| re: Bandstand - WOW | |
| Posted by: ShowGoer 04:58 pm EDT 07/08/17 | |
| In reply to: Bandstand - WOW - Shutterbug 04:00 pm EDT 07/08/17 | |
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| I'm even more baffled by some of the love for this show on here than I was all the hosannas that Come From Away received. Come From Away at least is clearly the work of musical theatre professionals across the board, with deserved Tony-winning direction, a terrific cast, and a feel-good message we could all use now – if I still don't quite understand how it was ever supposed to be in serious contention for big awards (never mind how that music and lyrics got nominated for Best Score over War Paint, Anastasia and even A Bronx Tale), I at least had a good time while watching it and recognize its clear status as a crowd-pleaser. Bandstand, on the other hand, I thought was one of the more excruciating evenings I've spent on Broadway in some time. Never mind Groundhog Day and the other shows I mentioned above, I honestly preferred In Transit and Amelie to this one, flaws and all. Blankenbuhler's work aside, I thought this came off as a vanity project on Broadway, every bit as much as things like Amazing Grace and Scandalous and Soul Doctor. Cott and Osnes are killing themselves up there, as is much of the cast – but to no avail. And the atrocious miking bumps up every number to try to beat the audience into a submissive ovation that the songs wouldn't receive any other way. I don't get this one. |
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