Industry Editor Exclusive Article Aug 23
2019, 12:09:08 PM
I still can’t get over the irony that so much of The Prom’s final performance, including the entire finale, Caitlin’s song, and Beth’s song, were recorded in full and posted online - meanwhile, NONE of Be More Chills final performance has surfaced, even though everyone on this board has had a field day ostracizing BMC fans for being rude and inexperienced theatre goers. I didn’t see a single phone out during BMCs final show, either.
According to an Instagram post by someone involved with the productions, it's officially happening at the Jacobs this spring.
West Side Story Revival Marquee-What are they thinking? Aug 22
2019, 07:38:04 PM
I love the key art and the marquee. We’ve had a zillion revivals of WSS, including one this century - why not be open to a fresh interpretation of it?
JSquared2 said: "VotePeron said: "It looks like Tina Landau is going to be the primary director in the room, which I believe is rare for a non-equity tour.
No I don't believe it says that anywhere. Do you have a source?It means that her direction will be used -- but I;m pretty sure that one of her associates will be "in the room". She may stop by during tech to givenotes, but I seriously doubt she will be there full time."
It looks like Tina Landau is going to be the primary director in the room, which I believe is rare for a non-equity tour. Really hoping the production value isn't garbage for the tour, but then again a "cheap" set could work really well in Spongebob's favor.
Filming at What the Constitution Means to Me? Aug 21
2019, 02:59:15 PM
This is going to be a massive hit online. I hope they don’t wait until the tour is over to release it, like they are with Mike Birbiglia’s New One, but either way - incredible!
CT2NYC said: "VotePeron said: "The mezz for Alice By Heart was one of the worst seats I’ve sat in. The sound booth is huge and placed in the middle of both rows, so you can only see half the stage if it’s in your line of sight, unless you’re on the far edges. It’s the only time in 400+ shows I’ve complained about a seat to a house manager. Don’t sit up there."
I don't see any room for a sound booth in this pic.Did
New MCC space - seating advice Aug 21
2019, 10:18:01 AM
The mezz for Alice By Heart was one of the worst seats I’ve sat in. The sound booth is huge and placed in the middle of both rows, so you can only see half the stage if it’s in your line of sight, unless you’re on the far edges. It’s the only time in 400+ shows I’ve complained about a seat to a house manager. Don’t sit up there.
Upcoming Waitress casting Aug 20
2019, 03:19:30 PM
Are we not assuming Alison is coming back in October? I’m sure she knew going in that she would be tapped out at some point.
Also, regarding the quick announcement, Jordan must’ve literally signed the contract yesterday. The Waitress team has reached out to dozens of “celebrities” and see if they’re interested, and when they’re available. It all happens extremely quickly.
I think if Frozen 2 wasn't hitting theaters this thanksgiving, Disney would be closing up Frozen on Bway this winter.
Disney is proving that their older IP is what sells - the 2019 Lion King remake is about to become one of the top 10 most successful films of all time.People of all ages connect to nostalgia - this is why Disney is remaking all of their own things at a much higher rate than producing new film properties.
Emma Stone would have a Tony Award if she had opened the revival of Cabaret as offered. She gave one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen.
Other wonderful stunt cast performances I've seen:
- Sara & Kat in Waitress - Jennifer Nettles in Chicago - Jane Lynch in Annie - Nick Jonas in How To Succeed... - Ingrid Michaelson in Great Comet - Todrick Hall in Kinky Boots
It indeeds shoots up from the deck - two pvc pipes are embedded into the floor and have about inch-sized openings. They're really well hidden even though they're visible the entire second act.
Regarding the actual blood, it never shoots exactly the same, but they definitely tweaked it between St. Ann's and Bway, because Rebecca's face now gets covered in blood. Patrick usually gets the least, but his suit is also brown and harder to tell. <
What play to see on Broadway in September Aug 16
2019, 09:26:38 AM
The play that everyone is going to be talking about this season is Slave Play, so if you’d like to be the most ~hip~, that’s the best bet. However you can’t go wrong with any 3, I imagine!
Broadway Buddy said: "mell32 said: "As far as I'm aware- he only performs on certain days-- all night shows but Tuesdays, and not on Wednesday or Saturday matinees. Could be out, he might not be. "
They added Tuesday’s for him. It’s because of his age, he’s not allowed to do 8 shows a week. That’s why they usually double or more for kids on Broadway, unless it’s a whole ensemble of kids in a show, like School of Rock or
joevitus said: "I'm not aware that Evan committed any sins, but as he lost his "new family" and really has no relationship with the girl he cared for (and who seems to have cared for him), it's pretty clear he's experienced as much bad fallout from the experience as everyone else. The idea that he has to "pay for sins" for the evening to be pleasing to someone strikes me as ridiculously judgmental."
Oh brother you know I went to closing of The Prom today and it really solidifed for me just how fake Be More Chill is and was, its suppose to be about outcasts and loser but it always felt like they felt they were the cool kids table with how people acted offstage, meanwhile The Prom felt truly like an underdog story about "loser and outcasts" looking to be accepted. good riddence to BMC"
broadwayboy222 said: "Apologies if this has been stated previously, but, as there is no song list in the Playbill listed on Playbill Vault, does the first act end with the dream ballet as is typically done?"
No. It ends with Laurie’s verse of “Out Of Your Dreams.” The dream ballet begins Act 2.
The final performance of Be More Chill was wonderful today. Obviously a very enthusiastic crowd, but everyone was very respectful to the performance and well behaved, aside from the expected cheering and regular standing ovations. It felt like a true celebration of a special show that meant so much to so many. Everyone in that room knew every beat of the show, and we all still sat on the edge of our seats.
As for the show itself, it was very
New season scores ? Aug 11
2019, 09:51:40 PM
Hadestown is beautiful and incredibly written. Be More Chill is second for me, as I feel the lyrics are stellar and as a whole has a contemporary musical theater sound that I love.
Other than that, I thought every other new score on broadway this season was a total dud. Off-Broadway was an embarrassment of riches though, with Rags Parkland Sings The Songs of the Future, Octet, We Are The Tigers, Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night, and Secret Life of a Bees being remarkable scores.
MichelleCraig said: "Are we really at a place now where we need to know about these things in advance of seeing a performance?I hope not."
My understanding of this thread is it’s a resource for those who have sensitivity to sound, and have reactions when hearing jarring loud sounds, such as gunshots.
