Yowza! Tappin' Thru Life!- Page 2

[macnyc]

Posted: 1/8/16 at 10:18am

Very good article, thanks for posting. Like the show, it's touching. It also helps me to understand Maurice's reticence in discussing certain things, such as the 10-year rift with his brother, Gregory. It's interesting that he didn't want to talk about it at all, and Calhoun encouraged him to add it to the show. I'm glad he did, because it belongs there.

 

I don't know where the Times writer gets the impression, however, that Maurice "taps all through the show." To me, if there is one disappointing aspect to the show it's the lack of dancing. Maybe Maurice wanted to dole out some appetizers, so that at the end, when we finally see some great tapping, we're ready. But I felt let down. I thought I was going to see lots of great tapping. The supertalented Manzari brothers were woefully underused. They should have had at least two more numbers on their own. The one they did with Maurice was very nice, but it came too late in the show.

 

When the brothers are introduced (in a manner of speaking) near the beginning of the show, Maurice sends them back off stage without a dance. That would have been an opportunity for them to "defy" him and insist on tapping. (The number is set up that the brothers want a larger role in the show, and Maurice shuts them down.) Just my humble opinion. Still, it's a show well worth seeing. Plus, as expressed before, the Diva Jazz Orchestra is worth the price of admission on its own.

Updated On: 1/8/16 at 10:18 AM

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 1/9/16 at 12:33am

saw this tonight, was a total blast and nice bonus that the tap dancing kid from Christmas Story The Musical is featured in this too, classy and old school, what a good time

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 1/10/16 at 2:50am

I saw the show tonight and never stopped ginning. It is such a treat to see such a show like this! Maurice is incredible and the pacing makes it all fly by. Add to it the fabulous tapping and insanely talented band….the night couldn't be better. 

[bunnie3]

Posted: 1/11/16 at 5:30pm

Break a leg tonite, opening night, "Tappin' " cast and crew!

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/12/16 at 4:27pm

There are a few more out there. One positive, one mixed and Murray at Talkin Broadway is negative. Not surprising.

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Review-MAURICE-HINES-TAPPIN-THRU-LIFE-Shimmers-With-Warmth-And-Elegance-20160112

[bunnie3]

Posted: 1/15/16 at 11:43pm

The NY Times finally 'reviewed the show.  I m happy for them.  (Can t link..sorry).  It s still on TDF.

Updated On: 1/15/16 at 11:43 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/16/16 at 3:11pm

Here is the Times review. It feels short or cut off. Maybe it's just me!

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/15/theater/review-maurice-hines-tappin-thru-life-a-jazz-and-tap-filled-journey-through-the-past.html?_r=0

[macnyc]

Posted: 1/16/16 at 3:49pm

The review does feel a bit truncated. But the show is a critics' pick! Congrats to Mr. Hines!