ALW’s Bad Cinderella - Broadway Imperial Theater

I've only recently just found this out, so my comment was definitely ignorant of me. Wasn't my intention to make light of his current situation.

deadline.com/2023/03/andrew-lloyd-webber-announces-son-nicks-death-obituary-1235310138/

Tragic news...

I think the criticism on this production has been unduly harsh. It is essentially the same as the West End production, although I found the colour palate much more striking and everything just a bit tighter and edgier. There's a new number at the start - "Beauty is our duty", and another replacing Unbreakable.

I wasn't keen on Linedy Genao in act one but she grew on me in the second act. Had understudy for Prince Sebastian (Julio Rey) and he was wonderful - Only You, Lonely You was a highlight.. as was I Know You, and pretty much everything involving Carolee Carmello and Grace Mclean.

I certainly enjoyed seeing this again having enjoyed it in London.

The critics were unnecessarily snarky and at times unprofessional.
That being said - it's sad that they don't seem to be completely wrong from the word of mouth.
As an ALW fan and sometimes defender, I've been more than willing to give the benefit of the doubt, and the music/score -there's plenty that I've enjoyed listening to Cinderella (Far too late has been in my head as has the Cinderella Waltz/I know you theme...) no other composer writes music that I find myself humming to myself for days on end.
My hesitation was always the subject matter. Not interested in a fairy tale - conventional or not... Add that people are talking through previews about it being over the top campy - definitely not for me.

I'm curious if as some of you mentioned, those London reviews really lulled them into thinking that sans COVID shutdowns, play up the campy/comedic parts that people would see it as simply a fun night out and not over think it. I mean reading the original reviews, no one was saying this was "the next Phantom" or anything. They just saw it as something comical that in my opinion, was undermined by the petulant cast. this cast definitely seems like they're having a good time and been supportive even with a couple of illnesses/injuries/etc. Linedy's appearance on TV singing Bad Cinderella this week seemed well done/well received (nothing like the train wreck of CHF West End Live)

Those seem to make the most sense why there was not thing substantive done to the show. When so many of you pointed that there was nothing that made sense about being home at midnight and the Godmother goes from suggesting plastic surgery to these weird costume techniques -none of that makes sense.

The silence from Emerald is deafening.

I'm just disappointed that this probably won't get recorded. The full orchestra in clips I've seen and heard sounds phenomenal. And they all seem to agree Sebastians "Only You" is amazing. Not paying those outrageous prices to check that out (nor venturing into NYC at the moment where the city has really gone downhill the last 3 years in terms of crime) Coming to London for my first visit to the UK to seem Aspects is more likely

This has transferred incredibly well and I was impressed by the leads. The set is much more impressive, as is Cinderella's transformation. Some of the clunkiest lines have been improved. I wasn't sold on the song changes, even though this runs a few minutes longer than it did in London. It is very odd having several of the leads play the roles with American accents.

The magical moment for the audience in the second act no longer happens (as the stage is fixed in place) which is a shame.

For my Sunday visit, the theatre wasn't terribly full. I'd be surprised if this is still running next time I'm in New York. But personally, I would be very happy to see this again, especially with all the discounted tickets around.

Dramaaaa

nypost.com/2023/04/18/bad-cinderella-hemorrhaging-cash-as-2023-tony-noms-approach/

As someone who has enjoyed himself enough whenever I’ve seen the show, I’ve grown so exhausted with it’s absolute insistence that nothing needs to change despite literally every single person who sees it telling them how to fix it. Swallow your pride, Webber and either just close it or close it for renovations like you did before, hire a DRAG QUEEN or hell, any other gay man to come in and rewrite the book to the gay fever dream it’s begging to be.

Interesting the article claims ALW is the one who wants to close the show, since he was hellbent on it opening there.

It really does seem like an anti ALW crusade. This is better than the utter mess that is White Girl in Danger, and better than Beautiful Noise.

I do agree really. It's sad.

Fully appreciate the shortcomings of this show and the reasons it's not to everyone's taste - but there is no way it has deserved quite the level of bile it's received. Though pleased to say every time I've seen it the atmosphere has been great and the reception fantastic. 

Outer Critics Circle didn't even think the costumes or lighting were worthy of a nomination.