There is a big difference between an opinion and a factual inaccuracy. That a 20 plus foot, 2000 pound creature couldn’t be seen past the 3rd row? All it does is to serve others to think, “Well, if I don’t get in the first 3 rows then I might as well not go”. It is fine to voice an opinion but there are wrong answers when
This show will live or die based on word of mouth. This chat room will have no effect on that. From what I witnessed the two times I have seen it, most people were happy and talking positively.
The line about having to be in the first few rows is the most ridiculous statement I have seen on this chat board. Serves no purpose other then to lie.
Amazing how many “experts” are here. From set designers, to vocal analysts to choreography, etc….. Opinions are one thing. But not having the expertise to back up what you say is another.
As technically advanced as Kong is breakdowns can occur. It’s in previews, which for the man
Yes, I did join this today as I could not find many reviews from people about the show. I was curious to what others thought. Not just the positive energy from the audience during and after it ended. Stumbled across this site and saw the negativity and just felt I wanted to voice my opinion.
Perhaps many here compare it to some great piece of work. I see the difficulty in bringing Kong to Broadway, overlook comparisons and accept it for the attempt
Well, I'll take that as a compliment. It actually took me over an hour to move my thoughts to the written word.
I should have added in my review..... I took my 9 year old son to the second performance I went to and he absolutely loved it. Wasn't scared at all. Only the loud sound effects at times made him stick his fingers in his ears.
It’s quite shocking to read the negative reviews about King Kong on this board. I took a different approach and immersed myself in the beauty of this production.
Kong is much beyond a “puppet”. It is an extremely complicated design which requires 14 performers and sophisticated electronic equipment to create a moving sculpture with sad eyes.
The opening number is wonderful. The cast moves well and fits the time period in all w
