Comments on: Review: The Addams Family Musical http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/ The Random Observations of a Random Esquire Sun, 06 May 2012 12:27:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Random Esquire http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-27381 Random Esquire Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:09:54 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-27381 Hi there, Fred, I think that we may have discussed that age group and the play around comments 25-35 above. Someone else was planning on taking an 8 year old. There were some mixed feelings about the appropriateness for children. Honestly, it's been a while since I saw the musical so I think it's best to go from those comments/responses as the musical was much more fresh in my memory there. It probably varies a fair bit on how the play may have changed since it was here in Chicago and your comfort level with your children. So, yeah, my suggestion is to take a glance at the comments above - specifically 25-35 - and see what you think. :) Best, -R. Hi there, Fred,

I think that we may have discussed that age group and the play around comments 25-35 above. Someone else was planning on taking an 8 year old. There were some mixed feelings about the appropriateness for children. Honestly, it’s been a while since I saw the musical so I think it’s best to go from those comments/responses as the musical was much more fresh in my memory there.

It probably varies a fair bit on how the play may have changed since it was here in Chicago and your comfort level with your children. So, yeah, my suggestion is to take a glance at the comments above – specifically 25-35 – and see what you think. :)

Best,
-R.

]]> By: Fred http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-27379 Fred Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:33:04 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-27379 Esq - can't find much about content. Thinking of taking 2 kids, 6 and 8. Sounds fine, but much language or overt sex? thanks! Esq – can’t find much about content. Thinking of taking 2 kids, 6 and 8. Sounds fine, but much language or overt sex? thanks!

]]> By: YouWereRight http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-26372 YouWereRight Tue, 11 May 2010 13:20:41 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-26372 RE - although insider "E" didn't appreicate your review, perhaps s/he should have taken heed instead of defense. Now that the show has hit Broadway it has been panned by the Times echoing much of what you said. http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/04/09/theater/reviews/09addams.html?pagewanted=1 RE – although insider “E” didn’t appreicate your review, perhaps s/he should have taken heed instead of defense. Now that the show has hit Broadway it has been panned by the Times echoing much of what you said.
http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/04/09/theater/reviews/09addams.html?pagewanted=1

]]> By: Kevin http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-24947 Kevin Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:36:30 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-24947 One word......BORING. I have been watching the TV series since I was a little kid. So its been about 35 years and boy was I thrilled that it was coming to Broadway. My wife brought the tickets for my Christmas present and I have been waiting a few months to see it. The last play we saw was Young Frankenstein. My wife never saw the movie and she thought she was going to hate the play. Boy was she wrong! She loved it. Now a few months goes by, she never watched the TV series and we go to the play expecting a really good play. Well my wife took a nap after the intermission and I almost fell asleep too ! The song were too long and painfully boring. Nathan Lane was good, but Bebe Neuwirth voice was terrible it didnt fit the old Morticia. And forget about Grandma and her lines. I walked out of there saying this was the worst play I have ever seen,alot of people next to me felt the same way. Thank God we had a great dinner at Sosa Borella Restaurant. One word……BORING. I have been watching the TV series since I was a little kid. So its been about 35 years and boy was I thrilled that it was coming to Broadway. My wife brought the tickets for my Christmas present and I have been waiting a few months to see it. The last play we saw was Young Frankenstein. My wife never saw the movie and she thought she was going to hate the play. Boy was she wrong! She loved it. Now a few months goes by, she never watched the TV series and we go to the play expecting a really good play. Well my wife took a nap after the intermission and I almost fell asleep too ! The song were too long and painfully boring. Nathan Lane was good, but Bebe Neuwirth voice was terrible it didnt fit the old Morticia. And forget about Grandma and her lines. I walked out of there saying this was the worst play I have ever seen,alot of people next to me felt the same way. Thank God we had a great dinner at Sosa Borella Restaurant.

]]> By: Random Esquire http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-24944 Random Esquire Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:35:17 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-24944 @Wednesday - Ah, interesting! I was wondering how the show would be changing. Glad you enjoyed it! @Wednesday – Ah, interesting! I was wondering how the show would be changing. Glad you enjoyed it!

]]> By: Wednesday http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-24850 Wednesday Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:42:35 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-24850 well, i saw it on opening night on broadway. And i thought it was great. Im pleased to inform you that they cut a lot of those "pointless songs." They cut Clandango, At Seven, Second Bannana, Teach me How to Tango, Swordfight/Tango and a few others. Now, they are still in previews on broadway, so they might come back. But honestely, I LOVED IT. well, i saw it on opening night on broadway. And i thought it was great. Im pleased to inform you that they cut a lot of those “pointless songs.” They cut Clandango, At Seven, Second Bannana, Teach me How to Tango, Swordfight/Tango and a few others. Now, they are still in previews on broadway, so they might come back. But honestely, I LOVED IT.

]]> By: lynnebogo http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-22881 lynnebogo Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:20:22 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-22881 Fabulous show. Fester and the moon, Grandma, great singing by all the non-lead characters. Breathing the same air as Nathan Lane was worth the price of admission. Bebe Neuworth's voice wasn't very strong and overly full of vibrato - I enjoyed her more when she did Rex Harrison type talk/singing. She is perfect for the part and she has won Tony awards for other musicals. This left me quite puzzled. What happened to her voice? The scenery was amazing. Beautifully choreographed by using the chorus to move stairs, etc. I wish Chicago audiences would be more interested in applauding than in exiting in such a hurry. The cast worked hard and deserved about 4 curtain calls Fabulous show. Fester and the moon, Grandma, great singing by all the non-lead characters. Breathing the same air as Nathan Lane was worth the price of admission. Bebe Neuworth’s voice wasn’t very strong and overly full of vibrato – I enjoyed her more when she did Rex Harrison type talk/singing. She is perfect for the part and she has won Tony awards for other musicals. This left me quite puzzled. What happened to her voice? The scenery was amazing. Beautifully choreographed by using the chorus to move stairs, etc.
I wish Chicago audiences would be more interested in applauding than in exiting in such a hurry. The cast worked hard and deserved about 4 curtain calls

]]> By: Grneyejeff http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-22483 Grneyejeff Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:24:41 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-22483 I saw it,..and agree wioth most of your review I guess. I would just say it was "fair" at best. I didnt leave the theater wanting to see it again or even remembering any melody. I joined in a standing ovation as I always do for any production; I respect the time and talents put into the show (even if I dont really think it's that good). I personally dont think this will last long on Broadway. Unless many changes are made. I agree that the songs do nothing to move the story, but the overall plot is slightly boring. It is also to long. Its the first time in a LONG time that I kept cheking the program to see when the last song was coming up so we could leave. Bottom line,..this is a comedic musical,..but nothing like Wicked or Hairspray. I saw it,..and agree wioth most of your review I guess. I would just say it was “fair” at best. I didnt leave the theater wanting to see it again or even remembering any melody.

I joined in a standing ovation as I always do for any production; I respect the time and talents put into the show (even if I dont really think it’s that good). I personally dont think this will last long on Broadway. Unless many changes are made.

I agree that the songs do nothing to move the story, but the overall plot is slightly boring. It is also to long. Its the first time in a LONG time that I kept cheking the program to see when the last song was coming up so we could leave.

Bottom line,..this is a comedic musical,..but nothing like Wicked or Hairspray.

]]> By: Random Esquire http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-22306 Random Esquire Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:53:39 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-22306 Hey there, Ally - I'll say this about Pulled - a day or so later, I did find myself humming the tune so it did stick with me more than previously. We agree that Wednesday was a great casting decision. Thank you for chiming in with your opinion! Glad we've got a well balanced group of comments here. -R. Hey there, Ally – I’ll say this about Pulled – a day or so later, I did find myself humming the tune so it did stick with me more than previously.

We agree that Wednesday was a great casting decision. Thank you for chiming in with your opinion! Glad we’ve got a well balanced group of comments here.

-R.

]]> By: Ally http://randomesq.com/2009/11/19/review-the-addams-family/comment-page-2/#comment-22305 Ally Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:51:47 +0000 http://randomesq.com/?p=1964#comment-22305 I just saw this last night, and i beg quite to differ on your ideas of pointless songs. I was blown away by Crazier than you and Pulled. I think Wednesday was cast perfectly. I don't see how you aren't amazed by the music pieces...but everyone's got their opinions i guess. I would recommend this to anyone, GO SEE IT. NOW. DO IT. lol. I just saw this last night, and i beg quite to differ on your ideas of pointless songs. I was blown away by Crazier than you and Pulled. I think Wednesday was cast perfectly. I don’t see how you aren’t amazed by the music pieces…but everyone’s got their opinions i guess. I would recommend this to anyone, GO SEE IT. NOW. DO IT. lol.

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