For me, it's Follies hands down. Even in mediocre productions, i can find the brilliance of the show, and many of my favorite Sondheim songs are in that show (e.g., Too Many Mornings, Losing My Mind, Could I Leave You). I always found the premise fascinating. Having been in junior high when the show opened on Broadway, my parents didn't take me to see it as it had adult themes, and after years of hearing people who saw the show wax poetically about it, I truly wish I
He returned to Broadway in The Invention of Love after a long absence and was wonderful in his role. He worked pretty regularly for the next several years and I especially remember him in Henry IV, The Coast of Utopia, The Rivals, and MacBeth, all at LCT. He was a good actor. RIP.
I enjoyed his performances in Big River, City of Angels, and the revival of Sly Fox. He was fun to watch. I believe he was also in Dance of the Vampire, but that show was so dreadful I tried to block out any memories I have of the show. RIP, sir.
I agree with many of the posters in this thread. I also grew up at a time when eating or drinking in the theater was non-existent, except for the bar in the lounge during intermission or pre- or post-show. The eating of snacks and drinking during a performance cheapens the theater experience for me. It's annoying, especially as matinees are performed after lunch time (eat a good meal!) and evening shows are performed after dinner (eat a meal!). I realize that peopl
Just got an email message from Second Stage that tickets are on sale for Take Me Out - but not sure if it's just for subscribers. I got my ticket for May 17.
Three ways to book: Online at 2ST.com / tel. 212-246-4422 / Second Stage box office (not the Hayes) at 305 W. 43rd St.
Good luck!
Follow up: I tried to delete this post but apparently I cannot do that. It seems that single tickets aren't on sale at t
I'm confused by the people in various threads saying there are no POC cast in the upcoming revival of Company. Terence Archie who will play Larry and Nikki Renee Daniels who will play Jenny are both POC. They've were announced with other prospective cast members weeks ago.
There are several, but the two that come to mind are the original SIDE SHOW and WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. I found SIDE SHOW to be interesting in that it focused a world that few of us know about and humanized people often viewed as freaks. There were some good songs in that show.
WOMEN ON THE VERGE... was a hot mess, but I thought it was entertaining and a reflection of the confusion in the lives that people under duress often experience. I'm not
You would very likely have to demonstrate that you're authorized to work in the United States by producing a Permanent Resident Card (aka Green Card) and a Social Security card. If you are not authorized to work in the United States, auditioning for a Broadway show is pointless and a waste of time for everyone involved in the process. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't even let you through the door if you are unable to lawfully work in the country.
I've sat in the second row and not had a problem seeing the action on stage. As mentioned, the theater is small and there really isn't a bad seat. Now that they've renovated and replaced the side orchestra with a mezzanine, you should be fine from any seat in the house.
scarlet721 said: "have you considered putting up for sale the "full price" ticket (maybe at below face value) and then buying yourself a new ticket at the discount (if you can get a comparable seat on the discount....)"
That's a possibility, but if discounts are available, I don't know how successful I'll be, especially if the discount is so much cheaper, people will have the opportunity to get tickets at the discounted price. It's my
haterobics said: "I don't think there is a way out there. Usually, they are glad to exchange tickets, but the caveat was always that it had to be for the same price (or higher). It would open them up to a crazy level of calls if they started retroactively applying discounts."
Thanks. That's what I thought. It's just that I could have used the $70 to apply towards a ticket to another show. If I had only waited a few days longer... &
After using discount codes to purchase theater tickets for Broadway shows for years, I finally encountered a problem. I wonder if anyone else had a similar experience and if they were able to resolve it.
I was waiting to purchase tickets to A CHRISTMAS CAROL hoping to receive a discount. On November 3 I purchased a ticket a full price thinking that given the limited run and holiday them, no discounts would be offered. Yesterday I received an email from Playbill o
I could see CMBYN as either a play with music (lovely romantic Italian music) or a musical. Elio's 11 o'clock number could be amazingly moving if well written.
I really wanted to see THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. I usually enjoy Brown's work and I was sure O'Hara would do it justice. i live in northern NJ, so getting into NYC is rarely a problem. Unfortunately, I was battling health issues that year and was hoping to catch the show in June. It closed that May. I would have loved to have heard "One Second and a Million Miles" and "It All Fades Away" performed live on stage.
ACL2006 said: "Don't see MEAN GIRLS or TOOTSIE lasting much longer."
Have you seen the TV ads for both shows in the NY Metro market? The ad for MEAN GIRLS features Tina Fey, but she really doesn't do much to sell the show. The ads for TOOTSIE featuring laughing women are just annoying. Neither show is served well by the advertising dollars.
PianoMann said: "givesmevoice said: "Is Kalukango Featured? I would've assumed she was Leading. Based on that thinking, I would've had Annie McNamara as a front runner in the Featured Actress category."
She will bein the Featured category unless the Tony nominating committee decides to bump her up to Actress (which I assume would go for Paul Alexander Nolan, too). I think it'sentirely possible that Kalukango's category placement changes,
I wouldn't say I loved it, but I enjoyed Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. It was panned by the critics and word of mouth wasn't kind, so I almost skipped going to the see the show. Thankfully, I was meeting a friend and she thought we should go anyway. I thought the show was quirky and the kinetic energy of the show tried to capture the spirit of the original film. The nature of the show seemed to have been lost on many theater-goers. I also tho
I agree with you overall. Denis Jones is the choreographer, Ellis directed, and both choreography and direction are uninspired. I thought there were funny lines throughout the show, but the book was not exceptional. It was a weak year for books of a musical. I didn't think Behlmann was very funny, he was more of a caricature than a character, and Stiles was a bit annoying, but she acted her role well. During her one manic song (I forget the title), I co
