tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post5398379426379500118..comments2024-03-06T06:53:01.863-05:00Comments on JK's TheatreScene: Great Expectations... Greater Disappointment (Usually)JKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04782634274496834578noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-31770018110386712932013-11-10T14:53:23.528-05:002013-11-10T14:53:23.528-05:00Andrew,
Thanks for reading and taking time to wri...Andrew,<br /><br />Thanks for reading and taking time to write in! You are 100% right with what you said. LOL I assume you figured out what show I was referring to... I look forward to hearing your thoughts on my follow up blog.<br /><br />JeffJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782634274496834578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-6993465033122266812013-11-10T14:51:54.890-05:002013-11-10T14:51:54.890-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782634274496834578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-9825310403599476842013-11-10T14:47:31.132-05:002013-11-10T14:47:31.132-05:00David,
Interesting that you listed 3 shows I range...David,<br />Interesting that you listed 3 shows I ranged from loving (Avenue Q) to really enjoying (Book of Mormon). I can't tell from your comments whether its the original Pippin or the revival that you were disappointed in... I saw BOM very early in previews, and knew NOTHING of South Park, etc. and I had a great time. I went into it with no expectations and was bowled over. I wonder, however, if I'll feel the same when I get around to seeing it again, post awards, hype, etc.<br /><br />Thanks for writing! JeffJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782634274496834578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-69469415232391304062013-11-09T02:07:20.773-05:002013-11-09T02:07:20.773-05:00My three most disappointing shos are 1) Book Of Mo...My three most disappointing shos are 1) Book Of Mormom--- so much hype for a smart-ass musical with a nothing score, 2) Pippin, the original Broadwy production was one of the slickest, ugliest and soulless shows ever and 3) Avenue Q, which was an extended SNL sketch. DavidAssethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956819838726885529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-84070879550777482682013-11-08T11:18:36.508-05:002013-11-08T11:18:36.508-05:00I'm sure you've seen how some shows get ea...I'm sure you've seen how some shows get early snark on the Boards, some of it quite nasty, and then there's a sea change once a plethora of positive reviews come in, and all of a sudden a lot of that criticism is miraculously forgotten and people start singing the show's praises. Of course, a brave few stick to their original criticism. There's also on the boards a strong preference for old fashioned feel-good shows (unless it is written by Sondheim who himself is not immune to snark) with a happy ending. Which would make it hard for a really worthwhile but indeed challenging show like "Fun Home" to find an audience should it make a move uptown. (What high school or college girl is going to get her preppy boyfriend to take her to see a show about a lesbian and a gay father? They only want happy endings that fulfill their wicked fantasies!) Your show in question should be left to be evaluated on its own, in that while it may stylistically resemble a recent show, there's enough originality in terms of performance, music and scenic experience to warrant its own evaluation. And it is that rare animal--a genuine musical comedy, with a lot of comedy.Andrew Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456828941913606483noreply@blogger.com