Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

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Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

Posted: 11/12/08 at 3:46pm

I don't know who Jesse is, but I do LOVE this review!

"Broadway has been waiting a long time for a new smash hit musical, a big show with appeal to every audience segment that has the songs, dances and story that will get word-of-mouth buzzing. That show has arrived and it's Billy Elliot, officially opening tomorrow at the Imperial. It is not merely good. I think it is one of the greatest musicals ever to 'shine' inside a Broadway theater."

Please read the rest of this wonderful review at this site:
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1648321

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re: Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

Posted: 11/12/08 at 3:54pm

Jesse is one of the more eloquent writers on the message boards (plural to include this and ATC). I don't know if he does it for love of the game or if he's a published writer (he deserves to be), but it's always a pleasure to read, even when I respectfully disagree.

It just so happens that I think he's right on the money with BILLY ELLIOT.

re: Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

Posted: 11/12/08 at 4:06pm

He always writes beautifully and thoughtfully. Which means All That Chat will be tearing him apart in a few minutes.

Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.

re: Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

Posted: 11/12/08 at 4:13pm

Just like in Animal Farm: Squealer is an intriguing character in Orwell's Animal Farm. He's first described as a manipulator and persuader. Orwell narrates, "He could turn black into white."....

Coincidence? I Think Not

re: Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

Posted: 11/12/08 at 4:23pm

"He always writes beautifully and thoughtfully."

As do you Smaxie.

"The show never seems canned, but actually a little messy just like the real world."

And just like the British, with our imperfect National Health Service teeth, awful music hall traditions and coarse humour. This reviewer really gets it. Apart from the "u" in favourite ofcourse.

re: Wonderful BILLY ELLIOT review at Talkin' Broadway

Posted: 11/12/08 at 4:38pm

>"The show never seems canned, but actually a little messy just like the real world."<

That too was one of my favorite aspects of the production. Broadway musicals have grown increasingly slick and packaged for worldwide consumption. Billy Elliot, though clearly a juggernaut on the international stage and with the clout of Universal behind it, still feels personal and handmade.

Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.

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