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NY Times Journalist's  Jul 23 2018, 04:05:48 PM

I think Ms Umphress’s issue is that her weight was used as an identifying factor.
If the critic had an issue with the costumes in an all skinny cast she would just say “I didn’t like the costumes” not “This costume designer doesnt know how to dress skinny people.”
There was no need to take attention away from Ms Umphress’s performance by redirecting the attention to her weight as if it were some sort of handicap.
The critic wasn’t


What's wrong with Broadway?  May 10 2018, 03:27:40 PM
I only read the excerpt posted (thank you for posting that) but did he even mention the ever rising ticket prices?
I think the change is multi-dimensional. I agree with his points but the average person who CAN affor a $1.29 song on itunes can NOT afford a $70-240 Broadway ticket.
Ticket prices, IMO, are what is driving producers and creators to pick Spongebobs over new work. That’s why (again only IMO) off Bway has been FAR more interesting these days.


MY FAIR LADY (2018) Previews  Mar 22 2018, 01:27:19 AM

I've always felt Bart Sher sacrifices a lot of the jokes and humor in his revivals for the sake of his signature realness and grittiness. I particularly felt this was true with his Fiddler. 



MY FAIR LADY (2018) Previews  Mar 18 2018, 01:37:55 PM

I don't remember thinking she was a lock for a Tony Award. Bart Sher's choice is asking us to suspend disbelief a little more than usual because of her age unfortunately. I felt I wanted the songs to be knocked out of the park too but the quieter voice was a fine trade-off for her very nice and thoughtful portrayal.  I just remember thinking this was not a slam dunk as you do while watching Harry Hadden-Paton. 



MY FAIR LADY (2018) Previews  Mar 18 2018, 12:34:59 AM


MY FAIR LADY (2018) Previews  Mar 18 2018, 12:04:52 AM

Saw the show tonight.

It is a wonderful production. Harry Hadden-Paton is truly magnificent. He seems like he has been living in the role forever and is extremely smart. He has my vote for Best Actor.

I found Lauren Ambrose to be just a tad underwhelming. She is beautiful and has some wonderful moments, and is by no means bad or incapable, but it is obvious (to me at least) that she is not a musical theatre animal by nature. Her voice is not quite special enough to sell tho


FROZEN Previews  Mar 16 2018, 11:30:55 PM

I saw this the other day. I have never seen the film so I found it to be a tad confusing because I think it relies on people knowing and loving the film more than it realizes. The world and it's rules didn't feel very fleshed out or wholly formed to me. I echo another poster who said they wish the sisters had more to do together. Those were the strongest and most effective moments for me.  



Bad Theater Behavior  Mar 11 2018, 10:30:21 AM
What I’ve noticed more than anything is the tech addiction. The last three Broadway shows I’ve seen (probably more) people of all ages have this involuntary pull to check their text messages, Instagram, etc. in the middle of the show. It’s like their habitual need to check their phone is greater than staying present and I get it I’ve just never succumbed to it.

Is Saigon worth it?  Dec 17 2017, 06:55:31 PM
I think the first 15 minutes might be a little uncomfortable to watch with a child because the actual Miss Saigon “pageant” is an auction of women’s bodies, but after that it I wouldn’t describe it as awkward but perhaps a little graphic and mature.

My mom was a little uncomfortable during a few parts of “The American Dream”.


People Leaving at Intermission  Dec 9 2017, 04:53:17 PM

I really didn't know people mistakingly leaving at intermission was a thing until I read this thread. So I asked a few people who occasionally attend live theatre and it is indeed true! Most truly believed intermission was the end of the show.

Maybe people are so used to getting their entertainment through movies or tv shows or micro length entertainment that the concept of an intermission is becoming foreign?

 



On Your Feet or Les Mis? (Tour)  Oct 19 2017, 09:51:57 AM

I saw the current Les Mis tour last week and it was  really great actually and my group loved it. (I have not seen On Your Feet.)



Betsy Wolfe departs CAROUSEL  Sep 20 2017, 01:16:40 PM

I think she's doing Tina but Adrienne Warren would be   my pick.



Broadway Actors who went to your school.  Sep 16 2017, 04:59:28 PM

Greg Hildreth, Uzo Aduba, Sara Chase, and Ginnifer Goodwin were all at Boston U at the same time when I was at Emerson in Boston. 



Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread  Sep 9 2017, 11:33:04 PM

I think Mean Girls will get a lot of noms. Book, music, and supporting, etc.



Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018  Jul 16 2017, 02:33:10 PM


Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018  Jul 16 2017, 01:22:33 PM


Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018  Jul 16 2017, 11:16:55 AM


What to see for Dad and two teen girls?  Jul 15 2017, 01:58:18 PM

School of Rock. Will appeal to everyone.



Romy and Michele's High School Reunion The Musical in Seattle  Jul 3 2017, 11:38:30 AM

Saw this. While this is a fun tribute to the movie and seemed like a fun, campy girls night out at lower than Broadway prices, this is most definitely not a Broadway musical. It is not clever, the music is very amateur, and the script is just the movie placed on stage. There is no reason for this to exist other than a send up of the film. It would do well to tour in smaller regional houses and maybe if it did hit New York do a limited New World Stages or off off Broadway run.&n

Songs about rejecting someone?  Jun 28 2017, 12:25:05 AM

"So Done Being in Love With You" from First Date is a great modern one!



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