I'm not a big musical fan overall but went with my wife last night. I loved the book and movie as a kid. If you get a chance, this show is phenomenal. The stage setup is awesome and the songs are outstanding.
Urban Ag said:
Just a little aside about S.E. Hinton.
My wife is a middle school librarian. At a convention a few years ago there was a display of Hinton's novels but she was not there (apparently she really is uncomfortable with public appearances). My wife has been a fan since she was a kid and emailed the address on a card she picked up at the display. A couple of months later Hinton responded. This lead to a multi-year email discussion about her books and young adult literature in general. Shop talk if you will. Last year my wife met her for lunch in San Antonio and they still correspond and have developed a bit of a friendship even with the significant age difference.
Pretty cool gal. I know, cool story bro.
my mom went to NYC to see it and from what it sounds like (without giving away spoilers) some of the practical effects could be hard to replicate in other locations…Rudyjax said:
Hell, i booked a trip to NYC to see it before realizing they're doing a tour.
I have to believe the Broadway performers are the best and since I'm paying a ton for it, I'm going to keep beleiving that
Cromagnum said:
It was reasonably good. I didnt think Cherry was very strong, and overall a little too much "I love you bro". Dallas was phenonmenal.
Joan Wilder said:
We saw it in Houston and I thought the choreography and sound/lighting design were outstanding, but the book and music were weak and completely forgettable. The rumble choreo was amazing, and the actor playing Dallas was a star. The actress playing Cherry had a great voice but her acting was borderline Waiting for Guffman bad. I've never seen such a poor casting in a first national tour.