is this a good season?
is this a good season?
Q3
Swing Joined: 4/17/17
#1is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 7:24am
I thought Fun Home and Hamilton were pieces of genius! I cannot see anything that well done then DEH. I think there are some nice musicals. But Should I wait until next year until Harry Potter comes. I do not think I should see Groundhog Day. And is Hello Dolly well written or a showcase?
I was hoping for it to sweep the tonys but no chance it will even get nominated Groundhog Day. And beside DEH there is literally nothing I want to see. I think Comet is too confusing
#2is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 7:43am
Come From Away seems promising
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#3is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:05am
This season is one of the most exciting I've personally seen in years. If you can't find anything to like, I honestly feel sorry for you.
When my goodbye post was removed: “but I had a great dramatic finish!!!!”
#4is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:07am
This season has been remarkable. One of my favorite seasons in a long time. This has definitely been a better season for plays than new musicals, but there have still been some great musicals (Dear Evan Hansen, Great Comet, Come From Away, Groundhog Day, War Paint).
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lczvera
Understudy Joined: 2/21/17
#5is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:09am
I am a minority here, but I personally enjoy Groundhog Day more than DEH. I hope you'd give it a try before you make any judgement. After all, it just won an Olivier.
#6is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:13am
Q3 said: "I thought Fun Home and Hamilton were pieces of genius! I cannot see anything that well done then DEH. I think there are some nice musicals. But Should I wait until next year until Harry Potter comes. I do not think I should see Groundhog Day. And is Hello Dolly well written or a showcase?
I was hoping for it to sweep the tonys but no chance it will even get nominated Groundhog Day. And beside DEH there is literally nothing I want to see. I think Comet is too confusing"
They literally tell you who everyone is for about five minutes during THE GREAT COMET.
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MyLife
Broadway Star Joined: 12/2/06
#7is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:41am
Comet is only confusing because it's different so your brain isn't used to it to watching like it. The story is fairly simple and if you listen, you'll be fine
#8is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:47am
I think it's been a decent season- most of my disappointment comes from the fact that it's been so packed, but few things (Come From Away, Significant Other, Great Comet) have really wowed me. Most of what I've seen has been good, but not much has felt great.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#9is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:09am
Honestly, I've been really disappointed with almost everything. However, last season was so good it was hard to top.
#10is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:19am
I think it's been a good season for plays (both in terms of which playwrights have been on Broadway and quality of their work) but the musicals have been disappointing. There's just so many things opening and so many have been mediocre.
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neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#11is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:24am
That's a fair point. It's the musicals and Glass Menagerie that have been bad.
#12is this a good season?
Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:42am
little_sally said: "I think it's been a good season for plays (both in terms of which playwrights have been on Broadway and quality of their work) but the musicals have been disappointing. There's just so many things opening and so many have been mediocre.
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Much agreed. I wish people were paying to see the plays...
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