Why do theaters sell twizzlers and other noisy snacks Dec 8
2019, 11:40:50 AM
There’s a theatre in my area which I frequent that sells bags of kettle chips at the concession stand, and when a patron purchases one, the concessions employee opens the bag and pours the chips into a sturdy paper bowl before giving them to the customer. Of course there is still the issue of the crunch of the chips being audible, but this relieves the audience of the sound of those crinkly bags being rustled around. I wish more theatres would do things like this.
Jordan Fisher—DEH Dec 3
2019, 10:54:19 AM
Yeah, the vast majority of people will hear his name and say “who?”
This is not stunt casting. It is, however, a terrific casting choice. I think he’ll be great in the role.
Frozen 2 Dec 2
2019, 10:47:55 AM
I thought that it blew the first Frozen out of the water. Excellent in all respects. Show Yourself, in my opinion, is the best song from either movie.
Honk The musical Nov 29
2019, 02:29:06 PM
Honk is cute and fun - not bad by any means - but I certainly wouldn’t call it “high art” (not that it tries to be). You’ll likely enjoy it.
And then there was one... Nov 26
2019, 08:25:59 PM
I haven’t been keeping up with what’s coming in/which theatres are available, so forgive me if this is naive, but is there hope for Becoming Nancy?
MJ THE MUSICAL CASTING Nov 21
2019, 09:01:05 PM
With all of the victims who have come forward, and with the stories that they have told - how could you just write them off and call them all liars because you like their abuser’s music? That doesn’t make sense. Believe what you want, but know that you’re on the wrong side of history.
This show should not be happening. No reason to celebrate a pedophile.
ModernMillie3 said: "Many, many artists (theater or otherwise) have been accused of crimes they were never convicted of, and never tried in a court of law. He was acquitted of all charges, and now he is dead. Believing people that have had their case dismissed several times is your choice. Asian tourists especially will LOVE this based on his record sales in Asia. If you honestly think most people in the world believe liars who just want money from his estate, you are sorely mistaken
Escape To Margaritaville Tour Nov 15
2019, 09:37:59 PM
A guy I went to school with is in the ensemble, this is his first national tour gig. Super excited for him. I have little interest in the show, but might catch it just to see him.
Roger Rabbit musical Nov 10
2019, 12:38:26 AM
As fun as this could be, yeah, the blend of cartoons and live action would never work on stage. There’s no way to do it.
What Musicals do you think should be performed more often in High Schools? Nov 3
2019, 06:03:22 PM
Besides the challenge of most high schools not having enough students who can dance at the level required for A Chorus Line, “Dance Ten Looks Three” would not go over well in many communities, as well as Paul’s monologue.
What you said in your post is that a larger actor wouldn’t make sense as Evan simply based on the fact that Evan has to be told to eat, which simply isn’t true. Evan has been consistently played by smaller actors because, as discussed in this thread, that’s unfortunately what Broadway wants right now. Getting past expectations for what someone should look like, there’s no reason that Evan must be skinny.
LuPita2 said: "Many actors have stated that being in shape is just part of the job. It's not all about looks, but most successful actors are very attractive. Regarding Evan, the character needs to be reminded to eat, and in my opinion, cannot be a strong or large guy, it wouldn't really make sense to the story."
Um, no. Larger people are not always the weight that they are due to overeating. It can be caused by a number of things, including thyroid issues, ce
Shows you thought you would hate but ended up loving... Oct 31
2019, 08:45:42 PM
Once. I had heard a few songs and knew the gist of the plot, and thought it sounded so dull and uninteresting. I only went because a friend was sick and couldn’t use their ticket and offered it to me for free. Well, I was floored by the beauty of the show. The music that I didn’t care for on a first listen gripped me when I heard it in the context of the show, being played by the onstage actor-musicians. I came to really care for the characters over the course of the evening and was emotionally
I'll be another to echo the Buckley tour of Hello, Dolly. That was a masterclass in musical theatre. That's how it should be done. Take notes, folks. Simply a splendid, charming, joyous evening of theatre. I didn't get to see the Broadway production of this revival, but I'm certain that it was just as delicious, if not more so. I plan to see the tour again early next year with Carolee Carmello in the lead.
The tour of the revival of Falsettos was beautiful. It was my fi
City Trip 12/15 Oct 28
2019, 09:50:46 PM
Between those two, I would pick Jagged Little Pill.
Larry Kramer contact information? Oct 26
2019, 07:30:03 PM
I would very much like to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Larry Kramer soon. I have scoured the web trying to find out how to reach him and have come up short - no fan mail address, no PO Box, not even an email address. Does anyone have any information on how I could get in touch? I dont intend to be invasive or relentless in anyway, I simply wish to personally thank him for his work which means the world to me on a very personal level.
Many thanks.
Not Nominated / Should Have Won Oct 26
2019, 06:47:17 PM
Aida should have been nominated for Best Musical and should have won over that mess they called Contact. It was a superior show to any of the nominees that year and was grossly overlooked.
