As much as Darren Criss sometimes drives me nuts with his hipster enthusiasm, you have to hand it to the guy for working his hardest to make theater "cool." Here's my take on the evening:
1) Alex Newell - overall it was enjoyable with a couple of fun performances, but "Poor Unfortunate Souls" with a screeching mess.
2) Anna and the Apocalypse - this won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it seems to be mine. It's a fun campy cro
Just got back and liked it but didn't love it. Bradley Cooper is excellent. Lady Gaga is very good. Found it all a bit too sad and slow, but was definitely impressed by the leads.
Heart of Rock and Roll at the Old Globe Sep 7
2018, 06:27:37 AM
It just started previews in San Diego, and Huey Lewis has talked about his hopes to bring it to Broadway. Anyone see it?
Robbie2 said “Really? Is it the next Kinky Boots? I heard not! Just look at Head over Heels...that's failing and not finding an audience and gonna close soon."
It is certainly not the next Kinky Boots. It’s better.
Everybodys Talking About Jamie transfer? Aug 27
2018, 09:48:23 AM
The amount of discussion on this thread should show producers that they need to consider this one, and this season is the perfect one for it.
Just got back from London and absolutely loved this. Having also seen their performance on the Olivier Awards, I wasn't expecting much, but it blew me away. McCrea's performance as Jamie was heartbreaking and fabulous at the same time. Yes, he was sassy, but his quiet moments were the ones that made it an incredible performance. The woman playing his mother was also great, and her songs brought me to tears multiple times.
At the beginning, I though
Kerry Butler in Burn This Aug 16
2018, 02:51:00 AM
Keri Russell used to dance. I don’t know the play, so does she actually get to show off that skill?
Yiddish Fiddler at the Museum of Jewish Heritage Aug 14
2018, 11:34:27 AM
I actually hope this stays right where it is, and I adored the production. Fiddler fatigue hit Broadway and between the Alfred Molina and Danny Burstein versions, we don’t need another one.
The Museum Of Jewish Heritage looks at Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - a perfect view when thinking about the story of a people exiled from their land and seeking new homes. Being in the museum surrounded by Judaic paraphernalia also just gives it such a communal feeling.
I think it's ridiculous also. Is he a Broadway legend with many credits to his name including the upcoming Tootsie? Yes. Has he now been accused of sexual misconduct? Yes. Both of those things can and should be reported. I'd like to know why they're not.
Met Mr. Long a couple of years ago and saw him on the subway the other day. Feels like he puts on a fake smile to talk to someone "beneath" him. Of course that doesn't make him a sexual predator, but this story isn't changing my less-than-savory opinion of him. Wishing the alleged victim some closure.
Head over Heels Cast Recording? Aug 3
2018, 02:58:04 PM
I was at a taping of Seth Speaks on Sirius Broadway Tuesday and Bonnie said that a cast recording is in their contracts (which I’m sure is typical), but they haven’t heard anything yet. They’re hoping it happens.
Yup, dramamama611, my master's in English can attest to the fact that I hate to read. I apologize profusely for trying to do two things at once and will be sure to devote all of my attention to posts in the future.
^ I didn't say I had a hard time getting tickets. That was the person who quoted my own comment. I saw Hamilton twice before it became a craze, and I'm content.
”This AM NY review is terrible. It seems Matt Windman disliked it because the show wasn't what he wanted it to be.Those jukebox musicals have been done time and time again. What Head Over Heels does it something new and different with a band's music."
This is why I really enjoyed the show. It had creativity. I’m not a fan of Beautiful, On Your Feet, etc. because it’s nasically Behind the Music with impersonators (and I know t
Cher, Reba and Others For 2018 Kennedy Center Honors Jul 25
2018, 12:08:50 PM
It’s about ratings, and their ratings haven’t been good. But it’s too late to honor Hamilton. It’s still popular, but not nearly like it was. Fatigue has set in. I’m happy for it, and the rest of the honorees (Cher!!!), but we’ll see if America tunes in.
