Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....- Page 3
Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#50re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 6:02pm
Brooklyn
Big River
The Wildhorn Shows
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
Updated On: 5/3/05 at 06:02 PM
#51re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 6:06pm
Dracula, Scarlet pimpernel, Jeckyl, and Civil War
Starlight express, I still remember sitting in the second row and thanking god I couldn't get front row seats, since the poor woman in front of me was spit on atleast 10 times! EWWW :-P
Seussical was definitely fun!
Big River (one of my favorite shows!!!)
edit: I forgot Millie I absolutely love that show! Sutton Rocks!
"Judy Garland, Jimmy Dean, You tragedy Queen" ~ Taboo
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
Updated On: 5/3/05 at 06:06 PM
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
SahDu
Leading Actor Joined: 3/22/05
#52re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 6:57pm
Hey, kind of off topic, but how was Chris Hoch in Dracula? My dad was his director for a while and does his best to keep up with his work, but was unable to catch the show. As for the whole bad theatre thing, I will go with Starlight and Footloose for sure. I also dont understand how some of you are calling Cats bad theatre? Care to explain? Thanks.
Updated On: 2/15/14 at 06:57 PM
#53re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:05pmBrooklyn. *ducks*
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
DefyGravity23
Stand-by Joined: 3/28/05
#54re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:06pm
Mine is probably the most grevious sin of theatre lovers, because he's basically considered the musical genious of all time it seems, but I don't like Sondheim. *gets shot*
I like some of the storylines a little, and a couple of the songs from Sweeney. But besides that...I really really do not like his music. I'm sorry guys, maybe it'll grow on me.
Ones I like that are "bad" theatre. Wicked but of course, Jekyll and Hyde (the critics hated it didn't they?), Aida.
Dawn2
Swing Joined: 4/27/05
#55re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:08pm
Ah! STARLIGHT EXPRESS! One of those ridiculously fabulous, fun to sing along with, guilty pleasures! I saw it twice on Broadway, loved the set, the designs, even the music, but found the storyline maddening! Found it much more satisfying from a storytelling standpoint by the time it got (gasp!) to Vegas, but by then, the incredible "bowl" set and the computerized crossover bridge were gone. Thankfully, the gloriously singable songs were intact (even improved).
OK, and I can see that no one wants to admit they enjoy Wildhorn either....but FIGHT ON! he's a Trojan!
Updated On: 5/3/05 at 07:08 PM
#56re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:11pmoh i thought of another one- we will rock you. The story is crap but come on it's queen!
"At the opening night party, they had clowns on stilts, jugglers, a chocolate fountain, popcorn, hot dogs. [My son] looked at me like I had been holding back. Like, 'This is what you do?' I had to tell him, 'No, no, darling. Opening nights don't usually look like this.' It's usually a dark bar with a bottle of vodka." ?Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Jan Maxwell
plus i proudly share the title of the shortest member over the age of 10 with wickedrentq!
#57re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:23pmAll Shook Up
"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D
#58re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/3/05 at 11:39pmI LOVE The Scarlet Pimpernel! *stands proudly as she is pelted with tomatoes...decides they would make a terrific salsa*
"I would rather be with the people of this town than with the finest people in the world."--Fred Willard as Mayor Deebs in Roxanne
andyf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/12/04
#59re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/4/05 at 12:35am
I REALIZED WHAT MY GUILTY PLEASURE IS!!!
Michelle T. in Aida.
Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]
Updated On: 5/4/05 at 12:35 AM
manders
Stand-by Joined: 5/8/04
#60re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/4/05 at 12:51amScarlet Pimpernel and The Music Man! Some of my favorites.
But the secret ingredient is love. Dammit.
mikewood
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/05
#61re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/4/05 at 9:59am
Blah.
"bad" theater versus "good" theater.
Give me a lifetime of Wicked over one night of Gilbert and Sullivan. (ugh!)
BLAH BLAH BLAH
mikewood
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/05
#62re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/4/05 at 10:00amDoes "Mama Mia" count as "bad" theater. I was shocked by how much I enjoyed that show and continue to pop the CD in on occasion.
BLAH BLAH BLAH
#63re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/4/05 at 1:53pm
I don't have any shows that I'm ashamed of liking. Even "bad" musicals have their great moments :)
Dracula, Dance Of The Vampires, Starlight Express, and Jekyll & Hyde are all among my favorite musicals. Should anyone ask, I would gladly tell them so. Also, my fondness of these so called bad musicals doesn't mean I'm unable to understand the musicals that are generally considered "good".
Yonah
http://chianaq.conforums3.com/index.cgi - forum for Dracula: The Musical, Tanz Der Vampire, Elisabeth, POTO, Rocky Horror, Jekyll & Hyde, Wicked, Bat Boy, general theatre, and Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicals
#64re: Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....
Posted: 5/4/05 at 2:05pmWicked and I love the Music Man and Oklahoma!
"All the while making faces like a baby platypus who forget to take some Beano before eating a chimichanga." FindingNamo in reference to Jessica Simpson's singing.
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