Unoriginal Idiot

As a rule, I’m not a fan of the jukebox musical – I haven’t seen Movin’ Out, Jersey Boys or even Mama Mia! (Unless Meryl’s counts.  And what of her’s doesn’t?) – But I found myself breaking my own rule when Green Day announced their American Idiot album would soon transfer to stage.  Rock musicals are my guilty Broadway pleasure and I love, love, LOVE Green Day.  (Way un-gay, I know.  But I can’t help it!)  I was super excited to see the show.  And then I saw this fandango of a sneak peek:

Um…  Let’s talk about their choreography.  If you missed it, here’s what went down:

I just IBDB’d their choreographer, Steven Hoggett and American Idiot’s his only listed credit.  Weird.  I thought, for sure, he’d have a regional production or two of Miracle Worker under his dance belt, given these snazzy moves.  Way to wow us, Steve.  I love that you’re a RentHead though…

Julie Larson, however… Probably not as amused.

Also!  A quick note on casting:  It’s nice that between American Idiot and Glee, Spring Awakening’s brats are getting more than just 15 minutes.

Long story, short:  Spring Awakening fucked Rent and American Idiot’s their love child.  The show’s outa previews and opens today and despite the shit I’ve talked here, I plan to see it, as should you.  Right now, Broadway’s lacking youthful energy and edge and American Idiot has potential to shake things up.

Ugh.  I hate that I’ve ended on a positive, so I’m gonna leave you with this doppelganger:

Right?

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Posted by: topherlupone

Broadway Blows. Literally.

Oh shit…

Last week, some girl was caught giving her guy a blowjob at the St. James Theater, during a performance of American Idiot.

Here’s what I love about this story:

I love that the theater’s ushers didn’t interrupt them, once said suck-off was brought to their attention.  They’ll grab your cell if you dare snap a shot of the set at intermission or scold you for unwrapping candies during the show, but they won’t pull a bitch off her man’s dick?  All I gotta say is, noted. 

I also love that it was a guy and a girl caught and not two gay guys.  It’s actually shocking, considering how much gays love musical theatre and having sex in public.  I’m thinking though, the guy had to be gay.  Who but a gay man would get hard during a Broadway show?

Thankfully, Patti LuPone’s not part of American Idiot’s original cast, what with her tendency to call-out misbehaving audience members.  Remember this?

Can you imagine being on edge, about to blow your load, and all of a sudden, Patti LuPone’s bellowing at you to stop?!  Terrifying.

I wonder if the guy came?

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Posted by: topherlupone

Ding-Dong! Another Munchkin’s Dead!

“As coroner, I must aver
I thoroughly examined her HIM
And she’s HE’S not only merely dead
She’s HE’S really most sincerely dead”

How ironic…  Oops?  Meh.  He outlived Judy.

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Posted by: topherlupone

All Together Ooky

This theatre season’s shaping up to prove, Broadway’s fresh out of fresh ideas.

I wanna bitch about The Addams Family.  First of all, the Munsters are pissed.  Overlooked again!  Second, and upon seeing pics from previews, I gotta ask…  Where’s Cousin Itt?!  Kacie Shiek could’ve been brilliant.

Kudos to the show’s producers, though, for taking such a risk with casting.  So, sooo many unknowns!

Cricket, cricket.

If you couldn’t tell, cuntcakes, that was sarcasm.  The show’s so grossly star-studded, it’s the He’s Just Not That Into You of theatre.  And I’m just not that into it.

Congrats, though, to Krysta Rodriguez, Broadway’s biggest whore for OBC credits.  Baby girl plays Wednesday, proving the cliché’s true:  The third time is, in fact, a charm.  Way to break outa your ensemble box and finally play a character with a name.  50 bucks says she bounces after the Tony’s…

If boob tube musicals end up Broadway’s newest trend, it’s terrifying to think, what’s next?  A John & Kate Plus 8 musical, spun as a modern-day Sound of Music?  And if reality TV’s not off the table, I’m saying now:  Mama’s not down for Jersey Shore: The Musical.  Although, I’ve often wondered how Jerry Mitchell feels about fist pumping…

Take that how you will.

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Posted by: topherlupone; Photo credit: Matt Hoyle, Joan Marcus