I thought she was terrific for a stunt cast. I actually thought her acting skills were stronger than her singing skills in this role. I'm not saying she was bad but she just didn't hit some of the notes the same way Chilina or Abby did. But I was very pleasantly surprised overall and thought she did a great job. Definitely worth a trip to the Sondheim in my opinion.
I was wondering about how much preparation she had for that Chicago performance because I thought I read that rehearsals start next month? I'm pretty sure she posted that on Instagram Stories a couple weeks ago and I haven't seen any rehearsal posts yet either. She does sound a bit different from Caissie but nothing I can't get used to. I thought she sounded great overall and did seem a bit nervous.
Also, her husband Austin Colby ends his Jersey Boys run on Sunda
mell32 said: "As far as I'm aware- he only performs on certain days-- all night shows but Tuesdays, and not on Wednesday or Saturday matinees. Could be out, he might not be."
I thought he added Tuesday night shows in late April. I remember he posted about it at the time.
I haven't seen anything about his mom other than what's in this thread but if true, that's heartbreaking. In every interview I've read, he's talked about how close they
Sound Inside or Betrayal? Aug 12
2019, 06:46:42 PM
I got my Betrayal ticket on Audience Rewards for $54 plus 1500 points. I’m confirmed in Orchestra K7 which is better than what I had for The Ferryman.
I considered the $37 tickets too but was nervous about the partial view.
I’m also not interested in the other 2 plays but am interested in the one playing at the Vivian Beaumont.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/11/19 Aug 12
2019, 06:24:45 PM
I think Tootsie and Beetlejuice are targeted to 2 very different demographics even though they are based on movies from similar time periods. I hope Tootsie can get through the holiday season—they seem to get a lot through TKTS and last minute sales. I’m not concerned about Beetlejuice at this point. The fan base for Beetlejuice reminds me a bit of the SIX fan base in terms of how devoted they are and all the cosplay.
Given everything Disney On Broadway learned from The Little Mermaid a
DIANA TO TRANSFER Aug 12
2019, 05:56:56 PM
I was hoping this would transfer. I think curiosity about the subject matter will supersede any potential bad reviews, especially with her sons in international news so frequently.
CATSNYrevival said: "I kind of love this album and I wasn’t sure I would. It makes me want to seek out a cast recording of Evita in Spanish or Les Miserables in French."
The cast recording from the most recent Evita revival has Don’t Cry for Me Argentina in Spanish
The Lion King...Bad. Aug 9
2019, 11:30:31 PM
I haven’t seen the show recently but I believe the regular Simba, Brad Gibson, hurt his arm and is out for a few weeks. They also switched the actress playing Nala within the past month. So maybe there are some adjustment issues going on.
As for the music, it took me a while to get used to the new stuff. Now I love it. He Lives In You is my favorite.
magictodo123 said: "I got extremely lucky in March and was able to buy a ticket to the final performance of Anastasia from someone who could no longer go. It was a night I’ll never forget. Everyone got thunderous applause on their entrances, the cast broke several times, it really was like a rock concert. Christy Altomare FINALLY got the standing ovation she deserved after “Journey To The Past” and I’m pretty sure people were still standing after the curtain c
Audience Rewards has this up for $54 + 1500 points for Select Orchestra seats. Dates in September.
I did this for The Ferryman and was seated side orchestra in a full view seat. But it ended up being partial view due to a very tall man seated in front of me.
metropolis10111 said: "RWPrincess said: "Having seen this in Chicago, I thought the length was fine. It didn't seem too short nor did it feel like it was dragging. Rather than add extra songs, I feel like there is room for some spontaneity. At the show I attended, there was a guy in the front row dancing with the Queens from his seat during one of the songs. So they interacted with him and riled up the audience a bit. At first, I thought he was part of the cast but then
I like to see a song list because sometimes I want to purchase one or two of the songs and not the entire cast recording so I use it for the song names. Plus I find it's a nice reference to have in the future. But I never read the Playbill during the actual show.
Having seen this in Chicago, I thought the length was fine. It didn't seem too short nor did it feel like it was dragging. Rather than add extra songs, I feel like there is room for some spontaneity. At the show I attended, there was a guy in the front row dancing with the Queens from his seat during one of the songs. So they interacted with him and riled up the audience a bit. At first, I thought he was part of the cast but then saw him at the stage door after the show waiting with every
Impossible2 said: "ACL2006 said: "The Brooks is one of my least favorite theaters. Their mezzanine is terrible. Was hoping this was going into the Longacre like previously rumored."
I'm so excited about this. Having met the Queens at the stage door in Chicago last week, I think all of them will transfer at least initially. My guess is the casting announcement is more for understudies and the Ladies In Waiting band.
I agree about listening to the cast recording. I went in blind having not listened to it and I'm still humming the tunes in my head over a week later. I bought the digital album the same night as well as the show as well.
Since this has a
Advice Regarding My Upcoming Trip Jul 29
2019, 10:11:11 PM
I’m chiming in late but sounds like you have an amazing trip planned. I’m glad you found the time to see Tootsie. I’ve seen it twice already and am already eager to see it again.
I would suggest trying the digital lottery for Tootsie as well. If you lose, you could always do TKTS. Looking forward to reading your trip report.
Saw this over the weekend in Chicago and cannot wait for this to get to NY so I can see it again. Very respectful audience: lots of loud cheers and applause but no singing along either. Some cosplay too. However, some of the older folks(maybe age 60+) around me didn't have much of a reaction until the end. I think this could work in a smaller Broadway theater but also think it could work at NWS.
I did the stage door afterwards and met all 6 wives. I told them I hoped to
