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Re: “THEATER REVIEW: "Melanie and the Record Man"”
Such a good review, critical without being mean, I can't wait till the movie comes out. Wanted to be there (fan for over 40 years) but issues prevented my being able to be a part of it all. No big deal, I've lived along side these stories almost all my life. In 1970 I saw Melanie at a 10,000 seat sold out show in Atlanta where firemen lined the stage trying to prevent the lighting of candles. Melanie said," You guys paid good money to hear me and you are being treated rudely", the firemen then quietly marched out of the venue. It was a long show too (almost 3 hours). Nobody wanted to leave. If I hadn't lived the story, I would be real upset about missing this play. It's great the theater was able to sell out all the shows (well almost) . If there are any left, I would encourage you to please buy one. I'm not real keen on hearing others singing Melanie songs (nobody can sing the way she does but, it's nice that people try. Peace.
Re: “THEATER: "44 Plays for 44 Presidents"”
Here's a link to our blog which outlines the ROMNEY PLAY!
http://gevajournal.wordpress.com/2012/10/0…
Re: “THEATER: "44 Plays for 44 Presidents"”
J.A.M.
Thanks for the input on the audience's demographics at the performance you attended. We're blessed by more season ticket holder than any other organization (sports included) in Rochester and our regular sales this year have been very good. Although i know our audiences are very diverse, the show content impacts the audiences' demographics.
We will be posting a blog about the "elections at Geva" on our blog site in the coming days. Obama did win in every post-show election but some were very close.
Also, just for you Eric, we'll be posting the text of the "Romney Play" since we never got to perform it.
Thanks,
K
Re: “THEATER: "44 Plays for 44 Presidents"”
Same experience—The audience at the performance I attended was totally dominated by ancient hippies who apparently love Obama as much as they love the Kennedys, weed, free phones, and loafing.
If I were a marketing director and that was my core demographic, I'd panic.
Re: “THEATER: "44 Plays for 44 Presidents"”
Eric - so far, Obama has won every post show election! Although we're all anxious to see the skit for Romney, at this point, I'm not sure we will.
Kevin Sweeney, Geva Theatre Director of Marketing
Re: “THEATER: "You Can't Take it With You"”
Just saw the show and must, sadly, agree with this review--which I read after seeing the show. I've directed this show, been in it, love it, and this production, while fun to see from the "audience," was hugely disappointing. The first act lacked the zaniness factor, key lines were often said with no emotion, the acting was pedestrian---except for Essie--- and the wonderful role of Grandpa was, well, simply terrible--very sad. Frankly, I'm shocked, as I love GEVA and am a regular--I will not give up, but this was a major, major disappointment.
Re: “THEATER: "[title of show]"”
After reading this review, there is one thing I've noticed about Mr. Lasser: He likes to hear himself write. He used the same style when he reviewed Grey Gardens, back in May. Perhaps he'd like to review himself, next time?
Re: “THEATER: "[title of show]"”
Why, oh why can't it be Rogers & Hammerstein all day, every day, day in, day out, night and day, day by day by day by day...harrumph.
Re: “THEATER: "[title of show]"”
Don't know when you went, or what performance you saw, but we were there Friday night, and yes "Fuck" is funny "occasionally", but the audience wasn't laughing at just that. I rarely laugh at it, and only cracked up at one particular use of it. Get your head out of the sand and appreciate what new theatre brings to the table. Are there parts of the musical that could've been better, yes, but there always is. There is NO PERFECT MUSICAL, and apparently your sense of humor got thrown out with the trash when "the business" changed its tune. I thought this production had a pleasant mix of everything that was needed to pull it off. Its a shame you couldn't see that or hear it. You spent 7 paragraphs on the show and barely anything on reviewing the actual show itself.
Re: “THEATER: "[title of show]"”
Really, Mr. Lasser...it's time to lay down your typewriter.
Re: “THEATER: "[title of show]"”
As usual, Mr. Lasser doesn't understand the piece he is reviewing. Oh and as usual requested to review a piece he knew he wouldn't like. The fact the audience loved it and this "reviewer" didn't only goes to show that Mr. Lasser is severely out of sync with both the material and the performance. Lets just hope Mr. Lasser will finally do Rochester a favor and RETIRE from "reviewing".
Re: “THEATER: "[title of show]"”
For being a regular theatre goer, its surprising that Lasser misunderstands the characterization . The show was funny, witty, and unlike anything I had ever seen. Refer to other publications for more worth-while reviews.
Re: “THEATER REVIEW: "The Merchant of Venice"”
This would have been a perfect addition to the fringe festival. Why was this not considered?
Re: “THEATER REVIEW: "Melanie and the Record Man"”
It has been a week since I saw the show and it is still in my brain. Just to be in Melanie's presence took me back to my youth. I went to Woodstock to see Joan Baez but fell in love with Melanie. Watching the Blackfriars production had me mostly in tears (maybe my youth caught up with me) and I am grateful to Jack, Melanie, Cat, and Beau Jarred for creating it.
It was a moment in Rochester theatre history that will be remembered for years.