what went wrong between YF reading & the show?

[Amneris]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 11:15pm

Just because I am curious, I remember the buzz after the reading, that it was the most hilarious and amazing thing since sliced bread. What changes were made for the worst to have this show be received now like it is?

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 11:17pm

Mel Brooks gained a HUGE ego.

[mc1227]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 11:24pm

I think the initial problems casting got the show off to a bumpy start. While they have some great talent, it took a while to get everyone in place after many people passed on the show. Perhaps they sensed something that Mel didn't early on??

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 11:26pm

Enough with this ego s.h.i.t. for crap sake some of you people are truly sad.

Updated On: 11/9/07 at 11:26 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 2:09am

Now, I think the casting may have had something to do with it.
I'm also positive that if Chenoweth had ended up playing Elizabeth like she did in the reading, Brantley would not have had enough room to rave about her performance.
I imagine Cloris Leachman was probably insanely fantastic too.
So maybe it did have something to do with the casting.
Maybe critics were just ready to dislike the show and there is no difference between the reading and the Broadway production.

[dramarama2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 2:13am

The workshop was ****ing AWESOME! So awesome that I can't believe that the show is as bad as people have made it out to be...

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 2:59am

It isnt that bad at all. I saw it 2 weeks ago. Its brilliant fun! Just go and stop moaning

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:00am

when they sell a seat that I can afford without needing to take out a loan i MIGHT consider it (but probably not cause brooks is a douchebag)

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:02am

The seats are the normal price. you dont have to spend $450!!! there arnt that many premium seats.

[WickedForever2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:08am

"(but probably not cause brooks is a douchebag)"

That was mature and intelligent sounding and probably the best reason I've ever heard not to see a show. In what capacity, exactly, do you know Mr. Brooks that makes you able to comment?

I find it very funny how Young Frankenstein is the new Wicked. People are searching for reasons to hate when many of them probably haven't seen it. And if you do hate it, no one is making you go so stop complaining.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:12am

no BUT I AM BEING FORCED TO SEE 4 UGLY ADS GOING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS ALL FLASHING AND DEMANDING MY ATTENTION. THIS IS ASSAULT ON MY EYES.



as for brooks being a douchebag, have you not seen or heard the he's acted in regards to YF? He's too cool to release the numbers, his premium seats are 450. He's essentially said F*CK YOU to everyone. well F*CK YOU MEL BROOKS YOU BLOATED GREEDY ARROGANT PRICK.

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:13am

So many on here hate the show who havent seen it. If they love theatre why not wait and see the show. Its amazing how vile people are on here towards it. its a fun show. If its not your kind of show just leave it alone

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:15am

i would leave it alone if it would leave me alone, but the 4 ads all going at different times won't leave me alone.

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:17am

take a break
or get some black masking tape and stick it across the top and down the right.

Updated On: 11/10/07 at 03:17 AM

[WickedForever2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:17am

"well F*CK YOU MEL BROOKS YOU BLOATED GREEDY ARROGANT PRICK."

I just. Can't even respond to that. You win. There are so many fallacies in your logic I can't bring myself down to that level. Congratulations.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:17am

its 3 am and I can't sleep, what the hell else am I supposed to do?

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:18am

I know Brooks is a douchebag because once I saw him filled with vinegar and inserted into a vagina.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:18am

if there are so many fallacies it shouldn't be that hard to point them out.


go on try.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:19am

and kringas just made this all worth it.


thank you kringas, i love you.

if you ever need any favors, just ask.

[WickedForever2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:22am

I'm not going to fight with you because I could never win. You have your mind so set on hating Mel Brooks, no one can ever change that. It's a real shame that you are so cynical and angry. Perhaps you could lighten up a bit and see a good comedy or two. But God forbid it's this show. I hear Spamalot is pretty good though.

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:23am

I agree!!!

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:25am

ugh spamalot???? Monty Python is so unfunny. Why am i gonna pay $120 to see the musical version of a movie i can't stand???


And I see comedies (well i don't get to see shows that often being poor) I just saw I Love You You're Perfect Now Change on tuesday. And I'm going to see Miss Coco Peru at Joe's Pub sunday. Lightening up isn't my problem.

Mell Brooks being a tollbox is my problem.
Updated On: 11/10/07 at 03:25 AM

[WickedForever2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:26am

"Mell Brooks being a tollbox is my problem."


Well then I sincerely hope one day some kind person buys you a ticket to this show so you can give it a chance.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:27am

I'd probably go, and then walk out halfway into the first act just for the effect.

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 11/10/07 at 3:29am

Dont go then! No one is making you! Why are you going on and on and on and on about a show you havent seen, dont like and wont be going to! Whats the point!