An evil corporate overlord is oppressing a community of poor folks living in squalor, and when he cruelly raises the price of the basics they need to live, they rebel. The police, who are in the corporate overlord’s pocket, beat up the protestors at the end of Act I. The charismatic young leader of the resistance meets and falls for a young woman, who is later revealed to be the corporate overlord’s daughter,
Hercules at the public distribution Aug 8
2019, 11:11:02 AM
I’m a patron donor at the public, and they are only allowing two tickets max for my level of giving, even though I have four Shakespeare in the Park reserved seats left this season. They also seem to be hinting in their emails that I may not get any seats at all.
And to be clear, I’m not complaining; the public theater should be for the public! Just wanted to add another data point showing they are clearly very concerned about very high levels of demand.
Super Mario the Musical Aug 8
2019, 09:24:40 AM
This reminds me of one of my favorite odd little songs by the Mountain Goats & Kaki King, which is titled “Sorry Mario The Princess Is Another Castle”. It’s sung from the perspective of Toad, explaining the abject terror that he went through before Mario's arrival, and his inability to express it. It’s a perfect character song for a well known character IMO, reframing the little we know about him into a rich inner life. I could totally imagine it as a heartbroken soliloquy-type song for Toad aft
I'm wondering why there isn't a website that aggregates all the current discount codes for Broadway shows. Would it get shut down by ticket sites? Or is it not possible to make money from running such a site? Or is it just the case that no one has gone through the trouble of making such a site?
I'm asking because I'm looking for a fun coding side project, and this seemed like a neat idea.
SisterGeorge said: "Jordan Catalano said: "You need someone who can instantly project infinite warmth, kindness and empathyfrom the moment she makes herlast-minuteappearance. "
Given this description, I’m going to cast a vote for Lois Smith.
Mister Matt said: "To Kill a Mockingbird received a score nomination over Be More Chill. Oof."
I’m confused by this. Be More Chill did get nominated for best score.
Mrs. Murray's Menagerie by The Mad Ones at Ars Nova Apr 23
2019, 12:28:21 AM
Saw this show on Saturday, and it honestly blew me away. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a show with such unbelievable precision from the actors and director. Every micro gesture and tiny flinching reaction registered perfectly on each actor. I’m perplexed that just watching a focus group could enthrall me for 90 minutes, but it absolutely did. Phenomenal job all around.
FYI, this was completely sold out not as of yesterday, but a bunch of seats on the far edges just opened up for almost every performance. I snagged a few to go with friends in late March.
The dream ballet should be changed too. SAWOklahomawas my first production, and I had no idea what was going on during the dream ballet.
Lastly, I hope they change the intermission food recipes. The chili was too spicy for me."
I had a long discussion last night with a friend about this production’s dream ballet, and while I thought it beautiful and a thrilling dance piece, I agree that it makes very little&nbs
Warbucks2 said: "Can someone describe further how this is not for traditional theatre goers, or why someone would say that? Another person said it was avant garde.
I’m genuinely curious how this is different from a traditional production of Oklahoma. Is it sexually explicit? How is it dark?"
I'd say that it takes a lot of the disturbing stuff that is sitting right there in the show as subtext and makes those things very, very explicit te
Thanks for bringing up The Music Man; the comparison had never occurred to me and is a fantastic challenge to my thoughts on Evan Hansen. I unabashedly love The Music Man (partly for the show, partly because it's the first musical I was ever in), and you're right that there are a lot of parallels in Evan Hansen, which I had a lot of problems with. I've thought about it for a few hours, and I think there are a few reasons why TMM works for me but DEH d
snl89 said: "In the end, of course the Murphy family certainly was under no obligation to forgive him or invite him back into their lives in any way (though I can understand how, with a year or so's time and distance, it wouldn't be too crazy that Zoe in particular might feel comfortable meeting up with him again briefly). But other than that...a kid in Evan's situation really doesn't need punishment. They need HELP and support to start feeling better in a way that
Let me second jonlow09. While it was an enjoyable night of theater and Ben Platt's performance was breathtaking, the show itself is probably the most profoundly immoral show I've seen in a very long time. Frankly, Evan acts like a sociopath: he lies to a grieving family and uses a girl's dead brother to seduce her. The (admittedly super uplifting) songs hide what is truly psychopathic behavior.
Then, at the end of the show, not only does Evan avoid p
Given how recently Jordan Fisher joined the cast, I wonder if it's possible that he's leaving to join the SF/LA/tour cast. They have his last day on Broadway as March 5th, and the first SF preview is March 10th. That seems tight to me, but I know nothing about how professional tours are rehearsed. Is it possible that they rehearse with the understudy until March 5th, and then Fisher plugs in to the production on the 6th for dress rehearsals and previews?
CABARET - A Few Questions Apr 18
2014, 08:40:03 PM
Does anyone know what the view is like from the obstructed bar rail seats on the sides (br 1-12)? I'm looking at the week before Memorial Day, and those are essentially the only seats available (given that I don't want to pay $2,500 for a VIP membership).
Cabaret previews Apr 15
2014, 03:43:42 AM
Can anyone who has seen the show from the Bar Rail Obstructed seats along the sides (BR 1- comment on the view? I'm interested in seeing the show when I come in May, but all of the orchestra seats on the days I'm looking are either obstructed or require a $2,500 VIP contribution. Thanks in advance!
comment on the view? I'm interested in seeing the show when I come in May, but all of the orchestra seats on the days I'm looking are either obstructed or require a $2,500 VIP contribution. Thanks in advance!
