play-it-safe producers.


Clurman says it best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2iGQV_H4PQ

[ChgoTheaterTenor]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 1:19pm

Many good points--interesting reading. I love the shout out to "Scottsboro"! A sad example of patrons fear of the unknown.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 1:23pm

What an adventure. What fun this flop is.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 2:44pm

"I love the shout out to "Scottsboro"! A sad example of patrons fear of the unknown."

I think it's more a fear of spending $150. With prices so high, people don't want to take risks. That's what used to be so great about off-Broadway. You would see a great show but not pay through the nose.

[Donthatecongratulate]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 6:18pm

celebrity culture has ruined broadway