sabrelady said: I've been trying to figure how this was pitched to the studio(s) to get them aboard . I've been trying to go back and see the various early news on this to see just WHAT was expected. The only through thread I've been able to discern is akinda "hint" of something wonderful in the way of the technique or method of filming that would transform the experience. It certainly seems that was how they persuaded the "name" performers to climb on boar
It honestly wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I was surprised how faithful it was to the stage version -- mostly because anyone who has seen the stage version knows that it wouldn't work as a film. And it doesn't. They kept most of the songs (even the boring ones like "Bustopher Jones" and "Moments of Happiness" that could have bee excised), and the basic plotlessness of the musical. They kept the Jellicle Ball, which I also never expected to see on the bi
Good musical for elementary school (Grades 3~5) to perform? Nov 11
2019, 07:34:25 AM
The original version of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN might work. The set is usually jut some colorful boxes and the only accompaniment is a piano. It’s a small cast, though. There is also an ANNIE JR. if you want to showcase a female lead.
... Nov 9
2019, 06:33:23 PM
JBC3 said: "I wish someone was turning this thread into a TV docudrama as the over-the-top reactions would be hysterical to see acted out live."
Jesse Tyler Ferguson used to do dramatic readings of posts from this board on Instagram. Maybe he'll do this thread. :)
This musical has been presented in essentially carbon-copy form for the last 60 years. Most everyone has had an opportunity to see a traditional production of this by now (and, if
Equity vs. Non Eq Tour Thoughts? Oct 20
2019, 04:35:31 PM
I think some shows, like RENT or HAIR, might work with a non-Equity cast, since they tend to cast mostly actors straight out of college, IME. Production values vary from production to production, as does the quality of direction.
If you have a decent regional theatre scene near you (like D.C., Philly, Chicago, etc.), you're often better off waiting for a local company to stage a production. That aforementioned RAGTIME tour was one of the biggest disappointments of my theatre-viewing ye
Nutcracker Discounts? Oct 20
2019, 12:22:29 PM
Assuming you mean the NYCB production, the only discounts I know of are standing room or ADA seats for sold out performances on the day of the show. You have to go to the box office to but them. This almost never happens, however, especially with how expensive the tickets have gotten over the years.
If you can drive/bus down to Philly, Pennsylvania Ballet also does George Balanchine's Nutcracker and the tickets are a bit cheaper. New Jersey Ballet also has a good production down in Mil
How is the current CATS tour? Sep 9
2019, 07:10:16 PM
I'm seeing this in a few weeks, so I'm glad to hear the good reports. BroadwayCom's Youtube Channel just posted this video of Keri-Rene Fuller performing "Memory." I still think they've been casting Grizabella too young lately, but she sounds absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see her live:
