Comments on: Op-Ed: “In the Heights” Has Livelier Sights and Sounds Than Story

By: Jeremy M. Barker

Jeremy M. Barker — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:00:00 +0000

I’d also add that I’d happily send Seth to review the show, too, and have sent him to a number of musicals, and at least one dance piece. His opinion’s not only valid, but I think that overall he knows enough about what he’s talking about to speak on the subject. There’s no more intelligence to this lambaste than any other “Such and such a critic doesn’t know anything” complaint.

By: Michael van Baker

Michael van Baker — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:45:00 +0000

*Someone* looks like an idiot here. In four lines, you’re wrong about four things. 1) As is mentioned, we didn’t send Seth to the show, he volunteered his reaction. 2) We get comps to most shows, including this one, which we reviewed formally yesterday. 3) Most people have to pay for tickets to shows–are they not allowed to say whether they enjoyed the show? 4) This is not a review, it’s expressly titled an op-ed.

By: amused

amused — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:28:00 +0000

Next time you should probably send a qualified theatre critic to review a show. REAL press usually gets comps to a show. Take the hint when you have to pay for tickets. This review makes you look like idiots.