Best/Worst Preshow Curtains Dec 9
2020, 02:34:47 PM
Lot666 said: "I thought the curtain that dropped at the end of act one of the revival of Sunset Boulevard was cool. It was dark blue and featured a large image of Norma's face, and they only left it up for a minute or so."

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What musicals still need to be revived through ENCORES? Dec 9
2020, 02:24:33 PM
The Rink w/ LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding
My One and Only
The Tap Dance Kid
Aspects of Love
The Secret Garden
Steel Pier
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Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update Dec 9
2020, 02:08:42 PM

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2021 now looking bleak for potential U.S. theater reopening Nov 21
2020, 07:56:05 PM
New York’s tourism industry faces long recovery
Forecast from city’s tourism agency predicts recovery by 2025
A new forecast projects New York’s tourism industry might not recover from its pandemic-related woes for at least four more years, dampening hope that the hospitality sector will stage a rapid recovery when a coronavirus vaccine arrives
THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN coming to Broadway Nov 21
2020, 07:46:42 PM
HogansHero said: "In my experience, folks in this business refer to tourists as a subset of visitors to New York, and yes that subset has a pejorative connotation. But at the same time, it is a subset without which Broadway would not be what it is. You can look at the stats of what shows tourists buy tickets for and you should quickly understand the conflicted relationship. But no one labors under the impression that everyone visiting New York is some kind of bumpkin. When Robert Fal
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Ticketmaster to require vaccine or negative covid tests to attend concerts Nov 11
2020, 04:44:08 PM
I take it BWAY will follow the same or similar route with Telecharge to require a vaccine or negative covid tests to attend BWAY shows in their houses! Excellent...slowly moving forward in preparing for openings next years but still 10 months + away from reopening! https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9481166/ticketmaster-vaccine-check-concerts-plan
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Broadway League To Announce Further Broadway Closure til May 30th Oct 20
2020, 01:56:37 AM
Broadway worker: My career of 15 years vanished overnight
https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2020/10/16/broadway-shutdown-coronavirus-pandemic-pkg-yurkevich-newday-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/business-coronavirus/
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So, you think Broadway will re-open in March 2021? Sooner? Later? Oct 9
2020, 03:26:09 PM
Much LATER - Music Man has now been moved and will start previews December 20 2021 -
OPENING February 10 2022!!! That's 15 months away until previews and 17 months till OPENING! 
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Broadway League To Announce Further Broadway Closure til May 30th Oct 9
2020, 03:15:42 PM
a lot of industry people collecting unemployment but for how long? Are the benefits extended? How does it work? Not in the industry and thankfully working remotely until next year is the plan for our company in NYC.
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THE MUSIC MAN Will Now Start Previews 12/20/21 Oct 9
2020, 03:11:05 PM
https://musicmanonbroadway.com/
15 months away will feel like an eternity lol
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The Music Man is up on the Marquee!! Sep 25
2020, 05:46:38 PM
jo said: "Hugh was seen on Sunday with a strawboater hat ( and cane) - a trademark gear by Robert Preston in his stage portrayal and in the film adaptation.
Was he on the way to a meeting or even a pre-rehearsal session with WCarlyle re The Music Man?
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Per Hugh: I LOVE If You Could Cast Judy Garland In a Broadway Show? Sep 25
2020, 05:04:30 PM
Mama Rose-GYPSY
Mame Dennis-MAME
Miss Hannigan-Annie
Dolly Levi-Hello, Dolly
Joanne-Company
Desiree-A Little Night Music
Margo Channing-Applause
Fosca-Passion
Madame Arcati- High Spirits
Lily Garland - On the 20th Century
Norma Desmond-Sunset Blvd
Claire Zachanassian -The Visit
Violet Weston - August: Osage County
Thelma Cates- 'night, Mother
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Survival Jobs Sep 25
2020, 04:11:46 PM
think creatively and just find something...https://www.thecut.com/article/robbie-fairchild-bookay-nyc.html
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Next Sondheim revival? Sep 25
2020, 03:25:55 PM
Imagine this: Limited Engagement with Eddie Murphy as Prologus/Pseudolus in FORUM!...What fun that would be! He would never do it but it would WIN him a TONY!
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RIP Nick Cordero Sep 24
2020, 10:01:28 PM
‘He Never Quit’: Nick Cordero’s Widow on Grief, God and Perseverance
Amanda Kloots kept the world informed while her husband, a Broadway actor, lost a battle with Covid-19. After many grueling months, she’s trying look ahead.The Metropolitan Opera Reschedules Opening Until September 2021 Sep 23
2020, 04:52:43 PM
Sutton Ross said: "Their subscribers are older people, so this makes sense. Stillsucks though."
So is the BWAY theatergoer...I believe BWAY will end up and wait till the Fall to reopen as well...we shall see???
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The Music Man is up on the Marquee!! Sep 23
2020, 04:25:53 PM
unclevictor said: "This show is never gonna happen for when they’re planning it for. Never never never. It’s going to be pushed back at least by 4 months. U heard it here 1st."
You're probably right as BWAY will reopen next fall and not this spring-summer.
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WEST SIDE STORY film delayed by a full year Sep 23
2020, 04:19:54 PM
SmoothLover said: "I just wonder if the big screen will become something of the past....."
so true...we prefer watching in the comfort of our home on our 55 '' screen and bose sound bar system!
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The Music Man is up on the Marquee!! Sep 21
2020, 03:21:17 PM
Theatrefanboy1 said: "I actually love the vintageness or this. Just like hello dolly. It seemed more of an event. I look forward to seeing signage like this whenever he decides to product a star studded Mame or Gypsy or funny girl or Oliver!"

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The Music Man is up on the Marquee!! Sep 21
2020, 02:36:23 PM
jo said: "Thanks for the great photos, BWW!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Up-on-the-Marquee-THE-MUSIC-MAN-Prepares-for-Broadways-Return-at-the-Winter-Garden-Theatere-20200918
You've added a true sense of excitement! Seeing those early signs that Broadway may awaken in the not too distant future is al
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