I expect Lauren Patten to get raves across the board, but most critics will probably not go for this one. I think it resonates with young people most of all, and critics by and large, are not young. We shall see this evening, but I think we know mostly how this will go.
He says he didnt want to do a "sanitized" Michael Jackson story thast didnt deal with the child abuse. ...So he writes a musical that deals with it by blaming it all on an alien glove that needs virgin boys? This writer is disgusting. Good luck with your career Julien. I've never heard of you before and likely will never hear of you again.
RE: Cheno's 100% capacity with reported empty seats:
If I remember correctly, the numbers in the published grosses reflect the amount of seats ticketed. Not the true number attended. So, say they comped the house to capacity, yet a portion of those comped patrons never showed up (common with comps), their capacity would still be reported at 100% if every seat in their ticketing system was "sold."
Examining a report showing the amount of tickets actually scann
"it's off Broadway for a reason" ummm some of the best theater in the city is Off-Broadway.
As for your question magictodo, they don't have any promos out right now. There are $49 tickets for weekdays in the last row (which is perfectly fine at that theater). Since tickets just went on sale, don't expect any promos for a while. Id just buy the last row if you're looking for something cheap.
Her "I can't hear anything" quote doesn't seem like it was directed at sound levels. To me at least. More probable is that she could not hear entrance notes in the music. Perhaps b/c the conductor (whether it was a sub or not) and orchestra were not giving her some music line which is normally in, and that she normally finds her notes from. And if, as other comments note, she has been out for quite some time, she would likely be relying on the m
Call_me_jorge said: "I dont understand why so many theatre stars end up singing with them. Singing with a group that advocate anti LGBTQIA+ propaganda just a seems off to me. I understand the choir may be a well respected group, but perhaps it shouldnt be anymore. You dont really ever see ads about so and so broadway star singing with the gay mens choir of insert city. It just seems weird to me."
There have been many Broadway stars that have performed with the New Yo
Several years back she said in an interview that "Long Day's Journey" would be her last Broadway outing. That she was going to slowly retire from acting, but wanted to make sure she played her favorite role on Broadway as her last stage role. Obviously her plans have changed because she is not retired, but there's no guarantee that she will indeed come back to Broadway.
Has anyone seen Almost Famous? Would the production fit in the Golden? I know the team was eager to move it this season, but not having seen the show I have no idea if that theater would be appropriate (or financially feasible given the relatively low number of seats for a musical. If memory serves, the Golden hasnt housed a musical since Avenue Q).
Almost Famous and KPOP are really the only rumored productions that seemed to be actively circling Bway for spring. There was chatter abou
@JBroadway Ah! I must have totally missed the CITS announcement for American Buffalo. Thanks.
And Mike...MJ is currently in a very lengthy rehearsal process. They've invested heavily in this stage of development, so cancelling it ain't gonna happen. Part of the reason is that producers have plans for this beyond Broadway in all sorts of markets. Who knows how it long it will last on Bway, but it is most definitely coming.
I agree that the Musical Performance in a Daytime category is quite excessive. They are essentially awarding folks Emmys for doing publicity. Because that's what those short performances are for.
I have a hard time seeing Erivo even getting nominated for Lead Actress for Harriet. The reviews are not great. And there are essentially 4 slots already sewn up in that category: Charlize Theron, Saoirse Ronan, Renee Zellweger, and Scarlett Johansson. Barring some shocking omission,
I will third The Sound Inside! Incredibly unique. Mary Louise Parker gives a stunning, impressive performance. Not the type of play you often get to see on Broadway.
Linda Vista is also very good, but the lead makes a decision in act 2 that made it incredibly hard for me to root for him and affected my overall enjoyment of the piece. Worth seeing, but between the two I'd have to go for The Sound Inside.
Wayman, I don't believe there is any "rule" that actors with above the title billing receive a certain pay. But if someone is receiving that star billing they obviously are getting a higher rate.
When an actor is being billed above the title, they are being used to sell the show. It's BETTE MIDLER before Hello Dolly. Because Bette is what will get those high premium prices and turn it into an event. However, plenty of shows (musicals mostly) do not opt for
Unless I'm forgetting something, I believe the only open theatres for the spring are the Neil Simon and Circle in the Square.
A newly revamped KPOP is rumored to be looking at Circle in the Square. Billy Crystal is said to be circling the Neil Simon. If the Crystal rumor has merit, then it seems like Almost Famous would need something to close in order to find a theater. I know that team was hoping for a spring opening, but real estate may dictate that they have to wait.
Hard agree that calling this site specific is just...odd. Assuming they are using the chapel seating for audience members and the actors will stand in front of them reading.
Nevertheless this casting is absolutely wonderful. I've wanted to see Colella take on Allison since I first saw Fun Home. And Kinnunen will be wonderful during Changing my Major.
That first week of November is the marathon, so hotels will be much more expensive. If you can go in January you can get MUCH better deals. Taking a quick look at google tells me that there are plenty of midtown stays in Jan for $99 and under.
The Row is newly remodeled and in the heart of the theater district. (In January I can easily find 2 day stays for $77/night right now). The Paramount is also a great option ($95/night stays right now in Jan).
Yeah there's no way The Great Society makes it into Best Play with those reviews. As of now, The Sound Inside is definitely ahead of it. But we also don't know much about what those spring plays like Birthday candles or My Name is Lucy Barton will bring to the table.
There's also the rumor that they are finally transferring Tracy Letts' The Minutes, which would add a contender to the mix.
And I do believe there will be at least one more musical this season,
This show is insane, moving, funny, bonkers, thought provoking, and I'm so glad I saw it. And after the recent drab revival of M. Butterfly (which outside of Jin Ha's performance, was a big ol "meh" for me) it was great to see a stellar David Henry Hwang show and see the writer truly go for broke with his concept. There are some minor quibbles, portions that could have been condensed. But I loved this.
I think it is incredibly hard to keep a 2 part play selling at high premiums for this long of a run. A 2 part theatre experience comes with the air of "an event." Events have high demand and buzz at their outset, but they also have expiration dates.
With 2 plays, you are asking much more of a commitment from tourist audiences. It becomes an entire day, or 2 nights, of your vacation. Die-hards will surely not blink an eye at this. And they havent. But how many casual Pot
@midnightradio While that story sounds awful, it is unfortunately the type of thing that gets threads shut down or comments deleted. Since it is not referencing a researched story or naming names, anonymous stories like this generally fall under hearsay and are shut down by mods (because, in your example, it prompts readers to now be suspicious and gossip about ANY hair/wig designer). I had a horrible experience with sexual assault and harassment in college with a costume designer, but I
