Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10

[Danitriniqueen]

Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10#0

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:39pm

One of course being the lowest and 10 the highest.

[Kevo711]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10#1

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:45pm

Technically as in how good it was (Score, choreography, lighting, direction etc.) I would give it a 6.5 but keep in mind I don't know much about the technical aspects... But in terms of how enjoyable it was it was probably a 9! I loved it!

[Kevo711]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10#2

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:45pm

double post
Updated On: 1/28/06 at 05:45 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10#3

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:58pm

Technically a 10.

Book and score a 5.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[Unknown User]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10#4

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:07pm

Over all I give it a 7. I liked it better then Caroline which i thought was a 5.

[Glebb]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#5

Posted: 2/6/06 at 9:33pm

Watching the movie right now and realizing I would probaby need to take a box of Kleenex to the theatre for this.
Can't wait to see it.

" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

[C is for Company]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#6

Posted: 2/6/06 at 9:34pm

7.5 overall. Beautiful production

[Yankeefan007]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#7

Posted: 2/6/06 at 9:35pm

Set - 10
Lighting - 10
Music - 9
Acting - 8
Story - 9
Book - 6

Total: 8

[musicaltheater1]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#8

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:09pm

I give it an 8.5!
Too Beautiful for Words, Push Da Button, What About Love, and Color Purple are such wonderful songs....so memorable. Acting was very good and singing was perfection.

"I love acting. It is so much more real than life." Oscar Wilde
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." Aldous Huxley

Updated On: 2/6/06 at 10:09 PM

[Katurian2]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#9

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:11pm

I'll keep it simple: 7

"Are you sorry for civilization? I am sorry for it too." ~Coast of Utopia: Shipwreck

[BSoBW3]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#10

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:13pm

8.6

The smallest stream is a valent river. It will drown me if it can.

[andyf]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#11

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:16pm

5.

If I ever go back, hopefully that will change.

Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]

[Glebb]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#12

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:21pm

Has anyone seen it recently?
My friend Donald told me that it has grown immensely since previews.

" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

[MargoChanning]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#13

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:30pm

I'd give it a 7 or so, though I haven't seen it since early previews.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

[cathywellerstein]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#14

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:32pm

high 8.

[BSoBW3]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#15

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:50pm

It's changed quite a bit since previews.

An extra scene, a whole scene redone.

Acting is better.

The smallest stream is a valent river. It will drown me if it can.

[QMAN03]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#16

Posted: 2/6/06 at 10:56pm

A low 3.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#17

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:19pm

I'll give it an 8.5. musicaltheater1, I agree that all of Shug's songs are gorgeous. I saw the 4th preview and then I saw it again about 2 weeks ago and I didn't notice any specific changes in the book/score/direction or quality of the performances.

"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

[WigInABox]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#18

Posted: 2/6/06 at 11:24pm

7.5 - 8

I saw it rush - first row seats - actors almost in my lap. which gave me a perfect view of the weird body suit in the tub scene. I loved the acting (tears in my eyes during curtain call), songs are fun & performed perfectly. My only problem was some of the dialogue and some of the book - just didn't flow right for me. but those dancer's bodies sure made up for it.

"It's very difficult to keep the line between the past and the present." - Ms. Beale

[stage_door76]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#19

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:21am

About an 8.

It's a really grounded production. I was really, really moved and uplifted many times throughout the show. It is a universal piece of music theater that transcends time and really highlights the plight of a culture that even today is still misunderstood to many.

I absolutely loved it and it is DEFINITELY worth seeing.

"...But Kungurtseva reels off multiple fouettes and the tape is stopped so she can take a bow. The Jester, an abomination introduced to Swan Lake in Soviet times, extorts applause from the audience. The cuts don't help the storytelling, the production is bare bones and they go for the '50s-style happy ending. The audience cheers like mad at the end. It's the Russian ballet, after all..."

[munkustrap178]

re: Who went to see the Color Purple and how will you rate it on a scale of#20

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:30am

Early previews: 3
Now: 5

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

[Corine2]

See Felicia P. Fields and say HELL, YES.#21

Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:43am

I bought the CD.
I have seen it twice.
I loved it.
Additionally, Felicia P.Fields gives the performance of a lifetime.
I hope you run out and see her in "The Color Purple!"
Link:
http://corinescorner.com/Interview_with_Felicia_Fields.htm


Updated On: 2/7/06 at 12:43 AM

[iliketheater]

See Felicia P. Fields and say HELL, YES.#22

Posted: 2/7/06 at 1:38am

The book isn't great - I'd give it a 5 - but everything else was great & i found it an enjoyable experience.

Overall: 8

[andyf]

See Felicia P. Fields and say HELL, YES.#23

Posted: 2/7/06 at 1:40am

Is the score still hugely unsatisfying?

Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]

[Wanna Be A Foster]

See Felicia P. Fields and say HELL, YES.#24

Posted: 2/7/06 at 2:54am

Wow, for her sake, I hope that's not the performance of her lifetime.

"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)