Beautiful is a thoroughly enjoyable, totally mediocre show

[dramamama611]

Just saw this last night. I was in love for the begining of Act I, I was liking it by intermission, and Act II -- I was bored to tears.

The structure got incredibly redundant, and Kings LIFE isn't that interesting. Yes, she had to struggle with a husband with issues, but the rest of her life was pretty easy. I do really like her music, but seeing "pretend" groups perform lost its appeal. The book was atrocious.

I'm not even sure I agree that Mueller should get the Tony Award, she was good, but I just can't get over the other weaknesses of the show.

I think I'll be pretty disappointed if this wins over Gentleman's Guide, which, while not perfect, was a far superior show.


My big question: how is this a musical but Lady Day is not? Seems like different rules for different shows. (Granted, I am asking the question based on what I've heard of Lady Day here.)

[NYadgal]

I saw it last night, and absolutely loved it. Just a wonderful night of fun.
But, agree, it's not the Best Musical.

I'm rooting for 'Gentleman's Guide...' to win tonight.
And remain firmly Team Kelli for Best Actress.

[everythingtaboo]

It's not a clinical, classroom decision made by a bunch of drama teachers. It's about people being moved by what they experienced in the theater.

It hasn't been like that since they removed all the critics from voting for the winners. I'm sure a significant portion of the voting committee watch shows with dollar signs in their eyes. I mean the fact that Beautiful's book, which many critics thought was barely serviceable, has a good shot of winning, says a lot.