darquegk said: "It's been a while since I read Maguire's novel, but doesn't the musical hint that the widely-accepted story of "The Wizard of Oz" is in-universe propaganda?"
No, not really. It's a retelling of the original giving the story more of an adult twist. But even if it were so, there is no alternate reason the Cowardly Lion, Tin Woodman and Scarecrow would join Dorothy on her journey to get Courage, a Heart and a Brain (which they o
AEA AGMA SM said: "Owen22 said: "Well, these plot points don't make much sense do they? The nasty scene where Boq basically yells to the crowd to lynch Elphaba is hardly the kindly Nick Chopper from the original story and film. And I already discussed how making Fiyero the Scarecrow makes absolutely no character sense..."
And Elphaba is hardly the character from the original story and film. That's the whole point of the piece.
BwayLB said: "^ I have no big issue with Boq being Tin Man and Fiero being Scarecrow"
Well, these plot points don't make much sense do they? The nasty scene where Boq basically yells to the crowd to lynch Elphaba is hardly the kindly Nick Chopper from the original story and film. And I already discussed how making Fiyero the Scarecrow makes absolutely no character sense...
The Oz universe is so saturated that the Wicked film would never live up to its hype. It will be as redundant and awkward as the ReNt or POTO films."
Not if they go back to the original book. Or change the second act. Some of that silliness would have to go for a serious film. Especially the awful shoehorning in of "Wizard of Oz" characters. Like Boq being turned into the Tin Woodman. Or especially Fiyero as the Scarecrow, who would obviously NOT jump on t
Millennium, RowNYC and Citizen M are pricey at times, at times not. But they are very modern and nice. I actually hang at the Citizen M Hotel sometimes before and after the theatre. Good lobby, sensibly priced drinks and a cool, young vibe.
HogansHero said: "I find that I agree with Ben about 75% of the time, he is pretty consistent, and I like much of what he champions, but I don't think he is a very good writer. The comment about Rich is, uh, naive."
You know, I liked it. I was moved. I enjoyed the score. It's poppy and catchy and the songs land. Not great lyrics, but descent. A solid B from me.
After "Carousel" I should have realized how off the criticism on these boards usually is, but I was expecting a much worse show. True, they took the screenplay and threw a bunch of songs at it. But they were integrated well, and acted beautifully by a professional and UBER-charming cast.
TxTwoStep said: "isn't "Started with a Dream" in PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL, which NAMT will showcase this October at New World Stages? was it in the Actor's Fund (or whatever) benefit performance of PAMELA'S?"
Two Rivers Theatre in Jersey is doing a full production of "Pamela's" in their new season.
John Adams said: "Owen22 said: "I noticed you addressed ME but not your mistaken post that it isn't Fred but "Petruchio" doing the spanking. Sorta blows up your whole narrative..."
Nope."
Well...yeah, dude..it sorta definitely does...but you keep on keepin' on...
WhizzerMarvin said: "Yeah, just because a musical is based on a movie doesn’t mean the book has to be transcribed word for word from the screenplay. This barely can be counted as an adaptation when so much is directly lifted from the film"
Yes, but "Mean Girls" and even-more-so "Legally Blonde" are shows that they basically threw some songs at the screenplay and they're pretty big hits..
John Adams said: "It's interesting to me that so far, I've not seen any comments about Lilli pummeling Fred (because of what she discoveredin the "real" world). Although Lilli's attack of Fredis "real", Fred's spanking her is done in character, and in complete context of the fictional show."'
Really? Really??
This kind of false equivalency drives me nuts. I'm sure you believe in "reverse racism"
I'm unsure why your feel that way. Should these things not be addressed ever? Or do you quibble that bringing it up my bring focus and spotlight the show in the way that proved controversial for two recent revivals and that unnerves you? I'm confused by your response...
Mdwmd said: "The box office at theLyric theater and Ticketmaster say they are not refundable.I don’t want them to go unused or lose all of the 2500$.Make me an offer. The mobile tickets will be available for me to email them to you onJuly 23rd. Thanks!"
Of course it is. A ballsy woman is spanked, held captive by two men and then is forced to sing a song of subservience at the end. Plus Kelly O'Hara is miscast, but that's a production specific problem..
