I'm assuming After Eight has still blocked me, but whatever. You're the one who's said multiple times that the critics are part of some big conspiracy to praise trash and trash good shows, so your comment doesn't fall in line with the ridiculous accusations you've made before.
Updated On: 2/21/14 at 11:16 PM
It's worth noting, again, that that site is not affiliated with Brantley or The NY Times at all. So their classifications for his reviews are highly subjective.
After Eight, because I've been following the show since Williamstown, and no, it's not perfect, but the beauty of the performances and the score made me want the show to succeed, despite some problems with the book. If, imo, mediocre shows like ONCE and BEAUTIFUL can be so successful, then BRIDGES, which I think is better than either of those, should have a good long run.
Is the show boring? That's the worst thing a show can be to me. Still haven't decided whether to see this. I only have two slots left.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Mixed to Positive reviews can't help a show that isn't commercially appealing. I just don't see an audience for this show. After the first couple of months, I see it falling... hard and fast.
"How can After Eight see my threads if he's said he's blocked me? "
I often wonder that about Liza's Dirty Ass Headband (what up girl?). It's such a mystery unless of course, they never blocked us in the first place. Ha! Those crazies are always funny.
The show isn't boring and unless you've seen it, you can't predict a thing about the audience or about it failing HARD AND FAST in a few months. Go see it, and enjoy the beautiful score and the lovely story. Thank you Wicked for posting all these reviews! :)
A friend said it "dragged," but when I saw it I was mesmerized. Song after beautiful song happened, and I got wrapped up in the love story. I thought it was great. I highly recommend it.
I don't think the production is that great, and I think Sher misses the mark, but that said I still think it's pretty great.
I invite anyone who claims to be so in love with this musical to tell me what audience this will appeal to over the long run (there are only so many middle aged housewives) and how it can become commercially viable...
Unfortunately I think Headband is correct. Some shows start out with wider appeal than others. Rave reviews, such as the ones for Gentleman's Guide can really kick start a nice little musical and then word of mouth takes over.
I haven't seen Bridges. I look forward to hearing the score. But there is little in these reviews which would drive me to the theater. On the other hand, the score for Rocky has been described by most as mediocre yet I am fascinated to see the show on my next trip to NYC regardless of the reviews.
Not at all my point. They don't have to sell out (or even necessarily "well") to maintain their nut, which is half of the "commercially viable" equation.
""How can After Eight see my threads if he's said he's blocked me?
This comment was cited --- for what reason I have no idea, nor do I want to --in a post above by Sutton Ross, whom I have not blocked--- at least not yet.
It appears people are having a conversation about me behind my back. Not nice. But then, the people I've blocked are anything but nice. That's why I blocked them. In any case, to answer the blockee's query, the answer to which is obvious to anyone with a smidgen of grey matter, I can't. And happily.