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| I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 07:09 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 07:02 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
| In reply to: Post reporting Comet investors are demanding an audit! - Naughty_Rob 06:59 am EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| Rather than reveling in a show's shortcomings, it's nice to see someone give ''Groundhog Day'' some credit. Riedel: ''The demise of 'Groundhog Day' isn’t nearly as dramatic [as 'The Great Comet'], but it is heartbreaking. This is not an embarrassing flop that deserves to close. It’s an ambitious, well-crafted, entertaining musical that, for various reasons, never gained traction. The team that put it together is first-rate: composer Tim Minchin, director Matthew Warchus and writer Danny Rubin. The show also had a star-making performance by Andy Karl.'' Sometimes, good shows don't find their audience. Maybe, as Chazwaza suggests, this season was just too crowded. Maybe its sensibility was a better fit for London, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Musical, and Andy Karl won for Best Actor (over even celebrated hometown Brits). Meantime, two other new Broadway musicals were widely panned; one was skunked at Tony nomination time, the other got just 2 Tony noms. Neither performed at the Tonys. But both still gross over $1 million a week because they found their family-friendly audiences. That's showbiz! |
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| re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments | |
| Posted by: ryhog 08:54 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
| In reply to: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments - WaymanWong 07:02 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| I am delighted you and Michael think it is a good show, worked on by good people. But I am sure you recognize that quite a few people don't agree. In the context of his article and your post, I don't think it is reasonable to make statements based on the premise everyone agrees with you two. | |
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| re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 09:52 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 09:50 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
| In reply to: re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments - ryhog 08:54 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| Geez, ryhog, I usually read your posts because you're so bright, but please spare me the condescension. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. Of course, I realize there are ''quite a few people'' who don't agree. A number of them already have posted their negative reactions. (And if you are ''sure'' I recognize there's a difference of opinion on the show, why state the obvious?) If everyone LOVED it, ''Groundhog Day'' wouldn't be announcing its closing. Often, Riedel gets ripped for knocking shows; I was giving him credit on this rare occasion where he extols one that's closing early. Nowhere in my post do I assume everyone agrees with me. I'm speaking for only myself ... and possibly for a few others who enjoyed it, too. | |
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| re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments | |
| Posted by: lowwriter 11:25 am EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments - WaymanWong 09:50 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| I haven't heard anyone loving Charlie and the Chocolate Factory yet it hasn't closed yet. | |
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| Why are picking on people that fall off turnip trucks | |
| Last Edit: dramedy 04:10 am EDT 08/17/17 | |
| Posted by: dramedy 04:02 am EDT 08/17/17 | |
| In reply to: re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments - WaymanWong 09:50 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| Our opinions matter just as much as you fancy and sophisticated new york city dwellers. Id like to see you hang onto a turnip truck with your manicured hands. | |
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| re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments | |
| Posted by: ryhog 10:50 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
| In reply to: re: I don't care about the 'Comet' audit, but thanks to Riedel for his gracious 'Groundhog' comments - WaymanWong 09:50 pm EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| I think (or thought and hope I'm not wrong) you know that I respect you and what you post. This one hit me wrong, and I jumped on it. I don't think it was condescension but we can disagree about that. I saw a merger of Riedel (none of whose opinions I consider uncorrupted) and you (none of whose opinions I consider corrupted) on this topic, and if that was not your intention, then I am sorry. I think the fair reporting is that this show had a mixed reception, and failed because of that, rather than that it was roundly considered a good show that inexplicably failed to find an audience. I love turnips so if any fell off with you, bring them over and I'll cook up a batch. :-) | |
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