perfectliar said: "CaseyBrent41 said: "The problem is the main attraction is the ape and we've already seen it in promo videos and pictures. If Phantom was only about the chandelier and the material wasn't good (Which sure, debatable, but it has its place)then it wouldn't be as successful as it is, if Les Miz were JUST about the turn table or Miss Saigon the helicopter well that wouldn't keep people going back.
Dave13 said: "King Kong looks like it could be great or a flop."
This was posted on another thread, but thought I'd start a new thread to discuss this upcoming production in more detail as it is getting closer to its fall opening. This happens to be one of the few shows I'm looking forward to this season. Dave13, what a perfect way to describe this one. I couldn't agree more. I think it could become a spectacle beyond spectacle
trentsketch said: "I imagine opening night's going to be a pretty rough, too."
I doubt opening night will be rowdy, given that it is pretty much reserved for the investors in the show which are not likely to be young stans.
I hear a lot of criticism of this show due to the hyper fan base. I’ve heard the music and have really enjoyed it, and I’m one of the older guys here (though I’ve always been open minded to new music).
Hadestown Jagged Little Pill Tootsie King Kong Pretty Woman The Prom Moulin Rouge Ain’t Too Proud Gettin’ the Band Back Together Head Over Heels
Hadestown Question Jun 25
2018, 12:43:53 AM
I feel like there is a lot of hype behind this show. Did anyone here see any of the earlier productions? Why do people seem to like it so much? The music? The story? The unique combination of jazz and classic story?
VotePeron said: "Not too impressive, honestly. Fun Homewas at $716k (an entire $100,000 above OOTI)the week after Tonys, which grew to high of $817k by mid July."
It's hard to know, but I wonder how many discounted tickets for performances this last week were purchased for OOTI prior to the Tony win. I think I agree with you that it could have been a more impressive bump, but I also agree with others who said that the upcoming weeks will give
Are these all the likely New Musical options (as far as we know right now)?
Hadestown Jagged Little Pill Tootsie King Kong Pretty Woman The Prom Moulin Rouge
If so, my prediction for nominees: Hadestown, Tootsie, Jagged Little Pill, King Kong and Moulin Rouge
As for winner among those, if the voters continue to vote as they did this year, rejecting the big budget spectacle musicals (ala Mean Girls, Frozen, My Fair Lady), the
haterobics said: "Warbucks2 said: "I find it amusing that this time around they are casting someone of Asian descent as the Squip (in the story, the Squip is from Japan). Original Squip was played by Eric William Morris, who I only assume from his name was not Asian."
Not sure there is much to read into it, as Tam and Iconis go way back."
Ah gotcha. And to be clear, I meant “amusing” completely in the good way. No
I find it amusing that this time around they are casting someone of Asian descent as the Squip (in the story, the Squip is from Japan). Original Squip was played by Eric William Morris, who I only assume from his name was not Asian.
dramamama611 said: "Um...aren't the purpose of musicals "feelings"? That's why we sing, after all.
When words are no longer enough, we sing; when singing isn't enough, we dance."
Good call! There are musicals without "feelings" but I tend to hate those. Of course, we don't just want feelings and nothing else. A healthy and engaging plot with songs that helps us "feel" something (happy, sad, an
[Everyone is missing a few of the awards like Best Play and Best Revival of a Play. I added those in. There are others missing but I'm too lazy to add them.]
Best Musical The Band’s Visit Frozen Mean Girls SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Best Play The Children Farinelli and the King Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Junk Latin History for Morons<
VotePeron said: "And all of you surprised about the OOTI shut out..."
Shut out? We must have different definitions of those words. I’m excited for Hailey, and of course no surprise it is nominated for Best Revival, but I thought Alex was a lock and really should have not just been nominated, but ultimately won.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread Apr 26
2018, 11:43:21 PM
I was not blown away by Alex Newell the first time I saw the show, because that was when I thought the Mother Earth character was played by a black woman. I thought she was a decent soulful black woman, but I’ve seen a lot of amazing powerful black women perform.
The second time I went in realizing now that the actor was a man! Now I was blown away by him singing Mama Will Provide and was probably the first person to my feet! So I’m a fan and would love to see him get some recogniti
Hey guys, let's be nice here. This is a safe place.
John, thanks for sharing your thoughts with everyone. What are your thoughts about the recent My Fair Lady revival and the Once on this Island revival? Those two couldn't be more different from eachother, one is an old school classic that has been revived a number of times, and the other one is a bit more young, scrappy and hungry. How should we view those two shows?
benwilsonn.xo said: "I was comparing this to some people say give My Fair Lady the award for Best Revival and then Alex Newell the award for Best Featured Actor and vice versa."
My vote is for vice versa. Give Alex Newell the award for Best Revival and My Fair Lady the award for Best Featured Actor.
benwilsonn.xo said: "I remember at the 2015 Tony’s people said give The King and I Best Revival and then Kristin Chenoweth Best Actress. I can sense history repeating itself!"
I'm not sure what you're suggesting, but this stuff about Tony voters giving consolation prizes is silly and belittles the most significant theatrical award in the world. Kristin earned a win in 2015 as did King and I. The races this year are tight in some ca
