bowtie7 said: "Part of the situation may be thatFrozen in overexposed. The movie was a huge hit for Disney but they have franchisedit in just about every way. There are currently no less that 4 stage versions of Frozen--on Broadway, on one of the Disney Cruise ships, at Disney World in a short sing along version and at Disneyland/California Adventure with a fully staged version (which does have a giant ice staircase). It is just possible parents (and even some little girls) are ready
I rarely if ever care what the professional critics say and never do I let them influence my decision to attend a show or avoid it. I do find amusement in reading them though. The NY Times review does fall in line with my assessment of the show I attended this past Sunday with my 7 year old daughter who, big surprise, is infatuated with Frozen. I've seen the animated feature. We've attended Frozen on Ice - which sort of made sense considering that much of the plot taken place cov
Have you ever purchased and listened to a bootleg...it is one of those experiences you do once and realize - This is SHIT quality, don't do that again. However, for shows that do not capture either the show or specific stars my opinion is - mind your own business.
Owen22 said: "Sally Durant Plummer said: "Here's one of my main issues with this staging. I don't believe in colorblind casting. Casting is context. Everyone walks in with baggage about what they are seeing on stage, due to the structure this country was built on. So what I was interested in seeing in this production was how they dealt with how Billy and Jigger are POC actors who serve to enact the primary violence in this play. Mostly, this production ignored it. So
LOVED The Lion King the first time but unfortunately realized the second time that the wow factors for me were the big reveal moments of how artistically things were translated to the stage (example - the drought being a sheet slowly pulled through a hole in the center of the stage to show how the water disappeared.) Once you have seen it the first time it is no longer a wow that was cool moment.
Over the weekend I rewatched the DVD to see how close the touring production is to the recorded version - though I cannot speak for the first 25 minutes - it is nearly identical right down to the sets and costumes.
I loved watching it again on DVD and so wish I could attend the tour production again.
David10086 said: "WOW - you drove from NJ to RI just to see this musical? That's dedication from a fan. I hope you took advantage of our wonderful restaurants while you were here."
Yes I do travel to see productions if they won't be getting close to where I live. I know this tour is swooping closer to me but when it hits Hartford, CT - I will be in Chicago for the week! hahaha Unfortunately, because of the weather I did not stay in Providence. The curtain cam
I attended the matinee performance of Love Never Dies in Providence, RI on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
The weather was an absolute disaster. The planned 3 hour drive from New Jersey for me turned into just over 5 hours so I arrived 30 minutes into the first act. I was very disappointed but arrived safe in spite of all the accidents I passed along the way. When I left New Jersey a little after 9am nothing was happening and about half way into the trip 'snow happened'. It was li
I've seen the DVD of the show. It isn't the greatest but it isn't the worst show I've seen. To even try to say "why would people go see this live if it is available on DVD? means that you really don't grasp what LIVE theater is all about." If you attend a live performance of the same show more than one time, even in the same week, you will understand that the variation in audience members make the show as well as the show itself. I saw WICKED years ago and on a s
Saw this revival last year when it first opened and that choreography WAS in there. It is very noticeable. Just the two are dancing a very intimate loving ballet moment with the lights and focus entirely on them.
Has anyone familiar with the musical CATS noticed a specific movement change in the choreography between Victoria and Plato? I've attended CATS many times over the years, watched the DVD and always noticed when Plato 'claws' runs his two hands, with fingers extended, firmly down the front of Victoria's body from shoulders, across her breasts to her hips. When I attended the matinee performance on Sunday, December 10th...this was changed and not in there.
With an 11am access code - it took me almost 45 minutes to search for tickets. My goal was 6 tickets at the premium seating (yes, most expensive) eventually, I got so frustrated watching the calendar go from Green (available) to Yellow (some) to Red (sold out) and months pass from April to May to June to July availability that I reduced my request to 4 tickets in second best ($199 per ticket per show).
Ultimately ended up with Sunday, July 29, 2018 * ORCHRF, Row E, Seats 18-24
sigh.... Thank you for the "www1" trick. I was so focused on trying to grab my tickets that I missed seeing this until after the fact. At 9:59 when the map was showing there were 4 front row mezz right tickets available, then they shut the map off. I finally accepted 4 tickets in row B center so my 7 year old only needs to dodge on head in front of her. Then I saw your message! hahahah oh well too late because I got the tickets AND those 4 front row mezz are gone. Will use the tip i
At this performance (June 14th - 8pm) the role of Barnaby Tucker will be (was) played by Michael Hartung.
WOW OMG Michael was absolutely AMAZING!
This was my second time at the current revival of Hello, Dolly! The first performance of this revival included Christian Dante White as the understudy for Gavin Creel's role of Cornelius Hackl. I was super excited to get to see Gavin especially with his fresh Tony win just a few days ago. Gavin has always been a favorite perfo
My point between Avenue Q and Wicked is that the musical that won ended up moving to a house with 499 seats vs it's competition that season (which many hoped would win) is in a house with substantially more seats...1,926
So responding to the question about an award guaranteeing ticket sales...in this case, no because Avenue Q, in the long run is proving, each week in the current location, that it is playing to a much smaller audience.
Does it guarantee ticket sales: great example would be the year Avenue Q won against Wicked. Which one is still filling the house and which has made a few random pop up Off Broadway relocations?
I listened to a few random songs yesterday. I reached first for Gavin's songs because I saw the show the night his understudy was on and I love Gavin. Unfortunately, I was a bit taken back and was sadly disappointed. Something was missing. So I moved on to a few other songs and my feelings were not matching my expectations. This morning I listened to the entire new recording from start to finish and I was still not receiving the WOW I hoped to especially since I know what I felt when I sa
Wick3 said: "Front row is partial view? Is this orchestra center front row or side orch front row?"
No...front row is not entirely partial view. I specifically was the second seat from the right and the seat next to me (third from right) was $650. The wall was directly in front of me but it was fine looking to my left so it requires sitting slightly turned. I missed 2 minor 'moments' but for purchasing the ticket this past Saturday, at regular price and sitti
