Has their ever been a good sequel to a musical? Sep 4
2019, 03:39:51 PM
Annie Warbucks (different then Annie II ) actually had some decent songs in it. While no means as good as the original, it was not a disaster either and I believe it enjoyed some success off Broadway.
I hope they make tweaks. It felt very "British" (Rosalie Craig wore a fascinator during "Not Getting Married" for example ) which felt very off since the show treats New York City as one of its characters.
Best Scene Changes Aug 27
2019, 08:33:18 PM
Set designer Anna Louiza’s transition in Honeymoon in Vegas from a jewelry counter that folds out into a hospital bed in seconds was pretty impressive.
MOULIN ROUGE! VIP ROOM Aug 21
2019, 04:12:45 PM
This is common practice in the West End. (I wouldn’t pay but know people who happily would.)
Wild Broadway Stories? Jul 19
2019, 11:51:01 PM
My friend saw a preview of First Date where Zachary Levi’s mic went out (his character is supposed to never leave the stage as he carries the entire show) but he left the stage and his “date” and everyone on stage froze. He came back several minutes later with a new mic and ad-libbed perfectly “Sorry. I had diarrhea” and picked up right where he left off. The audience was apparently in stitches.
Live Action Little Mermaid- Ariel Jul 4
2019, 10:23:55 AM
While I think it’s wonderful more girls are going to feel seen and represented by this new Mermaid remake, my bigger concern is the whole sacrifice-your-entire-identity-so-a-Prince-will-like-you message this story tells.
WHT 'First Wives Club' Broadway Musical ? May 16
2019, 08:42:57 AM
I saw it in San Diego and Chicago. Brad Oscar and Sarah Chase were great in their roles at Old Globe but both prods never matched the movie in wit, drama, or entertainment. Too bad. Seems like a great idea on paper.
RippedMan said: "Agreed! Honestly there’s not a clunker song in the show. But my only gripe with Shriek’s music is it’s often too short. He writes simple songs, which is why I was curious how his music would work with powerhouse singers, but he totally made it work. But, like, the dad has a song that basically goes no where. But it’s a cool melody, but just kind of comes and goes. But I love his interlude music. "
OneL99 said: "I'm going to use my 1st post on this board to say....Jagged Little Pill is the best show I have ever seen. Easily. And I've seen pretty much everything (some people buy clothes, I drive to NYC from Boston several times a month...”
OneL99 welcome to the message boards! It seems you are an informed, thoughtful, and passionate theatre goer like many of us and should be encouraged to join these boards, discuss
TOOTSIE Reviews Apr 23
2019, 08:49:28 PM
For me, I think even a weak DY score is still better than most.
TOOTSIE the Musical: PREVIEWS START Apr 18
2019, 12:44:08 AM
I revisited the show tonight after seeing it in it’s first week of previews. It has really come a long way. I am so glad they trimmed 15-20 minutes. Santino has only gotten stronger and now has that Tony sewn up. All of the supporting players remain strong and the comedy and rhythm is helped by the cuts. I do not know if my positive feelings are informed by feeling like an insider when it comes to all of the Broadway winks and in-jokes but, regardless Robert Horn writes some of the best jok
FOSSE/VERDON Apr 12
2019, 04:45:23 PM
These are great photos, BrodyFosse. Thanks for posting!
GeorgeandDot said: "Uzo Aduba was heavily considered??? That would be the worst casting ever. Although it would be very Sher to do some bizarre casting like that."
It's not so bizarre to me. She IS a classically trained opera singer and is an astounding actress.
Ironically, Oklahoma! didn’t have an exclamation point originally either. Per Todd Purdum’s book “Something Wonderful”: “Late one night, Helburn called from Boston to tell the publicity department to say that the decision had been made to add an exclamation point, to make the title Oklahoma! The word had already been reproduced three times on each of the ten thousand press releases that had been prepared for mailing, so they set about inking in thirty thousand ex
Betsy Wolfe at 54 Below Mar 1
2019, 01:00:16 PM
Yeah I think her resume is impressive as is she. I dont think age enters into this and 36 to me is young and I’m sure she’ll have an even longer impressive resume ahead of her.
Sorry if I wasn’t clear. I thought she was an excellent Dream Laurey (as she is a principal dancer from the ballet world.) However, we felt her singing, acting, accent were not strong enough for Broadway. That is different then saying triple threats do not exist. The reviews echoed the same sentiments. It excelled at dance and fell short in the others departments.
I saw this with my mother (or the first half of it at least.) I just remember it being swallowed up at the Gershwin. Too small a show for such a gigantic space. It all seemed really empty. I also do not think the gimmick of having Laurey and Dream Laurey be the same woman paid off. Patrick Wilson was good.
GYPSY Film Happening Feb 6
2019, 10:50:40 PM
I don’t care if they have to dub her singing old school style—a Melissa McCarthy/Amy Sherman Gypsy is giving me everything I never knew I needed!
Overnight bag into a theater? Feb 3
2019, 04:01:33 PM
The theatre where Choir Boy is playing now has lockers (which all theatres should start to do.)
