Yes, I know it's 'bad' theatre, but....- Page 3

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 6:02pm

Brooklyn
Big River
The Wildhorn Shows

Updated On: 5/3/05 at 06:02 PM

[umgeoboy]

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!

Updated On: 5/3/05 at 06:06 PM

[SahDu]

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

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:05pm

Brooklyn. *ducks*

[DefyGravity23]

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]

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

[zippyjen]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:11pm

oh i thought of another one- we will rock you. The story is crap but come on it's queen!

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 7:23pm

All Shook Up

[hrh_annette]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 11:39pm

I LOVE The Scarlet Pimpernel! *stands proudly as she is pelted with tomatoes...decides they would make a terrific salsa*

[andyf]

Posted: 5/4/05 at 12:35am

I REALIZED WHAT MY GUILTY PLEASURE IS!!!


Michelle T. in Aida.

Updated On: 5/4/05 at 12:35 AM

[manders]

Posted: 5/4/05 at 12:51am

Scarlet Pimpernel and The Music Man! Some of my favorites.

[mikewood]

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!)

[mikewood]

Posted: 5/4/05 at 10:00am

Does "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.

[Yonah]

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

[KelRel]

Posted: 5/4/05 at 2:05pm

Wicked and I love the Music Man and Oklahoma!