Comments on: tick, tick … Boom

By: StephenGregorySmith

StephenGregorySmith — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:10:33 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone know that tick,tick…BOOM! has extended till December 2nd due to incredible word of mouth and increasing sales. Please tell your friends and keep spreading the word, and thank you for all of your wonderful comments. They mean more than you could know!

tick, tick…BOOM! at Metro Stage
Now till DECEMBER 2nd!!!

By: Beth Wrightson

Beth Wrightson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:34:44 +0000

A misleading headline in the Post could not have affected a play less deserving of such negativity. The cast of three gives an electric performance, and Stephen, with the depth and breadth of his talent, should not be picking up dog poop to pay his bills. Get another agent!

By: Paula Y. Bickham

Paula Y. Bickham — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:27:25 +0000

This was an easy musical. Nothing intensely deep. For me, on the day I saw it, this was a good thing. It was something anyone could relate to. “Tick” was short and sweet. Simple. Sometimes sad, sometimes not, and other times it was just………life, where stuff happens, or doesn’t. Poor Jon agonized over soon becoming 30, assessing where he was in life, and where he wanted to be. I found myself thinking, “He’ll get over the turning 30 thing, and find something else to agonize over.” That’s what happens for the most part, but HE doen’t know that, yet. Jon’s energy and tenacity would make him a survivor. The Michael character was admirable as well, as he announces he is ill, yet choses to live life to its fullest. All of the characters you cared about. I wanted things to turn out well for all of them. I really enjoyed the singing most when they sang in duets or as a trio. Some of my favorite songs: Johnny Can’t Decide, Sunday, Sugar (Jon did not want it known he was a Twinkies man I liked the way SGS played it), Real Life, and Why. Felicia Curry was wonderful with all those characters she played, especially as Jon’s agent. The band — Great!!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:54:00 +0000

Well, of course, I agree with all of the above. The production is amazing and the Stephen, Felicia and Matt are brilliantly cast (!) and director Matt G.’s direction is so so smart and so fabulous. And they are all so YOUNG. But as the mature voice of reason who is OVER 30, I will say I have been so surprised at how much resonance this show has for all ages. The young audience members are blown away by the story, the music, the rock beat, but our older audiences are experiencing the story on another highly emotional level and they are loving it as well. Turning 30 is NOT the only time in one’s life one makes choices, takes chances, and questions everything. This is truly a universal story as Jonathan Larson intended it to be. And everyone should see it.

And finally, MetroStage has now officially entered the 21st century, and we have a myspacepage thanks to Matt Gardiner. Check out http://www.myspace.com/metrostageboom for some great photos, music and info about the production.

By: Felicia Curry

Felicia Curry — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:38:38 +0000

He is a STAR! I keep telling him! Thank you all so much for your comments and support. We sincerely appreciate it!

By: Larry Kaye

Larry Kaye — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:23:29 +0000

I was very moved by this show. The performances were extremely strong. The show’s various design aspects were successful as well. Much has been said about Felicia’s “Come to Your Senses,” which was extraordinary. But I have to say as well that Stephen’s performance as his character listened to that song was riveting. What marvelous acting work that was so simple and so moving as he listened to the central question on the piece echoed over and over in his head. His face and body were so amazingly expressive. This moment alone is worth seeing the show for.

By: Anita

Anita — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:10:56 +0000

This production is amazing! I hope everyone has the chance to see it. The actor’s are all wonderful. I agree with the comments about “Come to Your Senses” this song gave me chills. I can’t say enough about the staging, Matthew Gardiner is going to be a name we hear for a long long time! I can’t wait to see his next show.

By: cheryl

cheryl — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:01:09 +0000

I totally agree with the other Felicia’s performance was really remarkable!

By: StephenGregorySmith

StephenGregorySmith — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:44:33 +0000

She is a star, I keep telling her.

By: Lavina

Lavina — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:38:08 +0000

Great Review! Saw the show this past week and it is a stunning production. And I’ll have to echo John B. Felicia’s “Come To Your Senses” may be the most thrilling experience I’ve ever had in the theatre. Worth the price of the ticket alone.

By: John B.

John B. — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:16:10 +0000

Finally this show is getting the credit it deserves… I saw the production in previews and absolutely loved it. Stephen is a revelation in the role of John and Felicia Curry is nothing short of remarkable. And when she sings “Come to Your Senses,” all I can say is if this girl isn’t nominated for this role, a crime has been comitted.