NYTimes.com: POSTERS from infamous Broadway flops loom behind the young performers gathered for lunch recently at Joe Allen, the theater district restaurant. But for these exuberant actors, all making their Broadway debuts in “Bring It On: The Musical,” the brutal realities of the business couldn’t seem further away.
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Normally, I really dislike when movies turn into shows ("Ghost", "Legally Blonde" etc.), but I think I would actually give this one a chance. The main reason for that honestly being the competitive cheer choreography. The movie "Bring it on", is a fun entertainging tale of competitive cheer with Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union, with some really terrible spin offs. Since the cheer is the main aspect of the plot, I think it will bring a very thrilling aspect to the stage. I also believe they have a sprung floor from which they do a majority of their stunts. Bringing these aspects together and the fact that most of the cast is new to Broadway, I think it'll be a fun show with some exciting action.
I saw this show when it premiered in Atlanta. And I LOVED it. I certainly wasn't expecting to, but I was delightfully surprised. Sure the overall story was on the cheezy side, but the music was catchy and the lyrics & dialogue were clever. And the choreography was incredible. It was a fun show
I don't know if it looks the same on broadway, but the original set wasn't anything to scoff at. There were these lockers that moved around the stage in various formations and created different levels that performers danced on and flipped off of. And the projections enhanced many of the punchlines which kept you laughing at the performers, as well as with them. But really, the most impressive thing was the choreography, because it was more than just cool dance moves. It was a remarkable display of athleticism. I know from talking to people who worked on the production that the rehearsal process for this show was really intense, because they had cheerleading boot camp in addition to all their regular obligations. And it showed! I wish these guys all the success they deserve.
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