I'd say 6 million of a specific group of a people being exterminated over the course of a few years while American sat back and ignored it is pretty extreme hatred that that group has felt. They were also excluded from "white" activities although some people may consider them white today. Even with all of that, the number of anti-semitic acts has risen in the last couple of years. Unfortunately, many groups have experienced prejudice, hatred, and the acts that those lead to
ModernMillie3 said: "He forgot his line, and said the first thing he thought of. Obviously, this whole thing has been heavily on his mind, so it makes sense. Being offended by an IMPROV is so stupid."
This was definitely planned, and I'm not offended by it. I just think it's beneath everyone.
ModernMillie3 said: "It's called improv, unclutch those pearls <<edited by BWW staff>>! And that is nothing compared to the behavior of other people on Broadway.
Also, the "stans" don't understand anything, and we all know they don't impact sales of any kind considering 99% of them have never purchased a Broadway ticket. I love the big bump for Beetlejuice, and I hope they kill it the next 6 months."
bwayphreak234 said: "JSquared2 said: "DoTheDood said: "Apparently Alex Brightman changed the "F*** Brigadoon" line last night to "F*** The Music Man." A neat little change, even as some people take very seriously. Curious if they will keep it in the show or if it was a one night thing.
WEST SIDE STORY (2019 Revival) Preview Thread Dec 11
2019, 05:17:30 AM
I’m getting worried now. Not about seeing the production myself, but I’m bringing a group of young ones (12 years old), and this seems much darker than I anticipated. Aside from the Anita scene, anything else I should be aware of?
Kerry Butler seems to be encouraging people to raise their voices about this on her Instagram. She posted the video and people said they wanted to rally. She responded to that with a big "YAASSS!" or something close to that spelling.
All of these reviews are very reminiscent of Tootsie, which worries me - very funny but the music is bad, middle aged women singing its praises, etc. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...I'm waiting on this one.
I think Beth Leavel is one of the finest comedic actress I've ever seen. Excellent timing, and milks every moment. Miranda does not need comedy, and while I'm sure she's also a great dramatic actress and very versatile, I don't want to see her talent wasted on such a stoic role.
SING STREET @ NYTW Dec 1
2019, 01:12:09 PM
Weather doesn’t look bad. Why not just go?
^ It was the song that came right after DILYSI. Maybe it was from the film and I didn't remember it.
SING STREET @ NYTW Dec 1
2019, 12:43:23 AM
Got home and as a fan of the movie, I have lots of random thought with SPOILERS, so beware:
1) There needs to be a more dramatic moment leading to intermission. Maybe the brother forbidding him from performing at the concert? The relationship between Rafina and Conor, while lovely, is not the center of this story. It’s the music - it’s what gets Rafina, connects him to his brother, and ultimately enables him to get the nerve to get up and leave. That’s why I think if it ends with him no
BWAY Baby2 said: "Perhaps the Fire Island scene was vapid- because that scene itself WASvapid- and the recreation was just portraying that. The Fire Island scene during the seventies was iconic- and showing what went on is important because that type of social interaction, if that is what it can be called- changed dramatically after the AIDS epidemic hit."
I acknowledged in my review that that was the point; it just didn’t elicit any type of emotion from me. An
Didn't read people's reviews on this one before going because I wanted to have my own experience, and the first half left me very emotional. The last scene is incredibly moving. Unfortunately the second half didn't have the same effect on me. The Fire Island stuff was so vapid. Perhaps that the point, but it left me feeling nothing. It got better as the second half moved on, but it never matched its predecessor. Toby's performance was outstanding and the others were very good.
Loved this and thought Harry Styles was very good in general. It seems like the guy on the right missed his solo and just came in for the rhyme.
42nd Street on Great Performances Nov 2
2019, 11:43:36 AM
42nd Streets most recent London revival was on PBS last night and I really enjoyed it. There were a couple of questionable accent, but overall it was great. Fabulous dancing and lots of fun!
