BroadwayConcierge said: "The script is really not as bad as somesay. Sure, there are a few eye-rolling lines here and there, and Part 2 gets to be slightly derivative in parts, but the text is overall quite strong. I was truly emotionally overwhelmed by the climax of Par
SNL Les Mis parody Apr 15
2018, 09:15:37 AM
Agree 100%! I absolutely lost it when I saw the menu being used as a flag!
AntV said: "Was Will Connolly not available or is Will Roland their attempt at "star casting?" Don't really think he's right for the role."
I don’t know much about who’s right for the role (I haven’t really listened to it BMC). But, in response to your quote-unquote “star casting”, Will Roland is a major star among the demographic that is already obsessed with BMC (think the same teens that go crazy for DEH).
Your favourite Broadway books Feb 22
2018, 09:16:18 AM
^ I’ll also second Song of Spider-Man; it was quite fascinating.
Your favourite Broadway books Feb 22
2018, 05:53:57 AM
THe Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack Viertel for sure!
Lost In The Stars? Jan 25
2018, 01:54:59 PM
Recently I picked up Alan Paton’s Cry, the Beloved Country and am thoroughly enjoying it. From some internet sleuthing I discovered Lost in the Stars, the last show Kurt Weill composed for, was based off of it. Has anyone had experiences with both book and show/cast album? Would you recommend? Thanks in advance; I always greatly value your opinions -Corky
Spielberg's West Side Story Jan 25
2018, 01:51:50 PM
I want to keep an open mind about this, but I just can’t see how anything can top the original. WSS was the show that got me into theatre, and I used to watch the movie once a month. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s been such an impactful piece in my own life that I have a lot of skepticism about a remake. That said, if it does turn out to be actually good (If it ends up getting made) I’d be pretty darn ecstatic.
Broadway fans who cross boundaries Jan 19
2018, 02:54:23 PM
One of the worst I’ve seen (from the same sort of crowd that partakes in the Mom/Dad nonsense) is the utterly confusing “I want (insert Broadway star) to punch me in the face”. Is there some sort of backstory to this or is it just as weird as it seems on the surface?
BrodyFosse123 said: "I remember absolutely adoring Liesl when I first watched the Sound of Music as a kid. What a beautiful performer and wonderful person. She will be missed.
With all due respect,Charmian Carr passed away on September 18, 2016.
This post was bumped up because ofHeather Menzies-Urich's passing on Christmas Eve. She played Louisa in THE SOUND OF MUSIC film. "
Oh my goodness, somehow I never noticed this in September
RIP Charmian Carr Dec 25
2017, 03:04:47 PM
I remember absolutely adoring Liesl when I first watched the Sound of Music as a kid. What a beautiful performer and wonderful person. She will be missed
Comparing Cast Albums Dec 21
2017, 08:32:12 PM
I usually tend to stick to one version, but lately I’ve been expanding my horizons a bit (it helps that my streaming by service doesn’t have some of the OBCRs I’d listen to). I have an undying love for the original recordings of Sweeney Todd and Company but I’ve recently found that I adore the Doyle revival albums as well. At first they were a bit disconcerting (“God That’s Goid” in particular sounding sparse) but for the most part they’ve really grown on me.
Biggest broadway controversy so far in 2017? Dec 11
2017, 04:04:27 PM
-Great Comet seemed by far the biggest/most involving-there were at least three or four sizable threads solely about the controversy -The whole Betsy Wolfe kerfuffle -Perhaps the MFL casting? While I wouldn’t call it a scandal, it definitely got a lot of attention this year.
Broadway Casting Director Fired for Sexual Misconduct Dec 4
2017, 07:07:49 PM
Gotta agree with wssinsider here. I am fairly new-ish to the theatre world and have no prior knowledge on abuse in the theatre world. This article would be a way for me to learn and understand what has been going on in an industry I love so dearly, and to grapple with where we as a community can go from here. Without an expose, the majority of theatre lovers will be left in the dark or only have vague knowledge of the (apparent) extent of this harassment. I am hoping for this to be published (a
haterobics said: "CorkySt.Clair said: "Dumb question: could (now-seemingly-arbitrary) 8:30 release time have meant 8:30 PM rather than AM? I mean, by now methinks the time is just is not in play any longer for whatever reason, but I don't remember that possibility coming up thus far."
I've never heard of newspapers announcing with such specificity when a story would be posted. Not sure why people always think this one is about to drop, especially
Broadway Casting Director Fired for Sexual Misconduct Dec 4
2017, 04:57:31 PM
Dumb question: could (now-seemingly-arbitrary) 8:30 release time have meant 8:30 PM rather than AM? I mean, by now methinks the time is just is not in play any longer for whatever reason, but I don't remember that possibility coming up thus far.
