RIP "Gentleman's Guide"
RIP "Gentleman's Guide"
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1RIP "Gentleman's Guide"
Posted: 1/17/16 at 11:19am
I loved this show and am so glad it had a long, healthy run on Broadway. Aside from the witty, funny, smart show itself, I have to comment on how successful/hilarious the production's marketing/social media team has been throughout its run. Even on its final day, they still rocked it:
Thanks for the memories, Gentleman's Guide!
Updated On: 1/17/16 at 11:19 AM
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#6R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 1:45pm
"As someone who found this show to be pretty overhyped, the best I can say aboutGentleman's Guide is that it's a tour de force"
Your review says it was "overhyped" and in the same sentence you say it is a tour de force which to me does not make sense.
Updated On: 1/17/16 at 01:45 PM
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#8R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 2:00pm
After having world premieres at Hartford Stage in Connecticut and the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego
By definition there can only be one world premiere.
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ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#10R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 2:33pm
Saw the tour in Chicago and loved every second of it. The creativity behind the book, score, staging and design was genius. Shame to see such a brilliant, charming and funny show close this soon.
After reading Jeffrey's oft-contradictory review, I am curious as to what constitutes "way overhyped". It's not as if the show ever received the level of hype as with Hamilton, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Rent or even Next to Normal. But even then, you'd think the admittance of hearing everyone laughing in the audience might provide a clue as to the existence of hype to some degree. With all the positives in the review, it seems like the acknowledgment of "hype" would be rather obvious.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#11R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 2:51pm
Your review says it was "overhyped" and in the same sentence you say it is a tour de force which to me does not make sense.
I don't know if any of you watch Jeremy Jahns' Youtube channel, but sometimes, when he reviews a movie that he didn't like nor dislike, he calls it a Tour de Force.
#13R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 3:14pm
I don't know if any of you watch Jeremy Jahns' Youtube channel, but sometimes, when he reviews a movie that he didn't like nor dislike, he calls it a Tour de Force.
Sometimes Kim Kardashian says "literally". That must mean something relevant, too.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#15R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 3:29pm
Anyway, I'll be at the final show tonight and look forward to seeing it a second time with what I imagine will be a very enthusiastic and supportive audience. This show was not a favorite for me, but I admired its literacy and craftsmanship. And it was great to see the underdog take the Tony.
Updated On: 1/17/16 at 03:29 PM
#16R.I.P.
Posted: 1/17/16 at 3:37pm
CATSNYrevival said: ""That's not to say there weren't stuff I liked about it."
What does this sentence even mean? Self promotion is fine, Jeffrey, but generally you want to have something of substance to promote."
Bad grammar aside, I think it means there was stuff he liked in the show, which he then goes on to name.
#17R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/17/16 at 3:52pm
tour de force: "an impressive performance or achievement that has been accomplished or managed with great skill."
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#18R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/17/16 at 5:17pm
Can you all possibly calm down? I started this thread to pay a little tribute to a relatively long-running, smart show that is closing today. Chill out.
ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#19R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/17/16 at 5:24pm
BroadwayConcierge, Glad you loved it. Unfortunately it wasn't my cup of tea either. My legs disliked it also.
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#20R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/17/16 at 5:28pm
"Can you all possibly calm down? I started this thread to pay a little tribute to a relatively long-running, smart show that is closing today. Chill out."
Myself and a couple of others said nothing bad about the show, we just commented on Jeffrey's review which was a bit confusing in our opinion.
#21R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/17/16 at 5:41pm
I saw the show in October. It was the first show I saw when I moved to NYC! It was one of those shows I always put off seeing on my trips to the city. I was pleasantly surprised, and I'm glad I got the chance to see it!
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#22R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/17/16 at 5:51pm
We enjoyed it. Do not want to be accused of being a shill even though the show ends tonight.
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asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#23R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/18/16 at 1:23am
The audience tonight was one of the best I have ever experienced. There were a few times where they had to pause for a minute of two for applause. Nearly every character (the multiple D'Ysquiths, the tour guide, etc.) received entrance applause.
I saw the show three times (including tonight) on Broadway and once during the Chicago tour stop. It's such a different show compared to what is currently on Broadway, which is why I love going to see it.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#24R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/18/16 at 7:57pm
I adored this show, through and through...caught it three times.
Simply delightful.
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.
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#25R.I.P. Gentleman's Guide
Posted: 1/18/16 at 8:01pm
I'm glad to hear the show received a warm send-off. It was one of my favorite best musical winners in recent memory.
