Fire in the Theater District, 9/18/18 Sep 18
2018, 11:07:39 PM
At a parking garage at 44th and 8th. According to the local CBS news it's not under control yet and many theater goers in the area have been exiting to thick heavy smoke.
Best understudy you've ever seen? Aug 11
2018, 01:03:10 AM
One of the two best understudies I have ever seen was Lenora Nemetz as Velma in the original production of Chicago. Although, to tell the truth, I saw her when she had replaced Chita in the role with Reinking as Roxie.
The worst understudy I have ever seen was NH going on for Bebe in the revival, over twenty years later.
The other best understudy I've ever seen was Jeff Keller as The Phantom. Better than the other four or five men I've seen in the role. I think he played the
Will Julie Andrews or Maggie Smith ever return to the stage? Aug 4
2018, 06:34:22 PM
Cathleen Nesbitt, who originated the role of Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady, returned for a New York revival in the part with Rex Harrison when she was 93. She had much earlier played "a lady" at the embassy ball in the 1938 film version of Pygmalion with Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller.
Will Julie Andrews or Maggie Smith ever return to the stage? Aug 4
2018, 12:36:54 AM
I read a rumor on another forum earlier today that LTC reached out to Julie Andrews about replacing Diana Rigg in MFL. Even if true, for whatever reason, it isn't happening. Again, just a rumor.
ANNIE at the Hollywood Bowl Jul 28
2018, 06:19:01 AM
Thanks for your report, JBroadway, and yes, BrodyFosse, the first production was something very, very special.
Joe Dziemianowicz Parts Ways With NY Daily News Jul 24
2018, 01:26:20 AM
The speculation I've been reading today is that management is preparing to end the print edition and exist solely online.
I didn't know he sang, but Wikipedia describes him as " an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor and singer." This is a cut from his only album, recorded for a minor label in 1963, titled "And Me... I'm Ed McMahon" which was his famous Tonight Show sign-off.
According to WP, when he was young he spent three years as a carnival barker in Maine. With that kind of background and lush, romantic, powerful voice, it's a shame he
LizzieCurry said: "NoName3, even theatre people say "soundtracks" when it's not appropriate. Randy Graff did during the Les Miz panel at the first BroadwayCon and 1/3 of the crowd sucked their breath in. I've almost given up."
I know, Lizzie. I was mocking those people. I should have used a sarcasm tag.
Years ago I was waiting in line in the Men's Room before a performance of Salome at the old New York City Opera. I heard a very small boy's voice say "Daddy, Daddy! Where are my underpants?" "In my pocket, be quiet."
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Also, Salome is about incest and necrophilia, presented onstage with nudity. Who takes a seven year old?