wicked and rent is killing youth

[matt schneider]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 9:59pm

Is it just me, or are too many people thinking that they know Broadway because they "love" wicked or rent. I just recently signed up and this is my first message, but I fell like it is a disgrace to theater. Also is "High School Musical a real reason to get into theater, NO. Many of my friends think so. If you suspect a person is not a true theater person, just ask if they have heard of Stephen Sondheim, sorry bout spelling, or Andrew Lloyd Weber. It is funny if a person pretends to be theater and isn't.

Updated On: 7/4/06 at 09:59 PM

[VonTussleGirl]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:00pm

Andrew Lloyd WRIGHT?

*witholding snarky comment*

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:02pm

Is this a joke?

Are we talking about architect Frank Lloyd Wright?

I am sorry, but this seems to be INCREDIBLY hypocritical.

I am glad that there are shows like Wicked and Rent and even...yes, even High School Musical, to interest youth in theatre and broadway. Sure, they aren't the best and most intelligent shows of all time, but they are a door that leads to a future love. I went through a period where I really loved Wicked.

But, is this a joke?

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:02pm

"If you suspect a person is not a true theature person, just ask if they have heard of Steven Sondheihn, sorry bout spelling, or andrew loyd wright."

Apparently you are not a "true theature (sic) person" either.

These are rather bold assertions to make on your first day on BWW.


This has to be a sock puppet..... please be a sock puppet.

[Pippin]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:02pm

whether or not it is theatre is subjective. it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but at least kids that are drawn to these types of shows are STILL supporting thier idea of what theatre is.

it's still better for them to spend money on a show over and over, rather than going to see "Superman" or other films over and over.


to summarize: to each his own, whatever floats one's boat.

[mateo]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:03pm

Andrew Lloyd Wright wrote some of the tackiest musicals, but boy what an architect!!

[jasonf]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:03pm

Wow - if I didn't already have a headache, that one would have done it.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:05pm

Ooh, I love Stephen Sondheihn.
So much better than Stephen Sondheim.

Same with Andrew Lloyd Wright. He can kick Andrew Lloyd Webber's ass.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:05pm

*tries to hold in laughter*

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:06pm

Welcome, by the way.

Updated On: 7/3/06 at 10:06 PM

[mateo]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:07pm

oh my god, I can see this thread lasting a whole year.

[I<3bway]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:08pm

Theature?*holds in laughter along with SweetQ.*

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:08pm

Theature

Is that like theatre and torture?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:09pm

Matt, Often when we take up a new passion, we become very interested in who is a "real" fan or not. It's not just Broadway- listen to a group of shorties argue what Hip hop is or Hip Hop ain't. But no matter what the subject ends up being, the discussion is an ugly one. Arguing about which musicals are too popular or why people who only like "Rent" are Posers only makes you look young and foolish-- and yes, we are all young and foolish from time to time, but there's no reason to trumpet the fact. So you're free to ignore this advice, but try to let go of what other people are doing and saying and just enjoy your new found passion. Learn about Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber-- Hell, learn about Frank Lloyd Wright, too-- and enjoy yourself. Personally I'm envious that you might still hear "Merrily We Roll Along" for the first time and get that tingle up the back of your neck that I first felt 25 years ago. Don't worry about who's a true theater person. Just enjoy.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:10pm

HAHA. I love this thread.

[Copeman63]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:12pm

Wow...
Desktop Computer- 799.99
Internet service for the month- $9.99
Membership to Broadwayworld.com- Free
Steven Sondheihn and andrew loyd wright-
PRICELESS

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:13pm

I hope "Spelling Bee" isn't considered real "theature" in case this guy ever had a chance of being a contestant.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:13pm

This is a question for the orignal poster.

Do you like Eyedeena?

She is lyke Soooo mi favrite. omg- did u lyke sea her in Wycked. wast it lyke wyked awsome. i was lyke chasin her dowm the steet nd mi frind got her sig for me and her. i meen b4 no1 else did so lyke i felt so specal. i was gonna invit her to diner byt i tink that she wntd 2 go hme. Lyke do u lyke her? I meen im her biggst fan.

[justagirl2]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:13pm

This'll be lots of fun.

[Tiny-Toon]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:14pm

oMG uR sO rIGhT tEHre aLL fkE
I lUV StEVen SondheIHn

hmm.. yeah...
Nice thread

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:14pm

"Is it just me or are too many people thinking that they know broadway because they "love" wicked or rent. I just recently sighned up and this is my first message, but I fell like it is a disgrace to theature. Also is "High School Musical a real reason to get into theature, NO. many of my freinds think so. If you suspect a person is not a true theature person, just ask if they have heard of Steven Sondheihn, sorry bout spelling, or andrew loyd wright. It is funny if a person pretends to be theature and isn't."


My Opinion for Matt Schneider

[matt schneider]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:14pm

I'm an idiot. I meant Andrew Loyd Webber

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:16pm

"I'm an idiot"

Really?

[jasonf]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:17pm

Be nice, Sweet Q.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:17pm

Nawwwwww! What else is new?