I agree with "Dance of the Vampires." Michael Crawford was the only questionable aspect of that show, but overall I thought it was spectacular. The music was insanely gorgeous and amazing, and the sets and special effects BLEW me away. The dancing was fantastic too, and Mandy Gonzalez and Max von Essen were incredible. I usually dislike shows that just make fun of things the whole time and mock themselves, but this show was fantastic. It should not have closed so early - it was a shame. I know people put the show down all the time, and even a few posts on this board has referred to some awful lyrics in the show, like in "Garlic," but those lyrics are undoubtedly HYSTERICAL. "Garlic, garlic, that's why we're so well hung...," etc. It was brilliantly hysterical - it's too bad it's gone. I would love to see a tour of it, but by this time, I think it's pretty much dead. Besides, to move that gigantic, multi-million dollar set in and out of different theatres, nevermind re-building the set pieces again would probably not result in much profit. After it's high profile failure, I don't think it would do so well. It's a shame - I really loved that show.
Other shows that NEED a second chance:
Taboo - ASAP
Carrie
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks - Even though this obviously wasn't a very good play, I think with some re-writing and talented actors, it could be amazing - I actually really enjoyed it.
Follies - again.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
