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Is Katharine McPhee Elphaba in the  Aug 6 2018, 10:58:33 AM

darquegk said: "It's been a while since I read Maguire's novel, but doesn't the musical hint that the widely-accepted story of "The Wizard of Oz" is in-universe propaganda?"

No, not really. It's a retelling of the original giving the story more of an adult twist. But even if it were so, there is no alternate reason the Cowardly Lion, Tin Woodman and Scarecrow would join Dorothy on her journey to get Courage, a Heart and a Brain (which they o


Is Katharine McPhee Elphaba in the  Aug 5 2018, 11:15:50 PM

AEA AGMA SM said: "Owen22 said: "Well, these plot points don't make much sense do they? The nasty scene where Boq basically yells to the crowd to lynch Elphaba is hardly the kindly Nick Chopper from the original story and film. And I already discussed how making Fiyero the Scarecrow makes absolutely no character sense..."

And Elphaba is hardly the character from the original story and film. That's the whole point of the piece.

And whil


Is Katharine McPhee Elphaba in the  Aug 4 2018, 03:06:16 PM

BwayLB said: "^ I have no big issue with Boq being Tin Man and Fiero being Scarecrow"

Well, these plot points don't make much sense do they?  The nasty scene where Boq basically yells to the crowd to lynch Elphaba is hardly the kindly Nick Chopper from the original story and film. And I already discussed how making Fiyero the Scarecrow makes absolutely no character sense...



Is Katharine McPhee Elphaba in the  Aug 4 2018, 02:46:00 PM

The Oz universe is so saturated that the Wicked film would never live up to its hype. It will be as redundant and awkward as the ReNt or POTO films."

Not if they go back to the original book. Or change the second act. Some of that silliness would have to go for a serious film.  Especially the awful shoehorning in of "Wizard of Oz" characters. Like Boq being turned into the Tin Woodman. Or especially Fiyero as the Scarecrow, who would obviously NOT jump on t


Good Hotels near the Theatre district?  Jul 30 2018, 02:48:22 PM

Millennium, RowNYC and Citizen M are pricey at times, at times not. But they are very modern and nice. I actually hang at the Citizen M Hotel sometimes before and after the theatre.  Good lobby, sensibly priced drinks and a cool, young vibe. 



Ben Brantley has a problem...  Jul 28 2018, 06:44:20 PM

HogansHero said: "I find that I agree with Ben about 75% of the time, he is pretty consistent, and I like much of what he champions, but I don't think he is a very good writer. The comment about Rich is, uh, naive."

I actually think he's a very good writer.



PRETTY WOMAN Broadway Previews  Jul 28 2018, 06:42:02 PM

You know, I liked it. I was moved. I enjoyed the score. It's poppy and catchy and the songs land. Not great lyrics, but descent.  A solid B from me. 

After "Carousel" I should have realized how off the criticism on these boards usually is, but I was expecting a much worse show. True, they took the screenplay and threw a bunch of songs at it. But they were integrated well, and acted beautifully by a professional and UBER-charming cast.

I don't expect g


Ticket to STRAIGHT WHITE MEN today @2  Jul 25 2018, 08:39:15 AM
30.00. PM me.

HAIR LIVE! To Air On NBC Spring 2019  Jul 24 2018, 10:05:17 PM

Sondheimite said: "Another HAIR with 30+ year old body waxedtheatre kids holding up a lot of peace symbols.

Another HAIR where it's painfully apparent that the team has never taken LSD.

I was kinda on bored until someone who's proven to not understand HAIR was chosen to direct again.
"

Somehow Diane Paulis found a way to make Hair a structured Broadway musical...at least FEEL that way.  I love this show but had never seen a theatrica


re: Cy Coleman's 'Grace the Musical'  Jul 24 2018, 02:01:02 PM

TxTwoStep said: "isn't "Started with a Dream" in PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL, which NAMT will showcase this October at New World Stages? was it in the Actor's Fund (or whatever) benefit performance of PAMELA'S?"

Two Rivers Theatre in Jersey is doing a full production of "Pamela's" in their new season.



Is  Jul 22 2018, 02:27:08 PM

John Adams said: "Owen22 said: "I noticed you addressed ME but not your mistaken post that it isn't Fred but "Petruchio" doing the spanking. Sorta blows up your whole narrative..."

Nope.
"

Well...yeah, dude..it sorta definitely does...but you keep on keepin' on...



PRETTY WOMAN Broadway Previews  Jul 22 2018, 02:06:18 PM

WhizzerMarvin said: "Yeah, just because a musical is based on a movie doesn’t mean the book has to be transcribed word for word from the screenplay. This barely can be counted as an adaptation when so much is directly lifted from the film"

Yes, but "Mean Girls" and even-more-so "Legally Blonde" are shows that they basically threw some songs at the screenplay and they're pretty big hits..



Is  Jul 22 2018, 01:53:51 PM

John Adams said: "Owen22 said: "Really? Really??"

Yup.
"

I noticed you addressed ME but not your mistaken post that it isn't Fred but "Petruchio" doing the spanking. Sorta blows up your whole narrative...

 

 



Is  Jul 22 2018, 12:31:26 PM

John Adams said: "It's interesting to me that so far, I've not seen any comments about Lilli pummeling Fred (because of what she discoveredin the "real" world). Although Lilli's attack of Fredis "real", Fred's spanking her is done in character, and in complete context of the fictional show."'

Really?  Really?? 

This kind of false equivalency drives me nuts. I'm sure you believe in "reverse racism"


Is "Kiss Me Kate" problematic?  Jul 21 2018, 11:17:03 AM

robskynyc said: "this POST is problematic. :-p"'

I'm unsure why your feel that way.  Should these things not be addressed ever?  Or do you quibble that bringing it up my bring focus and spotlight the show in the way that proved controversial for two recent revivals and that unnerves you?  I'm confused by your response...

 



Lea Michele's SINGING VOICE-Thoughts?  Jul 20 2018, 07:30:13 AM

She is a masterful singer, not just the gorgeous sound but technically; her phrasing, her breath control...girl can SANG!

She was also very good on "The Mayor".



July 26 and 27 Harry Potter premium tickets for face value!  Jul 19 2018, 09:22:28 PM

Mdwmd said: "The box office at theLyric theater and Ticketmaster say they are not refundable.I don’t want them to go unused or lose all of the 2500$.Make me an offer. The mobile tickets will be available for me to email them to you onJuly 23rd. Thanks!"

Wait. The show doesn't resell canceled tickets?

 



Is "Kiss Me Kate" problematic?  Jul 19 2018, 09:19:25 PM

haterobics said: "Owen22 said: "A ballsy woman is spanked, held captive by two men and then is forced to sing a song of subservience at the end."

It's only a problem if she didn't consent to this. Your morality doesn't outshine her agency.
"

Ummm...I don't think it's morality we have to worry about...



Is "Kiss Me Kate" problematic?  Jul 19 2018, 09:04:31 PM

Of course it is.  A ballsy woman is spanked, held captive by two men and then is forced to sing a song of subservience at the end.  Plus Kelly O'Hara is miscast, but that's a production specific problem..



Melissa Errico on Classic Leading Lady Misogyny  Jul 13 2018, 08:34:33 AM

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/13/theater/on-a-clear-day-my-fair-lady-eliza-doolittle.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Farts&action=click&contentCollection=arts&reg

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