Saturday, March 26, 2011
‘The Book of Mormon’ at Eugene O’Neill Theater
NYTimes.com: "This is to all the doubters and deniers out there, the ones who say that heaven on Broadway does not exist, that it’s only some myth our ancestors dreamed up. I am here to report that a newborn, old-fashioned, pleasure-giving musical has arrived at the Eugene O’Neill Theater, the kind our grandparents told us left them walking on air if not on water. So hie thee hence, nonbelievers (and believers too), to “The Book of Mormon,” and feast upon its sweetness.
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It is great to hear about a show that is doing well and not being one the biggest flops that will ever happen. I really want to go and see this show since I lived in Utah for a few years and do know Mormons and how they work. One thing that they mentioned was that the book was not up to the grade of the rest of the show. I hope that this is not a indication that all plays will have ok books from now on. I hope that we will have some good writers come up through the system and make some good shows. I just hope that it is not be too late for this to happen. I hope the best of the writers to come.
it is so good to hear good reviews and seriously good reception and analysis from this production. like it or not matt stone and trey parker are very talented satirists and some of the most influential of our time! so good to hear that the change in medium has not changed the rate of their success. it is always fascinating to see artists that transcend mediums and are not only good at it but show greatness and a change in the way you view and think of the craft. now this is their first time hitting the stage and yes their work probably isn't going to be perfect but for their first swing in an entirely new field this sounds pretty good.
My jaws dropped when I read this love letter to the team of TBOM from Ben Brantley. I don't think it could get a better notice than phrases such as "heaven on Broadway." Perhaps I was expecting something that was along the lines of South Park episodes, so I wasn't sure if this was my favorite show of the season. The latter half of Act I definitely lagged, and the jokes were very predictable. Hopefully, Josh Gad gets nominated in Supporting Actor category as opposed to pushing it for the Leading Actor, since he really could win for Best Supporting Actor. And although it probably won't win for Best Actor/Best Actress/Best Costumes, it could definitely sweep the Tonys in June.
This show is a very cool example of how comedic political theater can both unite people, and make a statement. this show, interestingly enough is apparently very popular within the Mormon community as well. this to me suggests the substantive basis for the humor in the show. Honestly i was a little surprised to hear that this show was as widely received as well as it was. i figured the south park crowd would appreciate, but the production seem to been declared authentic.
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