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re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES...

Posted by: AlanScott 07:16 pm EDT 03/16/14
In reply to: re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES... - ptownguy 07:05 pm EDT 03/16/14

I think it's important to devote time to the family and neighbors, but many agree with you.

Most of all I wish that I felt I really got to know who Robert is. It seemed to me that he's the person we're expected to feel most for at the end, yet he's sort of a cipher in the writing.


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re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES...

Posted by: ilw 12:34 am EDT 03/17/14
In reply to: re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES... - AlanScott 07:16 pm EDT 03/16/14

I agree that Robert is a cipher, and this made it hard for me to get completely invested in the story. This problem is mentioned in David Barbour's review, which I think describes the strengths and weaknesses of the show very well.

Unlike the book, the show is really Francesca's story, which was a good decision, since she is a more believable character than Robert.

Link David Barbour review of BRIDGES

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re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES...

Posted by: ptownguy 08:30 pm EDT 03/16/14
In reply to: re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES... - AlanScott 07:16 pm EDT 03/16/14

I do think the family should be part of the story too. I just liked the way it was done in the film with the adult children discovering who their mother really was and what she gave up for them. The inevitable case of comparing one medium to another. Nonetheless, this show does deserve to be seen and I really hope it finds an audience. The audience certainly liked it last night.


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re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES...

Posted by: AlanScott 09:27 pm EDT 03/16/14
In reply to: re: Jason Robert Brown should have adapted BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN instead of BRIDGES... - ptownguy 08:30 pm EDT 03/16/14

The audience with whom I saw it during previews seemed to like it a lot, too. I heard several very positive comments during intermission and after the show.

I think this is a show that could have a nice run if word of mouth can take hold.


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