Rosie Back to Broadway May 11
2018, 07:51:02 AM
She and Michael Moore have about the same number of IG followers and there is probably a crossover between the demographics they appeal to. I would think her show would do similar business to what his did. One-person shows (Springsteen excepted) don’t seem to be doing big box office business lately (Moore, Leguizamo, Lithgow). Of course, overhead is likely much, much lower than your typical musical/play.
The Band's Visit Seating Question May 11
2018, 12:20:05 AM
Based on advice from the boards, I called Telecharge during my brief layover in Atlanta on way to NYC in November. I paid $20 to upgrade my front mezzanine seat to second row Center Orchestra. Best $20 I ever spent (tied with my $20 lottery Today Tix ticket to On The Town). I’m tall, but I’m confident I’d still feel that way even if I wasn’t.
West End Theatre Tips for a Broadway Fan May 11
2018, 12:10:15 AM
I echo the use of the TKTS booth as well as buying day tickets at the box office. I would beware of other vendors near Soho/West End/Piccadilly that appear to be selling discount tickets as well. I don’t know this for a fact, but I suspect they may not be offering discounted tix and prices may instead be marked up. Your choices seem very solid. I have decided to avoid most West End revivals of big musicals from Broadway’s “Golden Age” although I did adore Funny Girl in 2016. It was my first West
Thanks all. I honestly don’t know what I’ll do right now in regards to who I’ll see in OOTI. Carousel is for sure cut from my list now (I’m a little sad because it has been on and off then back on my list but I was looking forward to the singing and dancing) as I for sure want to see Spongebob and OOTI and there’s no way to make all three work as only OOTI has Monday and Sunday night performances and my only shiftable slots are Saturday matinee, Sunday night and
THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2018) Previews May 9
2018, 03:01:54 PM
I do think that productions that have shuttered (and performers who were in those productions) long before Tony nominations are made are less likely to be nominated, and ultimately win, than shows/performers that are still performing.
CT2NYC said: "Miles2Go2 said: "LesWickedly said: "Honestly if it messes with your schedule a lot, just stick with Monday night. Lea was fine, but unless you're a huge fan of hers, you aren't missing much."
Thanks. I think I’ll wait til I am in NYC to decide. I admire Lea, but I wouldn’t say I’m a fanboy.This would’ve been my first time to see her live.
Currently , I have a very aggressive (a friend&rsqu
Lea Salonga will play final performance in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on June 24! May 8
2018, 11:12:12 PM
I’m definitely seeing OOTI. My only decision is whether to cut Carousel from my schedule so I can see OOTI with Lea. It sounds like most feel it’s more important to see OOTI rather than seeing her in this. It would be nice to be able to say I’ve seen her finally though. I have until toward the end of my June 19-26 trip to decide. Thanks for all the info and support in helping me decide. Anyone think that if the Tonys don’t give them a boost, they’ll just choose to close with Lea’s final performa
QueenAlice said: "I saw CARRIE in Los Angeles at a special midnight performance. It was indeed right around Halloween and was a total gas. I wonder if they would ever do something like that on Broadway. That revival wouldindeed be a great fit for Circle in the Square."
I’ve never seen any stage production of Carrie, but this has me wondering how this would work as a fully immersive Sleep No More take or semi-immersive Sweeney Todd production.&nbs
The 2018 Best Actor in a Musical Race May 8
2018, 10:31:34 PM
I’ve only seen Shalhoub who I thought gave an incredibly nuanced and moving performance. I listened to the cast recording again today on one of my flights and even though he doesn’t have much singing in the show, his performance just moved me whenever his voice appeared in my headphones. I know it’s best actor (not singer) in a musical, but I suspect he will be penalized for a largely non-singing role.
I plan to see the other three performances (already have my ticket for MFL) in June
FactsAreFacts said: "Just to be clear, African Americans are not getting a disproportionate number of roles, no matter what anecdotal "evidence" anyone relies on.
According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2015, the African American population in the US made up 12.6% of the total population.
- Skintight - Angels in America - Three Tall Women - My Fair Lady - Carousel - The Boys in the Band - The Iceman Cometh - Spongebob Squarepants - Once on This Island
I would say that if you listed all the lead and featured actors in all these shows, they would be overwhelmingly not people of color. If sometimes there
LesWickedly said: "Honestly if it messes with your schedule a lot, just stick with Monday night. Lea was fine, but unless you're a huge fan of hers, you aren't missing much."
Thanks. I think I’ll wait til I am in NYC to decide. I admire Lea, but I wouldn’t say I’m a fanboy. This would’ve been my first time to see her live.
Currently , I have a very aggressive (a friend’s description after I sent him my list) lis
LesWickedly said: "Miles, is your Sunday evening free? Once on This a Island does Sunday evening shows and that’ll be Lea’s last."
I’m honestly torn. I planned on seeing Spongebob Sunday night. I don’t really want to give it up (I know, I know, I can’t believe I’m typing that either). The only show I would consider giving up is Carousel (which has received polarized reactions) which has been on and off my list and is now sched
Lea Salonga will play final performance in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on June 24! May 8
2018, 06:33:04 PM
Well, this sucks. I have plans to see it on the 25th. I had plans originally to see it on what turns out to be her last day (24th), but I bumped it to Monday (25th) in order to squeeze in Iceman (ticket already bought) for Sunday matinee.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/6/18 May 8
2018, 10:51:34 AM
Thanks! Unless demand dramatically increases post-Tonys, I’ll probably just TKTS the show. I’ve already spent a fortune on five other shows.
Talico said: "I knew that I was missing something important! Thanks for reminding me about Hello, Dolly!, already got tickets :)
For the last slot, what about Sleep no More? Seems like an interesting experience."
Sleep No More is a fully immersive show. I wanted to see it at one point, but after seeing Then She Fell, I decided fully immersive shows are probably not for me. Plus, I hear there is a lot of stair climbing and walking for three hours and I have
Impossible2 - that’s the best news I’ve heard all day. Thanks! How’s legroom in front Orchestra? I feel like a broken record on here, but I have long legs and bad knees. I usually aim for aisle seats for that reason, but Orchestra seats are usually fine. I was fine with my mid-Row Orchestra Seat at the Schubert. However, this is a long time commitment and don’t want to be in pain for 7+ hours.
OuttaTowner said: "Definitely catch “Hello Dolly” before it shutters. This a joyous, beautiful production, the likes of which won’t roll around soon. "
Oh, yes. If you haven’t seen Dolly, definitely catch that. Dolly and TBV were the highlights of my November trip.
