Besides that, I usually just buy souvenir programs. I always look for interesting props or something along that line, but have never really found anything.
Last year Charlie and the Chocolate Factory had a really interesting tophat that was tall and spindly. Not really sure exactly where it came from as it was not the one used for Wonka, but it was definitely quality and a custom piece. Anyway, it was som
I have to say, that post is remarkably bitter and focused on negativity for someone who's show had just been (undeservedly) nominated for 8 Tony awards...
Also, he paraphrased that gem of a quote: "See? A Hummable F*****G MELODY"
MFL closing?? Apr 29
2019, 09:20:13 AM
Is Kelsey Grammer busy?
BEETLEJUICE Previews Apr 23
2019, 10:27:50 AM
I'll say it again, claiming "everyone" around you liked something does not negate thoughtful critique.
To keep seeing this being used to shoot down opinions, especially on a board of theatre lovers, is very disappointing.
YvanEhtNioj said: "Take a shot at the bar for every "I think it's horrible but the audience loved it I don't understand " comment. "
Im sorry, but this argument to undermine critique is so illegitimate. Watch a Trump rally.
Apr 5
2019, 04:25:35 PM
macnyc said: "What is the payoff? I saw the show last night and have forgotten it already."
SPOILER:
Lydia spent the entire show referencing her dead mom ad-nauseum. When Juno, who is revealed to be Beetlejuice's mother, is killed (I think Beetjuice killed her but I was pretty checked out by that point) he says:
"Hey Lydia, look, we both have dead moms now."
Brightman lan
Apr 4
2019, 06:42:17 PM
I will say, there is a payoff to perpetual "Dead Mom" that I thought was the funniest part of the show. I actually burst out laughing when that finally came around
Someone in a Tree2 said: ""I suggest that "The Miller's Son" from ALNM is about as raunchy as it gets"
I love "The Miller's Son" to death, one of the most gorgeous in the cannon. However raunchy you may consider it, (for me--not much), comedic it sure ain't, which was my earlier point. I think Sondheim is a genius, but he's always been surprisingly weak on writing raunchy songs that make me laugh. ("Welcome to Kan
She-Devil! Specifically by David Yazbek in the heightened style of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It is already structured to work so well as a musical, has wonderfully large characters, and Mary's pink palace alone would be worth staging it.
The Band's Visit RUSH Apr 3
2019, 08:17:02 AM
If anyone is going today or tomorrow and can pick up an extra single dm me. Tried to get a rush ticket yesterday at about 5 but they were out.
BEETLEJUICE Previews Mar 29
2019, 10:20:23 AM
The curtain and pre-show lighting are amazing. The sandworm is incredibly realized. The Miss Argentina number I guess isn't so bad. But, that is about it.
It was otherwise a complete mess. There are just so many head-scratching choices made in this show.
Watering down characters, cutting iconic bits (how incredible would the model have been on stage), bizarre restructuring and then total abandonment of the plot, the most generic music I've heard in a while.
I didn't n
Hillary and Clinton previews Mar 28
2019, 10:11:57 AM
Having seen the first preview, I am pretty shocked that they haven't had the actor playing Obama tone back the impression. His performance felt like he was in a completely different production, and it was distracting.
"Going way back to 1971: Two Gentlemen of Verona over Follies for Best Musical. Even the presenters and winners were stunned. And while I love some of Galt MacDermot, how the hell did that happen? How many revivals have there "Two Gentsis best remembered in some circles as the show that bested Folliesfor the Best Musical Tony Award. Sondheim won the Tony for his score, as well he should have; butTwo Gents, as a show, was
Biggest Tony upset of all time? Mar 18
2019, 11:51:27 AM
Having seen Glory Days, that show making it to Broadway at all was a pretty big upset
Biggest Tony upset of all time? Mar 18
2019, 11:02:25 AM
The Pajama Game winning Best Revival over Sweeney Todd is another one in recent memory
