Worst show you've seen- Page 4

[paradox_error]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:37am

Pacific Overtures is HARDLY eligible for this list.

Even a poor production of it (I've heard such mixed things about the revival) contains Sondhim's GLORIOUS score.

Chrysanthemum Tea, Someone in a Tree, A Bowler Hat, Pretty Lady...the list goes on. BEAUTIFUL SONGS!

A beautiful show with a deep and powerful message.

Gettinhep - I saw the Annie revival with Warlow, and I thought it was quite wonderful. I've always been partial to Annie, dare I say it is quite a guilty pleasure.

Warlow was FABULOUS!


Worst PRODUCTION I've seen: Applause
Worst Show: Cats (the score is ok, but the premise is awful. No plot, just Cats dancing. ugh)

[UptownGirl]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 9:13am

CATS (I was 9 years old and bored out of my mind. I think I actually fell asleep lol)
BKLYN (Incredible talent but otherwise... no)
BOMBAY DREAMS (Just didn't really do it for me)

[dano]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 9:30am

Kander & Ebb's "The Visit". Aside from two nice numbers, it put me to sleep.

[Eastwickian]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 9:44am

Notre Dame de Paris - not even a good production could save this show in my eyes.

[SWTaffy]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 9:49am

my least favorite show is Phantom of the Opera. I know people ADORE the show but I went with 3 people and 2 of us fell asleep. I don't remember anything about it. I saw it like 3 years ago and all I remember was that he was chasing a girl around. ha, after the show one of my friends turned to me and was like "wasn't that the most beautiful show" and I was speechless.

I could see how it moves people but if just doesn't do it for me.

[sciguy]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 9:50am

paradox_error

Pacific Overturtes does qualify for the list. The topic is the worst show I have seen and Pacific Overtures is it. Sorry you disagree. I am new to the boards and it amazes me the number of people who feel their opinions are the only ones who count.

[Jamie Hat]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 10:11am

Caligula by far.

[kelzama]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 10:53am

I've seen my fair share of really bad shows; L'il Abner ranks among the worst. Ever.

The first national tour of Rent was pretty bad; sound was terrible, performers had no rapport with audience, the whole show came across as lots of screaming and whining. Definitely didn't live up to the hype.

Moving Out: Such talented dancers & musicians, such uninspired, overcaffeinated choreography.

[wonderful1]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 12:31pm

Cats

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 12:33pm

The Boy From Oz
Mamma Mia
Breaking The Code
Bombay Dreams
Moving Out
Annie (Revival with Nell Carter)
Jekyll & Hyde
The Civil War

Updated On: 1/19/05 at 12:33 PM

[LaeloftheLakes]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 1:13pm

Musical: Community theater production of Sound of Music. The only reason I didn't leave is that my friend and I were making fun of everyone the whole time under our breaths.

Play: Community college presents "Tartuffe" by Moliere. So awful...

Those are the worst productions. Worst play in and of itself? Cats.

[keggss23]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 1:24pm

I have to say Cats and the current touring company of Miss Saigon.

[ElTico68]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 2:19pm

I've seen my share of BAD productions... i.e. tours of "Fosse" and "Chicago", but bad shows? Hands down goes to "Aspects of Love". It's the only time I've almost walked out of the theater... it had great talent (the tour starred the guy from Northern Exposure), but the book was boring and the songs... can you say repetitive. It's the only time I almost left at intermission, but by that point we just wanted to see how bad it could possibly get. (the answer: very, very bad)

[BroadwayBaby21]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 2:41pm

Cats. I hate the show with a PASSION.
As well as Annie and Oklahoma.

[IveGottaBeME]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 4:06pm

Brandon - I can't believe you think RENT is the worst show!!!! Yet Mammia Mia is your icon.. i can't believe they made that a "show"...

[Jamie Hat]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 4:38pm

The non/eq tour of Cabaret was pretty dreadful. They ruined a brilliant show.

[pair-o-dice]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 5:47pm

Worst shows I have ever seen:
Brooklyn, Dracula, Movin' Out, Drowning Crow, By Jeeves

I know this is only certain peoples opinions, but I just don't see how you can list "Urinetown" and "Cabaret" under the worst shows you've ever seen, and have "Brooklyn" be one of the best. But it is only your opinion...

[wicked1]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:10pm

Broadway Bound

[Ruth Sherwood]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:37pm

Wicked
The Producers - I think M.B. could have done better considering how brilliant the film was.
Rent
The Lion King

Updated On: 1/19/05 at 06:37 PM

[CurtainUp]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:48pm

Dox, did you happen to see Applause at my High School? 'Twas pretty awful. The talent we had was NOT suited to that show.

Hmm...I loved Fame and Cats when I first saw them. But then I was enamored with ANY LIVE THEATRE. Looking back...not so great. Oy...and a HS production of "Quilters". Nice concept, poor book and production.

Updated On: 1/21/05 at 06:48 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 6:55pm

A reviewer ( of Cats ) for the Village Voice put it best

Watching Cats was like having a Cat pee on your leg for over 2 hours. I heartily agree

[Born2cthelightsofbway]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:02pm

Into the Woods.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 7:25pm

Aida. I liked the opening number ("Every Story" I think its called) and "My Strongest Suit" but the show itself was just laughable when you think that they were trying to translate a gorgeous, near flawless opera into a play with a fashion show in the middle.

I also highly disliked Les Miz but since I just got a part in my high school drama clubs production of it and am listening to the CD more, i am beginning to gain a much greater respect for it. The music was beautiful but I did not understand one second of the show. After I watched the movie with Liam Neeson (pretty good movie, FYI), I got pretty much all of it. I am reading the book now for English (abridged) and am truly enjoying it.

Titanic the musical. Talk about a waste of 2 and a half hours. Pure. God. Damn. Pain.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 10:14pm

Night Mother - gaw I had first row so I didn't want to fall asleep, cuz thats just rude lol (I remember when I was on stage for The Skin of Our Teeth and I saw my mom asleep in the audience...well lets just say after I talked to her she had tickets for the next days show) but oooh the seets were so uncomfy.

One of the best shows I've seen: Bklyn, Wicked

[alphieboy]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 10:16pm

To seperate community theatre productions of Honk! and A funny thing happend...

Updated On: 1/19/05 at 10:16 PM