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re: Clearly, I would be a terrible,critic

Posted by:	TheOtherOne 08:11 am EST 11/17/14
In reply to:	Clearly, I would be a terrible,critic - dramedy 06:56 am EST 11/17/14

The continued clout of the Times' theatre critics is quite sad. Brantley and Isherwood seem far more interested in reviewing events and reflecting moods du jour than they do in allowing themselves to have, let alone write about, gut reactions to the shows they see. The Post and The News have far more reliable critics these days. They usually say a lot more with far fewer words. This play had very little appeal to me. I did not like "Jerusalem" and am more respectful than reverential when it comes to Jackman's talent. I do love the fact, however, that Hugh Jackman has brought three original pieces to NY. True, they had succeeded in other cities and/or countries beforehand, but they were not likely to see Broadway without him. He is not relying on revivals, he is continually using his stardom to take risks and he obviously likes to see chances taken on Broadway. These days it's hard for anyone to put such faith in Broadway into action whether or not they want to for reasons of cost alone. Bravo to him. May he never change.

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Thread:	re: Clearly, I would be a terrible,critic - Delvino 08:28 am EST 11/17/14 (9) re: Clearly, I would be a terrible,critic - Ann 09:02 am EST 11/17/14 (8) re: Clearly, I would be a terrible,critic - enoch10 03:05 pm EST 11/17/14 Of risk and play development. - Delvino 11:40 am EST 11/17/14 (2) re: Of risk and play development. - Ann 11:50 am EST 11/17/14 (1) re: Of risk and play development. - Delvino 12:21 pm EST 11/17/14 Just read the London reviews of the play - lowwriter 09:56 am EST 11/17/14 (1) re: Important note re the London venue for The River - NewtonUK 11:06 am EST 11/17/14 clout is probably the better word than risk - dramedy 09:48 am EST 11/17/14 (1) re: clout is probably the better word than risk - Delvino 05:37 pm EST 11/17/14 That's what I wish ... - jdm 08:21 am EST 11/17/14

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