When will they pull the plug on Bullets — Page 2

Don't know if anyone saw the Daily News today but there's an article on Vinny Pastore's prostate cancer survival story, but it alludes to the show going to the West End.

“First, make it through rehearsals. Then to previews. I did that. Then to opening night. I did that. Then to 100 performances, a big deal on Broadway. Now I wanna make it to my 68th birthday, July 14th. Now producers are talking to me about maybe taking ‘Bullets Over Broadway’ to London.”




'Sopranos' alum Vinny Pastore won't let cancer keep him from 'Bullets Over Broadway'

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Updated On: 7/7/14 at 01:14 PM

I really do feel bad for this show. I saw it last week on my trip and I had an absolute blast. A total throwback to the musical comedy. It's too bad this isn't a big fat hit like it deserves to be.

Is it the best show playing on Broadway now? No but I had fun, I left humming the songs. I can't recommend it enough.

It's the only show (eight in 5 days) that I also left humming the score. It's a shame it cannot find an audience. I had a great time.

I saw the show and didn't think it was funny at all, and have not been recommending it. I'm sorry to hear that they aren't doing well but I can't say I'm surprised.

I thought the show was obnoxious and overblown, the complete opposite of the movie.

I think the real problem is there's no reason for people to see this show. The movie isn't an incredibly recognizable title, the reviews were awful, there isn't a big name in the cast, and the marketing is so damn generic. Shame too, since it's one of my favorite movies and I thought it would make a great musical.

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To me it had the same feeling as Nice Work, Curtains, Kiss Me, Kate, Crazy for You, etc., etc., etc. Nothing fresh or anything we haven't already seen before.

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Updated On: 7/7/14 at 03:35 PM

Edited it for you, haterobics :)

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I totally agree with your list, little_sally!

the "Daily News article alludes to the show going to the West End."

Must be part of an international exchange program - they get "Bullets" we get "From Here To Eternity". The thinking is shows that don't sell on one side of the Atlantic will sell on the other. "They'll get this better".

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I completely agree. Men love gorgeous women and dancers bodies are some of the best.

Just saw this yesterday (matinee) with 3 generations. Everyone with me enjoyed it more than did I, giving it a "B" and I only gave it a "C".

Nick Cordero was wonderful and I really liked most of the choreography (I'm a sucker for tap) and I didn't even mind the score most of the time. (excepting hating both the hot dog song and Yes, We have no Bananas - that's the way to END your show??). I found the book to be weak, especially the Deus ex machine ending. Braff was inconsistent, I couldn't stand the characterization of Olive, she was obnoxious, and Pastores phoned it in. I'm on the fence about Mazzie, she seemed like she was in a different show than the others, but was in excellent voice. LOVED the costumes.

Didn't see the orchestra, but the mezzanine was only 1/2 to 2/3 full, and lots of empties in the balcony as well. Important to note: the show did NOT receive a standing ovation except from a few here and there (maybe less than a third od the house?)

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Oy...duplicate

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Updated On: 7/10/14 at 03:47 PM