is this a good season?

I thought Fun Home and Hamilton were pieces of genius! I cannot see anything that well done then DEH. I think there are some nice musicals. But Should I wait until next year until Harry Potter comes. I do not think I should see Groundhog Day. And is Hello Dolly well written or a showcase?

I was hoping for it to sweep the tonys but no chance it will even get nominated Groundhog Day. And beside DEH there is literally nothing I want to see. I think Comet is too confusing

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#2 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 7:43am

Come From Away seems promising

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#3 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:05am

This season is one of the most exciting I've personally seen in years. If you can't find anything to like, I honestly feel sorry for you.

"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022) "Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009) "Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000

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#4 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:07am

This season has been remarkable. One of my favorite seasons in a long time. This has definitely been a better season for plays than new musicals, but there have still been some great musicals (Dear Evan Hansen, Great Comet, Come From Away, Groundhog Day, War Paint).

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#5 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:09am

I am a minority here, but I personally enjoy Groundhog Day more than DEH. I hope you'd give it a try before you make any judgement. After all, it just won an Olivier.

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#6 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:13am

Q3 said: "I thought Fun Home and Hamilton were pieces of genius! I cannot see anything that well done then DEH. I think there are some nice musicals. But Should I wait until next year until Harry Potter comes. I do not think I should see Groundhog Day. And is Hello Dolly well written or a showcase?

I was hoping for it to sweep the tonys but no chance it will even get nominated Groundhog Day. And beside DEH there is literally nothing I want to see. I think Comet is too confusing"

They literally tell you who everyone is for about five minutes during THE GREAT COMET.

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#7 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:41am

Comet is only confusing because it's different so your brain isn't used to it to watching like it. The story is fairly simple and if you listen, you'll be fine

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#8 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 8:47am

I think it's been a decent season- most of my disappointment comes from the fact that it's been so packed, but few things (Come From Away, Significant Other, Great Comet) have really wowed me. Most of what I've seen has been good, but not much has felt great.

I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

neonlightsxo

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#9 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:09am

Honestly, I've been really disappointed with almost everything. However, last season was so good it was hard to top.

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#10 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:19am

I think it's been a good season for plays (both in terms of which playwrights have been on Broadway and quality of their work) but the musicals have been disappointing. There's just so many things opening and so many have been mediocre.

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

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#11 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:24am

That's a fair point. It's the musicals and Glass Menagerie that have been bad.

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#12 is this a good season?

Posted: 4/18/17 at 9:42am

little_sally said: "I think it's been a good season for plays (both in terms of which playwrights have been on Broadway and quality of their work) but the musicals have been disappointing. There's just so many things opening and so many have been mediocre.

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Much agreed. I wish people were paying to see the plays...

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