#1
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:33pm
anyone else agree? i mean, i know many shows have yet to open, but still, ugh.
sad year for the broadway musical
#2
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:34pm
It will get better with DRS and Spamalot - don't worry yet!
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
#6
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:35pm
i'm out of new shows to obsess over
#7
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:35pm
HEHE, I have BEEN out of new shows to see!
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
#8
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:41pm
There have been far sadder years than this. This was a horn-o-plenty compared to other years.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#9
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:42pm
yeah, im really excited for little women!
#10
Posted: 12/7/04 at 8:42pm
OK.
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
#11
Posted: 12/8/04 at 12:16am
Isn't every year a sad year for the Broadway musical?
Basically, ever since the eighties, musical theater has been struggling as an art form. A generation ago, "The Producers" would have been considered a "good" show. Now, because of the state of things, it's considered brilliant.
Basically, ever since the eighties, musical theater has been struggling as an art form. A generation ago, "The Producers" would have been considered a "good" show. Now, because of the state of things, it's considered brilliant.
#12
Posted: 12/8/04 at 12:18am
I don't think it's all that dismal! As far as advancing musical theatre as an art form, obviously it's not going to happen. But all in all, I think there enough decent things opening that won't make it any "worse" than last season.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#13
Posted: 12/8/04 at 12:23am
The first half of the season has been slow. The Frogs closed with no extensions and Dracula just announced its closing. But the second half of the season will be better. The two competitors for the Tony are coming- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Spamalot
#14
Posted: 12/8/04 at 12:32am
I would agree with you on that. Ever since the Disnification of Broadway everything has been bad. But thankgod we have a media outlet like TV or Movie theatres where we can see the musicals we deserve. Phantom is coming to the big screen and Sweeney has been announced too. If you saw A Christmas Carol the Musical you would have been thrilled. It is certainly one of the most breathtaking and beautifully written and acted musicals of all time. So why go to broadway when you can see better ones for free on TV?
#15
Posted: 12/8/04 at 12:51am
I live in Minnesota and have no money to see any shows. Poop.
#16
Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:20am
I saw Little Women tonight and I think it's going to be a contender. Really strong.
#17
Posted: 12/8/04 at 2:25am
Don't forget "Light in the Piazza"
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
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#18
Posted: 12/8/04 at 2:28am
Guys, don't forget BKLYN and DRACULA!
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#19
Posted: 12/8/04 at 2:55am
Margo, I truly hope that "Light in the Piazza" gets the credit it deserves.
But I won't live alone in a house of regret.
#20
Posted: 12/8/04 at 3:07am
"anyone else agree? i mean, i know many shows have yet to open, but still, ugh. "
How stupid is this statement? First you say it's a sad year. The you say you know there are many more shows to open.
Did you really just join to post crap? If you have a valid opinion, share. You say absolutely nothing as to why this year sucks.
You want to make a statement, fine. Put some thought into it first.
How stupid is this statement? First you say it's a sad year. The you say you know there are many more shows to open.
Did you really just join to post crap? If you have a valid opinion, share. You say absolutely nothing as to why this year sucks.
You want to make a statement, fine. Put some thought into it first.
Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever.
Watch out BWW...
HE'S BACK.
#21
Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:12am
obvisouly enough people before you thought it was a valid enough point to post their thoughts, and half of them didn't give any explaination. and frankly, i don't think what i said deserves an explaination. what i said IS my opinion. and i didn't say this year sucked. i wasn't looking for an outlet to post my opinions, i was looking to hear others.
#22
Posted: 12/8/04 at 8:31am
haha I saw grownupgroupie's picture and thought it was Val Jean at first... then I realized it was Will Ferrel playing the cowbell.
#23
Posted: 12/8/04 at 9:44am
It's been a sad year for the Broadway musical since 1985.
#24
Posted: 12/8/04 at 11:02am
I'm hoping for there to be an upset with the little musicals making it big. Like last year with Ave Q. We can hope that Light in the piazza, or Zanna, or SOMETHING transfering from offbroadway will do really well. Because as of now there isnt much (besides light in the piazza) that I am truly looking forward to!
"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
"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
#25
Posted: 12/8/04 at 11:10am
"Ever since the Disnification of Broadway everything has been bad."
Really? EVERYTHING?
"If you saw A Christmas Carol the Musical you would have been thrilled."
Didn't that originate at Madison Square Garden post-Disney (I honestly don't remember when it started)? And it was the same composer as Disney's Beauty and the Beast. It was around for a while.
Really? EVERYTHING?
"If you saw A Christmas Carol the Musical you would have been thrilled."
Didn't that originate at Madison Square Garden post-Disney (I honestly don't remember when it started)? And it was the same composer as Disney's Beauty and the Beast. It was around for a while.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
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