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| Last Edit: Delvino 08:27 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
| Posted by: Delvino 08:25 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
| In reply to: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night - sergius 11:28 pm EST 02/09/22 | |
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| "...but they bend the show to their willful talents. There’s something comforting about this kind of professionalism. These two are working for you; they want to give you what you want from them. And they do." If I had to guess at a theme though the reviews -- which we presume will spill forth in 24-72 hours -- it will be this thoughtful appreciation. The production arrives with the stars' unimpeachable good will a part of its DNA. They endured a postponement, a cast unable to assemble together for early previews, both leads weathering infection and illness, and then a tentative return after a shut-down This costly, high ticket entertainment celebrating both Broadway's musical theater legacy and the industry's ability to re-launch with a needed mega-hit, is a specific kind of root-for. The stars are beloved, if for different reasons, and together they're very special right now: their earnest desire to give us what we're plunking down our money for is no small part of the event. |
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| Posted by: jo 08:59 pm EST 02/12/22 | |
| In reply to: re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night - Delvino 08:25 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
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| What is interesting is how social media is reacting to the way the two leads are delivering their roles. Many are familiar with Hugh Jackman as an actor of both screen and stage and his portrayal of Hill is not compared that much with Preston... but as another challenge to his acting & performing skills (remember how The Greatest Showman became a worldwide sensation)?. Plus it is hard to deny that part of the fascination with Hugh is his popularity especially in movies. Unless theatre fans, many are not that familiar with Sutton but they are discovering her competence and likability in the show. The most common reaction is the extreme sense of joy that this show is giving audiences. That I why I think this revival will end up like how The Greatest Showman became a beloved movie, despite its mid-level critical scores. | |
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| re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 08:33 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
| In reply to: re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night - Delvino 08:25 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
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| The production arrives with the stars' unimpeachable good will a part of its DNA. For those people that think they might not want to see a musical about a con man after the last presidential administration, your use of the word "unimpeachable" is intriguing...;-) |
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