Taylor Trensch & more join TKAM Dec 23
2019, 11:01:05 AM
No announcement was made and no public reason was given. He just didn’t join the cast.
Taylor Trensch & more join TKAM Dec 23
2019, 10:16:48 AM
He never joined the cast. Dakin Matthews is still playing the Judge.
Walsh is in his upper 80s and, as someone else pointed out, has not been on Broadway in several decades. Perhaps he felt he couldn’t sustain eight shows a week.
A Daniel Fish Most Happy Fella? Dec 21
2019, 11:32:46 AM
Based on the casting notice, they are not using traditional character tracks. The show will have seven performers, all but one of whom will be female or non-binary, so I don’t think it’s likely anyone will be playing one single character. We’ll have to wait and see.
A Daniel Fish Most Happy Fella? Dec 21
2019, 07:18:34 AM
I heard about this a few months ago, when I was up at Bard for their Korngold Festival, and heard that (unsurprisingly) Mary Testa is going to be in the cast. Since this is going to be a non traditional production, I guess it’s not clear what role/track she will be doing yet. Eager to see how this turns out.
East Village said: "So New York Magazine now sends a college student out to write theater reviews. Not interested "
Helen Shaw has two degrees from Harvard. Where did you go to school?
Greater Clements Dec 16
2019, 02:46:15 PM
I saw the play yesterday afternoon and found it to be one of the most satisfying experiences I’ve had in a while. The three hours flew by. Judith Ivey is extraordinary in the leading role — that’s a word I don’t toss around lightly — and Edmund Donovan is very good as well.
I thought the final twenty minutes were devastating.
The staging is problematic as, no matter where you sit, your view will be obstructed at some point. I was initially seated in the center section and was
The Pirate Queen (2007) Dec 13
2019, 07:57:53 PM
Linda Balgord in this might be the ugliest professional singing I’ve ever heard.
This board in the old days Nov 15
2019, 08:46:49 AM
As a board member for almost 14 years, I agree with Auggie27’s assessment. There was definitely a feeling of cliquishness that was dominated by a few posters. These people tended to commandeer conversations and ignore or deride those they felt were beneath them. Some are still around (though in a somewhat diminished capacity), others are a distant memory.
There is definitely nothing to gain from romanticizing the “good old days”. Jordan’s observation about personal attacks and question
Sad News: Ann Crumb has died Nov 1
2019, 01:32:15 PM
A couple years ago, I went to see a production of OTHER DESERT CITIES at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly. (I had a friend who was involved with the show.) I was surprised to open my program and see that Ann Crumb was playing Silda, the role that won Judith Light her Tony. She was far and away the best aspect of that production. I think that was one of her last stage appearances as she was diagnosed shortly thereafter. Rest In Peace.
Hamilton Lottery Philadelphia Oct 23
2019, 10:18:46 PM
I won the lottery and was in the last row of the rear mezzanine. Very high up and farrrr from the stage, but a good and unobstructed view.
Porter actually auditioned for Sportin’ Life in the last Broadway revival but lost out to David Alan Grier (who was terrific).
Bad Theater Behavior Sep 10
2019, 07:36:35 AM
Betrayal on Sunday: a couple cell phones/watch alarms, a fair amount of talking, some very loud cellophane crinkling during quiet moments. In one moment of silence, a woman sitting a few rows behind me said very loudly of Zawe Ashton, “SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE PRINCE HARRY’S WIFE.”
GeorgeandDot said: "It's safe to assume that this "entrapment scheme" occured because of previous incidents. They must've had something to go off of. In that case, I have no sympathy."
Yeah, when someone shows up with lube and condoms at the ready, I have to assume it’s not his first time at the rodeo.
Highland Guy said: "LarryD2 said: "Ben Vereen admitted to inappropriate behavior and misconduct. His statement is in the BWW article linked in the first post. Isn't this a settled matter?"
Settled? Apparently not here. Gotta go sharpen my pitchfork and set a torch afire."
by settled, I assume he meant that it’s not rumor, which was a point of contention on the prior thread. Vereen owned up to his actions, so they are not in
qolbinau said: "Not sure what others’ experience is but due to the low quality audio and especially screens I find that the shows I have watched here don’t tend to stick in my memory for as long as I’d hope! Still, a very handy resource. "
Well, watching something on tape — even a professionally shot version — is not going to have the same impact as a live performance. That said, I’ve been using the library for almost 20 years and
The Distinctive Baritone said: "n2nbaby said: "I’m sure you’ll be in great hands. It would be more upsetting if Amber or Patrick or Andre we’re out."
Has Patrick been out yet? Hades is mostly spoke-sung, but having just a regular baritone (as opposed to a true bass) do it as the understudy must be a very different experience.
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Yes, I know at least one person who saw the show with T. Oliver Reid as Hades. I d
