Whew!! I've done a TON of blogging today! After this one, I'm done. Okay, so the last list is a list (in case you didn't read the title) of the most overrated musicals of the decade:
1. Billy Elliot the Musical- Anything that has to do with England is soooooooooo annoying!!!!!! Why do they get all the hype????? I mean, PLEASE!!!!
2. Mary Poppins- Yet another British musical. Who cares if Mary Poppins is supposedly perfect! I'll tell you one thing though, she is NOT in any way, PERFECT!!!!!
3. Mamma Mia!- Okay, I'm not saying that this is a bad show, because it's not AWFUL! People just talk about way too much is all. In fact, most kids at my school only know about this musical because of the movie!
4. Hairspray- This is another musical that kids at school only know about because of the movie. It's actually a good show, it's just overdone, I think!
5. Avenue Q- I'm seeing this one in March or so at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, and to tell you the truth, I can see why it's so overrated. But that decision can be made final once I actually see it.
Wow, are my fingers tired! Well, I hope everyone enjoyed 2009 (and this decade) as much as I did. And I hope you all have a great 2010!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Top Ten Underrated Musicals of This Decade
I decided in order to have enough lists, I would write half of them on the same day. So here is another one for your enjoyment; this one is a list of the most underrated musicals of the decade:
1. Legally Blonde- HELLO?!?! Where is all the hype about this show??? I mean, you'd think after the success of the movie, people would LOVE the musical, especially because it has a TON of upbeat, flashy dance numbers!
2. Spamalot- Okay, so maybe people like Monty Python, but probably not on Broadway. But seriously, this musical is in my top five ever, but other people just don't seem to like it or know about it.
3. White Christmas- I still have yet to see this one, but I don't even know if it will return to Broadway next season because even though it's the holiday season, tourists would rather see shows like Wicked.
4. The Drowsy Chaperone- This is another musical I really don't know why people wouldn't like it or even see it. Sure, the composers and lyricists are unknown, but the music is really great!
5. Little Women- See????? Most people don't even know that half of these musicals actually exist! Well, this one starred Sutton Foster and everyone loves her, so why not see it?
Okay, you gotta agree with me on some of my choices because they really are quite underrated!
1. Legally Blonde- HELLO?!?! Where is all the hype about this show??? I mean, you'd think after the success of the movie, people would LOVE the musical, especially because it has a TON of upbeat, flashy dance numbers!
2. Spamalot- Okay, so maybe people like Monty Python, but probably not on Broadway. But seriously, this musical is in my top five ever, but other people just don't seem to like it or know about it.
3. White Christmas- I still have yet to see this one, but I don't even know if it will return to Broadway next season because even though it's the holiday season, tourists would rather see shows like Wicked.
4. The Drowsy Chaperone- This is another musical I really don't know why people wouldn't like it or even see it. Sure, the composers and lyricists are unknown, but the music is really great!
5. Little Women- See????? Most people don't even know that half of these musicals actually exist! Well, this one starred Sutton Foster and everyone loves her, so why not see it?
Okay, you gotta agree with me on some of my choices because they really are quite underrated!
Top Five Worst Musical of This Decade
So those of you who have been seeing all of my lists for the decade, you are probably tired of seeing them. I mean, hey, it's already the 31st, so why should I be writing???? For many reasons, but let's not discuss that! Here's a list of the musicals that I think are the worst musicals of the decade.
1. Mary Poppins- Okay, PLEASE don't hate me, all you Disney fanatics! I just don't see where anyone could like this show. I've haven't seen the musical or movie...and I don't plan to!
2. The Little Mermaid- So I did see this movie, but again, not the musical!!!!! And who would want to when there's a bunch of fish on skates????
3. Shrek the Musical- I actually am seeing this one next November at the Denver Center; however, according to many, it didn't do as well as the movies. In fact, I don't know a single person who knew this show existed!
4. Billy Elliot the Musical- I really don't car what anyone says about this show! IT SUCKS!!!! Just because it's British, it doesn't make it perfect!
5. Memphis- As many Broadway geeks would know, this show is currently on Broadway, but is not doing well at all! I have to agree with audiences; no one wants to see this show!
I know that lately, I've only been doing top five lists, but hey! You try being the blogger and see how it feels!!!!
1. Mary Poppins- Okay, PLEASE don't hate me, all you Disney fanatics! I just don't see where anyone could like this show. I've haven't seen the musical or movie...and I don't plan to!
2. The Little Mermaid- So I did see this movie, but again, not the musical!!!!! And who would want to when there's a bunch of fish on skates????
3. Shrek the Musical- I actually am seeing this one next November at the Denver Center; however, according to many, it didn't do as well as the movies. In fact, I don't know a single person who knew this show existed!
4. Billy Elliot the Musical- I really don't car what anyone says about this show! IT SUCKS!!!! Just because it's British, it doesn't make it perfect!
5. Memphis- As many Broadway geeks would know, this show is currently on Broadway, but is not doing well at all! I have to agree with audiences; no one wants to see this show!
I know that lately, I've only been doing top five lists, but hey! You try being the blogger and see how it feels!!!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Top Five Best Broadway Songs of This Decade
Yes, the decade is finally coming to its final "curtain call", as we Thespians may put it. But that doesn't mean that we can't look back to these past years and think of all the wonderful musicals that originated and became hits in those years. Here is yet another list of the best of the decade, this time, the best songs:
1. "Defying Gravity" from Wicked- This song deeply affected me when I saw it because there is just so much depth and power to Idina Menzel's voice that it's quite hard to remember that Glinda sings with her!
2. "Superboy and the Invisible Girl" from Next to Normal- This show definitely deserved that Tony! This song has so much meaning and purpose to it!
3. "Omigod You Guys" from Legally Blonde- You know what?!? I really could care less if people make fun of me for actually LOVING this song! I love when all of Elle's friends surround her and are singing, "Omigod, omigod you guys!" It makes me crack up!
4. "You Won't Succeed on Broadway" from Spamalot- I bet all my readers are rolling on the floor, laughing, at this point! But seriously, this song is SO funny...and some of it even very factual!
5. "I Can Hear the Bells" from Hairspray- This song is sooooo sweet! I LOVE how Tracy really thinks she can beat out Amber Von Tussle! It's a fantastic song that fantasizes (how wonderful!)
I think that's it for now! Hopefully, I can get a couple more lists out before the 31st! AAAAAUUUGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
1. "Defying Gravity" from Wicked- This song deeply affected me when I saw it because there is just so much depth and power to Idina Menzel's voice that it's quite hard to remember that Glinda sings with her!
2. "Superboy and the Invisible Girl" from Next to Normal- This show definitely deserved that Tony! This song has so much meaning and purpose to it!
3. "Omigod You Guys" from Legally Blonde- You know what?!? I really could care less if people make fun of me for actually LOVING this song! I love when all of Elle's friends surround her and are singing, "Omigod, omigod you guys!" It makes me crack up!
4. "You Won't Succeed on Broadway" from Spamalot- I bet all my readers are rolling on the floor, laughing, at this point! But seriously, this song is SO funny...and some of it even very factual!
5. "I Can Hear the Bells" from Hairspray- This song is sooooo sweet! I LOVE how Tracy really thinks she can beat out Amber Von Tussle! It's a fantastic song that fantasizes (how wonderful!)
I think that's it for now! Hopefully, I can get a couple more lists out before the 31st! AAAAAUUUGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Top Five Best Broadway Actors of This Decade
One of the most important aspects of a great show is how well an actor performs. If they suck, then who even wants to see the show?!? Especially if it's on Broadway, because who in their right mind would want to go all the way to New York City to see a horrible show? Well, here's a list (for those of you who aren't aware, for the next few weeks, I'm going to blog about the top ten of every Broadway category) of who were, in my opinion, the best of the decade:
1. Kristin Chenoweth- Crazy, crazy me for putting her as number 1, right? WRONG-O! Seriously, her work in Wicked was incredible and she has been very successful since. So, why not rate her as the very top?
2. Nathan Lane- Okay, I don't know a single Broadway geek who hates this guy. I mean, he has to be in the top, duh! After his performance in The Producers back in 2001, I would consider him one of the greats on Broadway.
3. Sutton Foster- Even if she hasn't been in any successful shows, I have heard her mentioned as "one of the best in the business". She has this charm that totally lights up her face. I don't even care if Shrek the Musical bombed on Broadway; she can rock a stage!
4. Norbert Leo Butz- This guy has power! I mean, his voice just says to the audience, "Look out world: here I come!" Doesn't that tell you something about his personality? And yes, he is from Wicked.
5. Alice Ripley- So maybe I don't really like anything that's not hilarious (or even a wee bit funny), but hey, you gotta give this woman some credit! Her voice is so full of emotion, but she the power to back it up too. I still desperately want to see her perform in Next to Normal!
So there you have it, the best of the best! I would've done top ten, but it's more fun to do top five and see what my readers think.
1. Kristin Chenoweth- Crazy, crazy me for putting her as number 1, right? WRONG-O! Seriously, her work in Wicked was incredible and she has been very successful since. So, why not rate her as the very top?
2. Nathan Lane- Okay, I don't know a single Broadway geek who hates this guy. I mean, he has to be in the top, duh! After his performance in The Producers back in 2001, I would consider him one of the greats on Broadway.
3. Sutton Foster- Even if she hasn't been in any successful shows, I have heard her mentioned as "one of the best in the business". She has this charm that totally lights up her face. I don't even care if Shrek the Musical bombed on Broadway; she can rock a stage!
4. Norbert Leo Butz- This guy has power! I mean, his voice just says to the audience, "Look out world: here I come!" Doesn't that tell you something about his personality? And yes, he is from Wicked.
5. Alice Ripley- So maybe I don't really like anything that's not hilarious (or even a wee bit funny), but hey, you gotta give this woman some credit! Her voice is so full of emotion, but she the power to back it up too. I still desperately want to see her perform in Next to Normal!
So there you have it, the best of the best! I would've done top ten, but it's more fun to do top five and see what my readers think.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Top Ten Best Broadway Musicals of This Decade
Can you BELIEVE it?!?!? This decade is coming to an end!!!!! That means all new fashions, all new electronics and all new...MUSICALS!!!!!!!!! So I thought that I should dwell on the past for once and figure the best of this decade, and instead of actual postings, for the next few weeks, I'm going to list the best for this decade in every Broadway category!
1. Wicked- STOP!!!!!!!!! Just because I'm a teenage girl does NOT mean that everything is about Wicked (well, ALMOST everything is!) But seriously, everyone was underestimating this show back in 2003, and look where it is now!
2. Hairspray- I really think that this musical is going to be a timeless classic. The flashy numbers, the touching music and the fun is all what makes musicals great!
3. Billy Elliot: The Musical- Even if I REALLY hate this show (never seen it, but whatever!), you gotta admit; everyone in NYC LOVES it! So yes, I will agree that it is a classic.
4. Legally Blonde: The Musical- I love pink and I've always wanted to be blonde. How could this not be a great show? After all, the movie starring the lovable Reese Witherspoon was definitely a hit and I think Laura Bell Bundy is just fantastic for Elle Woods.
5. Spamalot- My dad brought me up on two things: Broadway and Monty Python. So Naturally, I have grown to appreciate the humor of it all, and the combination of Broadway and Monty Python make this show fantabulous!
6. Avenue Q- Okay, I still have yet to see to this one, but from what I've heard, it's VERY fun and funny! Although, I do need to figure out HOW in the world this musical won the Tony over Wicked!
7. [title of show]- Yes, I know that this is not a household name, but if you listen to the music and you know what it is about, you will grow to love it! Plus, not all household titles are the best.
8. Next to Normal- Don't laugh! Even if it IS a serious musical, I do believe that this is a story that a lot of people can relate to, and that can make a fabulous musical if you know how to do it. The guys who created this show pulled it off, and, I think, are pure geniuses.
9. The Drowsy Chaperone- I will admit that I have no clue what this one is about. However, I do know that critics really liked it and anytime critics like it, the show totally deserves appraisal! Plus, anytime Sutton Foster, one of my idols, is in a show, even if it doesn't do well, everyone in the audience goes away after the show, loving her.
10. Curtains- I LOVE how this musical is called "curtains" for so many different reasons. The whole plot and the songs that I have heard from this musical make it sound very much enjoyable.
I bet pretty much NONE of you agree with the top few but hey, if you don't agree, GO WRITE YOUR OWN BLOG!!!!!
1. Wicked- STOP!!!!!!!!! Just because I'm a teenage girl does NOT mean that everything is about Wicked (well, ALMOST everything is!) But seriously, everyone was underestimating this show back in 2003, and look where it is now!
2. Hairspray- I really think that this musical is going to be a timeless classic. The flashy numbers, the touching music and the fun is all what makes musicals great!
3. Billy Elliot: The Musical- Even if I REALLY hate this show (never seen it, but whatever!), you gotta admit; everyone in NYC LOVES it! So yes, I will agree that it is a classic.
4. Legally Blonde: The Musical- I love pink and I've always wanted to be blonde. How could this not be a great show? After all, the movie starring the lovable Reese Witherspoon was definitely a hit and I think Laura Bell Bundy is just fantastic for Elle Woods.
5. Spamalot- My dad brought me up on two things: Broadway and Monty Python. So Naturally, I have grown to appreciate the humor of it all, and the combination of Broadway and Monty Python make this show fantabulous!
6. Avenue Q- Okay, I still have yet to see to this one, but from what I've heard, it's VERY fun and funny! Although, I do need to figure out HOW in the world this musical won the Tony over Wicked!
7. [title of show]- Yes, I know that this is not a household name, but if you listen to the music and you know what it is about, you will grow to love it! Plus, not all household titles are the best.
8. Next to Normal- Don't laugh! Even if it IS a serious musical, I do believe that this is a story that a lot of people can relate to, and that can make a fabulous musical if you know how to do it. The guys who created this show pulled it off, and, I think, are pure geniuses.
9. The Drowsy Chaperone- I will admit that I have no clue what this one is about. However, I do know that critics really liked it and anytime critics like it, the show totally deserves appraisal! Plus, anytime Sutton Foster, one of my idols, is in a show, even if it doesn't do well, everyone in the audience goes away after the show, loving her.
10. Curtains- I LOVE how this musical is called "curtains" for so many different reasons. The whole plot and the songs that I have heard from this musical make it sound very much enjoyable.
I bet pretty much NONE of you agree with the top few but hey, if you don't agree, GO WRITE YOUR OWN BLOG!!!!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Our City: The Musical
OK, so call me crazy, but tonight, I'm seeing another musical. AAA!!!! I swear, all my friends think I'm INSANE!!!! But hey, the experience is all great! Anywho, the musical is called, This Beautiful City and it was actually on Broadway, and this is at the end of the tour. It's about our small town of...insert drum roll...COLORADO SPRINGS!!!!!! And yes, it was on Broadway! In this show, you will find an array of famous Springs figures, including none other than Ted Haggard. The only thing I can say is, "Why would someone from New York actually care about our city?!?" I mean, really? Still, I'm extremely psyched for this. Here's the info on it for those of you live there:
This Beautiful City
At the Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave.
7 PM today, Saturday and Sunday 2 PM
Free, but tickets are required and limited
Tickets available at Worner Campus Center Information Desk, 902 N. Cascade Ave., 389-6607
I will fill you all in on the show after I see it!
This Beautiful City
At the Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave.
7 PM today, Saturday and Sunday 2 PM
Free, but tickets are required and limited
Tickets available at Worner Campus Center Information Desk, 902 N. Cascade Ave., 389-6607
I will fill you all in on the show after I see it!
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