Fringe NYC?
Fringe NYC?
tking001
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/3/09
#1Fringe NYC?
Posted: 7/27/10 at 5:32pmWhat do u guys think are some good shows to see at Fringe this year?
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#2Fringe NYC?
Posted: 7/27/10 at 5:47pm
That's all strictly debatable based on the shows people are working on and/or biased people are towards cast members.
Remember how excellent VOTE was last year, because Rachelle Rak was doing choreography, and Deidre Goodwin and Bailey Hanks were in it? Then people actually saw it.
What am I looking forward to? "Getting Even with Shakespeare," where all of the characters Bill has killed plot revenge. And "When We Last Flew," a riff on ANGELS IN AMERICA.
Updated On: 7/27/10 at 05:47 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Fringe NYC?
Posted: 7/27/10 at 7:21pm
There are so many, it's hard to hear buzz. But a few have grabbed my attention:
Bunked (Musical)
Dear Harvey (about Harvey Milk)
A Matter of Choice (a dear friend of mine is directing)
The Swearing Jar
I might just check out what around during my late august visit and decide by date.
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tamra2
Stand-by Joined: 1/9/07
#3Fringe NYC?
Posted: 7/28/10 at 10:06am
my interest is in Getting Even With Shakespeare and A Matter Of Choice.
Having seen a previous production of Shakespeare I know it is really funny and the actors (well the ones that are the same, so I supect they all will be) are all really excellent in their roles. I want to see how it (if it has) changed since I saw it.
Morgaine885
Featured Actor Joined: 4/4/06
#4Fringe NYC?
Posted: 7/28/10 at 11:12am
Christmas in August is always fun...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PIGEONS_KNISHES_and_ROCKETTES_Comes_To_FringeNYC_This_August_Thru_824_20100726
#5Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 2:35am
Following are the shows I've already grabbed tickets for.
These have all been performed elsewhere and had favorable reviews:
Hearts Full Of Blood
Dream of the Marionettes
Shine: A Burlesque Musical
Have a Nice Life
Happy Birthday, Mom
Hamlet Shut Up
Getting Even With Shakespeare
These were choices based on either the talent involved or videos posted which I found promising:
Bunked!
Terms of Dismemberment
Platinum
Has anyone here seen Pope! The Musical? It ran off and on for 9 months at an improv comedy theater called The Magnet here in NYC, but I can't find a single review online.
#6Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 6:52am
Playing By Air
From their website - "Playing By Air's original acts feature juggling, circus skills, physical comedy, dance, music, and other variety arts"
Trust me, it's absolutely phenomenal, and they perform all over the US. They have tons of great, entertaining videos on their website, too. http://playingbyair.com/
Updated On: 8/11/10 at 06:52 AM
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#7Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 1:35pmAre there any "big names" (aka people we've all heard of and/or cute chorus boys) doing shows this year?
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#8Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 1:58pmYou mean like last year when message board favorites Spencer Liff and Nick Adams were in that atrocious piece of garbage that the set didn't even want to be there (as in: it kept falling down)?
wexy
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/19/05
#9Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 2:14pm
The first few are guess work and then I go by the buzz as well.
'Take me out tonight where's there's music and there's people and they're young and alive.'
#10Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/3/10 at 2:59am
re: big names and/or cute chorus boys…
http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/07-2010/hinton-battle-caleb-deschanel-morgan-karr-doug-kre_28995.html
http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/07-2010/reiko-aylesworth-liz-larsen-bill-timoney-stephen-w_28760.html
skyhook
Swing Joined: 8/4/10
#11Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/4/10 at 10:30am
More info on "Pope - The Musical" can be found here
http://www.popethemusical.com/
Aguti84
Swing Joined: 5/1/09
#12Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/4/10 at 10:43am
Well, I am definitely going to see "How My Mother Died of Cancer, and Other Bedtime Stories." I've seen it in rehearsals and it is HILARIOUS. The cast is super talented AND in answer to RippedMan's concerns: yes, there are very cute boys in it.
#13Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:17pm
Thanks for the link skyhook, had already visited it from the FringeNYC show listing.
Still hoping someone will eventually chime in with first hand experience from their run at the Magnet.
I love improv long-form (just finished the Del Close Marathon at Upright Citizens Brigade) but have found that scripted works from that crowd can be really hit or miss.
That said, if anyone has the opportunity to see The Improvised Shakespeare Company or Baby Wants Candy jump at the chance. Both have been in prior Fringes and their improvised-on-the-spot shows rival most of the rehearsed work at this or any other Fringe Festival.
AliDowney
Swing Joined: 8/7/10
#14Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/7/10 at 1:17pmIs that the same as "The Cancer Play?" I want to see that! it sounds really funny from what I hear! I am definitely seeing Veritas, too.
#15Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/7/10 at 5:04pmYep, that's the one, and Veritas does indeed look very promising. It's on my "shows to keep an ear out for" once first performance reviews start getting posted.
MorningStarshine369
Swing Joined: 8/7/10
#16Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/7/10 at 5:59pm
I'm looking forward to Getting Even With Shakespeare.
And thanks for the link to Playing By Air. I'm definitely putting that one on my list.
NotthePlaywright
Swing Joined: 8/7/10
#17Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/7/10 at 8:13pm
I heard great things about "The Conveniences of Modern Living." I also heard the playwright is handsome, but it could just be a rumor:
http://conveniencesofmodernliving.weebly.com/
#18Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/8/10 at 2:15amAnybody make it to one or more of the 3 Fringe Teaser events that just happened?
skyhook
Swing Joined: 8/4/10
#19Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/8/10 at 6:45pmI'm new to these forums and not sure of the real protocol here. I, too, am looking forward to seeing "How My Mother Died of Cancer, and Other Bedtime Stories". I have seen Pope in its earlier incarnation at the Magnet. It was a very cute show with lots of potential. It was fast paced, very funny with an extremely clever script. The music was very good, real hummable tunes with some very funny lyrics. There were several "show stoppers" in the original production. The only weak part of the show at the Magnet, for me, was some of the casting. In my opinion, some of the cast was forgettable. My understanding is that it has been recast now, as I saw the ads in Backstage, and is currently in rehearsals for the Fringe with a new cast. I actually saw it listed on the Ripley-Grier boards while attending an audition not long ago. I would not be surprised if this show ended up being the "sleeper hit" of the Fringe. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
#20Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/9/10 at 8:47pm
First sold out shows have been announced:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FringeNYC_announces_First_Sold_Out_Performances_Fest_Starts_Friday_20100809
Morgaine885
Featured Actor Joined: 4/4/06
#21Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/10/10 at 4:51pm
I do have a friend working on Pigeons, Knishes and Rockettes (not gonna like, I think the majority of Fringe audiences are friends and relatives of people involved!) and from what I've heard, it's really happy and Serendipity-ish...
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/New-York-NY/Pigeons-Knishes-and-Rockettes/135413673135437?ref=ts&__a=5&ajaxpipe=1
skyhook
Swing Joined: 8/4/10
#22Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/13/10 at 7:14am
A great article appeared in yesterdays New York Times regarding the Fringe.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/theater/13fringe.html?_r=1&ref=theater
Here's a photograph from the musical, POPE that I saw at the Magnet Theatre which will be playing the Fringe.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/08/13/theater/20100813-fringe-3.html
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#23Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/13/10 at 9:41pmI'm looking forward to seeing VERITAS.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#24Fringe NYC?
Posted: 8/13/10 at 9:55pm^Hope you pre-purchased your tix for Veritas. It's sold out for it's entire run.
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