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OOTI [2017) Reviews#26
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:08pm

poisonivy2 said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "Kilgore is totally lockingup her Tony nomination with these reviews."

As she should. She's absolutely radiant and lovely and her wide-eyed innocence gives the story so much emotional impact."

See for me that was what I found jarring about her performance. She has such a wonderful voice and I think her "Wide eyed, innocence" was just a bit to forced for me. Her work in the last 30 mins of the show was much more believable and based in a truth that was more organic, I felt her stakes.  I also only saw second preview so I am excited to return to the show and see how much she has grown. She is immensely talented, but her "greenness" shone through.

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#27
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:11pm

EW is positive (B+) but gave a rave for Kilgore's performance. "The show rests on the newcomer’s slight but stellar shoulders. The character’s sweetness and naiveté mixes with Kilgore’s killer pipes and dance moves for a dynamite performance filled with heart."

http://ew.com/theater/2017/12/03/once-on-this-island-broadway-review/

 
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OOTI [2017) Reviews#29
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:18pm

The Daily Beast is positive. Raved about the production and the cast but he didn't have very good things to say about the plot, especially the ending.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/love-racism-and-the-strange-politics-of-once-on-this-island

 
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OOTI [2017) Reviews#30
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:21pm

Towleroad is a rave.

http://www.towleroad.com/2017/12/once-on-this-island/ 

 

 
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OOTI [2017) Reviews#31
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:36pm

Newsday is a rave and predicts Kilgore will land a Tony nom.

https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/once-on-this-island-review-1.15278584

 
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OOTI [2017) Reviews#32
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:40pm

Huffington Post is mixed. Highlighted the strong design elements and strong performances by Newell and Salonga but called Kilgore's performance weak.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/once-on-this-island-revival-creates-an-aesthetic_us_5a231ac1e4b05072e8b569d0

 
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OOTI [2017) Reviews#34
Posted: 12/3/17 at 9:49pm

NYT is out and Green gave it a rave and a critic's pick!

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/theater/review-once-on-this-island-revived-and-ravishing.html

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#35
Posted: 12/3/17 at 10:08pm

YESSSSS! So happy for Hailey, Arden, and everyone on the show! It deserves it and much more!

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#36
Posted: 12/3/17 at 10:18pm

I think Newell has got himself a spot in the Featured Actor in a Musical category. 

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#37
Posted: 12/3/17 at 10:27pm

RW3 said: "I think Newell has got himself a spot in the Featured Actor in a Musical category."

I was thinking the same. Him for Featured Actor, Hailey for Lead Actress, and then I think either Lea or Merle might squeeze into Featured Actress... 

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#38
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:06pm

Ti Moune is obviously the lead of the show, but are we positive Hailey will be considered in the leading category? I only ask because LaChanze was put in Featured back in 1991 for the role.

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#39
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:08pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Ti Moune is obviously the lead of the show, but are we positive Hailey will be considered in the leading category? I only ask because LaChanze was put in Featured back in 1991 for the role."

Didn't realize that! If that's the case she'd probably end up in Featured with nothing for Lea/Merle, then, right? 

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#40
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:12pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Ti Moune is obviously the lead of the show, but are we positive Hailey will be considered in the leading category? I only ask because LaChanze was put in Featured back in 1991 for the role."

Didn’t the producers petition lachanze for Featured so that she didn’t have to compete with Lea for lead? Im pretty sure that was the case. I think they will place the character in the right category this time around.

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#41
Posted: 12/3/17 at 11:23pm

I just wanna roll around in all these rave reviews! I am so happy! I have such high hopes for this shows success.

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#42
Posted: 12/4/17 at 8:48am

The question is... will these positive reviews have an affect on the box office?

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#43
Posted: 12/4/17 at 9:08am
Would it really have been that difficult to type four short words into this thread title for all the mere mortals on here who might be wondering what the hell an ooti is?
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OOTI [2017) Reviews#44
Posted: 12/4/17 at 9:22am

barcelona20 said: "The question is... will these positive reviews have an affect on the box office?"

 

I hope so. The show deserves it.

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#45
Posted: 12/4/17 at 12:58pm


The Wrap is negative.

https://www.thewrap.com/island-broadway-review-middling-musical-revival-long-suffering-woman/"

Wish I hadn’t read this as it contains spoilers including the ending. Not cool!!!

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#46
Posted: 12/4/17 at 5:51pm

I'm surprised anyone reads The Wrap.

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#47
Posted: 12/4/17 at 6:56pm

Does anyone have any information about when the cast recording will be out?

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#48
Posted: 12/4/17 at 7:30pm

These are reviews that should definitely place Arden in a different, higher position as a Director in demand. And it is very early but it could also bring him a Director TONY.  And all the technical aspects, set, costumes. lighting received much praise. Looks like a Winner all-around.  

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#49
Posted: 12/4/17 at 7:34pm

^ At the very least he should get a nomination. I've been waiting for him to since they screwed him over two years ago by showing Chris Fitzgerald instead of him...

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OOTI [2017) Reviews#50
Posted: 12/5/17 at 1:00pm

With these reviews plus the great word of mouth it seems to have, I'm getting the sense that this could follow the same trajectory and financial path as Come from Away.  I'll be interested to watch the weekly grosses over the coming weeks.


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