whats a plot/idea do you want to see on the stage? Dec 20
2020, 12:11:57 PM
A sequel to CHICAGO. What happens to Roxie and Velma after CHICAGO ends? Do they both go into movies? Velma a rival to Ruby Keeler and Ginger Rogers?
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Dec 19
2020, 11:31:55 AM
dramamama611 said: "Ahhh...movie magic. Most people SHOULD think that. Being a voice is a thankless job.
Viola did sing one song, I do not know which.
The one moment where you will actually hear Davis' singing voice comes about 25 minutes into the film. Ma embraces her girlfriend Dussie Mae (Taylour Paige) and croons "Those Dogs of Mine" directly into her ear. It's an intimate moment, and Davis almost talks through the melody as part of he
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Dec 19
2020, 10:43:20 AM
I hope they start mentioning that the fabulous Maxayn Lewis provided the singing vocals for Ma Rainey/Viola Davis. Everyone I know thought that was Viola Davis singing.
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Wicked Movie Seeks New Director Dec 18
2020, 08:05:16 PM
Last week Chenoweth gave her 2 choices of film directors for the film adaptation of WICKED:
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London's West End plans reopening Dec 17
2020, 11:30:08 AM
According to Annie Warbucks, the sun WILL come out tomorrow.
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Reinking should get a Theater or Dance studio named after her. Or both. Dec 15
2020, 05:57:20 PM
Didn't Dancin' move there?
I stand corrected: DANCIN’ moved to the Ambassador Theatre from the Broadhurst Theatre. Still, these are just 2 shows that moved there. He had 6 that opened at the 46 Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers Theatre).
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Reinking should get a Theater or Dance studio named after her. Or both. Dec 15
2020, 05:12:32 PM
If any theatre would merit being renamed the Bob Fosse Theatre is the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Before being changed to the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 1990, it was named the 46 Street Theatre and he had 5 shows open there, from DAMN YANKEES to his original 1975 production of CHICAGO. Heck, even the 1996 Broadway revival of CHICAGO opened there (as the Richard Rodgers Theatre) before moving over to the Shubert Theatre. Bob Fosse never had any show play the Ambassador Theatre, aside from the Bro
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THE PROM – A Personal Opinion Dec 13
2020, 03:34:36 PM
Does it solely have to be about this film adaptation of THE PROM?
I’m anxious to start a new thread on DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, MEAN GIRLS and most importantly, BEETLEJUICE.
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Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update Dec 8
2020, 05:10:53 PM
Having seen Close a few times in the original Broadway run of SUNSET BLVD, I truly hated her new return/take on the role in the recent concert-style revival. She played it for laughs and was mugging on that scaffolding set like Carol Burnett’s Nora Desmond. Doing the crazy eyes and mouth expressions. Horrible. Yeah, her voice did what was required but her new interpretation was such a detour from how she played the role 20 years earlier. Her new line readings were getting laughs w
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Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update Dec 7
2020, 05:53:52 PM
I believe they have the director signed on, as well. I guess it's all a matter of who is defining 'preproduction' ?
As someone who works in the industry, preproduction begins WHEN we receive confirmation that the project is happening and creative teams have been assigned, contracts negotiated and other little details are sorted out. THEN we start having meetings and putting the pieces of the puzzle together. No one ain’t lifting a finger
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Glenn Close gives a 'Sunset Boulevard' movie update Dec 7
2020, 02:11:04 PM
Your film adaption of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard musical was in preproduction before the pandemic hit. What’s the latest update on Norma Desmond?
Um, it wasn’t in preproduction. Close even acknowledges they only have a great script and she hopes it gets greenlit. In order for ANY preproduction to begin, the project needs to be greenlit first.
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Show People with Paul Wontorek and Michael Riedel Dec 5
2020, 08:15:38 PM
wsondheim94 said: "I would caution the use of the word "healthier" as no one knows that unless they're Paul Wontorek. That said, he isskinnier.And I hope he is healthy."
He’s documented his fitness journey on his Instagram Stories (not posts) and included numerous mentions on his health, etc. No assumptions.
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Show People with Paul Wontorek and Michael Riedel Dec 5
2020, 12:01:21 PM
If you follow Paul on Instagram, you’d be aware he’s been working out and taking care of himself since the shutdown. He’s healthier and looks fantastic.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CErzfnyjnAY/?igshid=1i9009yta8buu
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THE PROM soundtrack Dec 3
2020, 10:39:16 PM
The advance copy leaked about a day ago. They always do.
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Body Mics for Original SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE? Dec 2
2020, 06:18:23 PM
Streisand wore a body mic in FUNNY GIRL. That was 1964.
Streisand was mic’d for FUNNY GIRL on the stage—which meant all of her costumes were fashioned with a small buttonhole for a microphone to poke through. Ray Diffen, who assisted Irene Sharaff on the Funny Girl costumes, wrote that “the aerial was wound around her body, the microphone was fixed to her bra and the battery pack was taped to her leg, or the small of her back. The battery pack
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Netflix's THE PROM trailer premieres 10/22 Dec 1
2020, 01:04:15 PM
Limited theatrical release: Dec 4
Netflix release: Dec 11
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SEARCH FOR FALSETTOS (Lost tracks, demos, and instrumentals) Nov 29
2020, 06:42:41 PM
You can email him directly here: bf21@nyu.edu
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BCEFA Broadway Legends Ornament 2020: Norma Desmond Nov 29
2020, 12:43:55 PM
Glen Hanson is the artist who’s work is used for these ornaments. Google him.
Here is his illustration that was used for this new Christmas ornament.
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread Nov 29
2020, 10:33:57 AM
I think it’s safe to assume that tired cast has had a nice long vacation to now be refreshed again. Anyone taking the show for granted now will have a new attitude and appreciation for it that they might have lost doing the show from so many years of performing in it. Putting the show back on will require full on rehearsals so it’ll be a new kick-in-the-a** to revisit things for them. Starting from point zero again. It’s not like they’ll show up, head to their dressing rooms and just resume
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ANNIE (1977 Original Broadway Cast) Nov 28
2020, 09:58:41 PM
Here’s McArdle as Miss Hannigan singing “Little Girls” in July 2010 at the North Carolina Theatre.
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