It's a Wonderful Life

Ozarks Gal · November 26, 2012, 11:52:28 AM

I'm also not a fan of the movie, so I didn't plan to see the show this year. But all your reviews have changed my mind! If we make it back in December I will try to drag the hubby to see it.

sanddunerider · November 26, 2012, 01:31:16 PM

Ozarks, tell the hubby to try it!

If i can watch it and "enjoy" it, anyone can...LOL!!!

And I am going to see it again this weekend...

Gilligan · November 26, 2012, 02:51:15 PM

Well, I feel bad posting that it was just okay; but, honestly we were both getting cold, hungry, and looking for the bathroom after several cups of coffee. So, maybe we just weren't in the right mood to see it. I will definitely see it again next year, and give it another shot.

sanddunerider · November 26, 2012, 03:10:18 PM

Quote from: Gilligan on November 26, 2012, 02:51:15 PM
Well, I feel bad posting that it was just okay; but, honestly we were both getting cold, hungry, and looking for the bathroom after several cups of coffee. So, maybe we just weren't in the right mood to see it. I will definitely see it again next year, and give it another shot.

Gilligan, dont sweat the small stuff! if you didnt care for it, its fine.. thats why we post what we post..

Nobody here is going to run you off...!~!!!

Gilligan · November 26, 2012, 03:41:03 PM

I know; I just wish we had been in a better mood to enjoy it.

tiffanylynnt · November 28, 2012, 12:42:24 PM

I loved it! My sister hates the movie but loved the musical. The movie is one of my favorites, and I think the play did it justice. I know it's hard to compare with the two being different, but the musical still did a good job at telling the story. And yes, I cried.
I didn't like the seating. There isn't much slant to the seats, so it's kinda like standing in the back of a crowd trying to look over people's heads.

Gilligan · November 28, 2012, 06:36:09 PM

You're right, Tiff - maybe if they offset the chairs it would be easier to see. I had the privilege of sitting in the disabled section, but I was on the left side facing the stage. A really funny thing happened: When the drunken bridge guard spit out his drink while talking to Clarence, he spit it really hard - all over me! And, it shocked him as much as it did me. He didn't miss a beat, but he looked over at me a couple of times. I was slightly grossed out, but when the shock wore off, I was laughing so hard I nearly fell out of my chair!

sparkles2179 · December 03, 2012, 10:36:46 AM

I saw this the weekend right after Thanksgiving. There was SOOOO many ppl there watching the shows. The seating in the Red Gold building is terrible. My boyfriend and I were almost at the very top. All I could see was the top half of the stage. I was very disappointed in the seating. From what little I saw of the show it was great. Story line was still moving and the musical numbers were great. It just sucked that I couldn't see. I'm going back with my kids this weekend and I want my family to see it but we'll have to waste park time standing in line to get a seat where my little guys can see. Wish there was a better way. I think it's a waste of money to get the show stopper package when everything there is already a little over priced. We'll make do though. Won't stop our excitement in seeing this show!

Swoosh · December 06, 2012, 12:41:03 PM

http://midwestinfoguide.com/silver/2012/iawl/
Our special report on the show. Filled with spoilers, don't visit if you are afraid of knowing everything about the show

Junior · December 06, 2012, 04:04:26 PM

Thanks for the review, Swoosh!

tiffanylynnt · December 07, 2012, 02:29:07 PM

I loved the pics!!! I can't wait to see the show again this Saturday!

Swoosh · December 07, 2012, 08:34:18 PM

It really is a great show... though they got "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" stuck in my head. Happens every time I watch Monty Python's Life of Brian too.

okiebluegrass · December 17, 2012, 02:48:31 PM

I went and saw this yesterday and my wife was singing that song all the way home!!!!! After 5 1/2 hours, I was going a little nuts...

sanddunerider · December 17, 2012, 04:01:09 PM

it is a great show...

I am hoping to see it 1 more time NYE weekend...

How busy was the park/ I read they were busy on sat., but have not seen any numbers yet..

Joy · December 17, 2012, 04:26:52 PM

We went to the 6:30 show last night. It was just as great the second time around. I was particularly amused by the fact that when Clarence pointed out that the Ghost of Christmas Past was over in the Opera House, he got a full nearly 10-second applause from the audience. I swear he was just a few more seconds away from a standing ovation if he hadn't finally started talking again so the show could move on. LOL!

Man, I love this show so much! I do kinda wish it was in a building more like the Opera House, seating-wise. We didn't get Show Lovers Passes this time around, so were several rows up from before... And yeah, the seating just isn't steep enough with how far back it spreads.