Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Dec 21
2020, 11:32:27 PM
I have to say I found it a bit tough to get through! And I love Wilson on stage. Thought Viola was amazing. When she was on screen I was enthralled. Chadwick was great - as was the entire cast. I just think I’d have preferred to see it on stage. But commend Wolfe and Netflix for what they did to open the play up.
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whats a plot/idea do you want to see on the stage? Dec 20
2020, 02:02:10 PM
Agreed with drama mama. Although as a writer I do love a prompt to get the mind going.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Dec 20
2020, 12:43:12 AM
Oh good idea! Will do.
Also, I was lost on the meaning of the other room that Chadwick’s character kicks the door in towards the end? Hope that’s not a spoiler.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Dec 19
2020, 11:52:22 PM
How is it normally presented on stage? All in the recording studio? Single set kind of production?
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 18
2020, 10:49:35 AM
It’s just not a great show on paper and it becoming a film I think makes people think it’s suppose to be this amazing musical but it’s not. It’s pretty mediocre. Bland score, bland cheesy script. But the performances sell it.
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What show would you have rushed during the great blizzard of 2020 Dec 17
2020, 11:21:39 PM
I don’t know what “energy” you get from that show.
I’ve never disliked a show more.
But I’d probably have gone to see some hot off-Broadway show.
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London's West End plans reopening Dec 17
2020, 12:14:11 PM
I know they just shut down so they aren’t reopening until may?
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Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update Dec 16
2020, 12:45:54 PM
Can we just get Hugh Jackman as the main guy and get this thing going?
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 16
2020, 10:42:27 AM
Overall I enjoyed it but like someone said it’s a mediocre show. Even my sister said it felt a little too wholesome and fake. But I’ve always gotten that tone from Ryan Murphy stuff.
I thought Meryl was great! She sounded great she liked great. She had me cracking up. There’s a quick moment when she gets off the bus and Andrew offers his hand and she gives him a quick like “we won’t be doing that” gesture. So good.
The plot - with this casting - does feel weird. Like the fact
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New Cinderella Prince Song Dec 14
2020, 11:05:24 PM
I kinda feel the same. It’s pretty in parts but also bland. But also made me want to hear more.
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NBC Broadway Special? Dec 11
2020, 10:57:27 AM
Eh. Wasn’t for me but glad you all enjoyed! Jukebox musicals and movie adaptions with bland scores, blah.
Wish we had gotten more variety but I get it. Weird times.
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What musicals still need to be revived through ENCORES? Dec 9
2020, 08:31:38 PM
I know it’s ALW but Whistle Down the Road
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NBC will present THE GRINCH musical this December starring Morrison Dec 9
2020, 08:29:23 PM
Yeah it’s a no from me all around. The set needs some depth and it’s just super slow. Morrison doesn’t suit the part. He’s a romantic lead not a character actor.
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Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update Dec 7
2020, 03:42:56 PM
Maybe if she gets her Oscar it’ll add some fire to it
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London Phantom target June 5 reopening Dec 6
2020, 05:50:55 PM
I agree the show could use a bit of an update so I think they’ll do it tastefully.
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Best/Worst Preshow Curtains Dec 5
2020, 06:30:13 PM
The show itself was trash, but the preshow/proscenium for “Big Fish” and “The Last Ship” were cool.
I think “jagged little pill” has probably the ugliest design in general.
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Netflix's THE PROM trailer premieres 10/22 Dec 5
2020, 05:12:11 PM
Well that makes me excited. I didn’t love the show on Broadway but I did love that song/moment. Beth nailed it!
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London Phantom target June 5 reopening Dec 3
2020, 07:05:39 PM
Deathdrop opens tomorrow!! So jealous
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Netflix's THE PROM trailer premieres 10/22 Dec 3
2020, 11:05:30 AM
WestEndGal said: "I’ve never understood theJames Corden as a musical star thing because I just thinkhis voice is so average, so given what people are saying about his performance, I’m really gonna have to watch this with an open mind, LOL.
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I mean, hello, that’s like 99% of all film actors. Love Streep but she’s not a songstress.
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Netflix's THE PROM trailer premieres 10/22 Dec 3
2020, 01:32:02 AM
She doesn’t read older to me! DeBose looks her age in film.
But maybe they wanted the out Lesbian angle? But then Corden I don’t get....
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