Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
#0Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 5:54pm
I know, there are some people who don't like it. And that it's not doing too hot.
But i am interested in seeing the show. The Cast Recording is growing on me, and I'm gaining more interest in this show.
I am glad the grosses are improving, coz I would really hate to see this show close!
So what is your opinion on Wonderful Town, is it a good show? Should I see it?
Swankified089
Chorus Member Joined: 5/12/04
#1re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 7:21pmIt's definitely worth seeing. I can't say its the best show on Broadway right now, not one of my favorites, but still enjoyable.
#2re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 7:23pmit's ok its not great. its entertaining.
#3re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 7:24pmI love the show even with all the cast changes. And at this point even if an understudy goes on it will still be a strong show. It's an old show and there isn't much else like it on Broadway right now. Check it out if you get the chance.
#4re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 8:12pmI loved Wonderful Town, with or without Donna, although I haven't seen Brooke Shields. The supporting cast is fantastic, so I would absolutely say you should see it. It's entertaining no matter what.
And hang on, when did you win the discus?
Hope
Understudy Joined: 9/28/04
#5re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 8:43pmI loved it! Saw it back in March with cast members Linda & Jennifer. Nice "old fashion" type musical that can still attract a decent audience. Though I would have loved to have seen it with Donna Murphy... Updated On: 10/2/04 at 08:43 PM
Jgssf
Understudy Joined: 9/29/04
#6re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 9:59pm
i guess this is a little heresy here but I saw it with the original cast, this past winter, and my son who is 21 and I both were completely bored. The songs were nothing special, the costumes were nothing special, the scenery was nothing special, it wasnt funny enough, it wasnt clever enough. The production dance numbers werent memorable. It just was boring.
The whole time I was watching the lady in front of me's Chanel outfit and thinking about dinner. Of course the guy who told me to go see it adored the show and promised me I would love it, and the theater was full, so maybe others liked it.
Maybe Brooke Schields will liven things up, but in all honesty it was one of the few shows that I really felt was a complete waste of time and money. Sorry.
#7re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/2/04 at 10:04pm
i saw the show and i loved it!! it is a great comedy with lovely humor and a interesting look on the 1930s'look on NYC Greenwich Village life.
The show is a light airy show and it does seem full of life
but it all goes to the creators, Comden and Green, for their witty and brassy lyrics for Ruth, and their charming, sweet-smelling lyrics for Eileen...
And the music is all Leonard Berstein who is truly belongs to the Legend of KNOCK OUT Composers and lyricists.
See it and get the cast album... you will love it !
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timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#8re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/3/04 at 12:06am
My friend saw it last night, he said it was "cute". I dont know what that means, exactly, but... lol. He's seeing 42nd St tonight from the front row. I'm so jealous of him... lol
Although, if I went to NYC again, WT and 42S wouldnt be my choices lol
B.B. Wolf
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/26/04
#9re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/3/04 at 2:34amFunny , timote, my wife knows that when I say something is "cute" it's actually the kiss of death and I just don't want to be derisive. Wonderful Town has some pretty alright moments to it but, on the whole, not worth the steep Broadway admission price. Go see something else.
Word. Word, indeed.
#11re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/3/04 at 5:12pm
No offense, but can we really expect a Wicked fan, to enjoy a classic old time Musical like "Wonderful Town"? I am a teen male, I enjoy modern Musicals like Wicked, but also I have GREAT appreciate and love for the old time shows.
Anyway, is the WT student rush already up? Talkin Broadway says it starts in Jan. did it start already? Anyone know?
#12re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/3/04 at 5:55pmYES! GO See IT! I am officially the Wonderful Town Shill.
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WiCkEd4LyFfE
Broadway Star Joined: 6/13/04
#13re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/3/04 at 5:57pmFor anyone who has seen it with Brooke, how is the playbill cover now?
*Kristen*
swifty
Chorus Member Joined: 9/29/04
#15re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 6:43pmljay, check your PM's
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#16re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 7:19pmI saw "Wonderful Town" 5 times with Donna Murphy and I loved it!!! I saw it with Linda and, while she tried her best, she was not right for the role. I don't know how Brooke is, but it might be worth seeing.
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musicalsFan
Broadway Star Joined: 3/3/04
#17re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 7:27pm
I saw "Wonderful Town" 5 times with Donna Murphy and I loved it!!! I saw it with Linda and, while she tried her best, she was not right for the role. I don't know how Brooke is, but it might be worth seeing.
give me a break! not right for the role????
Linda Mugleston is absolutely right for the role!!!
acts and sings it wonderfully. enough said! sheesh.
Updated On: 10/4/04 at 07:27 PM
WiCkEd4LyFfE
Broadway Star Joined: 6/13/04
#18re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 7:29pmanyone got the answer to my question? I'm going on the 23rd.
*Kristen*
#19re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 7:37pmWhat cracks me up is the person was actually able to see Donna in it 5 times!! Guess they were very lucky.
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#20re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 7:55pm
Ok guys, honestly, I've kept my mouth shut for a while now about this Donna Murphy bashing and I've finally had enough. I have and always will defend Donna Murphy and her situation. This quote proves to me what happened in "Wonderful Town" even though it doesn't spefically apply. To those people who feel she owes you an explantion...she doesn't!!! Its obviously a personal health related issue that is no one's but her own. I will say
one more thing. Over the years, she has mentioned many times "health related problems", from miscarriages to other issues (mentioned in this excerpt). You guys can say what you want but when and if she ever comes out with her issues publicly, if i were you, i'd feel guilty for bashing her all the time.
From "Making it on Broadway"
Donna Murphy:
"I was so happy playing Fosca in Passion. I could not have been happier to receive recognition for a piece that meant so much to me. Somebody said "Deal with it as a celebration". For the most part, I did. I couldn't help but think that two years earlier, due to my illness, I didn't know whether I would act again"
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Kaye Thompson
#21re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 7:55pm
Ok guys, honestly, I've kept my mouth shut for a while now about this Donna Murphy bashing and I've finally had enough. I have and always will defend Donna Murphy and her situation. This quote proves to me what happened in "Wonderful Town" even though it doesn't spefically apply. To those people who feel she owes you an explantion...she doesn't!!! Its obviously a personal health related issue that is no one's but her own. I will say
one more thing. Over the years, she has mentioned many times "health related problems", from miscarriages to other issues (mentioned in this excerpt). You guys can say what you want but when and if she ever comes out with her issues publicly, if i were you, i'd feel guilty for bashing her all the time.
From "Making it on Broadway"
Donna Murphy:
"I was so happy playing Fosca in Passion. I could not have been happier to receive recognition for a piece that meant so much to me. Somebody said "Deal with it as a celebration". For the most part, I did. I couldn't help but think that two years earlier, due to my illness, I didn't know whether I would act again"
Happy...Everything!
Kaye Thompson
Ruth Sherwood
Leading Actor Joined: 10/4/04
#22re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 8:12pm
First, I just want to say that I did not mean for my post to insult Linda. Let me explain. I loved her voice!!! However, she was not right for the role of Ruth. First, she was too rough as Ruth. There is supposed to be a softness about Ruth that I felt she lacked. Ruth is supposed to have that caustic Roz Russell sense of humor, but there is a vulnerablility that we're supposed to see in her in "A Quiet Girl" and the reprise of "Ohio." Personally, I didn't see it. Also, I did not care for the way that she contorted her face at times. I would love to see her in a role that she is more suited to play!!! And, just out of curiosity, did you ever see Donna as Ruth?
Also, thank you GYPSY1527. I too am sick of the Donna bashing on all the message boards. She is not only a professional, but the most talented musical ACTRESS.
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#23re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 8:26pm
THANK YOU, Gypsy. Earlier today I sent a PM to someone, saying the Donna bashing needs to STOP. I'm so glad other people feel the same way and speak up about it.
By the way, I saw the show four times, and every single time, Donna was on as Ruth. While I acknowldge the fact that a lot of people didn't get to see her play the role, which is unfortunate...let's not forget that a lot of others DID.
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#24re: Is Wonderful Town a good show too see?
Posted: 10/4/04 at 8:33pmhey Ruth, just wanted to say that I also feel the same exact way you do. I saw the show with Donna four times and Linda once and didn't like her at all. In general, thanks guys for supporting me. When I say this stuff, I usually don't get supported and I appreciate it! :)
Happy...Everything!
Kaye Thompson
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