DID YOU KNOW...The Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, February 4-10

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 list!

NBC's SMASH -- Series Discussion
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The big moment came at last! NBC just premiered their latest drama, which happens to be based on the making of a Broadway musical. What did you think of the pilot? (started by jacobsnchz14)

What way will the 2012 Best Actress Tony go?
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The 2012 Tony Awards are still months away, but that shouldn't stop us from making nomination predictions! What leading ladies do you think will make the cut? (started by Musicaldudepeter)

Betty Buckley vs. Randy Jackson
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Controversy was sparked earlier this week when Broadway favorite Betty Buckley spoke out against a comment that Randy Jackson made on American Idol about musical theatre-style singing. Whose side are you on? (started by Reginald Tresilian)

The big ol' original musical debate
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It’s always been a much discussed message board topic- where do you stand when it comes to the original musical debate? (started by emilyfaye48)

Autism-Friendly Shows
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The theatre isn’t known for being the most autism-friendly environment, but there are some shows out there that are more than accommodating! (started by ncgator)

If u Wanted to Pick A Broadway Star To Do A Deut With Who Would it Be???
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There are so many great candidates out there, but if you could pick only one to share a musical moment with, who would it be? (started by nicole neumann2)

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG First Performance...
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The Encores! Production of Sondheim’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG began performances this week. Curious about what people have to say about it? Read on! (started by ljay889)