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West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:34 pm
by BEtourfan
This reviewer seemed to like Billy and the rest of the cast members (but not so much the music, choreography or set design). http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/ ... en-/nWjD6/

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:14 pm
by angelenroute
The show’s musical peak could have been Solidarity, in which the striking miners sing in harmony about their eternal fidelity, if it weren’t a knock-off of Les Miz’s Do You Hear the People Sing.
Oh yeah, I mistake those two all the time. :shock: :?

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:19 pm
by ERinVA
Me too. :?

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:44 pm
by kport
I am writing this from Panera Bread a few blocks from the Kravis. I saw Noah last night, and Drew this afternoon.

I have no clue why the one paper review is negative. The Kravis is full and the audiences are as delighted as any I have seen. The two performances were absolutely stunning.

I had a chance to be at Tommy's pre-show talk last night, which was excellent.

Tonight's show is about to begin. I will write a proper review of all four events tomorrow - at the moment I am pecking - with limited success - on a tablet.

Rest assured - all is more than well in WPB!

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:47 am
by atreyu
Very curious that Mitchell didn't open the week in WPB. Hasn't that been the usual practice for Billys in their hometown? Would have guaranteed a wildly enthusiastic opening night crowd, even more than the norm for a Mitchell show.

Thanks, kport, for your excellent reporting all along the Florida swing. I have enjoyed reading the reviews these last few weeks. Your dedication to keeping the forum updated amidst the travel and challenges of tablet typing in Panera is highly appreciated.

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:04 am
by porschesrule
This posted by the Kravis Center:

"Before the "Billy Elliot" performance on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, the Kravis Center, (WPB, Florida) audience was treated to a memorable tune driven in by a "Flash Mob". It seemed to be an un-ending stream of kids that took our grand staircase. Well done Young Singers of the Palm Beaches!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ZGeyNJU0o

One would hope that since parents/friends of the these kids knew they were going to be performing at the Kravis Center last evening, that at least some of them booked tickets for BETM to watch the show after their own performance.

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:59 am
by BEtourfan
porschesrule wrote:This posted by the Kravis Center:

"Before the "Billy Elliot" performance on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, the Kravis Center, (WPB, Florida) audience was treated to a memorable tune driven in by a "Flash Mob". It seemed to be an un-ending stream of kids that took our grand staircase. Well done Young Singers of the Palm Beaches!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ZGeyNJU0o
What a great video! Here's a very positive review of the show from Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/review/billy-el ... asterpiece

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:01 pm
by ERinVA

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:12 pm
by ERinVA
atreyu wrote:Very curious that Mitchell didn't open the week in WPB. Hasn't that been the usual practice for Billys in their hometown?
Apparently it's not necessarily a given. In any case, Noah's grandparents live in West Palm Beach, so there is still a connection.

Re: West Palm Beach Reviews

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:19 pm
by angelenroute
BEtourfan wrote:Here's a very positive review of the show from Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/review/billy-el ... asterpiece
Very nice, and makes me feel much better since I'm still suffering backlash from Ms. V and her friends. =)