[T]he eight deeply flawed new musicals showcased in this year's Stages 2006 marathon at the Theatre Building seemed to suggest the artform has fallen on very hard times. None of the shows presented last weekend, whether in semi-staged or concert reading style, was ready for prime time.
The theater folks are all with the "how dare you!" and the "irresponsible!" for the critic's taking a dump on a bed that's not yet made, but isn't this a simple call? If you're going to advertise a production and encourage the public to buy tickets, doesn't your potential audience have the right to know whether it's worth their time and money? Am I missing something?
To be sure, restaurant critics tend to give a kitchen a few weeks/months before reviewing a new establishment, and theater critics do draw the line between previews and opening night. But it seems like this was opening night, so, where's the beef?
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