Sunday, November 30, 2008
Broadway welcomes 3 new musicals for holiday season
Post Gazette: "The new Broadway musicals include one probable blockbuster, one seasonal sure thing and one oddity that has already announced a Jan. 4 closing -- but it will go on forever in the schools."
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This is very encouraging for sure that there are three new musicals opening next year on broadway. I see it as a new ray of hope shining through this seemingly dark time in our economy that has momentarily clouded out the sun over the theatre industry.
Audiences really can't go wrong with these three shows; they literally play to EVERYONE and lead no controversy, with the slight exception of Billy Elliot. Broadway must be going versatile in their showcase, if its numbers they seek, this might be the right way to go.
I am surprised that the writer of the article has doubts of "Billy Elliot"'s success. I have loved the movie since I was a little girl. I did not grow up in a mining town or have an interest in dance, but I found it completely relatable. The movie has a following in America and I think they will flock to theatres given the chance.
while none of these shows sound particularly extraordinary it is heartening that while some great plays are closing new ones are opening.
anthony is right though, these shows are hard to hate. lots of exciting glitz and glamour and little in the way of controversial material.
bring on the shmaltz.
I think each of these shows has something promising to offer on Broadway. I think they will all be successful, especially during the holiday season. I'm especially interested to see how 13 does with the cast it requires.
Its interesting to see that two out of the three musicals have to do with children. Perhaps at this time of year they thought it was best to have shows that really appeal to the younger audiences so they can force their parents to take them.
I don't know why this author feels so sure that 13 will go on to have a long life in high schools. I would think that a lot of high school students would be turned off by playing characters that are all younger than their actual age. Also, the age can't be changed because the title song is entitled "13".
Its true that these shows are very crowd-pleasing and fairly non-controversial. However I worry that Broadway isn't exploring more controversial issues. I understand that this might just be in the holiday spirit but I hope that they begin adding more idea-challenging pieces to their season.
I'm glad a few new shows are opening. So much is closing right now that it makes me worried. The show '13' sounds a little weird. I agree with the reviewer that it probably won't last long, especially since the title has been used in alot of horror movie titles.
I'm glad to see that something's opening on Broadway. With such anchor shows as Hairspray, Spamalot, and Young Frankenstein closing, it seems that there will be a new future for upcoming shows. I disagree, sadly, with the writer's opinion that "Billy Elliot" will not make it through the long haul. I think that what Broadway audiences look for now are shows that feature the american ideals of commercialism.
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