#76
Posted: 4/12/12 at 12:04pm
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.
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.
Phew. Good lists, although I admit I've never been too big into Shenandoah... .jpg?format=auto&width=300)
