Having seen both, I preferred Darlesia. Darlesia's voice has an earthiness and a sensuality that Lea's does not. No disrespect to Lea, I love her. Just think in the conceptualization of the show, Darlesia is a better fit.
Now Kenita, that I am shocked about. She was heartbreaking, primal and fully committed. A master class. Alex's first Broadway show. Clearly didn't have the stamina. Seemed exhausted, making drag queen faces while singing and fussing with his clothes and acting disinterested when not the focus. Not impressed.
HeyMrMusic said: "JudyDenmark said: "When I saw it again in March, he didn’t even do the moneynotes at the end of Pray or Mama Will Provide - he took it down the octave. And maybe he was sick, who knows, but when you’re on Broadway it doesn’t matter. (Canyou imagine an Elphaba half-assing the end of Defying Gravity?? People would revolt.) And it sticks out like a sore thumb because the entire rest of the cast is LIVING on that stage. Anyway, I guess it just
Evans can't come out because he will be plagued by the ebayers. If an actor has an affiliation with a franchise its brutal with the collectors and ebayers. Its one thing to sign for theatre fans but the advent of camera phones and secondary markets has created a bloodlust by people trying to make a buck. I gather he'll never come out and the other actors will want to avoid the melee created by his absence.
The Cher Show Mar 6
2018, 10:53:07 PM
Well I bought tickets for 2 shows during previews, the evening and matinee before opening night. Ticket prices change throughout the run and definitely go up after opening.
No mention of casting yet, but SJB is definitely singing “If I Could Turn Back Time” in the teaser trailer.
The more I listen to "This Is Me" the less I am in impressed. Bombastic and bland is definitely a good description. Actually most of the songs in the Greatest Showman are vague enough to fit anywhere in any film. "This Is Me" will always have legs because it will touch the hearts of disenfranchised theatre nerds around the world. Keala oversang it last night and tried to replicates the passion of the workshop video. It didn't work for me. By the end I had a migraine.&n
Tickets for the Cher show go on presale for AMEX card holders. That place looks huge. The seating map does not show where the dress circle and loge overhang. Also, photos from the dress circle look like the top of the stage is cut off? Any advice. Also, how are the side box views in the dress circle and loge? Thanks for any insight.
This played a short run in Buffalo and they couldn't give away tickets in a 400 seat house. I love Renee, but putting this on Broadway is reaching. It's better suited for Theatre Row or New World for a limited run. I wish her all the best with it.
Taylor Trensch as Evan Tonight?! Mar 2
2018, 12:52:40 PM
I agree with the reviewer who says he looks too old. I saw the promo shots and he looks about 35 next to Zoe. Also the awful wig they’ve given him does him no favors. It ages him greatly.
I finally got around to seeing this and what a steaming turd. The film definitely seems to have legs though, the performance before mine was sold out and this one was close to sold out (granted theatres are smaller with the recliners). I enjoyed some of the songs, but what a mess of a film. The audience laughed when a teen boy turned into a Jackman shot through a very heavy filter asking for Williams hand in marriage.
Every song is a bombastic scream fest. If this ever makes it t
I don't think this is necessarily about Shalhoub's box office power. However, he is a well known and well liked character actor. Plus, this is a little, well reviewed show that has been getting great word of mouth. People leave loving Shalhoub and Lenk's chemistry, as well as the other wonderful character actors. They tell others. It's not all about money or names, it is also about what Tony and Katrina have achieved in terms of trust and performance. Tony said from the m
THE BAND's VISIT Reviews Feb 28
2018, 04:14:54 PM
It’s too bad Tony is leaving. He and Lenk are poetry together. However Dariush seems a solid replacement.
3GamesToLove said: "Man, I really love this show but I wish the cast recording had even a few bits of dialogue to tie the thing better together. It's probably one I'd eagerly buy the book of were it made available."
Im with you. I feel like they could have recorded the whole show since it is only 90 minutes. I love the dialogue. Lenk is divine.
I was among those who questioned whether or not I would like this show. I walked away loving it. I really liken it to watching a film. I was lucky enough to be the in front row and I say without hesitation that closer is better. This musical has a lot of nuance and silence. I found it so moving. It won't appeal to many. I can see how its style would be divisive. I found it very elegant, spare and emotionally rich. Lenk is sublime. I could watch her many times and find new layers. Her and
Does the celebrity's money go to charity or are they themselves the charity?
Broadway "Stores" Feb 25
2018, 10:20:05 PM
I find Theatre Circle very limited in selection and highly marked up. It’s a store for tourists with no common sense to look online or by at the theatre. Plus most of their staff are pretty rude. I’d rather shop online. Drama Book Shop on 40th has the best selection of scripts and books
