Hubby and I are going to see Hamilton again on June 26 and a friend from upstate wants to join us. His budget is adequate to the task, but it's not as easy to find an unobstructed single seat as it is to find a pair (and people don't want to split them up, understandably). I just figured I would post here on the tiny chance that someone with an extra ticket on the 26th will see it. I realize I may be jumping the gun....
Mediamaven2 said: "This a.m. I was reading the NY Timesreview which remarked on, and I wanted to underscore as I didn't mention in earlier postings - how the live audience and its interaction with the performance was a fantastic element in the show coming off as well as it did. One key obvious moment was at the beginning when John Legend/Jesus enters the stage during Heaven on My Mind and strolls over to the mosh pit, shaking hands with screaming delighted fans. How was that for
dramamama611 said: "But you are ignoring the DEFINITION of definitive as already provided to you:
Definitive: (adj).(of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority.
No where does that say personal preference."
The original post clearly asks for a personal preference. I don't love that list, either, but the OP states, "...what do you think are the definitive v
I know I could look this up, but where did that "Can We Start Again" song even come from? It was not part of the original 1970 JCS rock opera concept album (which is still the best recording!). If it was in some original draft and then cut, it was clearly for a good reason. Or was it a new Oscar-bait song composed for the film?
I am a Catholic child of the 60s and 70s, and the two musicals most ingrained in me are Hair and JCS. As for the former, my wannabe hippie mom allowed me to play it constantly, and she just casually ignored my singing along to syllables and words I didn't understand. As for JCS, I was raised in what you'd call progressive Catholic parishes, so it was fairly well supported all around....and I could almost swear the first production I saw was at a Catholic high school.
adamgreer said: "I loved it with the exception of the irritating as hell audience that wouldn’t shut up.
Yes, Legend was a little out of his element, but I didn’t mind him. BVD, Bareilles, Ben Daniels, and Norm Lewis were all outstanding."
I wish they did not have to cast the top of the bill with pop stars all the time, but I guess they feel like they need to do it for the mass appeal. At least Broadway fans are lucky enough to see the question
You know who I would have loved to see as Herod? Alan Cumming. Alice Cooper was just lame. I mean, even Colbert would have been better (and he knows the song by heart).
CarlosAlberto said: "I hope Brandon gets an Emmy nod for this because he is KILLING IT!!! This is going to get him all kinds of mainstream recognition."
I was just telling my husband that BVD is about to get a lot more famous. Loved him as Aaron Burr. I had tix for Shuffle Along but it closed before I could see it.
VotePeron said: "Well I’ll be that one asshole that dares to say I didn’t like any aspect of BVDs Judas. Such a wasted opportunity. Wish like hell it had been someone else."
I have a few mixed feelings....however, I thought he nailed it in Superstar just now.
So I saw it again last night with Luwoye and he is quite excellent as Hamilton--he really captures the ambition element very well, and you can understand every syllable that comes from his mouth (which cannot be said of everyone in the show's history). I also enjoyed Breaker as Burr. Euan Morton is just perfect as KG. Medina still shines and Mandy still doesn't bowl me over. But the one who really underwhelms me (again) is Lexi as Eliza. But it is still a wonderful show
I second Sweeney Todd, especially if you are flying solo. There were some good single seats left for Friday, and you would get to see it before Carolee Carmelo leaves next month.
jimmycurry01 said: "Dave28282 said: "I think John's voice is to hoarse for the role. Not the right type of voice for the material at all.
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Too hoarse for the role? It isn't written for a polishedBroadway voice. It is written for a rock and roll voice. When you listento Ian Gillian, Jeff Fenholt, or Ted Neeley, none of themhave that polished big Broadway voice that you hear in later incarnations. Certainly, none of those three sound an
Dallas Theatre Fan said: "Dallas Summer Musicals just put up another great season after a few duds the last few years. Lets hope the AT&T Performing Arts can put one up that can compete because, quite frankly ATTPac's facilities are 10x nicer then DSM."
Well, I will be hoping for the "missing" shows like Dear Evan Hansen, Come from Away, Natasha, Pierre, etc, to show up at ATTPAC. The Winspear is sooo much nicer than the Music&nbs
Has there been any word about how much longer Euan Morton will be in as KG? I loved him in the Hedwig tour and am hoping and assuming he will be onstage next week when I see the show again.
We had Austin Scott at Dallas Theater Center for "Hood" last summer and....the man positively oozes charisma. He can also sing and act! I think he has the potential to be very good in this show.
Well....if you can get cheap tix on Gold Star or something, you might give it a try. It's possibly worth seeing just for its complete weirdness...total propaganda and everyone in it is basically in a cult...the scenery and dancing are nice but the whole shtick with the hosts is really bizarre. The first few minutes are nice and then they start with the political indoctrination.
