DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, July 16- July 22!
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!
Musicals That Use Music Not Written For Theatre Or By Those Who Conceived It
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Jukebox Musicals: Good, Bad, or just plain Old? How do you feel about musicals composed of songs not written for the musical itself? Is it creative storytelling or lazyness? (Started by ChiChi)
Casting Gone Wrong
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There might be some dispute about whether or not an actor is best suited for a role, but sometimes you just have to wonder what the directors were thinking. Check out this thread and share your opinion on Castings Gone Wrong. (Started by StageManager2)
Revivals of Pre-1950 Shows
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Broadway has a long and dazzling history of thrilling shows, so why don't they reach back more often and revive some of the classics? Check out this thread and toss your own pre-1950s show stopper into the ring! Who knows, you might see it rekindled on stage! (Started by SeanMartin)
Audience Behavior
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Proper theatre ettiquette grews more ellusive every day. From tweeting and texting, to verbally chatting with the people next to you, even singing along with the show, respect seems to be a thing of the past. Discuss the issues of behavoir here, and what can, or should, be done about it. (Started by suttonfoster)
New E. A. Poe Musical?
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Ravens don't quoth enough anymore, but if Edgar Allan Poe's LEIGIA takes the stage, the master of the macabre just might make a comeback. What are your thoughts? (Started by InkHeart)
Smoking in Costume?/board/readmessage.php?thread=1034756&dt=10&boardid=1
Have you ever caught a cast member smoking outside the stage door, dressed to the nines? Should it be allowed, or does it ruin the illusion of the musical? (Started by winston89)
Six Worse Types of Theatre Goers
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Based on a article in The Village Voice, this thread tracks the worst sort of theatre patrons you might encounter during a show. Do you agree, disagree, or have another category to offer? (Started by chanel)
Hair: The Story of the Show That Defined A Generation
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Most renown stage shows are followed by companion books, capturing the process of the show, the reactions, and what happens after the players leave the stage. Is this book worth a read, or is there something better out there? (Started by luvtheEmcee)
Is Lea Michele Trying to be Louise in the Gypsy film?/board/readmessage.php?thread=1034797&dt=39&boardid=1
The forums are buzzing about the Gypsy film, but is GLEE darling and Broadway baby Lea Michele angling for a spot? What do you think? Love her or hate her, that girl's got talent, but is she worthy of following in Barbara's footsteps? (Started by jdpt12)
What is the Best Show You Have Ever Seen?
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Don't limit yourself to Broadway; what's the best show you've seen? From high school productions to national tours, share your pick for best show. (Started by budfrump)
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