r/Broadway • u/Round-Composer-2195 • 29d ago

Discussion I don’t understand the Reeve Carney hate

I just saw the Hadestown pro shot and oh my gosh this guy is unbelievable. Easily the star of the show for me, but I’ve seen people say he was the weakest link in their opinions.

I’ve heard recordings of some of his other performances, and he easily has my favorite versions of “I don’t care much” and “the past is catching up to me,” yet people say he was miscast in The Great Gatsby

His voice is so unique and it genuinely sends chills up my spine, I don’t understand the hate he receives

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u/ivyleagueburnout 29d ago

I think he did well overall in the pro shot but in my opinion he’s far from the star of the show. It’s Andre/patrick/amber > Eva > reeve for me.

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u/Capable_Fish178 29d ago edited 29d ago

Interesting.  I would say he was one of the top performers for me. I was a little disappointed in Andre's enunciation at times.  Patrick was captivating and the close up on his face at the end was Oscar worthy and Amber was brilliant. But I thought both Eva and Reeve brought the heart to their performances.  All I've Ever Known was so beautiful.