100% agree with Whizzer, I knew nothing about the play coming in and it didn't feel dated at all. I was laughing way more than I thought I would, then suddenly pulled into these heartbreaking moments. I could see the really beautiful chemistry that Bomer & Parsons have from having worked together on The Normal Heart. They have a cool two-hander really during the first 1/4 of the show, and I thought they played off each other well. Bomer's character does fade into the background a
I, too, had a bad audience behavior incident at Fiddler, mine happened Saturday night, sitting in the mezz. There's almost no legroom to begin with, but I somehow ended up between two large men (different parties), who spoke no English, had no concern for personal space & spent most of the show exhaling, opening & closing their water bottles & trying to explain to the people they were with what was going on in their native language. Additionally, the couple in front of me was
Who's Seeing Lindsay & Derek in WICKED? May 28
2013, 11:25:38 PM
I'd kill to see the video, but the Tumblr audio of "As Long as You're Mine" was RIDICULOUS. The harmonies gave me goosebumps, sounds like it was a fantastic 1st show for them!
Arthur Darvill, of Doctor Who, is now playing Guy in Once? Apr 22
2013, 11:45:49 AM
Re: the poster about the kid from Matilda who came over from the London cast, I remember reading something about one of his parents securing a job transfer within his company, that's how he was able to come to the states with the show
Aaron Tveit One-Man Show Apr 3
2013, 02:44:14 PM
My friend and I were hoping to get into the 5/10 show, and I started trying to put in the promo code before 9am, and by 5 after 9 (I'm in CA) all the tickets were gone. I think 54 Below handled it the best they could, but it was still kind of a mess.
Steve Kazee addresses Mar 25
2013, 06:11:08 PM
While I was disappointed that I missed him both times I saw the show (1st the weekend his mom died 2nd when he was on vacation), his explanation for why he "disappeared" makes complete sense. I can't imagine how disappointed he was not to be able to continue with the show, but Ben Hope has stepped in admirably and done a great job, he has had the chance to really make the role his own. I wish Steve the best of luck in whatever he does next.
NBC's SMASH, Season 2 -- Discussion Jan 15
2013, 12:08:23 AM
they did keep "created by Theresa Rebeck" it just wasn't in the opening. I was really impressed with the opening hour. They quickly handled the departure of Dev & Michael, probably better to have both of those handled off screen. Poor Brian D'Arcy James, he deserved so much better than the character of Frank, glad he's had the success of Giant. Ending the first hr with Jeremy Jordan was awesome, and he killed Broadway, Here I Come.
Cinderella rehearsal photos up Jan 8
2013, 02:05:12 PM
Doug Carter Beane has said repeatedly in interviews that he wanted to cast a guy as the prince who you wouldn't necessarily think of right off the bat. he's supposed to be quirky & a little neurotic. Santino has a really nice voice & it looks like they're all having loads of fun.
Cinderella rehearsal photos up Jan 7
2013, 07:08:25 PM
just saw the rehearsal footage & got chills hearing the songs. I think this has the potential to be a really special show. it's pretty amazing to see how far Laura Osnes has come from winning a reality TV show, she's really wonderful.
Steve Kazee -- In or out? Jan 3
2013, 02:38:51 AM
I've seen Once twice and unfortunately missed Steve both times. The first time was the weekend his mom died, so it was an emotional performance from the whole cast. The 2nd time (Labor Day weekend) he had taken a vacation, and I just didn't hear about that in time. Ben Hope went on for both shows, and he was really really strong the 2nd time I saw it. The first time I think it was only his 2nd or 3rd time going on so he was visibly shaky & nervous.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced Dec 19
2012, 02:33:50 PM
I saw Sam Sturm was leaving Nice Work so I figured she got a new gig. Looks like they'll be getting some new Newsies in the spring as well, with Ryan & Thayne in the ensemble, LOVE them!! Also glad to see Betsy Struxness bouncing back so quickly after the disaster that was Scandalous...
ONE DAY MORE - complete song from film Dec 18
2012, 02:38:46 PM
so happy to FINALLY hear Aaron Tveit!! his voice is so strong and it just looks effortless. I tweeted a guy who writes for Entertainment Weekly who has seen the film already, he said that Aaron was the standout in the whole movie!
NBC's SMASH, Season 2 -- Discussion Dec 13
2012, 04:13:45 PM
while I still can't quite figure out HOW they got a nod for a VERY uneven first season, I am legitimately excited for season 2. EW just did a great interview with Josh Safran & I was encouraged that he seemed to have listened to what the fans didn't like & has really worked to tighten up the show. Andy Mientus, Jeremy Jordan, & Krysta Rodriguez seem to be fitting right into the ensemble, and they've brought in theatre actors who have a lot of TV experience.
Actors replaced during previews Dec 12
2012, 02:29:10 PM
James Carpinello has had some pretty lousy luck w/ being replaced during previews. Matthew Morrison replaced him during Hairspray, and Cheyenne in Xanadu. The Hairspray replacement was because James decided to go do a movie instead, I think, but Xanadu was because he broke his leg in 2 places rehearsing the rollerskating.
SMASH Season 2 Trailer Nov 20
2012, 01:49:04 AM
now the key is, can the season begin to live up to the trailer, bc that trailer was pretty awesome...i'm super excited to see what they do with Daniel Sunjata & Jesse L Martin's characters, please please don't put them in a love triangle w/ Debra Messing's character though!! and Jeremy sounds fantastic
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Reviews Nov 13
2012, 10:28:26 PM
since i did this show 8 years ago, it's always been one of my favorite & i was wondering when it would come back to broadway. it's fun, clever & makes for a great night of theatre. and the audience participation is an added bonus. agree w/ the poster above me, critique the current production, not the structure of the show itself. i've had friends see it & say it's a really well done revival. hoping to catch it soon!
BARE preview Nov 13
2012, 02:25:21 PM
I saw Jason Hite (playing Jason) as Melchoir in San Jose Rep's production of Spring Awakening, ironically brought down by choreography from another SYTYCD alum, Sonya Tayeh. His voice seems to fit the songs better than they did in SA, but I wasn't feeling the chemistry between him & Taylor...
