ucjrdude902 said: "A source told me, now full transparency I don't know this source well but they are connected to the topic at hand...but the source says, "Cancelling the TONYS isn't an option, that's not the spirit of theatre."
If that is true (and I do love the optimism) is gathering by June 7th in a very large auditorium how they will be presented?
What’s the last show you saw on Broadway before its closing? Mar 15
2020, 11:58:15 AM
I saw the last Saturday night show of Phantom on an absolute total whim and now I am so grateful I did. (Even sprung for the souvenir wine cup!) I really hope it comes back after this is all over. It would be such a shame if it did not.
Hamilfan2 said: "I was told by security last night that there will not be a stage door for the rest of previews. Presumably once they open (or once they’re frozen?) that should start back up again. But for the next couple weeks expect no stage door."
Honestly with all this Coronavirus talk I don’t blame them if they never do it.
Plannietink08 said: "I’m not a huge fan of Carrie Hope Fletcher, I feel she’s a little too sugarcoated for my liking, but I will say that it’s great to see a body positive, curvy actress playing the lead in a fairytale musical."
I couldn’t agree more about how great it is to see someone with her body type playing this lead role. This is great.
Roman Holiday Previews Feb 10
2020, 12:28:20 PM
Glad to see it’s still kicking. While it definitely had some issues there was a lot of redeeming parts.
WSS 2019/20 Jan 10
2020, 11:59:19 PM
Saw this tonight. I am also in the camp like so many others where I don’t exactly know how to feel.
The director kind of ignores the text if it gets in the way of his vision I think (i.e. Tony not being Polish, the NYC projections are not of the West Side, etc.)
It took me about 20 minutes to adjust to the new concepts.
It was a little like the half-live/half animated Little Mermaid that was just on tv.
I was never bored, but I don't know if that’s because th
dramamama611 said: "Im fairly certain new costumes are ALWAYS made...on Broadway.”
In some cases, absolutely. Especially contemporary clothing. But there are a lot of circumstances where they will not rebuild especially when the item is expensive (gowns, etc) and/or they know a show is closing.
Actors Weight Nov 3
2019, 06:13:58 PM
I am so glad this thread was started. I too think different types of actors should be considered for certain roles and we should be challenging what “type” means, especially today. (The Prom was great in all parts of this sense.)
I do know in some cases to keep costs low, sometimes prods will pick replacements based on the fact that new expensive costumes do not have to be made (so silly, I know,) and some shows (as mentioned) have dimensional requirements with traps/elevators and the
Yes. This particular version for some reason I enjoyed much more on tour then when I saw it on Broadway. I haven’t seen the latest cast though but I think it is a solid choice.
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.)
