John Adams said: "...and what about the advancement of technology in 20 years? Will 2-D, widescreen format still be entertaining enough? Will VR advance to a point where the current format will seem "soooo 2019"? In 2039, will audiences be saying, "Whydidn't he just deepfake it?"
Will the actors be obligated to "age appropriately", in a business where it's beneficial to always look younger than your chronological age?
Wow. I think it's my favorite play of the last 25 years, and I have such amazing memories of the original cast at the Vineyard. I wonder if Johanna Day will join them?
EricMontreal22 said: "And what happened to Ann Morrison? IBDB says she was an understudy for the lead, and had bit parts, in LoveMusik but I can't find anything else..."
Not sure what "fun, entertaining family musical" means to you but "Be More Chill" (which I didn't see) is about incels and "The Prom" has a fair amount of strong language. Having noted that, I enjoyed "The Prom" much more than I expected to: fun songs, witty book, story I cared about.
Absolutely loved every single second of this production.
1. I don't think the comment about people on the floor getting chili has been fully addressed. Everyone gets it -- or, at least, until the chili runs out (which it did Saturday).
2. It looks to me like the worst place to sit would be at would could be called the right top of the U. That's where I was and it was a bit difficult to see around the wall that's been erected there. I didn't miss a ton, but I did
GeorgeandDot said: "ljay889 said: "What turns me off from the revised version is that the fabulous Overture is cut and the score is played by a very small band. The broadway sound was superior. "
I actually kind of prefer the smaller sound of the revised version. It could probably use some brass, but I actually think it reflects the show more. I also hope we get a new production soon, but unfortunately, I'm not sure anyone could ever top Benanti and
HogansHero said: "haterobics said: "HogansHero said: "Uh, the headline is "The Best Theater of 2018""
I believe they are confusing the URL with the headline."
I am not confusing anything. The headline is as I said it is, the URL has the word Broadway in it. Perhaps the person to whom I responded was looking at the URL and calling it a headline.
Weird that the NYT headline identifies the lists as "Best Broadway" when the lists are mostly not Broadway. (Thanks, OP, for getting it right with your headline, anyway...)
