Broadwayworld.com may attract some of the naysayers, but a couple of people have posted there about last night's preview -- called a gypsy run, I guess. To paraphrase, they say the show is fun, the performers talented, but that they have a bit of work to do during the preview period.

Fair enough.

-- Edited by Kait at 15:59, 2007-07-24

-- Edited by Kait at 16:01, 2007-07-24

Here's where I found it. Hope the link works without folks having to register:

http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=942506&dt=16

Here is what someone said on another board.

I was at the Gypsy run for Grease.....(no spoilers!)
Posted by:	marie5 10:55 am EDT 07/24/07
So, regardless of my opinion of the show or the performances Grease will be successful if only for the thousands of pre-teen through elderly lady fans that will fall all over themselves to catch a glimpse of Max. I overheard ladies in their 50's gushing about him as well as little girls with their posters and pink lady jackets dying to catch a glimpse of our new Danny. He was a sweet and funny Danny, complimenting a great (with some only reachinng pretty good) all around cast. Notable performances for me were Jose Restrepo (Sonny) and Robyn Hurder (Marty).

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1438119

Yes, I've heard overall mostly good things about the dress...but you can't make comments on the dress, anyway.

1956cookie wrote:

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Here is what someone said on another board.

I was at the Gypsy run for Grease.....(no spoilers!)
Posted by:	marie5 10:55 am EDT 07/24/07
So, regardless of my opinion of the show or the performances Grease will be successful if only for the thousands of pre-teen through elderly lady fans that will fall all over themselves to catch a glimpse of Max. I overheard ladies in their 50's gushing about him as well as little girls with their posters and pink lady jackets dying to catch a glimpse of our new Danny. He was a sweet and funny Danny, complimenting a great (with some only reachinng pretty good) all around cast. Notable performances for me were Jose Restrepo (Sonny) and Robyn Hurder (Marty).

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1438119

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The same person posted this...

Closer to the original, but kind of like a mix between musical and movie. Some great new arrangements, and a more naturalistic take on the characters.
I don't remember what article it was, but I think it was said a while ago that Kathleen wanted the show to be a more realistic depiction of being young in the fifties. I love that.


ETA: I actually found it. From Playbill.com...

Up Close with Grease's Max and Laura: On Broadway, After Reality TV

Will there be any kind of new directorial concept? "This version is going to be about real kids in the '50s," Max said. "Kathleen's take on it is these normal, down-to-earth kids and their big imaginations."

-- Edited by Paikea at 01:12, 2007-07-25

DogsandBirds,
     Thanks for the report.  I along with many other people on this forum have been waiting on pins and needles for information from people who were there last night and appreciate your feedback.
     On Broadwayworld.com it sounded like any problems that existed were not really with the cast but rather technical and choreographic (an example given was that the last number choreographically may be too strenuous to permit good singing).  I know the tenor of this forum has been very positive and all of us want only the best for the cast and everyone involved in the production but for those of us not able to attend the show until later this year, we're curious.  Without being inflammatory, what, in your opinion, needs to be tweaked and what already provide breathless moments in the show ?  Details, please!  Of course I will understand if you feel uncomfortable (as family of a member of the cast) expressing any negative opinions.

-- Edited by singingdoc at 04:18, 2007-07-25