uncageg said: "the actors take their curtain call with very serious "you just saw something important we are drained" looks on their faces. It just struck me that I would rather see them with proud smiles. It wasn't a harrowing play. "
The curtain call for 1984 was the same way, but that was definitely a harrowing play.
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "A "you kids get off my lawn" column from Michael Riedel"
His entire reason for existence is summed up in that headline ("‘Slave Play’ may be provocative, but it sure isn’t selling tickets"). He absolutely lives for gleeful malice and takes great delight in the misfortune of others.
greensgreens said: "I was given a very heavy vibe that the French don't appreciate the musical or the popularity it has brought."
That seems odd, because the Palais Garnier put a plaque on the door to Box 5 indicating that it is reserved for the Phantom's use. The pic used for my avatar was taken when we toured the opera house.
David10086 said: "[the 2017 revival] deserved a longer run instead of a limited engagement. Just think of the names they could have had play Norma Desmond, and extend its run for at least a year. And of course, it begs the question - in it's last incarnation - why not a tour after it closed ?"
I was so hoping for an extension with Betty Buckley. I actually mentioned this hope on social media and Ms. Buckley thanked me directly, which I optimistically too
The planned French language version at Théâtre Mogador in Paris is still a really sore spot for me. We planned that trip way in advance, spent a fortune in non-refundable travel arrangements, and bought tickets to two different performances during our planned stay. That was a very expensive cancellation for us.
CATSNYrevival said: "Not that the show or song was any good, but out of curiosity, if there are any vocal experts who care to sit through this clip, if Adam isn't belting here, what is it technically called? Just screaming?
Sho-Tunes-R-Us said: "SmoothLover said: "I overheard someone say at Joe Allen that Bat Out Of Hell was being filmed for PBS. It should be interesting."
I'll believe THAT [happily] when I see it. PBS???!!???"
That does sound quite far-fetched, but it sure would tickle me!
This thread has degenerated into a retread of the Be More Chill thread. Some haughty types dismissing the play entirely because they heard that people younger than themselves liked it.
CATSNYrevival said: "Have you heard the revised US tour version of “The Beauty Underneath?” It’s basically the same but the lead in is different with a bit of music from the Phantom title song worked in and then I think it was the chorus section of the song that was rethought. Did you find that version any better than the original?
I very much enjoyed Love Never Dies and saw it numerous times, both in London and in the U.S.
Jordan Catalano said: "My opinion of “Love Never Dies” isn’t as awful as a lot of other people’s but that’s in large part due to the fact that I think “Beneath A Moonless Sky” is one of the best songs from any ALW musical."
Jordan Catalano said: "They need to register some of these audience members like they do sex offenders so we can know if they’re ever anywhere near a theater again, we know to avoid it. Between the constant talking, phones ringing, Face Timeing during the show, singing along as loud as they can, shouting and an almost-drunk fist fight I will say this was the 2nd worst audience I’ve ever encountered in all my years at the theatre"
Near the beginning of the original London production of Love Never Dies, the transition from the derelict, black and white boardwalk into the fully illuminated and colorful amusement park was breathtaking.
Also, in the recent Broadway production of 1984, the revelation that Winston and Julia had been under surveillance the entire time was heart-stopping. The small, simple box that comprised the entire set for 90% of the show suddenly exploded, with the
