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re: It IS possible for somebody both to have taste and not like this show

Posted by: EvFoDr 04:57 pm EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: It IS possible for somebody both to have taste and not like this show - BrianJ 12:20 pm EDT 04/03/14

Obviously can’t speak for the masses, but isn’t it known (as much an anything in this business can be known) that especially after a show has been open for a bit, it’s word of mouth that matters most rather than advertising? I generally don’t pay attention to advertising. I don’t watch live television (with commercials) and don’t read much print media anymore, or listen to the radio. I did see some posters and I have to admit I was intrigued but slightly turned off by the title. If it’s bad marketing that they didn’t change the title…well that’s a much bigger conversation…

I went to see the show because it got strong reviews and the buzz I interpreted from ATC and friends was primarily positive. My reaction was just about identical to BrianJ. It’s “fun”, but thin. And further, for me it matters that there is no heart or emotional content to the story. It’s all about the style. That’s fine for some shows, but if a show isn’t going to have heart or emotional stakes than it either needs to be mind blowingly funny, like a great farce, or sharp and witty, for example like Chicago. People don’t go running around telling all their friends to see a show they think is merely pleasant.


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re: It IS possible for somebody both to have taste and not like this show

Posted by: Thom915 06:56 pm EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: re: It IS possible for somebody both to have taste and not like this show - EvFoDr 04:57 pm EDT 04/03/14

I really loved Bryce Pinkham and adored Jane Carr and the two young ingénues. And yet for whatever reason this show does not stick with me when discussing shows. I also think the advertising campaign is not the best for the show. I do hope it gets some recognition at awards time. I am not sure if there are any awards I feel it deserves to win however. My opinion only.


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re: It IS possible for somebody both to have taste and not like this show

Posted by: ryhog 05:51 pm EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: re: It IS possible for somebody both to have taste and not like this show - EvFoDr 04:57 pm EDT 04/03/14

there are no rules but it is certainly not "known" that anything trumps advertising for long running shows, especially after the demand starts to get wobbly. WOM is great but not dependable.


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