What shows have you walked out on?- Page 6

[Mikeacarroll]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 12:48pm

Impossible2 said: "haterobics said: "robskynyc said: "plus the songs were SOOOO SLOOOOOWWWW. "

They're called ballads, dear.



PMSL!"

I had to look up PSML, but love it!

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 12:51pm

Mikeacarroll said: "Impossible2 said: "I wish I'd walked out of Cats. It is still the worst thing I have ever seen and the first time I've ever apologised to someone for taking them to the theatre."

Oh I do feel your pain, but I DID leave. I almost stood and hollered, "Please for the love of God, sing Memory and end this! I did not, but I did leave. Never regretted that decision. But my niece ended up singing Grizabella in a school production and I had to sit through it - several times. Oh, to be a good uncle."

The worst bit is not only do you have to sit through the crap, but on top of that they actually have the gaul to attempt to crawl all over you as well. I've never wanted to kick a cat in guts so much in my life.


You have the patience of a saint. I have 6 nieces and nephews and I don't like any of them enough to sit through that **** tip again x

Updated On: 5/29/18 at 12:51 PM

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:00pm

Copenhagen.... ugh, so boring!

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:12pm

I've never walked out on a show. Doesn't mean I haven't been a bored a few times, or, more often, just tired -- not the show's fault. I have had to run for a late-night Amtrak train a few times, and darted out the split-second the show ended, without staying for a moment's ovation. And I always feel bad about that. Though I've usually told the people around me at intermission, In hopes of not appearing rude once I fled.

What really stuns me, having read through 100-plus comments, are the shows that some posters have left. I hesitate to name them for fear, always here, of being told I'm an idiot. But Avenue Q? Something Rotten? All the Way? Those are three in particular that surprised me, but there were many others. I've seen Avenue Q maybe four times; saw Something Rotten three times -- light, yes, but so much fun and "It's a Musical" was worth the price of admission -- and I felt especially privileged to be able to see All the Way twice. 

Like others have said, it's just too expensive for me to not see a Broadway show all the way through. 

 

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:33pm

pacificnorthwest said: "I've never walked out on a show. Doesn't mean I haven't been a bored a few times, or, more often, just tired -- not the show's fault. I have had to run for a late-nightAmtrak train a few times, and darted out the split-second the show ended, without staying for a moment's ovation. And I always feel bad about that. Though I've usually toldthe people around me at intermission, In hopes of not appearing rude once I fled.

What really stuns me, having read through100-plus comments, arethe shows that some posters have left. I hesitate to name themfor fear, always here, of being told I'm an idiot. But Avenue Q? Something Rotten? All the Way? Those are three in particular that surprised me,but there were many others. I've seen Avenue Q maybe four times; sawSomething Rotten three times -- light, yes, but so much fun and "It's a Musical" was worth the price of admission --and Ifelt especially privileged to be able to see All the Way twice.

Like others have said, it's just too expensive for me to not see a Broadway show all the way through.

"

I'm pissed I didn't get to see Something Rotten. It was one of those things that always seemed to be on so I always said 'next trip, next trip' and then it was gone.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:45pm

dearalanaaaa said: "robskynyc said: "For me:

Dear Evan Hansen- left at intermission. I just couldn't get into the story plus it felt a little exploitative. also, I didn't see it with Ben, but with Noah Galvin and I found it a bit of stretch to believe he was playing a straight teen."

Why does the sexuality of Evan matter? I'd like to see how you'd react to Angels in America or Boys in the Band with that attitude! Anyway, who exactly COULD Evan end up with if you really believed he was a Gay teen? If you say one of the "Omg yaoi gay boy Evan smol UwU" answers I'll definitelythink you're a troll."

You misunderstood my comment. from yours, "if you really believed he was a Gay teen? " you seem to think I was under the impression Evan was supposed to be gay? i wasnt, i know Evan is straight. my comment wasnt on EVAN'S sexuality, but the actor playing him. i was so used to seeing Noah Galvin as Kenny on "The Real O'Neals" that it was hard for me to see him playing a straight teen on stage. Much like I struggle to see SJP as anyone OTHER than Carrie Bradshaw, or Lea Michele as anyone other than Rachel Berry. 

 

[robskynyc]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:49pm

Matt Rogers said: "robskynyc said: "blaxx said: "I walked out of Phantom because it was all about a masked man and not a phantom, and it had too much opera. They didn't advertise it was so much opera.

I also walked out of Wicked at intermission because the lead was good and not wicked until the very end, and it had a big dragon and clocks and it was confusing.

And also I walked out of The Lion King because it had puppets but you could see the person handling the puppets, and Iknow it has hakuna Matata and all those songs but I could see the people and I left."



you must be be another one of these nasty BWW board trolls I keep hearing about

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You've got a lot of nerve, having been here for a month and you start a thread that is clearly meant to troll, by bragging about how you have walked out of all sorts of award winning shows, and then when veteran members of this board call you out on how ridiculous you are, you respond by projecting exactly what you are ontothem: By calling them trolls. Who are you, Donald Trump? And by the way, if LaChanze gave the all clear for the audience to sing along at Summer, I think that over-rides your rules.

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no sweetie. YOU have a lot of nerve. thinking that i give a flying F*** about your opinion. <3 stay mad

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:51pm

robskynyc said: "Matt Rogers said: "robskynyc said: "blaxx said: "I walked out of Phantom because it was all about a masked man and not a phantom, and it had too much opera. They didn't advertise it was so much opera.

I also walked out of Wicked at intermission because the lead was good and not wicked until the very end, and it had a big dragon and clocks and it was confusing.

And also I walked out of The Lion King because it had puppets but you could see the person handling the puppets, and Iknow it has hakuna Matata and all those songs but I could see the people and I left."



you must be be another one of these nasty BWW board trolls I keep hearing about

"

You've got a lot of nerve, having been here for a month and you start a thread that is clearly meant to troll, by bragging about how you have walked out of all sorts of award winning shows, and then when veteran members of this board call you out on how ridiculous you are, you respond by projecting exactly what you are ontothem: By calling them trolls. Who are you, Donald Trump? And by the way, if LaChanze gave the all clear for the audience to sing along at Summer, I think that over-rides your rules.

"

no sweetie. YOU have a lot of nerve. thinking that i give a flying F*** about your opinion. <3 stay mad "

Jaiver Munoz that you?

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:55pm

Impossible2 said: I’m pissed I didn't get to see Something Rotten. It was one of those things that always seemed to be on so I always said 'next trip, next trip' and then it was gone."

Loved that show. Thought it was the funniest thing I’d ever seen until I saw “The Book of Mormon”. 

I’ll add may name to the list of those who have never walked out of a show. I normally do a lot of research into it first, and see if it’s something I’d enjoy. So far I’ve been lucky and scored 100% on them.

And like others have said, the ticket prices I’ve paid, normally just over $100, keeps me from bailing out early even if I ever would be tempted. Of the nineteen performances I’ve attended, I never wanted to leave early, and have enjoyed every single one of them.  

And tomorrow, after “The Band’s Visit” and “Hello, Dolly!”, I’ll most certainly walk out: after the curtain has fallen, after the standing ovations and cheers end, and I’m in heaven having seeing these shows. Can’t wait! :)

 

[robskynyc]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:56pm

dmwnc1959 said: "Impossible2 said: I’m pissed I didn't get to see Something Rotten. It was one of those things that always seemed to be on so I always said 'next trip, next trip' and then it was gone."

Loved that show. Thought it was the funniest thing I’d ever seen until I saw “The Book of Mormon”.

I’ll add may name to the list of those who have never walked out of a show. I normally do a lot of research into it first,and see if it’s something I’d enjoy.So far I’ve been lucky and scored 100% on them.

And like others have said, the ticket prices I’ve paid, normally just over $100, keeps me from bailing out early even if I ever would be tempted. Of the nineteen performances I’ve attended, I never wantedto leave early, and have enjoyed every single one of them.

And tomorrow, after “The Band’s Visit” and “Hello, Dolly!”, I’ll most certainly walk out:after the curtain has fallen, afterthe standing ovations and cheers end, and I’m in heaven having seeing these shows. Can’t wait! :)

"

Enjoy TBV!!! its a dream! 

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 1:58pm

dmwnc1959 said: "Impossible2 said: I’m pissed I didn't get to see Something Rotten. It was one of those things that always seemed to be on so I always said 'next trip, next trip' and then it was gone."

Loved that show. Thought it was the funniest thing I’d ever seen until I saw “The Book of Mormon”.

I’ll add may name to the list of those who have never walked out of a show. I normally do a lot of research into it first,and see if it’s something I’d enjoy.So far I’ve been lucky and scored 100% on them.

And like others have said, the ticket prices I’ve paid, normally just over $100, keeps me from bailing out early even if I ever would be tempted. Of the nineteen performances I’ve attended, I never wantedto leave early, and have enjoyed every single one of them.

And tomorrow, after “The Band’s Visit” and “Hello, Dolly!”, I’ll most certainly walk out:after the curtain has fallen, afterthe standing ovations and cheers end, and I’m in heaven having seeing these shows. Can’t wait! :)

"

Band's Visit is just beautiful, enjoy!

I hated Hello Dolly, but then I know I am in the minority, I just don't really like old musicals.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 2:08pm

dmwnc1959 said: "Impossible2 said: I’m pissed I didn't get to see Something Rotten. It was one of those things that always seemed to be on so I always said 'next trip, next trip' and then it was gone."

Loved that show. Thought it was the funniest thing I’d ever seen until I saw “The Book of Mormon”.

I’ll add may name to the list of those who have never walked out of a show. I normally do a lot of research into it first,and see if it’s something I’d enjoy.So far I’ve been lucky and scored 100% on them.

And like others have said, the ticket prices I’ve paid, normally just over $100, keeps me from bailing out early even if I ever would be tempted. Of the nineteen performances I’ve attended, I never wantedto leave early, and have enjoyed every single one of them.

And tomorrow, after “The Band’s Visit” and “Hello, Dolly!”, I’ll most certainly walk out:after the curtain has fallen, afterthe standing ovations and cheers end, and I’m in heaven having seeing these shows. Can’t wait! :)

Hello, Dolly! and The Band’s Visit were two my favorite shows from my November trip! 

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 2:10pm

Impossible2 said: "I hated Hello Dolly, but then I know I am in the minority, I just don't really like old musicals."

Everyone hates old musicals. It's learning to appreciate the timeless ones...

[Bronxfan]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 2:20pm

Going to the theatre for over 40 years and I have never walked out of a show. There is only one show that I ever fell asleep. That was the mid-1990’s revival of Timon of Athens. Never have I been so bored at a Broadway show.

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 2:26pm

haterobics said: "Impossible2 said: "I hated Hello Dolly, but then I know I am in the minority, I just don't really like old musicals."

Everyone hates old musicals. It's learning to appreciate the timeless ones..."

It's weird, I love old movie musicals and could watch Singing in the Rain, Sound of Music etc for days on end, but for some reason when I watch them on stage I just don't like them.

Though I can remember trying to watch Hello Dolly (the film) one night when I was really tired and turned it off halfway through the first song which seemed to go on for about 4 days.

[Mikeacarroll]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 2:30pm

Impossible2 said: "Mikeacarroll said: "Impossible2 said: "I wish I'd walked out of Cats. It is still the worst thing I have ever seen and the first time I've ever apologised to someone for taking them to the theatre."

Oh I do feel your pain, but I DID leave. I almost stood and hollered, "Please for the love of God, sing Memory and end this! I did not, but I did leave. Never regretted that decision. But my niece ended up singing Grizabella in a school production and I had to sit through it - several times. Oh, to be a good uncle."

The worst bit is not only do you have to sit through the crap, but on top of thatthey actually have the gaul to attempt to crawl all over you as well. I've never wanted to kick a cat in guts so much in my life.


You have the patience of a saint. I have 6 nieces and nephews and I don't like any of them enough to sit through that **** tip again x"

That gave me the best laugh I've had in nearly a year!  Thank you. 

 

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 2:35pm

Mikeacarroll said: "Impossible2 said: "Mikeacarroll said: "Impossible2 said: "I wish I'd walked out of Cats. It is still the worst thing I have ever seen and the first time I've ever apologised to someone for taking them to the theatre."

Oh I do feel your pain, but I DID leave. I almost stood and hollered, "Please for the love of God, sing Memory and end this! I did not, but I did leave. Never regretted that decision. But my niece ended up singing Grizabella in a school production and I had to sit through it - several times. Oh, to be a good uncle."

The worst bit is not only do you have to sit through the crap, but on top of thatthey actually have the gaul to attempt to crawl all over you as well. I've never wanted to kick a cat in guts so much in my life.


You have the patience of a saint. I have 6 nieces and nephews and I don't like any of them enough to sit through that **** tip again x"

That gave me the best laugh I've had in nearly a year! Thank you.

"

Here to help x

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 6:24pm

robskynyc said: "Matt Rogers said: "robskynyc said: "blaxx said: "I walked out of Phantom because it was all about a masked man and not a phantom, and it had too much opera. They didn't advertise it was so much opera.

I also walked out of Wicked at intermission because the lead was good and not wicked until the very end, and it had a big dragon and clocks and it was confusing.

And also I walked out of The Lion King because it had puppets but you could see the person handling the puppets, and Iknow it has hakuna Matata and all those songs but I could see the people and I left."



you must be be another one of these nasty BWW board trolls I keep hearing about

"

You've got a lot of nerve, having been here for a month and you start a thread that is clearly meant to troll, by bragging about how you have walked out of all sorts of award winning shows, and then when veteran members of this board call you out on how ridiculous you are, you respond by projecting exactly what you are ontothem: By calling them trolls. Who are you, Donald Trump? And by the way, if LaChanze gave the all clear for the audience to sing along at Summer, I think that over-rides your rules.

"

no sweetie. YOU have a lot of nerve. thinking that i give a flying F*** about your opinion. <3 stay mad "

You seem nice. 

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 10:21pm

oh and i walked out of ON THE TOWN.  it was bloated and boring and not enough Jackie Hoffman

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 5/29/18 at 10:43pm

That just goes to show how art can resonate differently with different people. On The Town remains one of the most thrilling theatrical experiences I’ve ever experienced.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 5/30/18 at 7:57am

re: "I'm pissed I didn't get to see Something Rotten. It was one of those things that always seemed to be on so I always said 'next trip, next trip' and then it was gone."

Maybe you can catch the touring show? It was so much fun. And the showstopper in the middle of the first act literally did stop the show -- with major standing ovations the first two times I saw it (and more of an extended standard ovation the third time). Also a delight: Christian Borle as Shakespeare. So glad he won the Tony. 

[jeniferrenepatricia]

Posted: 5/31/18 at 3:47am

Two shows that I absolutely wanted to walk out on but couldn't because there wasn't an intermission:
The River, The Anarchist.  I love, love, love, Patti but that play....ughhhh.....

Here is what I did walk out on:

Mamma Mia, 1776, Betrayal, In the Heights, The Seagull, A Delicate Balance, Violet, and most recently, Fire and Air with Marsha Mason. I'm sure there's more but this is all I can think of right now.

 

[KayGlass2]

Posted: 5/31/18 at 1:49pm

I fell asleep during the most recent revival of Falsettos. 

I left at intermission during Jekyll and Hyde.  I tried.   I really, really, really tried.  But I couldn't take it anymore. :)

I've seen lots of crap, but that (to me) is part of the theatre experience.  The good, the bad, it all comes together into my entire's life's theatrical experience.  I've seen shows that I hated in the first act, only to see it really pull together in act two.  And vice versa.  Even when I super duper hate something (like Something Rotten, which is pedestrian crap), I stick it out.  I've been surprised by staying, and sometimes I've later thought "I wish I'd never seen that."  But bad theatre is still better than NO theatre, right?

.....unless it's Jekyll and Hyde.  That's terrible. :)

[dougs9797]

Posted: 5/31/18 at 1:56pm

R & J....Couldn't take all those sweaty actors running around screaming at one another in a small confined space....

and LoveMusic despite the very talented Michael Cerveris and Donna Murphy...left at intermission....the woman sitting next to me wanted to leave as well but she was with her daughter who wanted to stay.

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 5/31/18 at 1:58pm

There's only two shows that I left during intermission. Lovemusik and Barefoot in the Park with Patrick Wilson.