tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post9223056397101809554..comments2023-09-29T03:39:03.460-04:00Comments on Gratuitous Violins: The music of their livesEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-65317972895161996842008-05-02T09:34:00.000-04:002008-05-02T09:34:00.000-04:00The Wedding Singer was one of those CDs that I kep...The Wedding Singer was one of those CDs that I kept playing in the car as I was driving around doing errands. It was just fun to listen to and I thought a lot of the lyrics were pretty clever. When I saw it on tour, I was a little underwhelmed by the actor who played Robbie, but I liked a lot of the supporting cast and I loved Rob Ashford's choreography. <BR/><BR/>And I agree with you about In the Heights. I'd definitely go see it again. There's just so much to see and so little time! <BR/><BR/>I've never seen Wonderful Town, though. I don't think it's coming anywhere near me.Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-62565758900644211412008-05-01T19:02:00.000-04:002008-05-01T19:02:00.000-04:00The plot may have been a little weak but so are ha...The plot may have been a little weak but so are half the musicals out there so I didn't really care. In fact, I kind of got into it and loved it all. (The only thing is that I fell in love with "Here Me Out" from off Broadway and it was cut to change around the plot a bit but I still think they should have worked it in). Actually, I just saw Wonderful Town and thought they were kinda similar in a way, both being about neighbourhoods in NYC and their cast of characters from that hood and both had meandering storylines but whatever ITH did, I loved it way more. WT was cute but insubstantial in the end to me. Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out when I can go back to ITH.. hah!<BR/><BR/>Hmm... Wedding Singer huh? Still haven't seen it. I like a few songs but mostly found underwhelming. Another blogger I chat with enjoyed it in a cheesy way though so maybe I should check it out if it comes by Toronto.Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342092747348921676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-72033614541655738262008-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:002008-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:00I'm so glad you loved In the Heights! I know the p...I'm so glad you loved In the Heights! I know the plot's a little weak, but I love the dancing, I love the sets, I love how sweet and appealing Mandy Gonzalez is as Nina. You should hear her in this interview from the making of the cast recording. She sounds so excited. In fact, everyone sounds thrilled and really dedicated to making a great cast CD. <BR/><BR/>One thing I forgot to mention, I listened to the Broadway cast CD of "The Wedding Singer" for months before I saw it on tour, and I really liked it. I'm a sucker for catchy, pop-oriented musicals. When I finally did see it, it was fun to finally see those songs performed on stage.Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1912669500934497251.post-1713999015017541172008-04-29T20:18:00.000-04:002008-04-29T20:18:00.000-04:00Okay, finally saw In the Heights and LOVED IT!As f...Okay, finally saw In the Heights and LOVED IT!<BR/><BR/>As for only hearing the cast albums, I have shows I love but have never seen. For a while it was Company but now finally saw it (and it's even better), and another is She Loves Me (which I'm finally going to see at the Huntington). I wish there were a Bare remount though.<BR/><BR/>I've been lucky (and indulging) lately, finally seeing all the others that I loved but never saw until recently (like Ave. Q) but its finally nice to put a show to the cast recording!Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342092747348921676noreply@blogger.com