DID YOU KNOW...The Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, December 24-30

By: Dec. 30, 2011
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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!

Your favorite flops...
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Every now and then a show comes out that you fall in love with, and it ends up closing entirely too early. Broadway history is full of flops, but which ones did you love? (started by iluvtheatertrash)

So--who will replace Bernadette?
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Follies will soon take its final bow on the Great White Way and travel across the country to Los Angeles for a limited run. News recently broke that Bernadette Peters, who plays Sally in the show, will not stick around for the transfer. Who would you like to see in the role? (started by FrauleinKost)

"The World Will Remember Us" A Bonnie and Clyde love thread

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Bonnie and Clyde closes on Broadway tonight, December 30, and, though it received mixed reviews from the critics, seems to have picked up a sizable fanbase considering the length of its run. What did you love most about it? (started by GatorNY)

Favorite Line From a Musical or Play
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The possibilities are endless! What’s YOUR favorite? (started by Ejm105989)

Just back from seeing War Horse Film.
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Stephen Spielberg’s big screen adaptation of War Horse just opened on Christmas Day, and there are bound to be comparisons made by theatre fans who saw the Tony-wining play. Thoughts? (started by Huss417)

When Carrie begins performances next month, what will everyone miss most about the original?

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At the end of January, performances begin for a fully re-worked version of 1988’s flop musical- Carrie. While it didn’t last long on Broadway, it picked up a cult-following that will surely be uber-critical of the new production. (started by bobbybaby85)

Shows You Loved, But Hated By The Critics?
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On a slightly different note than the previous post, are there any reviews out there for some of your favorites that you strongly disagree with? (started by Phantom of London)




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