MadonnaMusical said: "I would love to see it come to the Met. The combo of a beloved Broadway musical and Renee Fleming could really sell out the met on a limited schedule and be a triumph for the composer, and musical theatre crossover in general."
I get the impression that the Met just doesn't want to do musicals, unlike so many other opera houses. They've done Porgy and Weil's Mahagony, but both have always been called "operas" by their creat
Alexandra Waterbury Instagram Post Dec 13
2019, 03:46:20 AM
Pinoyidol, thanks for sharing your intelligent and informative posts. They are so much more useful to understanding the situation than anything Modern Millie and other attention seekers are posting.
Hello, Dolly 2017: the revival that got away? Dec 12
2019, 01:32:02 AM
The only instance prior to Evita that I can think of is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe. A separate cast did the matinees( including Elaine Stritch subbing for Uta Hagen).But every revival of it has just had one cast for all shows.
joevitus said: "poisonivy2 said: "Patti Lupone had an alternate in Evita. And she's never stopped complaining about how Evita wrecked her voice. And she's also the diva people bring up the most as "in the old days people went on even when their mothers died of cancer and their fathers were in jail and they had a miscarriage right onstage!""
Not to my knowledge. She's the start of the new guard as far as I can tell. Stars didn't
Jordan Catalano said: "I find that bow to be the most moving and most beautiful moment of any musical ever. It never fails to make me cry. "
It's the only moment in a musical that has made me cry.
BTW, your mad lib isn't complete without :
"The only merch offered was a (noun) and a couple of (noun)s. Afterwards, we waited at the stage door for (length of time) and (noun), (noun) and (noun) came out to sign my (noun).
PLAYBILL Covers of the 2019-2020 Season Dec 10
2019, 08:50:02 AM
That West Side playbill is beautiful. This differs from other Rudin rehearsal covers because it's in color. For all I know it could be a production photo, I don't know what costumes look like for this production.
Slave Play Nov 30
2019, 02:30:40 AM
I didn't listen to her whole rant. I think some white people who have struggled(or are somehow 'marginalized') are just not receptive to messages about marginalized groups they don't belong to. I'm not making excuses for her rant, I'm just trying to figure out what caused this outburst.
Of course, it's entirely possible to endure a lot of crap but still be a part of a privileged group. That's what this lady doesn't get, I guess.
fromagehomage said: "ColorTheHours048 said: "While West Side Story is absolutely a well-known property and will most likely sell better than people are expecting (at least until it opens), you have to understand that unless a show is obviously a blockbuster (like Moulin Rouge), the producers are definitely holding seats for later release."
What if you want one of these tickets that was held back? I bought a ticket through Telecharge a couple
Linda Lavin on the Allergist's Wife reading, Neil Simon, and Hal Prince Nov 4
2019, 05:45:49 PM
When Dianne Ladd replaced Flo on the show, Flo warned her "to watch out for the egos on set." A little like Bette Davis warning Shelly Winters when she replaced her in Night of the Iguana. Allegedly, lavin just couldn't stand all of the attention Polly Holliday was getting and felt like her show was being stolen.
Finally saw TOOTSIE Oct 31
2019, 01:53:26 AM
I very much disagree that The American Musical is in an unhealthy state. I recently saw Dear Evan and Come From Away and I'm thrilled to be alive in this era. Not to mention so many other good to excellent shows playing Broadway and touring houses.
Different past versions of COMPANY? Oct 31
2019, 12:48:02 AM
I think the scene you are talking about was added for the 1995 revival and wasn't in the 1970 production.
I wonder if this scene is in the new Bobbie version.
Sutton Foster as Mama Rose in GYPSY Oct 30
2019, 07:50:33 PM
Regardless of her age,on stage I could see Foster and whoever played Gypsy reading more like sisters rather than mother and daughter.
I don't see any bullying on LuPone's part. Saying negative things about celebrated people isn't bullying.
I think she is someone who nurses a grudge, and that's not healthy.
All these posters saying "it was a business decision, just get over it" seem to forget that her main beef with ALW is HOW he fired her. Had he handled her firing from Sunset differently, and less cowardly (and treated her better leading up to the firing) I think she would ha
Sondheim in “Joker” Oct 6
2019, 05:53:23 PM
Yes, it was a hit and the end credits use Sinatra's lovely version. I am an admirer of Phoenix, but I felt like I've seen him do this performance before. I love him in the master.
Sondheim in “Joker” Oct 6
2019, 04:13:21 PM
It reminded of that line from Golden Girls when Sophia says she knew Blanche's brother was gay because he knew every word to "Send in the Clowns."
Sondheim in “Joker” Oct 6
2019, 03:59:25 PM
Something about that moment felt false. A bunch of finance bros singing a Sondheim song( even his most famous one). Every reference in the movie, including this one, felt so on the nose.
It's a shame Hollywood didn't know what to do with her; she was a respected character actor, but not a star until Mame. But she's very impressive in State of the Union.
'Cactus Flower' - time for a revival ? Sep 19
2019, 11:03:43 AM
Interesting. I wonder why they had doubts about her. It must have made things awkward between her and Bergman in Murder on the Orient Express.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Sep 11
2019, 08:57:43 PM
David Hyde Pierce or Lane would be unusual/interesting choices. But why do you think the artwork is queer? Because the house is "flaming"?
