PatrickDC said: "Here's a question: If you were the architect and/or designer for a completely new and modern theater, with a generous footprint and money-is-no-object approach, what new elements would you include? And what current elements would you change or delete?"
A nice, big lobby. I love that going to the Lyric or Minskoff, for example, is more of an experience compared to, say, the Jacobs or Kerr.
Broadway61004 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "I think most performers prefer to not know they are being filmed. It’s distracting see people filming. I don’t think they are completely opposed to bootlegs."
It's not just about the performers, though. The music, the staging, the design elements are all protected material. Any composer, director, orchestrator, book writer, designer, etc. has a right to not have their materials shared for free on You
bdn223 said: "I think Shaw's critique of Hamilton's audience make is spot on though, and how it truly will effects and hurts a performance of the show. I have a friend who is a teacher has been desperate to see the show since opening and just could never afford tickets. I saw online that anew block was going on sale a few months ago and mentioned it to her and said "If memory served me correctly the rear mezzanine was priced at only $69, at least that was true back when
GreasedLightning said: "Has anyone seen this show (or any show, really) from the extreme side Orchestra, specifically around row L-O? Looking at tickets for both Slava and Mrs. Doubtfire and those are a bit lower in price than anything else in the Orchestra, even the very last row."
I was pretty far left for Beautiful, around the L-O range. The view was great – I remember thinking how much better it was than I expected, and being grateful that the Sondheim desi
SporkGoddess said: "why did everyone act like Hamilton was ground breaking and amazing when Lin literally already did that type of music with a different story? No need to be a d*ck, this is a serious question.
I ask that question constantly. I think a lot of people just weren't really aware of ITH because it didn't have that zeitgeist like Hamilton did. I also think it was harder for some people to connect withdue to the Spanish lyrics. I was told that a
sonni892 said: "Freestyle Love Supreme last night, 7PM show, Orch F 1 and 3. Great seats!"
Was at the same performance, L101-2. Also great seats.
Really did not care for the show. It was far more like some of the things I've seen at the PIT and Magnet than I expected. And many of those similar shows are actually better, for as little as $7!
Auggie27 said: "Actually, the "Bandstand" set Korins designed was conceptually brilliant, since the kitchen sink realism replica of a mid-40s Cleveland club could turn instantly into battlefield that triggered PTSD, with only lighting changes. And the second act -- whether we agree or not -- slowly replaced the realism to becomea stylilzed Hollywood musical set as the characters advance and become successful. Korins served the conceit brilliantly."
borneback12 said: "Sure, Beetlejuice may not be Gypsy, but it's surely not the worst show of the last season, let alone the last 30 years. I am sure you are speaking in hyperbole, but are you saying that you thought it was a worse show that "Getting the Band Back Together," "Pretty Woman," or "King Kong?" My gang of theatergoers who saw everything last year liked it a far more than more of the musicals, including "Be More Chill" and "T
Atlantic raises prices very high once buzz gets good, so it’s not a surprise, though I too have not seen standing room that high. That said, it’s arguably a better deal than on Broadway because of how much closer you are at the back of this house.
But while we’re complaining about Atlantic, I want to point out an issue during this run and many of their past higher-profile runs that I wish they would figure out. It’s great that they are, per a post on t
Doug Sills KILLED the Mack & Mabel segment at Hey, Look Me Over a couple years back – I've been eagerly waiting for this revival since then. I have a feeling Millie will be milquetoast in comparison.
JDonaghy4 said: "Its funny that the Woke Police havent complained about the casting of white and now Cuban women to play an explicitly Israeli Jewish role. This is the sort of thing that doesnt bother me at all- Lenk was brilliant, Dacal promises to be as well- but feels like this wouldn't fly in various other shows."
What many people find issue with is when actors from overrepresented groups take roles playing characters from marginalized or underrepresented&nbs
For shows that just didn't recoup, Spongebob and Significant Other.
If we're talking real FLOP flops, Gettin the Band Back Together made me laugh harder than I ever thought it would, and probably harder than I ever had in a Broadway theater.
JBroadway said: "zachvandyke said: "Just saw Escape to Margaritaville on tour. Left at intermission. The Wrong Man is still the worst show I’ve ever seen. "
Thanks for the update! Be sure to keep bumping this thread every time you feel like naming shows you liked more than this one!"
I for one appreciate it. Going tonight and that just made me far more excited for the hatewatch.
Alex Kulak2 said: "Ah yes,The Prom. The pandering, manipulative piece of garbage that was a NYT Critic's Pick"
Thanks for staying on topic!
Sad to see this get panned. Agree with everyone about the inexplicable NYT vendetta. It's bizarre how gloves-off mean they are in reviews of his shows, while pulling punches for so many others.
