DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, Aug. 20 - Aug. 26!

 

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!

Favorite Entrances?
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It's all about the entrance, whether it's Glinda's decent in a giant metal bubble or Sweeney Todd's rise from the grave. Which character wins your vote as the best in making an appearance? (Started by GlindatheGood22)

Which Shows Work Better on CD than in the Theatre?
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Sometimes it's hit or miss with live vocals, and Broadway is no acception to the occasional flub. This thread discusses the variety of shows who's numbers simply worked better in studio. (Started by qolbinau)

Reading Shows Based on Literature
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For (almost) every great musical, there's an inspiration found in literature. Did reading Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera change your opinion about the stage version? Get back to Broadway's literary roots and take a peek in this thread. (Started by metropolis10111)

While the Theatre is Dark...
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Most vistors to the Big Apple plan to see a show or two, but what are some cool things to do during the day? Theatre classes, museum tours; this thread dishes on the various day-time trips available while you wait for that glorious curtain to rise. (Started by inick122492)

Show Tunes Appropriate for a Wedding
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What's the best song to represent the bond between two people? Newly engaged poster LitesofBway89 wants to know what you believe would be the perfect song to sing to her soon-to-be husband. (Started by LitesofBway89)

Little Moments on Cast Recordings that You Love
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Even cast recordings have their moment and endearing quirks, be it a certain violin chord, or vocals to die for. Share your favorite musical moments here. (Started by Emcee4ever)

Revivals that will be Hard to Beat
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Revivals are sometimes better than the original production, and this thread lists the top revamped musicals and how they might just be impossible to top. (Started by Musicaldudepeter)

Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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We've all heard that "the show must go on," but does that mean in the midst of a hurricane as well? Will Broadway close, or will you be tucked into the theatre with an alternate orchestra provided by Irene? (Started by Pammylicious)

Les Mis Movie Casting Rumors and Filming Date
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Gorgeous Hugh Jackman might be slotted to be Valjean, but what about the remaining cast? Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Thenardier? Lucy Hale or Emma Watson as Eponine? Who would you have in your ideal cast?  (Started by fan2)

Film Broadway Bootlegs
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Admit it: you've always wanted to know how certain people manage to film an entire Broadway show without getting caught, when you've seen (or been) caught just trying to take a picture. This thread contemplates the dasterdly act of bootlegging. (Started by suttonfoster)