Why Is Leap On Broadway??? — Page 4

I'm confused as to why an out of towner's opinion of a show is somehow less important than the "industry professionals" that seem to post here. It seems so condescending to talk about tourists "clapping and leaping to their feet" after every song. Is there something wrong with tourists enjoying themselves at a show?? And shouldn't we be happy that the "tourists" are seeing theatre, even at a discount price, because it's good for the business and keeps people employed?? Doesn't that mean they will be inclined to pay to see ANOTHER show upon their next visit?? Furthermore, wouldn't it be great if we weren't all so jaded and full of snobbery that we could allow ourselves to enjoy a show that way.

The bottom line is that my opinion of a show as an out of towner who visits 2x a year to see shows is no more or less important than your opinion. Hey, I said terrible things about Lyssie Jones and Clear Day. I happened to enjoy my night at LOF, despite the show's flaws. There is room for everything if audiences will pay to see it. Spiderman is doing just fine as a "tourist show" raking in 1.5 million a week. Did I like it? No. However, somebody obviously does. At the end of the day, art is subjective and our opinions are only the "truth" to us and us alone.

"Did thomeone tell you I'm really into pith?"

OK, now I really LOL'd! a gem.

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That's your opinion, Jane.

In your humble opinion, growl.

God, I hope so.

Madame, respect is earned, and so far, you're only getting points for that terrific hat. (Or is that your hair?)

Updated On: 4/12/12 at 02:19 PM

"God, I hope so."

ROFL so true, so true, so true, so true, so true, so true, so true

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Eric, you can count me in the "minority" who has many favorite Broadway shows from the 70s. Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pippin, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Mack and Mabel, On the Twentieth Century, Ain't Misbehavin' The Act, Sweeney Todd, and Evita are just some of the wonderful shows the decade brought us.

It's nice to know I'm not a minority of one, after all Phew. Good lists, although I admit I've never been too big into Shenandoah...

Going back to After8's post (though I should know better), I do understand why the previous era is known as the Golden Age. And I love so much from it--I just have more absolutely favorite shows in the 70s... I never said that I didn't understand why many felt the 70s was the death of Broadway musicals, but I stand by that it's all about perspective and opinion. I don't find that so hard to grasp.