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Broadway twitter bashing
ChanceEncounter
Stand-by Joined: 7/7/12
#175Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:07pm
I don't remember people being up in arms about negative comments about Spiderman during it's disastrous 47 month preview. And there were "celebrities" who commented on it. I'm beginning to the think the person who attributed this ridiculous overreaction to the Cult of Sondheim was on to something.
Speaking ill of Harness & Wires the Musical is fine, but speaking ill of the most recent production of one of The God of Broadway's shows is the worst thing to happen in the theater world since Lincoln's assassination.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#176Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:09pmAs someone has already said, (seriously, do you read these things?) Spiderman was more an issue of safety and the wellbeing of the performers.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#177Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:19pm
"Speaking ill of Harness & Wires the Musical is fine, but speaking ill of the most recent production of one of The God of Broadway's shows is the worst thing to happen in the theater world since Lincoln's assassination."
Again, what Wynbish said, and besides, your theory that people were up in arms because Ms James criticized Sondheim doesn't hold water, because she didn't. Quite the opposite, in fact. "HOW can you **** up "into the woods"?? ", she said. To me that means ITW is so good that it's hard to screw up, hardly an indictment of Sondheim or his work. It was an unfocussed and harsh criticism of the musicians and actors. Nothing to do with Sondheim, other than praise of his show, however indirectly.
...and besides that, I did object to the incessant Spider-Man bashing back when. It was so absurdly over the top.
eta: I'm beginning to wonder if another poster's theory that you're Ms James might have some truth to it. You both have a tendency towards hyperbole. "...worst thing to happen in the theater world since Lincoln's assassination"? Really?
Updated On: 7/26/12 at 02:19 PM
#178Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:21pmThis really is a Sondheim-free debate. Or it should be.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#179Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:24pm
harsh criticism of the musicians
Paul Gemignani no less.
#180Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:25pm
Chance you're missing the point that she actually didn't diss Sondheim or Sondheim's show. In fact, she complimented it by asking, "how do you F up ITW?" Implying that it's so good and likable that it's you have to work hard to make it bad. Her complaint was about the actors and musicians. How would that rile up Sondheim fans? I'm a Sondheim Fan and I hated the ITW revival. And I had no problem saying it because it was not the show or SJS that I hated, it was the production and cast.
It's common sense really. I work in a theatre and see lots of things on stage that I have an opinion on. But I use common sense in deciding how, when and to whom I voice that opinion. If I have a good opinion, I say it loud and often to bolster my co-oworkers and the show. If I think the show stinks, I may snark out of the corner of my mouth with the guy at the desk next to mine, if I trust him. But I would never publish it on twitter for these co-workers to potentially see.
Theatre is a small world where people move from show to show, from theatre to theatre. So we are all co-workers, even if we are not working on the same show at the moment. Chances are we will be soon. Or that we have friends in common or know each other. It's just tacky and I can't figure out why some folks are having trouble getting that.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
Updated On: 7/26/12 at 02:25 PM
#181Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:25pm
Saying that acting is dead when the cast contains two Tony-winners and the three-time Oscar nominee just makes you look ridiculous. Add to the the known musicianship of Jessie Mueller, Ivan Hernandez and a number of others and it makes you look stupid.
Clearly it was a rough preview. And many on here noted that, while also taking into account the fact that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the show was unable to have a real invited dress (the single most important night in the process of any show). It's was the astonishing remark that musicianship and acting was dead that people are reacting too.
#182Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:27pmOkay, but can we agree that liking Sondheim's work is the root of all evil?
#183Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:30pmSondheim gave Eve the apple.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#184Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:32pm
But it isn't his fault
that she tweeted that tweet
she persuaded us to trade away our tickets on the street
If she'd only thought first
If she hadn't hit send
Then this whole little drama would have reached it's end.
See it's HER fault!
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
ChanceEncounter
Stand-by Joined: 7/7/12
#186Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:38pm
As someone has already said, (seriously, do you read these things?) Spiderman was more an issue of safety and the wellbeing of the performers.
I remember seeing PLENTY of comments about the quality of the show.
followspot
Broadway Star Joined: 12/27/11
#187Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:42pm
Chance, let's try this:
You meet the CEO of the prestigious firm you've dreamed of working at, and he takes a liking to you — so much so that he invites you to a group dinner of influential people in your field. He prepares a new salmon recipe he's been wanting to try. It's not perfect. In fact, you hate it. You put on a brave face, and then on your train ride home, you tweet to everyone at the party, everyone in your field, and the potential boss who invited you: "Question: How do you f#ck up salmon?!? #horrified"
Smart? Classy?
The reaction to Morgan James' tweet isn't about how she felt about the salmon — it's about her tactless, ungracious, unprofessional behavior.
Get it now?
"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."
Updated On: 7/27/12 at 02:42 PM
#188Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:49pm
I first became aware of Ivan Hernandez in NYCO's Most Happy Fella. He sang the f*ck out of JOEY and looked like a brick sh*thouse in a pair of jeans (see After Eigth? I didn't say c*nt once!).
His work in YANK showed him to have even more depth that I first guessed. He's actually the person I'm most excited to see.
Not excited like THAT.
Well...kinda like that. Let's just say excited and scared.
followspot
Broadway Star Joined: 12/27/11
#189Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:53pmI've never seen Ivan Hernandez before in my life, but I would like to thank PalJoey for the introduction. Wow. Morgan who?
"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."
#190Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:54pmHe doesn't wear a shirt as the Wolf.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#191Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:54pm
Chance -- what PROFESSIONALS did you see that publically posted negative things about the actors -- either their acting or their musicality?
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.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#192Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 2:57pm
On top of that, what critical professionals (if any) are not at such a high level in the Broadway community that they wouldn't mind having lost a chance to work with the creators or stars in the show?
Updated On: 7/26/12 at 02:57 PM
#193Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 3:02pm
Dear Kad,
F*ck you, you c*nt, for putting that in my head.
Remaining seated at his desk,
robbiej
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#194Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 3:05pm
...but are you giving Ivan a standing ovation, SonofRobbieJ ?
Updated On: 7/26/12 at 03:05 PM
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#196Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 3:20pm
Always, ghostlight. Always.
I never sit when Ivan's on the stage.
followspot
Broadway Star Joined: 12/27/11
#197Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 3:24pm
It's a shame about his musicianship and acting. #horrified
"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."
Updated On: 7/26/12 at 03:24 PM
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#199Broadway twitter bashing
Posted: 7/26/12 at 3:28pm
Especially don't forget about those.
In fact, go into detail a bit.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
