Hamilton had text added above the usual cast list on the playbill insert asking everyone to turn off their phones due to the test, and during the preshow announcement, Euan Morton mentioned the national test and then said, "I'll wait." with a prolonged gap of 20-30 seconds before wrapping up. No phones went off during Act 1, but there was one during Act 2.
Extra stuff Oct 1
2018, 02:16:28 PM
After seeing some of the other lists, I wish I had bothered to dig through a few bins for scripts, CDs, and stuff, but on the other hand it was less stressful not trying to peruse through bins. I'm regretting not grabbing an Arena Stage DEH windowcard but I wasn't originally planning on buying anything that big and carrying it around while seeing 2 shows until they had the regular ones going for $5 after my matinee.
Once keychain, shot glass, ornament, beanie, Falling Slowly t-shir
Once @ the Arden in Philly Sep 26
2018, 12:44:32 PM
I saw the first preview and thought the way they presented it in the round was very clever. It worked out very well to define a street setting for transitions and I particularly loved how they took advantage of it during "Sleeping."
Much like the Paramount Aurora production I saw in Illinois earlier this year, I felt like the relationship between Guy and Girl was given less restraint and more room to breathe compared to the original.
smidge said: "Did Once ever have an actual window card? I have a poster with Milioti and Kazee but was a standard window card produced when they left the cast?"
Yes, although I'm not sure if there's one of the original design specifically from the Broadway run. I was lucky enough to win two rare window cards in contests run via their social media team - one of them was a special edition one in landscape orientation with quotes from the show all around th
dianamorales said: "I feel like I've raved about him so many times on this website, but until he gets the recognition he deserves- John Rapson as Javert in the Les Mis revival was unreal. I still think about it all the time and its been years."
I regret not having the chance to see him go on as Javert but got to see his Sweeney Todd several weeks ago, and he was magnificent. Some of my other Les Mis favorite understudies were Kurk Davidson (going back to the 3NT)
suicidalmickeymouse said: "What does everyone reccomend for sushi?"
Depending on how much I feel like spending, I either go to Kodama Sushi across from Kinky Boots for a true sit down or to Wasabi on 40th and 7th, which is a casual grab and go counter place.
Other various repeat faves are Juniors, John's Pizzeria, Don Antonio, Ippudo, Red Poke, Bonchon, Gotham West (dessert from Ample Hills!), and 5 Napkin Burger. Depending on timing you mig
Bouchon Bakery in Rockefeller Center or Columbus Circle. (Thumbs up to Donna Bells, too. Love their biscuits.)
Traveling home with window cards Aug 12
2018, 12:52:35 AM
I've asked a hotel for an old box and made a corrugated cardboard sandwich to further protect the windowcard in the past. (In that case, it was just small enough to fit in the dimensions of my small rollaboard suitcase but I could have carried it on otherwise.)
I saw it tonight and sound issues lessened my enjoyment. The mix was awful and the orchestra overpowered the vocals many times or even at times when the ensemble was singing, they would overpower the leads. I at least knew some of the songs but for my friends going in cold, I know they were having a lot of trouble understanding parts of the story.
I can't speak to the differences in book but felt I could pinpoint some of the rewrites that felt more current and applicable
I enjoyed the new cast after having seen the UK cast twice. They bring a different energy but it works equally well. I thought the division of accents was a little odd (if it wasn't for the asides at Trevor still having a British accent, I'd say it was just because the "actors" were in character vs. the "crew" just being themselves).
Crazy NooNooHead said: "The past three times I've seen this show, Jordan Grubb has gone on, and he was playing different roles each time. I'm truly impressed with his ability to play so many parts, and I look forward to supporting him in future projects. I'm going to miss the show so much."
Agreed, I've seen him on in the Deputy and Gus tracks this week and previously as Fred and Hot Dog Vendor.
It was weird looking into the lobby today with all exterior signage (including the parking lot) stripped in favor of Carousel but still seeing the bunker walls up and equipment cases lining the wall. BTW in case it affects anyone, the Golden box office is being used as the point of return for any cash sales.
hmph said: "I do think it's interesting how talented this cast is in a way you don't normally see in Broadway stars. I don't necessarily think Scott, Gelsey Bell, Brittain Ashford, or Grace McLean particularly have Broadway in their future if the role isn't right (like being involved in Dave's Moby Dick musical). Has anyone heard anything from them about any future Broadway aspirations?"
Scott mentioned he'd love to play Earl in Waitress durin
JayElle said: "ChairinMain said, "Wait, So he did the show WITH a beard and then shaved for bows? when the heck did he have time to shave? Isn't he in the last number?"
He was offstage while Pierre & Natasha had their final moments."
I've been looking at so much social media from the show today but somewhere on an Instagram story, you can see him in the middle of shaving off his beard backstage. There's a clean shaven shot on the
