Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#0Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:51pmI have been really torn about wether or not to see this musical. Would anyone care to share their thoughts and experience they have/had with this show? I don't know much about it, but it just seems to be a very odd musical.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
#1re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:56pm
I always thought that your username came from 'Chrysanthemum Tea' from PO. Hmm.
Anyway, definately see it before it closes on the 30th.
One of the finest shows on the Broadway stage in the last decade.
The cast is great (especially Alvin Ing) and the entire production is amazing.
Sondheim's score is spectacular and Weidman's book is innovative and seamless.
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MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#2re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:58pmI rated this as one of the top ten shows in New York in 2004. A first rate production of a theatrical masterpiece. Definitely see it if you can.
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BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#3re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:59pmDefinitely check it out. As Priest said..great score, seamless book, great cast, and an overall fantastic production...not to mention a unique show.
Razz77
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/04
#4re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:59pm
Without going into great details -- see this show. Don't listen to the mixed reviews -- the beautiful score shines, the cast is great across the boards, some of the staging is unbelievably innvoative, and all of the design elements across the boards are great. Do yourself a favor and see this before it closes.
I enjoyed it more than I enjyoed the HIGHLY recommended Roundabout revival of "Assassins" this summer.
#5re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:59pmBig yay. Go see it.
#6re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:01amIt's Sondheim. That's good enough for me.
Some people analyze every detail/
Some people stall when they can't see the trail/
Some people freeze out of fear that they'll fail/
But I keep rollin' on/
Some people can't get success with their art/
Some people never feel love in their heart/
Some people can't tell the two things apart/
But I keep rollin' on
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#7re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:10amThanks guys, that's all I needed! I'll be going Saturday!
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
Kris2
Featured Actor Joined: 9/30/04
#8re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:24amPersonally, I think it's a great show but only a semi-satisfying production. I think the lightened importance does a great disservice to the piece. However, it's still beautiful and the cast is fairly strong (agreed about Alvin Ing). I have my problems with it, but it's definitely a show to catch as it's not likely to be seen anywhere else for a while. It's certainly "odd." If you're not used to Japanese styles, that may throw you off a little bit.
#9re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:32am"Thanks guys, that's all I needed! I'll be going Saturday!"
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#10re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:39amIs this show closing on Sunday? I must go back. I do agree with an above comment, however - brilliant show, half-brilliant staging. The original was much more effective and direct, but the revival still gets the point across beautifully.
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#11re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:52am
Can this show be up for best lighting for a Tony? I thought it was fantastic - as well as the rest of the show.
Definate big YAY. Go see it before it closes.
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#12re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 6:38am
I still haven't seen the production yet. I'm not exactly sure why I've waited. I jave tickets for the closing matinee, and you should probably get your tickets fast. I bought the tickets full price at the Box Office two weeks ago and the best that I could get were front right mezzanine.
The show will be great, though. Sondheim is a genius, and this score is one of his strongest.
#13re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 9:07amOne of the best shows I've seen in years. Technically brilliant (with the exception of some sound problems which may be due to poor acoustics)...Great cast, wonderful staging and, of course, Sondheim at the top of his form.
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
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#14re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:59pmYAY A THOUSAND TIMES!
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#15re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 1:08pmok....im sorry guys...if u liked it...i fell asleep literally while seeing "pacific overtures" a total sleeper...it was boring...theatre is suposed to be entertaining i think....i would advice u to go see "wonderful town" before it closes during the same day! dont waste ur time on "pacific overtures" NO NO
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#16re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 1:44pmI'm a huge sondheim fan, but i foudn this one of his weaker shows. Musically it is still sondheim but I feel it failed to draw me in or feel for the characters. I definitely enjoyed the show (espicially compared with whatelse is out there) but I have higher expectations of sondheim. I thought it is an amazing production of a good musical.
"Judy Garland, Jimmy Dean, You tragedy Queen" ~ Taboo
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#17re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 2:00pmIt's a wonderful score and beautifully done. Let us know your take on it after you've seen it, please!
Joshua488
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#18re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 5:04pmFELL ASLEEP?!?! Jesus Christ, what does a show have to do to keep you entertained??? Scream Beach Boys songs? That's a shame if you can't appreciate a show unless it is filled with glitz, glamour, lights, sparkle and shimmer. Try appreciating a deep, emotional piece, as well as campy sh!t. Maybe you'll learn something you didn't know.
GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#19re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 6:10pmGreat Big YAY. One of the best scores currently on Broadway.
#20re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 6:23pmYAY, YAY, YAY, YAY - POSITIVELY, ABSOLUTELY... YAY!!!!!
#21re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 6:27pm
Do you need any more "yay"s?
Yay.
"They have never understood, and no reason that they should.
But if anybody could . . . " --SS
wicked4life51
Broadway Star Joined: 6/20/04
#22re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/27/05 at 8:23pmyes i loved it and thought it was amazing. It such a great show and everyone signs and stuff at the stage door so yeah byez
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sciguy
Stand-by Joined: 12/2/04
#23re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/28/05 at 11:55am
NAY!
I'm with muscle on this one. I have been bashed quite a bit, but I just didn't think Pacific Overtures was that great. Yes the music is good, but the other elements of the show never came together for me. Wanted to leave after the first act, friends talked me into staying, the second act was a bit better, but overall I did not care for the production.
#24re: Pacific Overtures- Yay or nay?
Posted: 1/28/05 at 12:01pmAs much as I don't find this show to be one of Sondheim's best shows I still say that it is something that needs to be seen! As I said above it is an amazing production of a good Sondheim show, just not one of my favorites of his shows.
"Judy Garland, Jimmy Dean, You tragedy Queen" ~ Taboo
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
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