I have been going to Broadway shows since I was four years old. Two of my most memorable moments was meeting and speaking with President Clinton (while he was still POTUS) at "Chicago" during the summer of 1999, and seeing the final performance that Yul Brynner ever gave as the King (it was a Sunday night benefit performance the night that revival closed.) The cast gathered and sang Auld Lang Sygne, and there was not a dry eye in the house.
Favorite musicals: Les Mis, A Little Night Music, Gypsy, Fiorello, Sunset Blvd., South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, A Chorus Line, 1776, Miss Saigon, and others I can't even think of this minute.
Favorite plays: August:Osage County, Night Mother, Amadeus, Equs, and many more.
willrolandsframes said: "thealtoslament said: "Groundhog Day should’ve waited until this season. I’m still bitter."
You want to talk about regretting not waiting? How do you think the producers of Amelie feel right about now? In a season like this, that show likely would've gotten a fair share of nominations as well as a much larger space than the Kerr.
I wonder why The Band’s Visit had a decent uptick in was, for the most part, a down week from the prior week. Was Tony S back, and if he was does it really matter?
I haven't seen many of the new musicals this year, due to my own lack of interest in them - but surely, this must be a front runner for the Tony. Would love to see it win."
I really don’t see any serious challenger to TBV winning the Tony. Even in a strong year it would be a serious contender. But this year it sure seems about as close to a lock as you can get, except for Lenk who IS a lock
I saw this last night at the cavernous Oriental Theater, where the seating capacity is in excess of 2200. I’d agree with what seems to be the prevailing sentiment, which seems to be that Barks is a star and the show, while moderately entertaining, is not. I think the show will receive very mixed reviews when it opens in NY and will play about a year, not coming close to recouping.
I’m not even certain I can identify the target demographic for this show other than thos
CallMeAl2 said: "RaisedOnMusicals said: "This brings back so many memories of buying the OCR in 1971 and rushing home to play the records on my stereo. (Yep, I’m old). I remember thinking that the score was a masterpiece. I still think so."
Yeah. I first heard the score in my Catholic high school religion class. As soon as the record was released the priest that taught the class brought it in and played itfor us. Back then it was a while before I c
This brings back so many memories of buying the OCR in 1971 and rushing home to play the records on my stereo. (Yep, I’m old). I remember thinking that the score was a masterpiece. I still think so.
I liked Waitress, but to me it's not even close. DEH is vastly superior in every way. If you can get tickets to see it on tour, grab them and consider yourself extremely lucky. And don't listen to the small minority of haters here. Just look at the objective evidence (well, semi-objective) Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, has sold out virtually every seat since it's opened at very high ticket prices. And that last fact is based on word of mouth, so that should tell you a lot.<
Malatenj said: "Same here. My slot is 11:30. I went in straight to the site and picked a date and I saw a code link. I entered my code and it said "This promotion has not yet begun.""
You got further along than I did. I couldn't get to the site at all with an 11 AM slot.
So I got a code for 11 AM today. Great, I thought, "Maybe This Time." But no. The damn website win't even load. Refreshing over and over and over and nothing. Just a big blank screen.
smidge said: "I’ll join in your tears. I’m fully expecting another stand by but have received nothing yet. Anyone remember when they notified the prior Ticketmaster Verified recipients?"
Even if you get a code there's no guarantee of being able to get tickets. I got a code last time (very late) and by the time I got on there were virtually no tickets left, and none for under $500
I’ve now seen DEH three times, first at Second Stage, next on Broadway shortly after it opened in December 2016 and again last night. Obviously I was interested in how Taylor Trench did as Evan, particularly as I considered Ben’s performance to have been one of the greatest male performances I had ever seen on Broadway. And don’t worry, Taylor is excellent, and it’s now clear to me what a great show this is.
