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THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2018) Previews  May 9 2018, 10:16:08 AM

Dancingthrulife2 said: "In Angels, if the actor playing Joe does not take off all of his clothes in a certain scene, he is not doing his job right--the scene requires nudity to make sense and work. In Boys, however, I don't see what Mantello is trying to achievethat scene by having Bomber go half nude other than some eye candy gimmicks. It takes the audience right out of the world of the play without a legit reason to do with."

I have yet to see BOYS...but I disa


A very detailed discourse on THE BOYS IN THE BAND  Apr 27 2018, 12:06:46 PM

I was super excited for it for about a day and a half.  It was gonna be the show I paid full price for this year (that honor has gone to My Fair Lady...happy birthday to me!).  But, I find myself feeling the same as Kad and newintown.  I LOVE the play (in script form, never seen a production) and the movie.  I think a case can surely be made that it sparked a revolution in terms of gay theater...but this feels unessential to me right now.  



Name Change for Gypsy Robe Ceremony  Apr 18 2018, 03:57:39 PM

LizzieCurry said: "SonofRobbieJ, who are you to say whether something is or isn't a slur, when you're not part of the affected group?"

Obviously my post was deleted because I used equivalent slurs to make the point that the word 'gypsy' is a racial slur.  If my point was unclear to you Lizzie, I deeply apologize.  What I was trying to do with my provocative language was to point out that the word 'gypsy' was, in fact, a racial slur a


CAROUSEL (2018) Reviews  Apr 13 2018, 11:23:57 AM

That moment is essential (as is nearly every other cut made for this production).  Lost is the moment of the chorus of women echoing Julie's words back to her after that moment.  This show does not endorse spousal abuse.  It underlines and highlights its insidiousness.  Without the complexity Hammerstein explored through the book and lyrics (and, of course, set to Rodgers beautiful, haunting music), of COURSE this show becomes one dimensional and dated.  But if yo

CAROUSEL (2018) Reviews  Apr 13 2018, 10:43:43 AM

You and me both.  When Julie didn't feel the knife being carried by Billy, I just sat there shaking my head.  Carousel isn't dated when you actual do the show Carousel.  But if you cut the final scene of  Act I where Billy decided to go to the clambake, which lets us actually know he's going to go through with the robbery, then Real Nice Clambake (an easing in to a very dark Act II) loses the sense of revelry that is tinged with impending doom.  The show i

CAROUSEL (2018) Reviews  Apr 13 2018, 10:12:18 AM

Holy f*ckin f*ck, it didn't even occur to me that the Mullins scene during Billy's death was cut.  I was mostly dealing with my anger about the other cuts (WHERE WAS THE LAST SCENE OF ACT I?????) and wondering why (SPOILER) if Billy stabbed himself in the throat (cool image) he could still talk that much as he lay dying.  

I thought the performances were professional and well sung and the orchestra was gorgeous.  The dance was more mood pieces than actual moments


Instincts vs. technique in an actor's performance  Apr 12 2018, 02:34:02 PM

carnzee said: "Two who are often accused of this are Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett. I love both, but I agree that on occasion I feel as if I'm watching an intelligent actress making "choices" rather than the character they are playing at the time."

I think one of the reasons I have the same reaction to both of these actresses from time to time is because I have witnessed work that I felt was seamless (Streep: Sophie's Choice, Prada and even Postca


Instincts vs. technique in an actor's performance  Apr 12 2018, 12:50:47 PM

After doing it for a long time, the lines blur.  I'm mostly instinctual but, when confronted with something I find tricky, I rely on my technique.  But at this point, I'm not necessarily sure when I'm using one or the other.  I teach acting (focusing on musical theater performers) and I basically tell my students that this will all make sense in about 5 years.  It takes a long time to stop consciously using the tools on your toolbelt and that all tools are not

Actors' Equity Launches Campaign For Tony Awards Categories To Recognize Broadway Ensembles  Apr 11 2018, 03:50:59 PM

Kad said: "Why "LOL No"? This is something that comes up not infrequently on awards discussions here."

This has been advocated on this board by posters since the inception of BroadwayWorld.  But NOW it's an issue?  Jesus Mary and Good St. Joseph, y'all be a difficult bunch.  



Santino in Hello Dolly!!  Mar 16 2018, 11:09:21 AM

Jesus Christ, he's not Abe Vigoda.  

I saw his third performance, I believe (Wednesday night).  He's fantastic.  And perfectly age appropriate.  In full command of the stage and the character, he has fantastic chemistry with Ms. Baldwin (who I think should have won the Tony for Supporting Actress) and he's in fantastic voice.  Other than the show stopping because Vandergelder's wouldn't go away during Sunday Clothes, it was pure joy.  T


Waitress or Mean Girls?  Mar 15 2018, 10:36:00 AM

I do not consider myself in the WAITRESS demographic.  I didn't think I'd care for it, but ended up being really moved by it, as well as entertained.  It tells a very adult story exploring sexual morality in a really human, non-judgmental way.  I never felt talked down to or pandered to.  I found the score full of great hooks and, though the lyrics had a lot of kinda-near rhymes, I find them to be clever and pretty well character driven.  Even a song like She

Who Sang The  Feb 1 2018, 11:57:15 AM

I think I'm voting for Loni Ackerman.  Jesus, that's good.  I also LOVE the way Elaine Paige sings it.  Riding through a break like that is thrilling.  And Patti's muscle is also absolutely thrilling, if not the most pleasant. 

Two things.  First, one of the reasons I don't much care for Evita is that it's so much narration and with very little actually happens on stage.  So the drama comes from whether the actress can get through


ACL - I Hope I Get It - Cassie doesn't sing  Jan 25 2018, 04:49:50 PM

I have never noticed this, but what a great detail.  I just went back to watch the opening of the '76 Tonys and, though it's truncated, you can clearly see McKechnie's Cassie not singing and never taking her eyes off of Zach when they get to the 'God, I think I've got it...' section.  I'm not a dancer, so never had the chance to explore A Chorus Line from the inside, but I keep learning fun details about it when I read about it and such.  



I really hope Angela Lansbd in my churchury was misquoted  Nov 29 2017, 12:53:50 PM

Focusing on and shaming a woman who is 92 years old and spent the first part of her life as a dress up doll in the old Hollywood system is completely off point (I believe).  Women have been shaped by this world that we've created.  Her advice may seems sensible and pragmatic...but it's cause we've allowed a world that is beyond f*cked up.

Also...I work at a very large, world-wide law firm.  There are many instances of office romances leading to marriage. &nbs


I really hope Angela Lansbd in my churchury was misquoted  Nov 29 2017, 12:06:50 PM

When you tell women to take responsibility for the men who harass, abuse, assault and/or rape them, you are perpetuating the problem.  You are offering nothing helpful.  You are absolving men of blame.  

Seriously?  Your advice is 'Don't dress like that cause you might tempt a guy' rather than 'Hey guy...don't rape.'

You also just compared having a visual impairment to having a vagina.  How about you NOT say anything to women on t


Angela Lansbury: Women must 'sometimes take blame' for sexual harassment  Nov 28 2017, 01:43:56 PM

poisonivy2 said: "Angela Lansbury's comments remind of a time I heard prosecutors say they prefer men in juries where the defendant is accused of rape/sexual assault. Saying women are way harsher/more judgmental about the victim, and pay more attention to her clothes, makeup, mannerisms as a factor."

I was present with a group of friends, some women, and a discussion about the recent sexual harassment/assaults occurred.  The women (in their 40s and 50s) star


1984 deemed ineligable for all Tony categories  Nov 13 2017, 12:38:43 PM

You literally just claimed that Kad was calling Rudin's abuse 'crimes.'  He didn't.  At all.  A mother who beats her daughter with a wooden spoon is committing a crime.  A mother who repeatedly calls her daughter fat, ugly, lazy and stupid is not.  But she's still committing abuse that does damage to people.  You're making up things to attribute to Kad to bolster you're argument.  I'd tell you to get off your high horse, but y

Home For The Holidays on Broadway  Nov 7 2017, 04:27:36 PM

Didn't he do a holiday-themed runway?  In which Shangela on her first or thirtieth season on the show get reamed for her outfit?  Or was it just her stuff that was holiday-themed?  This post made not a lick of sense did it?

ETA: WAIT!  YES!  Season 3 Episode 2, The Queen Who Mopped Xmas!



Home For The Holidays on Broadway  Nov 7 2017, 04:08:52 PM

I mean...NeNe Leakes was in a Rodgers and Hammerstein show.  In the grand scheme of Broadway weirdness, a Bachelorette reading some holiday narration is low on the totem of terrible.  And plus...she'll at least get to prove she knows how to read!

I love Christmas Camp, so was considering getting super cheap tickets.  I'll wait to hear what you have to say, Whizzer!  If it's too earnest, I'd rather just listen to Chanticleer.  



Home For The Holidays on Broadway  Nov 7 2017, 03:19:29 PM

Did everyone fall down and bump their heads while Matt and I were sharing a cigarette out back?  Have all y'all forgotten that as long as there has been Broadway, there have been these special event type concerts?  No?  I mean...if this is the hill you want to die on, you need to find a better war.  



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