FROZEN Previews

[Dolly80]

222disneyland said: "Why did Disney not pick Casey as the director. He has worked with the song writers and Disney before.

"So they should only ever use creative teams that have all worked together before? 

Great idea. 

 

[Dolly80]

Are ANY of the new songs above mediocre? My heart sinks with every new release. Jeez.

[CT2NYC]

Dolly80 said: "Are ANY of the new songs above mediocre? My heart sinks with every new release. Jeez. "

Of the new songs, I enjoyed "What Do You Know About Love" and "Hygge." I thought they were fun and catchy, unlike the new ballads, which are pretty much D.O.A.

[PopAria]

When I saw it I thought the finale was fine. The new harmonies in Let it Go at the end surprised me and made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I think it was a perfect way to end it.

[SporkGoddess]

I haven't seen the production, just listened to the new songs, but does anyone else feel like they don't fit the rest of the score that well?  Then again, thinking about the movie, I'm not sure that the score felt super cohesive there. Maybe that's the issue? I dunno.

Also, for those who have seen the show, does Kristoff get a song before he goes back for Anna after "delivering" her to Hans? Because I've always thought that moment really needed that.

[Great Dame]

Dolly80 said: "Are ANY of the new songs above mediocre? My heart sinks with every new release. Jeez."

It's so subjective right?! I absolutely LOVE "Monster"! Like it's been my alarm tone since it was released and every time it goes off instead of being annoyed, I smile hahaha! And a close second for me is "Dangerous to Dream"... I love both. But I've also seen the show, have you? Maybe it's knowing what is happening on stage while the new songs are performed?!

[BeNice]

I saw this the other day. I have never seen the film so I found it to be a tad confusing because I think it relies on people knowing and loving the film more than it realizes. The world and it's rules didn't feel very fleshed out or wholly formed to me. I echo another poster who said they wish the sisters had more to do together. Those were the strongest and most effective moments for me.  

[Elegance101]

BroadwayConcierge said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/First-Listen-Patti-Murin-Sings-Annaa-New-Song-True-Love-from-FROZEN-on-Broadway-20180315

I hope "True Love" plays better on stage,because... yawn..."

I'm so confused by why they have this in the show. I've never been more bored listening to a song and it also doesn't feel like Anna. At least in this video, Patti's age is really showing (which is only a bad thing because the character is 18). This sounds like a weird jazz standard with an unimpressive soprano going through the motions. Cut cut cut.

[Cfried]

Saw it tonight and was left feeling...well...cold. I found everything to be so terribly mediocre, except for Christopher Oram's gorgeous designs. The new music, and score as a whole, did absolutely nothing for me, and the book felt so artificial. Cast was solid all around, but there were no standouts. Meh. Wish I liked it, but I just wasn't charmed. Doesn't matter though, because we all know it'll run for years -- the audience was eating it up. 

[Broadwaystar26]

Its crazy how people are reviewing this... its a Disney show... people are analyzing this like its a shakespeare book... They should have done this or done that... etc etc.... I went to see a “ Show” and left saying to myself it was a great show... Music was great!! Story line kept me engaged the entire time.. Your’re not gonna see another musical like Hamilton people for a looong time.. get over it!! This is the best all around show suitable for all demographics after Hamilton... if you had a long day and want to just relax and be entertained this is Above average... dont listen to any of this negative crap on this board ... “ im so upset theres no ice castle.” lol honestly, are some of you guys kidding me... SPOILED!!!

[Auggie27]

Or maybe the people voicing "negative crap" just find it a missed opportunity. The people who made "Lion King" a remarkable re-imagining of a fable may have settled for a cruise ship translation of an animated feature , rather than employing theatrical resources to reinvent a story in bold new theatrical terms. The stills all look just like the theme park edition, no real infusion of new ideas.  Maybe the "negative crap" is genuine disappointment, not arbitrary bitchery.  The film is a true iconoclastic charmer, a story that doesn't rely on romantic resolution, that addresses real issues of separateness and The Other marginalization. It is a chance to bring wonderful resources to a story that re-mints standard issue princess tropes. Maybe "negative crap" is about that chasm between expectation and performance. I get the leg-down; many do.

[Broadwaystar26]

Auggie27 said: "Or maybe the people voicing "negative crap" just find it a missed opportunity. The people who made "Lion King" a remarkable re-imagining of a fable may have settled for a cruise ship translation of an animated feature , rather than employing theatrical resourcesto reinvent a story in bold new theatrical terms. The stills all look just like the theme park edition, no real infusion of new ideas. Maybe the "negative crap" is genuine disappointment, not arbitrary bitchery. The film is a true iconoclastic charmer, a story that doesn't rely on romantic resolution, that addresses real issues ofseparateness and The Other marginalization. It is a chance to bring wonderful resources to a story that re-mints standard issue princess tropes. Maybe "negative crap" is about that chasm between expectation and performance. I get the leg-down; many do."

Im pretty sure you’re one of those that if the Obamas saw it tomorrow and loved it, you would delete this post and agree with me.

[Great Dame]

Broadwaystar26 said: "Its crazy how people are reviewing this... its a Disney show... people are analyzing this like its a shakespeare book... They should have done this or done that... etc etc.... I went to see a “ Show” and left saying to myself it was a great show... Music was great!! Story line kept me engaged the entire time.. Your’re not gonna see another musical like Hamilton people for a looong time.. get over it!! This is the best all around show suitable for all demographics after Hamilton... if you had a long day and want to just relax and be entertained this is Above average... dont listen to any of this negative crap on this board ... “ im so upset theres no ice castle.” lol honestly, are some of you guys kidding me... SPOILED!!!"

Standing ovation! I was thinking the same thing... it's a Disney show that does have a movie to follow and younger audience members to connect with. As for people comparing it to the theme park show... I haven't seen that in person but I saw a filmed one on YouTube and it was really good for a theme park... but compared to this Broadway-level production it was like watching kindergarteners. Honestly, no matter what they did they would never please 100% of people. I guess that's true of all art though. I think there are more people loving this show than not, I'm sure it will continue to do very well for long time! 

[Trish2]

Can someone please tell me the running time of the show? I have some relatives coming in from Long Island and they're catching a train at Penn Station after the Saturday evening show. Thanks in advance!

[CT2NYC]

Trish2 said: "Can someone please tell me the running time of the show? I have some relatives coming in from Long Island and they're catching a train at Penn Station after the Saturday evening show. Thanks in advance!"

Including intermission, it was 2 hours and 20 minutes.

[Auggie27]

"Im pretty sure you’re one of those that if the Obamas saw it tomorrow and loved it, you would delete this post and agree with me."

This sort of comment is why many people stopped posting here. 

[Matt Rogers]

Broadwaystar26 said: "Auggie27 said: "Or maybe the people voicing "negative crap" just find it a missed opportunity. The people who made "Lion King" a remarkable re-imagining of a fable may have settled for a cruise ship translation of an animated feature , rather than employing theatrical resourcesto reinvent a story in bold new theatrical terms. The stills all look just like the theme park edition, no real infusion of new ideas. Maybe the "negative crap" is genuine disappointment, not arbitrary bitchery. The film is a true iconoclastic charmer, a story that doesn't rely on romantic resolution, that addresses real issues ofseparateness and The Other marginalization. It is a chance to bring wonderful resources to a story that re-mints standard issue princess tropes. Maybe "negative crap" is about that chasm between expectation and performance. I get the leg-down; many do."

Im pretty sure you’re one of those that if the Obamas saw it tomorrow and loved it, you would delete this post and agree with me."

Congrats! Your original post just made you look like a moron. This post makes you look like a raving lunatic. 

[boonanas]

Is this the type of show, similar to Spongebob, attracts tons of loud kids and obnoxious parents taking photos while the show is going on?  I do not want another experience like Spongebob or Chocolate Factory.

[azleafcat]

boonanas said: "Is this the type of show, similar to Spongebob, attracts tons of loud kids and obnoxious parents taking photos while the show is going on? I do not want another experience like Spongebob or Chocolate Factory."

I saw the closing in Denver and I don’t think the children in the audience were loud.  And taking videos or photos during the show is not allowed.

 

[BwayLB]

CT2NYC said: "Trish2 said: "Can someone please tell me the running time of the show? I have some relatives coming in from Long Island and they're catching a train at Penn Station after the Saturday evening show. Thanks in advance!"

Including intermission, it was 2 hours and 20 minutes."

That's it. The length doesn't show much effort being put into the show.

[JennH]

azleafcat said: "boonanas said: "Is this the type of show, similar to Spongebob, attracts tons of loud kids and obnoxious parents taking photos while the show is going on? I do not want another experience like Spongebob or Chocolate Factory."

I saw the closingin Denver and I don’t think the children in the audience were loud. And taking videos or photos during the show is not allowed.

"

Yeah, but since when did that deter non regular theater goers who have no idea what theatre etiquette is? The more I hear about this, the less excited I am. It just doesn't sound smartly done. Of course, I don't know why I expected/hoping for anything else...Broadwaystar26 I understand where that's coming from but high standards are a thing. Many of us have standards. It doesn't have to be Bard level to be good, but it does have to be good, period. None of the new music seems any good, maybe with an exception or two that are better than the rest, but none are great. Of course the film itself isn't great, it misses a lot of marks, but this could have been what the movie wasn't. Epic. It doesn't seem to be. But as has been said, it'll run a while, because most audiences will eat it up anyway, regardless of how bad it is. Yay for mediocrity. 

[devonian.t]

Broadwaystar26 said: "Auggie27 said: "Or maybe the people voicing "negative crap" just find it a missed opportunity. The people who made "Lion King" a remarkable re-imagining of a fable may have settled for a cruise ship translation of an animated feature , rather than employing theatrical resourcesto reinvent a story in bold new theatrical terms. The stills all look just like the theme park edition, no real infusion of new ideas. Maybe the "negative crap" is genuine disappointment, not arbitrary bitchery. The film is a true iconoclastic charmer, a story that doesn't rely on romantic resolution, that addresses real issues ofseparateness and The Other marginalization. It is a chance to bring wonderful resources to a story that re-mints standard issue princess tropes. Maybe "negative crap" is about that chasm between expectation and performance. I get the leg-down; many do."

Im pretty sure you’re one of those that if the Obamas saw it tomorrow and loved it, you would delete this post and agree with me."

Broadwaystar, it's not necessary to cite your IQ level in your username.

Are you sure your love of the show isn't based on what your preferred political leader thinks of it?  Or would that be a patronising suggestion to you?

[JennH]

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Anna-and-Elsa-and-Olaf-and-More-First-Look-at-FROZEN-on-Broadway-20180320

 

OH HEY THE PANTS...I mean I kinda like it, it's not as bad as I thought it might be, but still not my favorite either.

[linus84]

I really do think this is one of the top Disney on Broadway shows. The design, direction, and performances were very cohesive as opposed to some of their past work. It looked and had the spirit of the film but also brought some new layers. I really love the opening too, musically speaking. My one main "issue" is that lately the shows have yet to really produce new music that is just as catchy as the original film songs. 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

The photos are so spectacular. Patti and Caissie look perfect. But, where is Olaf?!