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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.

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.

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.


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?

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.

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.


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?

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?

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


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.

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.


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

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.

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

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.

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.

 


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!

London Phantom target June 5 reopening  Dec 3 2020, 07:05:39 PM
Deathdrop opens tomorrow!! So jealous

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. 


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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