I still feel like making a musical about a woman whose death is still pretty raw (especially considering the vast majority of her family, including her sons, are still alive) is just an odd thing to do. It feels tone deaf. Maybe that's a me thing, idk, but it just puts a bad taste in my mouth.
I completely agree, especially considering this wasn't an American tragedy. Come From Away felt more appropriate as it was about 9/11 and was being performed in NYC. 9/11 was our tragedy. But monopolizing a fairly recent tragedy (like you said, still surviving children) from a different country and performing it in America with seemingly little tact is.... well, it's actually a very American thing to do so I can't say I'm surprised. I'm trying to picture the West End producing a campy musical about the Kennedy assassination or something equivalent and uh... yeah I can't say I'd feel good about that.
yeah, there’d probably be uproar if someone made a musical about amy winehouse for example, it should be the same for princess diana. tbh a musical with amy winehouse songs would be cool, but it would have to be a mamma mia type thing, making a musical about her life would be super insensitive
Yeah I agree, especially considering her children, like imagine seeing a musical made about your mother who was killed in an awful tragedy and had a lot of struggles in her life and see it being glamourised by people who just want to make money off of it
@@mimigigihere her family spoke about making a musical back in 2017 but there haven't been any developments. I think they're focusing on raising funds to support and publicise the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
At the end of the day the issue is that you can't "Disney-fy" Diana's life. But I do agree the costumes were gorgeous and the whole cast was giving 110%
I think it could have been good if the creators went fully, 100% into the campiness that it ended up being instead of trying to create some semblance of seriousness. And if they advertised the show as campy instead of as a serious biopic.
I feel like the show would be far less embarrassing if they signaled they understood how campy the show is, but also the most effective camp is both unintentional and uncomfortable to view simultaneously. It's hard to watch this, I never forgot for a moment that I was watching an awkward and shameless contrivance, but I also absolutely was riveted while watching it. I think efforts to make the show more self aware of its failings are a reasonable suggestion - absolutely - while also possibly endangering the thing that makes it must watch viewing... it's magnetic un-self-aware trashiness. I don't know.
YES thank you especially given the popularity of the crown and love that many especially in Britian have for Diana and her legacy and impact on lives and culture you have to give people a heads up that you're not gonna take it seriously
It’s interesting because in the Netherlands there’s currently also a musical about Diana, but it’s a completely different production called Diana and Sons! I saw it because I got free tickets lol, it definitely took a more serious route where Diana was played as a spirit who guided her sons in the now with the whole Meghan situation. It was pretty interesting, but Dutch acting is always very over the top so it wasn’t my favorite 😬 there was a hilarious line though where Diana said to William that Harry has always had to be in his shadow to which William replied: yes and I’ve been in the scorching sun this whole time, I’m not his fricking parasol 😂😂
Ow that's so nice to now. I thought the Dutch one was this musical as well and was so confused why it was so popular (apparently) but now I will rethink about maybe going.
I was the most disappointed at Diana's confrontation with Camilla. The thing is that that was an actually emotional moment. When Diana arrived everyone was waiting for a big fight, for the two women to rip each others weaves out and sass each other off fighting for a man. Diana surprised them by having a private conversation with Camilla in which they honestly expressed their feelings for the first time in years. They confided their jealousies in one another. Diana's message was not: "hoe, gimme back my man" it was "I'm not an idiot, I know what's going on. Be honest with me and stop treating me like a fool.". And what does this show do? Make Camilla and Diana verbally assault one another in a boxing ring as a crowd cheers. In contrast I thought that the Aids patients scene was executed pretty well. I was so nervous as to how they would butcher it (what would they do next? Have deathly sick aids patients perform RuPaul's drag race?) but it was a sweet moment, one of the few the musical has.
I just hope Diana hasn't fucked up proshots for the rest of us... Like if this show being terrible means people don't want to go see it live and producers of other shows blame the proshot for the poor sales instead of the show being bad and refuse to even try and do their own proshots....
There was a line where they rhymed “skittish” with “British” that made me spit my drink. I am confused in the last song where she sings how excited she is to stand in lines again that I just don’t get. I know the British are famous for their lining up, but what the heck was that about?
Can you imagine being Harry and the line "Harry my ginger haired son" existing - incredible It is sooooo american Im also shocked to hear he thought he wasnt making a cheesy musical ...😂
Yeah, on the one hand the lack of self-awareness needed to write this show while also not being aware it was a bowl of burnt macaroni and cheese with extra cheese sauce and cheese sprinkled on top is stunning. Agreed. But also... that's maybe the only way you get a product as unbearably uncomfortable as this is while also being a totally engrossing catastrophe of delightful horrors as this is. I don't know.
that line is written because Harry was known as “the heir and the spare”. there is a LOT of cheesy rhyming, yes. but most has historical meaning to it.
Honestly I think the biggest problem with the show is that it’s trying to tell us it’s something that it’s not. It’s definitely camp and they trying to sell it like it’s Oklahoma. Market it as camp as hell. People would love it! But getting snotty that people think it’s camp is seriously not helping the way it’s been received. They need to go all like The Room with it or something.
UGH THIS SHOW. as a brit i have a very complicated relationship with a lot of the writing. partly just because it was bad (literally all of the lyrics in "this is how your people dance" before the dance break were horrendous), and then partly because of how they wrote her to be a lot more "common" than diana was. then again i did adore her exchange with charles at the start, about how she'd bought him cufflinks ("well, i kept the receipt" genuinely made me laugh). a lot of the lyrics that get called out in news articles have grown on me over time (i really like all the ensemble parts of "the main event", and honestly its the diana/camilla showdown section that kills it for me) (and how else are you gonna express "harry my ginger-haired son"?? its true), but the show definitely falls flat from so many of the lyrics. i remember someone online saying it felt like they never sung any of the lyrics out loud before finalising them and that is SUCH an accurate description, because the emphasis in basically all of the lines falls in weird places and so much of the show just sounds strange to the ear. there are def some good songs though ("i miss you most on sundays" is pretty good, "an officer's wife" is effective at making you sympathise with the queen, dont get me STARTED on barbara cartland), along with the bad ones ("pretty, pretty girl" def grew on me but i hated it at first, "happiness/simply breathe" sounds SO disjointed, and "secrets and lies" desperately needs to be taken out and rewritten). the whole thing about the press hounding her is VERY tonedeaf, you're so right. i was so sure that they'd turn it back on the audience at the end, about how they've enjoyed the show, haven't they? but they sure did not do that. about the way they're depicting the royal family, a lot of people have said it's not fair to charles, camilla, harry and william, etc. and i definitely get that, but i'd still argue that this show makes everyone a lot more sympathetic than most of the other shows about them do. it didn't help that the show is 100% written from an american perspective though, because it absolutely shows in the clear lack of understanding of. anything really. TO SUMMARISE: i love this show, but i know i shouldn't. it's so disconnected from the reality of princess diana and the royals, the writing suffers in most of the key moments (that one conversation between diana and james hewitt after the main event was SO strange), and it's just plain weird. but i still got chills every time someone sang "you do your duty for your country and your honour", and that counts for something, right?
I agree with most of what you said. But as an American I have to say this isnt the first time a production involving the U.K. was so badly written. Webber is, by far, the KING of badly written musicals. I mean, sure he wrote Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar but who can EVER forget Aspects of Love, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express, By Jeeves and omg how could I forget Love Never Dies.
I have watched it twice, and can’t stop listening to the cast recording. It’s terrible, and yet… I’m starting a support group for those of us who like this even though it’s awful - who’s in?
I've only seen This Is How Your People Dance so far but watching it was definitely... an experience. I was like, they know she was an aristocrat, right? And that you can enjoy both current popular music AND classical? Why is Charles dancing? Am I having an aneurysm? I don't think that's really an accurate representation of how British people dance! What is happening?
Apparently it is based on a photo of her asleep at a performance. Also we all know MT well enough that not everything is *actually* happening in real life. When DEH opens the mother's aren't actually singing that but are instead getting a glimpse into the emotion.
From an over the top camp view... It could have a cult following. However, the more I listened to the cast recording the more I realized just how bad the songs were. I was like... "Pretty, Pretty Girl" is a good song and then I actually read the title of the song and what was being said within it... Which was literally the "Rainbow High" number for her... It just seems like they wanted to throw as many English references out there as possible. When the queen was like... "If I wanted this drama I would have watched Corrie!" I'm like... 99% of American's (me being in the one percent) have a clue what Coronation Street is. The Dangerous Liaisons/ Cruel Intentions elements of Charles and Camilla were hilarious but for all the wrong reasons. The fact that Diana was made out to think she was going to be a Disney Princess... That's an American point of a view on real life royalty in a nutshell. I think we all know why they recorded it. They got the money from the Netflix deal so when it closes after Tony considerations it will potentially live on for regional productions. Doubtful this will ever play in England, Canada, or Australia in professional Broadway/ West End style open runs.
@@QuikVidGuy I don't know for sure but I don't even think that would have been part of the vernacular of the time. Again, it is definitely made for modern American audiences. I'm trying to think of something that the English to fantasize about American's in the same way. Potentially Jackie Kennedy or if we really wanted to go for a tabloid element... Monica Lewinsky. BUT again American's are the ones who view Royalty through the lens of Disney's versions of Cinderella or The Little Mermaid which ironically neither of those tales are as innocent and pure in their original forms. As Amy says... It's not as if Charles locked eyes with Diana across the street. She was a decedent of the Howard/ Boleyn lineage and grew up in with the best of the best. Making her out to be a Kindergarten teacher... Yeah, while she waited for a man with some form of a title to swoon in. Which is extremely common within that community even within an American sense.
I have watched it over and over, I'm obsessed! The basement cat fight staged in boxing ringing style scene makes me embarrassed for everyone on stage, off stage, the real people. The punches don't really land, but as the scene plays out I can't stop watching. Most of the scenes feel like they take a while to find their groove, so at first I was unsure but by the end of the scene I hate my self for kind of enjoying the hot mess, it grows on you! 😅
It's remarkable how incredibly uncomfortable the show is while also commanding full attention while viewing it. It was as though Carrie the Musical was about a real person I felt bad for and I was empathetic towards the professionals on stage forced to enact the show for a job opportunity but also I could not stop watching.
Love your channel. So glad you're covering this show. I found it to be rather like a rolling dumpster fire hurtling down the freeway at blistering speed in as much as I was constantly surprised at how atrocious it was and how fully I could not look away from it. The songs were indistinguishable from one another and the lyrics seemed assembled from refrigerator magnet poetry by a middle schooler. I actively felt bad for the cast while also cheering them on for soldiering thru the insanity. It is somehow bland and dumb and bad and also must watch viewing all at once, for me at least. Loved your review.
One more thing, I do really like the last song, which basically becomes her “I want” song just before they kill her off. But I was hearing it as “Alight the world,” kind of set fire to the world, create a spark for change, something beyond herself. I was disappointed when I found out it was “I’ll light the world.” Which seems much more insular and narcissistic and about herself. And that rhyming of “girl” and “aswirl,” who could have seen that coming???
The day this was released I had a scratch on my cornea and was in horrendous pain so I thought this would be a welcome distraction (and if it was really emotional, hey, I was already crying out of one eye!). This show was the worst thing that happened to me that day. I TOTALLY agree on everything you said about the sensationalization, especially considering that her kids (and friends, family, etc) are still alive!
I mean- it was kind of fun and campy with gorgeous costumes and a lovely set but- at the end of the day I felt this was made too soon. Considering half of the people portrayed are still alive and affected by Diana’s death, it just felt a bit icky? Idk, I felt like I enjoyed it until it reminded me that this was the royal family and I felt icky again. Also! As a Welsh person, the Welsh accents were absolutely tragic jdkdhskshsj
9:09 As soon as you started making the face I was like "MUGGING" and I screamed laughing. We often call that "mugging"... doing those ridiculous faces we tend to do in musical theatre ESPECIALLY when we're not the focus, lol. I love good hip hop dancers who "mug", but that's just because I love seeing that kind of dance epically performed, lol. I tend to cringe at musical theatre mugging (even when I've been directed to do it) because it's kinda the way non-musical theatre people make fun of us. And rightfully so! I had a friend who would literally bring me to tears while we were in the ensemble of Oklahoma she was SO toooo much and loved every minute of it! Ado Annie had NOTHING on her!
I haven't seen the pro-shot but I saw it live on Saturday. The show was sold out, so there is an audience. I actually have a theory that filmed performances (pro-shots and bootlegs) actually make people want to see the show live, as opposed to them feeling like they have already seen it and not buying tickets. Everything you said was pretty spot-on. All the negatives are really negative. The book is just okay, the lyrics are AWFUL. (I thought the finale song was gorgeous.) But.... I liked it and thought it was fun and campy. I would see it again.
no evidence on it, but agreed. At the very least as a person who can't afford most tickets/lodging to go where it plays, I'd buy digital copies if sold legally. But also, I don't really want to see something live if I don't think I'll 100% like it.
I’m seriously rethinking my taste because I thought it was great! The woman playing Diana has a great voice, the costumes and set are beautiful, and it hates on Prince Charles (who is trash). I loved it
If you watch it with the same viewpoint as Showgirls and The Room, meaning you expect to see something so bad that it’s good, I think it has some appeal.
Diana has 5 Razzie Award wins to its name: Worst Picture, Director (Christopher Ashley), Actress (Jeanna De Waal as Diana), Supporting Actress (Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth and Barbara Cartland) and Screenplay (Joe DiPietro and David Bryan)
I agree--it was so campy and strange, but gosh the music was catchy AF and the ensemble and main cast were so committed and talented sooooo I've watched it three times and the album is my workout soundtrack haha
The first act was ok. The second act was just stupid petty drama. I wish they had kept it as a satire, and not tried to make it deep. I appreciate that they tried to make all the characters multi faceted, but they couldn't do a single one of them justice and so many story lines were brushed over for other ones. One example is that she literally tried to kill herself and then they never mentioned it again. I also never saw anything between her and Hewitt because they rushed through their story line so fast, and I sort of hated Diana in the second act because there seemed to be no motivation behind all the things she did. The actors were incredible though, the amount of control Jeanna had in her voice during simply breathe blew me away. It's not easy to sound so out of control and do it well. The quick changes were amazing as well, but overall, the show was not that great and it makes me mad that this gets broadway and a proshot when so many amazing shows don't.
I love Jeanna de Waal with all my heart and mainly watched it just for her, and I feel like the cast was just way too underutilised. Everyone's so damn talented but the actual show just didn't live up to them. Honestly, it wasn't the worst thing I've watched, but the quick changes were the most entertaining part.
I watched it with my partner and my comment to her was that it feels like they were aiming for their own Evita and missed, it even was about the same amount of time from their deaths to being a show.
You know, these things and just how the British royal family are being treated/ put themselves out there. Makes me very happy that we don't do the same with our Dutch royal family. And that there is actually a ban on posting pictures of the children outside of the official photo occasions twice a year. They can still have a relatively normal childhood with freedoms and being allowed to be themselves and make mistakes.
"the AIDS song--" I had never heard of this musical until now and was listening to your review and chuckling here and there but then it cut to you saying that and I lost it 😂
I really liked it to be honest, I laughed,I cried I felt a whole range of emotions. I thought the design teams all did a great job. I’m in college studying to be a costume designer, and I costumes were great. The quick changes in “Pretty Pretty Girl” were so cool (minus the red dress that was second to last, I thought it looked really bulky) and I really appreciate the research William Ivey Long (the costume designer) put into it. I really liked the music, I think the Scorpio line is because Diana was into astrology and that kind of stuff.
Truly, Diana the Musical is the definition of camp. I want this to become the Rocky Horror of our generation, full shadowcasts, call backs, and throwing rice at the wedding.
As an older millennial American mom who was in 7th grade when Diana died, the musical represents exactly what I remember about her life and that era of time. I remember people talking about her as the "people's princess" and commenting on her fashion all the time. I remember the stir and sensationalism around her divorce and all the news frenzy around her all the time. The AIDS scene is what I remember about HIV/AIDS/homosexuality in the 90's. I don't love the musical, but I also can't imagine a musical about Diana being any different.
I have the idea (remember it is my idea if it does not seem right to you) that maybe the musical could have been better with the support of Elton Jhon for 3 reasons: 1. He had a very intimate friendship with her and was also very close with her at the end of his life. 2. He has extensive experience writing and composing musicals. 3. He has the experience of making a biopic musical, because he just did his own But this is a very personal opinion.
As a San Dieagan, I had no idea this tomfoolery was going on but I'm embarrassed that it was first mounted at the La Jolla Playhouse. Also, "Jolla" is a Spanish word so its pronounced La HOY-Ya and not La JoLLa.
All I’m gonna say is after watching this I had to go watch the recording of 2002’ Elisabeth here on RU-vid with Pia Douwes. Even with three pixels I saw more emotions than with this high def pro shot. Elisabeth shows a very similar story a woman in royalty imprisoned and abused by them and the media. But it’s appropriately dark and gothic. It connects her story to bigger issues like the downfall of monarchy in the wings of WWI
One of my favorite parts was at the end when she sang something like “if Charles steps aside, and let’s William reign, then all this suffering, will not have been in vein” AND THEN SHE FUCKING DIED
I get and agree with the idea of why a Diana musical was made and that someone who goes to New York as a tourist would go see it. But why would you go to the Diana musical when Hadestown is right across the street! 😅🤣
so. i'm from the country where andrew lloyd webber's "starlight express" has been running for 30 years, right next to the tina (turner) musical and we will rock you, the rock opera no one ever cared about. where the only options for a musical-night out are big bombastic hollow and embarrassingly cheesy. and i promise you, diana will not only come here but also be just ... so popular.
I don't think a pro-shot would have affected ticket sales if it were a good show. Like I don't think the Hamilton pro-shot really significantly affects Hamilton ticket sales--they're still making bank. But it probably will because now everyone knows it sucks lmao. I would have considered seeing it before but now that I've seen how bad it is I'm never wasting my money.
okay quick nerdy show rant HAHAH: to be completely honest, i freaking loved it; although i’m glad i watched your review so i can diversify my opinion. i feel like i was obsessed at first because i was astonished at the INCREDIBLE casting, costume changes, quick scene-changes, and i’m also not british so i don’t know the exact history & timeline like many of you do. i can totally agree on the similar sounding songs, as it kinda does get repetitive especially when this show is filled with 70% music & 30% dialog. also, i really didn’t like how the mental-health scenes were so quickly played out (specifically the scene when diana is in the hospital and charles comes in and he’s talking about how she was repetitively self-harming, that was extremely awkward and just felt like it held no significance later on), as stuff like that is so incredibly heavy, and diana isn’t here today to defend herself/talk about what was really going on in her head. also, not to be too forward, but the depiction of charles in this show is so horrendous & horribly inaccurate. there were hardly any scenes that showed who he truly was to diana in real life, other than that one ‘diana’ song when he was yelling at her, but that scene was short and somewhat forgettable, but i guess it did impact the plot later on. obviously, that wasn’t the actors fault (as he was incredible), just a major writing & directorial mistake. in my opinion, the final scene when diana’s death occurs was played out the best it possibly could. obviously, it’s so touchy for so many people, so i’m glad that it just ended with that last loud “the people who change the world are not the people you think will change the world” (i personally think that really relates to diana a lot), as it was very impacting after her walking away softly singing with the lights behind her (i also feel if they were to try to act out her death it would be so insulting & insensitive, not only to her but her loved ones). overall, i feel that it was a really, really good show and would love to see that energy live, but now in retrospect, my opinion has definitely changed & i’ll probably see it differently when i go to watch it next :))
I think making a campy show out of tragedy a person experienced is just straight up disrespectful. I can only think how heartbreaking it must be to even think about the show as her sons. Imagine how it must have felt to find out about and see what this show did, profiting off of the tragedy, for her sons. No amount of jokes or talented acting/singing/dancing makes this okay for me. This is just using someone’s suffering and glorifying it for profit.
Honestly the show trying to make a little statement about how bad the paparazzi were to Diana is so gross considering the content of the show their making. Like I think you could make a quite serious musical about that concept by having the paparazzi be the characters we follow and rather than diving to far into parts of Diana's life that should have been private you see these people being ruthless for a picture or a piece of this woman. Idk, maybe it's because I grew up in a house that generally avoided stuff like biopics about the royals and documentaries like that but I think the widespread acceptance of airing all the shitty and private parts of a dead woman's life for our amusement is so gross
I so far have watched it four times and the more I watch the better I love it! As a huge follower of Princess Diana, I see the campiness but also moments of sadness that makes you think about how she lived . I loved being able to watch this since I love plays but will never get the opportunity to watch on Broadway. Wish I could purchase a copy. I enjoyed for simple entertainment.
I understand where you are coming from. However, I would be interested to know what your opinion is on this being made now rather than in a time when people who knew Diana are still alive, especially William and Harry? In a way that feels slightly disrespectful, especially with how historically inaccurate it is. It felt kind of like yet another piece of Diana propaganda that continues to put public opinion against Camilla and Charles but hasn't actually done proper research and has missed a lot of information. Sorry, I know that this is long, but I just feel like a lot of people forget that their are still real people who can be affected by these things, unlike say something like Hamilton where everyone who personally knew him has been dead for a very long time.
Yeah I totally get that and I do mention that in the video. I was trying to view it as a stand alone piece, much like with other things about the royals like The Crown etc
I had similar thoughts as well. I kept thinking "oh goodness, this is one more thing Harry and William do not need in the world." While also, admittedly, being unable to turn it off my television. It's an embarrassing spectacle but it is decidedly a spectacle - for all that that means.
Evita was made somewhat the same amount of time from Eva Perón's and it seemed to be received well in regards to this (specially considering how Argentina was in a specially bad time politicaly in the 70's). Like, should works of art not be made about the life of public figures, specially one that was in a position where being public and seen and "of the people" was her main role?
It reminded me of this other musical I saw, where stuff like staging, costumes, acting and lighting were all incredible, but the music was mediocre. Only like, one and a half song was actually good, and that’s what I felt watching Diana. The wedding dress quick change was so cool, but it didn’t save the fact that most of the songs were pretty forgettable. That being said, it was still a good time. (Also yes, the ensemble carried this show)
U have seen Come from away!? Found ur videos gonna watch them tomorrow, I went to see it on Wednesday. Ngl, it was the best musical I've ever seen. But I have to write a 1000 word essay about it 😩
Yeah you summed up my thoughts on it pretty well... it's really not good but I didn't hate it, regardless 😂 I love the lead actress' voice, I'm going to follow what she does in the future. I also read that this has the same director as Come From Away, like you said, which blew my mind because CFA is so masterfully done and then this?? Though I guess he did fine with what he was given, it was mostly the book and music that sucked. (I also second the person in the comments who asked for a Jamie movie review :) )
Netflix has endless reservoirs of cash. My guess is Netflix paid producers enough for a taped version of the show to off set a lot of the cost they spent to mount it on Broadway in the first place. And Netflix knows its users will watch it because of The Crown.
I'm curious about what you found distasteful about the AIDS crisis scene. I only ask because, as a baby gay, I cried at the "take my hand" moment. I would love to know as well because I am afraid that I am perhaps not educated enough in queer history to catch what was wrong. If anyone would like to tell me what they thought, it would be much appreciated!
I personally felt it was diluting gay men down to a stereotype with them joking about eyeliner and digs about fashion. For me i just really disliked it. Each to their own though, I’m glad you found connection in it ♥️
I appreciated that they included her AIDS activism and her kindness, but what ruined the whole scene for me was the atrocious and insensitive line "i might be unwell, but I am handsome as hell" ... how do you write a line like this about the greatest tragedy the LGBT* community has ever faced?
@@AmyLovatt1 Both you and Julian's responses make a lot of sense! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me! I think I missed those hollow stereotypes and brushed off the tone-deaf writing because I'm so used to media portraying the queer community that way. This thread has helped me remember that we deserve better! Thanks again!
Everyone’s talking about Jamie the movie. I here always how bad dear even Hanson is. But although everyones taking about Jamie is not like the best. It’s not meant to be. I think it should be talked about more it’s a good time. It’s literally the prom but MUCH better
To quote Ben Wyatt 'If it is going to bother me if I don't say this', especially cause I grew up in the SoCal area. La Jolla, you say it La Hoy-ya. Its a Spanish name so the J is an H and the double L is a Y. I know this is a nitpick and no one but me cares I just thought I'd let you know.
The only thing going for this travesty of a “musical(?!)” are the costumes & the set/staging. The songs are blah & bland & nothing memorable & sounds repetitive. I feel sorry for the actors trying their best to keep it from sinking. (I thought it was another TITANIC musical because it SANK.)
It was awful and amazing all at the same time. They could have leaned into the cringe a little more and camp it up. But it was fun to watch and I couldn't stop going, "oh my god, did they just do/say that?" Totally agree with the costume changes. There was one part where I stopped and took it back a few times to try and figure how tf they did that. I'd probably watch it again, haha.
I hope you realise that me watching this video has made me want to watch Diana for the fourth time 😂 which is saying something because Netflix has not been pushing it at all. Even after it came out I had to search for it every time I watched it (but I loved it 😍 it was my kinda trashy but great show)
Kinda feels like one of those "Oh wow Charles, how wonderful, that's going straight on the fridge" and then it's just there. Also love that it's not even the first result when you search Diana
I went into watching the proshot thinking I’d hate it as people have been talking about it badly around social media; however, I actually quite enjoyed it, for what it is. Do the book/lyrics need work? ABSOLUTELY! But the cast was 🔥. I couldn’t listen to the cast recording as the songs were all the same, but in the show I didn’t mind it. These are my two cents, that nobody asked 😅
I finally watched this and here's the thing. If they went 1000% camp then maybe I could get into it. But the music and lyrics were SO bad and/or boring that it really made what should have been a fun romp into a slog. Like I can't deny that I will be quoting it forever but I will also probably never willingly watch it again, unlike Cats 2019 which is awful and I've watched like 5 times
I LOVEE THIS MUSICAL, I don't understand what's the problem with it the music is easy on the ears, the lyrics are witty, the casts are superb, it has a professional shot for the musical? what more can you askk unpopular opinion: I don't care if most of the event is far away from reality.. just enjoy it! it is a musical, not a documentary
I would never have paid my own money to go and see the show in theatres but since watching the pro shot I would now. It was awful but I’ve seen it now 3 times and the soundtrack will be showing up on my Spotify wrapped lol.
This show is on Netflix, Great comet doesn't have a stage recording. The movie of Dear Evan Hansen is basically a horror with music, Hadestown doesn't have a stage recording. Camilla Cabello's Cinderella movie got made and is available for streaming, WICKED doesn't have a movie or a stage recording. Let that sink in...
I saw Diana live on Broadway when it was in previews (the before times) and I honestly had a really fun time! I think in general, it’s hard for people to enjoy tapings of shows because there’s a difference in the suspension of disbelief.
i don't plan on watching it, or at the very least i don't plan on watching it sober lol. i love princess diana & learning more about her by watching documentaries or reading material about her, and considering all the existing content revolving around her and her life (including the upcoming movie starring Kristen Stewart!!) i just feel like we could've done without the musical yk
I liked your review! I agree with many things you've said. I really enjoyed watching it! I'm going to see it in NYC and can't wait to do so! Btw:: I've read that someone who knew Diana well stated, that she would have really loved it!
Watched about 30 minutes of Diana on Netflix before cutting it off, but I *did* get to see it on Broadway the day before it closed. My main impressions were "oh no, the lyrics" and "yikes, are we really doing that lady like this" both times, but here are some additional thoughts: - I think this could have worked and that's what disappoints me the most. Specifically, I'm kind of bitter that David and Joe wrote a show with such LEGENDARY camp potential but stopped short of delivering it. Sure, it wasn't a particularly ~good~ show in terms of the book, but if we're being honest, we can all name a few musicals that get to live forever off the strength of one or two iconic numbers. I wish I could advocate for Diana to join their ranks -- it's really not THAT bad -- but the lyrics are too much of a mess. - The performers were fantastic. It was a joy to see them do the absolute best they could with the material they were given -- especially the ensemble. Their next shows are going to be lucky to have each and every one of them. - The Looks(tm) were DOING THEIR JOB, YES MA'AM. Also most of the quick changes caught me by surprise and I wasn't expecting that. As a side note, the whole experience was massively elevated by the fans that showed up for closing weekend. They were easy to spot -- decked out in merch, wearing tiaras and giving standing ovations for every song. There are so many shows I wish I could have seen in person before they closed so I really loved that for them.
I've made this comment elsewhere but Diana is The Room of Broadway musicals. Awkward songs and delivery, camp as all hell, love the set design (David Zinn can do no wrong) and the outfits (William Ivey Long. I can't believe I can link Beetlejuice to this). I also can't believe this was directed by the same guy who did Come From Away (and the Rocky Horror revival (speaking of camp) and the ill-fated Leap of Faith) No lie, I kinda want it to get a cult following but honestly I don't think it will have a long run since it's really out there
I have nothing against using media to criticize media, but I agree if they were going to try to have a take against sensationalism then they shouldn't have used the tone they did. It seemed like they wanted to be taken seriously but then out comes Barbara cartland and James hewitt shirtless on a fake horse. I wish they HAD focused more on the paparazzi negative affects cuz they really only mention it for the song and the beginning, then it's all about charles' infidelity. I think a serious and well done show about Diana's struggles could be brilliant and respectful but this was not it. That being said, I'd love to go see this in person with people who hate/love it just for the good time. For the right price.
This. Is. Exactly. How. I. Felt. I can’t stop watching it, but…it’s bad. Like REALLY bad. That cello part is painful, buuuutt I ordered the cast recording on CD so I could play it on the way to work. I think I’ve fully crossed into the Twilight Zone, but I might go see it this Christmas break.
