Considering O'Hara's raves tonight for "Kate," she's one step closer to taking that trophy from Block. Looks like Bleu and Styles may be in the running for the "Featured" category as well. And, it's most likely Carlyle for the "Choreography" win!
Thank you, Ben Brantley. That review was unmitigated perfection!
"For one thing, it is — by cold critical standards — the worst of the lot, with a repetitive score, painfully forced rhymes, cartoonish acting and a general approach that mistakes decibel level (literally and metaphorically) for emotional intensity. But this ostensible amateurishness may be exactly what sells “Be More Chill” to its young target audience.
For anyone that's seen in the show in the past couple of days--could you please post the running time including intermission? Just need an estimate of what time the show lets out (in evening). Thank you!
Of the two Rob's, I would have preferred Marshall over Ashford. Though I love the thought of Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven) or Bradley Cooper eventually sneaking in there. I mean, why hire a choreographer/director when this musical calls for so little dance in the first place?
For a show thats capitalization is close to 20 million--yes , it is a bad show. One with a wonderful turn by Block. But not one that'll make you tell your friends to run out and see it.
In response to theatreguy12--it's going to have to have a pretty healthy run to cover that cap.
Stephanie J. Block certainly starts things off with a bang, but the scenes that follow just bring the show to a halt. The book scenes are banal and stiff. While the three gals all have great pipes, with a standout performance by Block, the show rarely thrills. There are moments, but only moments, that hit the mark.
There’s an overall cheapness to the proceedings, and even the eye-popping costumes of Bob Mackie only add spar
The new artwork looks very nice. As far as tourists thinking Cher is in the show.............well, many people still think that Cyndi Lauper is in "Kinky Boots." So - there you go.
I don't know why they'd think of Cyndi Lauper by looking at this logo. Cher's name and likeness are a part of the show's new logo. Silly comparison, nealb1!
THE CHER SHOW reveals new artwork Aug 31
2018, 10:52:38 AM
Interesting. That new artwork will confuse the tourists in the TKTS line even more. I'm an avid theatre-goer and even I would think that Cher is appearing in the show, if I didn't already know better.
Based on this article, I'd think THE CHER SHOW would be a prime target for Green and the others. From what I've heard and read, the show falls into every trap these critics have set.
Very telling article--Jesse Green being the most cynical:
"I’m happy for people to find pleasure in the theater however they can. But I keep looking for the jukebox musical that will bring to the genre the level of skill we see in shows like “Fun Home” and “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Band’s Visit.” I watch way too
