DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, August 6-12!

These days, in the new age of social media revolution, the best source of information is YOU. Each day, fans of BroadwayWorld post tens of thousands of comments on our multiple message boards (main and local), weighing in on the latest news, rumors, reviews, stars and more. Each week, we find a few stand-out threads - those that have sparked particularly interesting discussion that we've decided to shine a light on each week in our newest feature: DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, brought to you by YOU!

Be sure to check back each week to see if YOUR thread made the Top 10 list!

The Top 10 from this week? Read on!

Sondheim vs. Porgy & Bess - YIKES!
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The big news of Sondheim's letter to the New York Times this week has theatre nerds everywhere talking about A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS. Thoughts? (Started by macbeth)

Understudy fetishism?
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Usually when theatre-goers find the 'Tonight this role will be played by...' flyer in their Playbill the result is disappointment, but apparently that isn't always the case! (Started by AC126748)

Newsies at the Paper Mill Playhouse
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The 1992 Disney film Newsies was a box office flop, and yet it maintains a strong fan base, and is being produced this fall at Paper Mill Playhouse. Are you excited to see the new stage version? (Started by kyl3fong2)

Let's do a fun post about your first time
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Everyone remembers their first time! What was the first Broadway show you ever saw? (Started by Rage and Love)

How'd You Get Into Theatre?
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On a similar note, when did you starT Loving theatre so much that you wanted to read awesome message boards like these? (Started by Kad)

What famous characters could be described as bipolar?
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Lots of characters in theatre history could be described as less than mentally stable. We all remember Diana from NEXT TO NORMAL, but can you think of any others?(Started by MadonnaMusical)

Most famous (popular) musicals of all time?
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It's bound to be a controversial topic. Everyone has their own opinion, and everyone thinks its right. (Started by Jay94)

Showtunes on Current Commercials...
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Ever hear a familiar showtune completely out of context while you're watching television? You're not the only one! (Started by Mildred Plotka)

gatsby the musical....really
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Some consider it one of the greatest pieces of literature of the twentieth century, and others the most boring novel they ever read in 11th grade English class. Now it's a musical, and lots of people have lots to say about it. (Started by massofmen)

AIDA & cast album - Thoughts & Opinions?
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The 2000 musical AIDA ran for four years on Broadway and featured music by the great Elton John. The album features the vocal talents of such Broadway favorites as Adam Pascal, Heather Headley, Sherie Rene Scott, and more. Have you listened to it recently? (Started by jacobsnchz14)