Bring it on appreciation thread
Bring it on appreciation thread
estupido24
Swing Joined: 2/27/12
#1Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 7:21am
yes, it was not the best to ever show reach Broadway.
but it was fun, fresh and exciting... and it definitely deserves attention.
I'm always happy to see show that surprise you for the better.
The cast of Bring it on made you feel like you were part of a big party and they were not trying to be anything else but a fun show.
has anyone attended the last show? how was it?
#2Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 8:16amI attended the last show (Orcho D seat 14) and the feel of happiness in the air was undeniable. Especially after Jackson High performed the cheer at the competition and the whole entire crowd jumped on their feet, and just seeing the cast break down on stage was just amazing. You could really tell that these people were not just a cast, but a family. Lovely.
grumpyoptimist
Leading Actor Joined: 2/26/11
#3Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 9:38am
Loved that show. The difference between what I saw a week in in LA and what I saw on Broadway were miles apart. Wasn't there for closing night, but this is what Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted about the number OSM mentioned...
"I will never forget today's performance of Cross The Line as long as I live. The way the audience carried our kids through their sadness.
Our kids sang "And if it all goes away tomorrow we'll be fine" through tears and the audience started SCREAMING. Lifted them right up.
And then the number was over, and the crowd leapt to their feet, and suddenly our cast was the audience, watching the crowd they'd moved.
That will never happen to you at the movies. That happens in the theater, on truly special occasions, and it makes everything else worth it."
Lin-Manuel Miranda's twitter
#4Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 9:46amThe show is a lot of fun, and much better than expected. I really loved it.
Clint. Atlanta,GA
#5Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 11:48am
BRING IT ON was one of the funnest shows I've been to. It was a giant surprise that I left the theatre not only liking the show, but actually wanting to go back and see it again. After seeing it a second time, I liked it even more.
When you have a title like BRING IT ON, and a plot surrounding high school cheerleaders, and a show based on a series of movies...that, to me, followed a recipe of disaster. But the creative team pulled it off, and shocked anyone who gave this show a chance.
Who here chose not to see the show because they didnt think it would be their cup of tea? I think if you would have given it a chance, you would have been surprised that you left the show having a blast!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#6Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 11:59amSaw the show in Atlanta, then in LA and NY. It was a lot of fun with music that I could listen to again and again. It wasn't a masterpiece but it didn't need to be.
GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#7Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 12:26pm
Adding my love. I would never have seen the show had my sister not insisted that I see it (and, she, in fact, would never have seen the show if she didn’t have a Broadway In Chicago subscription), even having been fans of Kitt’s & Miranda’s previously. I ended up going twice in Chicago and twice in New York.
Something about this show just clicked. I loved the music, storyline, choreography, and performances. It was refreshing to enjoy every single person’s performance onstage.
I am glad that much of the reviews were generally positive and gave it credit for being what it was. It hits me more than just a “fun romp,” but I am grateful many were able to enjoy it for just that as well.
Sounds like the last show was thrilling – wish I could have seen it! If they continue with the show on tour, as previously reported, I wonder if any of the Broadway cast will be in it?
#8Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 2:03pm
I saw it on a whim after having a terrible day; it made me feel better. I was pleasantly surprised by the show and wound up seeing it a second time.
All things considered, it had a very good run. The cast and all involved should be proud.
Formerly: WishingOnlyWounds2 - Broadway Legend - Joined: 9/25/08
#9Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 2:35pmAdd me to the love! Wasn't planning on seeing it and got a ticket at TKTS last minute and it was the most fun I've had at the theatre in a long time. One of the most energetic and passionate casts I have seen on Broadway.
#10Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 2:43pmThe most fun I had at the theater in all of 2012. I really wish I would have had a chance to see it again.
#11Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 3:35pm
This was such a surprise joy. While I may have the entire opening cheer from the original movie memorized...I had very low expectations for this show. I figured it would just be a mess. Like when Beyonce's little sister was in one of the straight-to-DVD sequels.
But it was great - definitely the happiest, most fun show I saw this year.
AntV
Broadway Star Joined: 12/23/12
#12Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 4:20pmI too was at the final show, actually also in ORCH row D, seat 9. I loved seeing them express real emotion during the show. Taylor teared up a bit at the end of One Perfect Moment and Enjoy the Trip. Then after Cross the Line, Adrienne and Taylor both broke down and the audience gave them a standing ovation. Elle broke character to crack a smile when immediately after that her characters asks "why is the audience still cheering?" and the audience roared back. They were fighting tears while comforting each other during their final number I Got You. Much of the lyrics in those songs are relatable to a show closing which made it even more special. The audience went wild for them throughout the show and even more so during their final bows. They stuck around hugging each other while watching the making of videos that play and then all put their hands together in a circle for one last "Bring it On!" before they left the stage. Amazing experience, great cast, I wish them all huge success. Updated On: 12/31/12 at 04:20 PM
grumpyoptimist
Leading Actor Joined: 2/26/11
#13Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 12/31/12 at 10:06pmWhen I went to see it in LA, it was for the novelty and the fact I'm a Lin-Manuel Miranda fan. I enjoyed the show but wasn't wild about it. After reading they had re-worked it for Broadway, decided to give it another shot. Soooo glad I did. The changes made it better and less bubble-gum formulaic. No, it's not Hamlet, nor does it try to be. But the unbridled enthusiasm that exuded out of the cast was unmistakable and infectious. The talent was phenomenal. Saw it a second time (on Broadway) from the third row and was blown away with the athleticism, and no less taken with the way every major cast member owned his or her part. Pure unmitigated joy.
grumpyoptimist
Leading Actor Joined: 2/26/11
#14Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 1/1/13 at 1:06am
Jeff Whitty's blog just before the last performance. Must read if you enjoyed this show...
My Broadway Musical Closes in a Few Hours. Why Am I Grateful?
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#15Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 1/1/13 at 1:16amSaw this during it's tour run, but did not get a chance to see it on Broadway. It was honestly one of the most wonderful and fun nights at the theater I have had in a long time. It is a shame to see it come and go so quickly. I really hope that rumored 2014 tour happens, I will definitely see it more than once. The cast looked like they were having so much fun, and me and the rest of the theater jumped to their feet cheering during the bows. It's a shame this was on a limited run, it could have done very well.
#16Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 1/1/13 at 1:44pmCaught the show two days before it left Toronto to head to Broadway, and I had no idea what I was in for, and thought it would be a cute little show. But, I ended up loving the show. It was the most fun I've ever had in a theatre since I began going to the theatre. I actually did not want the show to end. It was just so much fun. I'm so happy that it made it to Broadway. Glad I was able to see this show!
"Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok. Have you guys heard about fidget spinners!?" ~Patti LuPone
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#17Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 1/1/13 at 1:48pm(Gingerbread -- not to dump on your love thread, but it wasn't doing well. In fact, they extended, but then had to move the closing date earlier as ticket sales were not worth it.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
grumpyoptimist
Leading Actor Joined: 2/26/11
#18Bring it on appreciation thread
Posted: 1/1/13 at 6:58pm
Closing night video posted by Gregory Haney (La Cienega)
Gregory Haney's Bring It On closing night video
