Die Rocky. =(

[THEATRICAL100]

ROCKY, for the record, was not "bad". I just felt that the music was a little all over the place in the sense that they all kind of mushed together that if you asked me which I would cut first I couldn't recall for you since they all kind of "read" the same way - which was mediocre, save Margo's (sp?) and the ensemble numbers. It's sad, but I'm sure the show will have some sort of life after Broadway.

[theatregeek6]

I liked much of the music, was very impressed by the scenic design and thought Andy Karl and Margot Seibert gave stunning performances.

Best musical - not close. But 'pile of ****'? - not even remotely my experience

[newintown]

"For the record?" Who made you the Broadway record-keeper?

[Danielle26]

"For the record" is an idiom, meant to clarify a person's stance on something. It is not to be taken literally.

[newintown]

It may mean that to you, but I think that the accepted meaning is "officially and publicly," or "making the facts clear."

If preceded by "My opinion (for the record)," then one can state it's merely emphasizing a personal opinion.

[Danielle26]

That's not true. As I said, it's an idiom. Even so, it is obvious that Theatrical100 was just voicing his/her opinion. Your comment was merely rude and uncalled for - end of story.

[newintown]

Oh, please. It's hardly the end of any story. And I'll meet your "rude and uncalled for" and raise with "ignorant and idiotic."

Next.

[FishermanBob]

Ok Danielle, it's to you. Do you want to call with "obnoxious and pedantic" or will you fold?

Seriously though, I just hope you crazy kids can find a way to put your differences over Rocky aside and share with each other the love both of you so clearly have for the theater.

[Danielle26]

Yes, FishermanBob, I do love the theatre. I'm not ashamed to say that I really enjoyed "Rocky", partly due to the fact that I'm a huge fan of the very talented Andy Karl. I thought his portrayal of Rocky Balboa was so endearing. And, Margo Seibert, in her Broadway debut was wonderful, as well. A show doesn't have to be critically acclaimed to make me happy. Any way, I just got back from seeing "Jersey Boys" (again) with the fabulous, incomparable Joseph Leo Bwarie as Frankie Valli. He and the other cast members were so nice and charming at the stage door. I'm on a "theatre" high right now, so no one can bring me down!

[gfaustswa]

I just noticed on ebay the program that was being sold at the theatre for $20 (and eventually went to $10 with a clothing purchase) sold for $105! Wish I would have bout about ten of those, if that's what they are going for! However, with that said, if anyone has a reasonable priced one they are looking to sell, let me know. Or maybe we can barter....I have pretty good collection of playbills. Thanks!

[FindingNamo]

I can't wait for the obligatory "intimate chamber music" version with its "focus on the characters and their relationships". Perhaps it can star puppets by Basil Twist playing the instruments?

[mjohnson2]

Ooh, then we can get reconceptualizations of the show where they are set in like 18th century Italy and featuring an entirely asian transgender cast that pantomime the entire show with the fight sequence done entirely in the air on wires, co-directed by Julie Taymor and David Leveaux.