The article says that the Century Theater was the home of "On Golden Pond." But I think that when that show transferred to Broadway, it played at a different theater. I can't remember the name, but it started with A and is now part of the Lyric. Someone on this board will remember.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/1/19 Dec 2
2019, 04:30:22 PM
If "Tootsie" can only gross 53% of capacity over Thanksgiving weekend, it was wise to pack it in.
Interesting Mid-Show Mishaps Dec 2
2019, 01:23:05 PM
During a performance of "Sarava" many years ago, the actor PJ Benjamin split his pants during a dance number and had to run off stage for a repair.
Imelda Staunton as Margo Channing in "Applause" Imelda Staunton as Charity in "Sweet Charity" Imelda Staunton as the MC in "Cabaret"
Broadwayworld forum: one of the most important Broadway community assets Nov 18
2019, 03:58:38 PM
I didn't know that actors and others ask that negative comments be deleted. Theater is not a delicate business, and bad reviews and opinions are part of it, as those involved know or should know. Posters on this board usually go out of the way to couch criticisms in a respectful way, and sometimes, in my opinion, they go too far, e.g., sorry for those who will be losing their jobs. Everyone connected with a production knows that's the risk they take.
Where do musicals go to die? Oct 11
2019, 06:16:32 PM
New musicals used to die there as well (e.g., Gantry, Happy Town, many others).
Opinions about JUDY Oct 9
2019, 11:15:55 AM
About the gay couple: I have no idea whether there was such a couple in Judy's life in London, but Gerald Clarke's biography of her makes clear that a gay couple in LA did take Judy in and try to moderate her excesses -- without success.
Opinions about JUDY Oct 1
2019, 04:45:18 PM
Who has seen it? What do you think of it?
Importance of Being Earnest - The Musical Sep 12
2019, 01:56:02 PM
I can't recall the creators of "Earnest in Love" but believe that some well-regarded writers (maybe they came well-regarded on later projects) were involved.
The theaters I don't like are those with long but narrow halls, such as the Lunt-Fontanne, the August Wilson, and even the Golden. If you are far back in the orchestra you are a long way from the stage, and the mezzanine and balcony get pushed back, too. Theaters like the Broadhurst, the Schoenfeld, and the Jacobs are better.
For many years the Belasco was a down-on-its luck theater. Often vacant, and apparently the last choice of producers. It's seen a resurgence in recent years. Not sure why.
This production was taped for PBS, I think the Great Performances series. If you can find a copy (I threw mine out because I had it on VHS), you will have some clue as to why the other commenters praised it so highly.
