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NEW - BOOTYCANDY - Talkin' Broadway's Review

Posted by: T.B._Admin. 07:10 pm EDT 09/10/14

Matthew Murray takes a look at Bootycandy:

Want therapy? Get out of the theater and into a psychologist's office. . . .

Link BOOTYCANDY Review

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re: NEW - BOOTYCANDY - Talkin' Broadway's Review

Posted by: Singapore/Fling 11:18 pm EDT 09/10/14
In reply to: NEW - BOOTYCANDY - Talkin' Broadway's Review - T.B._Admin. 07:10 pm EDT 09/10/14

I rarely say this, but I think that in this case Isherwood has a stronger understanding of the play than Murray, who seems to miss the understory that propels the larger meta-theatrical experience. To call the last scene a satire of a parody of a parody seems to neglect that it is meant to be a sentimental, honest cap to an evening that is mostly about subverting, avoiding, and condemning the truth.

I don't think "Bootycandy" is entirely successful, and I wish that O'Hara was able to find a stronger way to land his darker story of sexual dysfunction. That being said, I find it odd that Murray misses it altogether.

Link Isherwood kind of gets it, mostly likes it

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re: NEW - BOOTYCANDY - Talkin' Broadway's Review

Posted by: twocents 10:56 am EDT 09/11/14
In reply to: re: NEW - BOOTYCANDY - Talkin' Broadway's Review - Singapore/Fling 11:18 pm EDT 09/10/14

I thought Isherwood was a rave. Anyway, I do agree w Murray on this: Once Sutter starts getting serious, the scenes start dragging. But as fast and crazy as it had been I didn't mind the change of pace at all. I saw some walkouts/Act II no shows. It was a gutsy choice to open a season with.


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They both give everything away

Posted by: bret17 11:44 am EDT 09/11/14
In reply to: re: NEW - BOOTYCANDY - Talkin' Broadway's Review - twocents 10:56 am EDT 09/11/14

I saw it Sunday night and enjoyed it immensely.

Probably more because of all the surprises which were surprises since I hadn't read anything about it.

So many people here analyze many reviews.

How do you then feeling going to see a show knowing almost everything that happens in advance?


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re: They both give everything away

Posted by: PlazaBoy 02:50 pm EDT 09/11/14
In reply to: They both give everything away - bret17 11:44 am EDT 09/11/14

I purposely avoid reading anything (especially reviews) about a show before I see it. For me, knowing too much spoils the experience.

I tend to skim the posts by ATC posters whose tastes seem to align with mine to see if they liked or disliked a show. I use that as a gauge to see if I want to buy a ticket. After I've seen the show I dig deeper and read more fully.


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re: They both give everything away

Posted by: twocents 10:41 am EDT 09/12/14
In reply to: re: They both give everything away - PlazaBoy 02:50 pm EDT 09/11/14

I agree. Just bypass the thread until I've actually seen something I know I am going to see. It's much more fun when you're in the looooooooop.


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re: They both give everything away

Posted by: twocents 11:55 am EDT 09/11/14
In reply to: They both give everything away - bret17 11:44 am EDT 09/11/14

You basically do previews if an ATC user, despite all the spoiler alerts in caps. We just get drawn into the fray anyway.


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