Pssst...

In 2006, Broadway.com inaugurated its Word of Mouth section, selecting 12 ordinary, theatregoing mortals to become critics for a year. The panelists are assigned shows to review and receive a pair of free tickets to preview performances. On 31 July 2007, Broadway.com and WABC-TV concluded the contest to pick reviewers for the 2007-2008 season. Personally, I haven't watched any of the videos of the previous panelists but I found this thread dissing them. Although there are some valid criticism of the Word of Mouth feature (why it is inappropriate in a ticket provider site, for one), I don't know how much of it is from envy. The concept of regular theatregoers pronouncing judgment on shows is still intriguing, given the usual discrepancy between professional critics' and the general public's opinion.