Way Too Early 2019 Tony Predictions thread Mar 12
2019, 12:17:48 PM
In my mind there's no way we're not getting two revival categories since a quick look at Wikipedia tells me that it hasn't happened since 1993 and since then there have been two seasons with only two musical revivals (2002 and 2011).
I'm also wondering about the costumes. I haven't seen the show yet but I thought I heard that they were at least slightly redesigned? And technically T. S. Eliot won two Tony's for Cats and that material wasn't new so maybe it's just a consideration for sc
Princess Diana Musical, DIANA, Set for World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse Mar 4
2019, 11:04:01 PM
Just got tickets for tomorrow, and I'm strangely excited to see this, even if it is a hot mess, so I'll report back on that. I believe it opened on Saturday and there's a review from the San Diego Tribune here but it's the only one I could find: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sd-me-review-playhouse-20190304-story.html
I was actually shocked that Band's Visit didn't end up at the Ahmanson, as I think it'll just get swallowed up by the Dolby, but I guess they wanted to sell more tickets. I do wonder whether that last slot is going to be another touring show like Jesus Christ Superstar or Bandstand, or if it would be another pre-Broadway tryout kind of show. Does Matthew Bourne have some sort of partnership with CTG? I think that's three seasons in a row that they've had
With the Scott Rudin/Mockingbird rights issue, it seems like people aren't all that surprised at this kind of move being pulled by Scott Rudin. But I was wondering, what are other specific trademarks of a particular producer? Like if I'm going into a show produced by X, are there any expectations I should have because of that?Â
I've read some of the other threads on Ken Davenport and Scott Rudin as well, but I was wondering if there was
Way Too Early 2019 Tony Predictions thread Feb 28
2019, 10:17:14 PM
iirc they did try that category one year but not enough people got nominated so then they got rid of it
There might be more to it but that's just what I remember right now, and I would agree that while I would want these people to be recognized, there isn't always a consistent set of replacements every year good enough to warrant another award.
Ethel, I had the same feeling after watching the clip and I waffled back and forth on whether or not to watch it a lot, but I ultimately did since the word of mouth was so good, and even if I didn't like it, the ticket prices were low enough that I could justify spending the money to at least give it a shot.
But I'm really glad I saw it, as it really is just a charming show that leaves you smiling. I had also listened to the first song on the cast recording, and it
I don't think there's that much more to say on the "people can spend money on whatever they want" front, but I think the question of "is it fair" regarding rush/lottery is more interesting. I think it's better for the business for as many different people to see a show as possible, so that word of mouth can spread and it can reach more people (assuming it's a good show), rush lines and lotteries have always been a gamed system anyway. Rush basic
I thought I was getting a little burnt-out by Frozen with how quickly they were coming out with new material between the original movie, the shorts (which I haven't actually seen), and the Broadway show, but I have to say, this teaser has me really intrigued and I can't wait to see what they have in store. Definitely a very exciting trailer overall imo
That being said, I wonder if there's material in the shorts that will be referenced in the sequel.
disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Ugh. No Grande. No Seyfried. We need legit belters, like Gaga and Lovato, and legit sopranos like Kendrick. Could Rachel Zegler do Glinda after WSS? I would love to see Dove as Glinda too.My concern for Gaga is that she would look too old for being a college student. And what about Carol Burnett as Morrible?
All I really want is a actress with a disability to play Nessa. Ali Stroker, perhaps?"
Not sure if this has really come up all that much, but is it possible for off-Broadway shows to win awards if they're a remounting of a Broadway show? I'm mostly thinking things like Avenue Q and Jersey Boys and the forthcoming Play that Goes Wrong. Would they be considered in the off-Broadway awards season since they're technically "new"?
I know the Drama Desks only allow one-time eligibility but I'm not too familiar with other off-Broadway awards
GeorgeandDot said: "I heard this was messy brilliance. Hopefully, they're able to pull it together into something coherent."
That honestly sounds like the best way to describe it. I saw it at the Ahmanson and it definitely needed some work but it was so out there that I would still be willing to see it in that form many more times just for the sheer wtf moments it generated.
Though I do wonder how much it changed between the LA and SF productions, no
Hey mods, not sure if this has been addressed, but if I'm looking at a thread on my mobile browser (chrome), I'm unable to see the print/email/subscribe buttons unless I go into landscape view.
2019-2020 Touring Season Feb 5
2019, 12:04:07 PM
Just kidding I forgot about Hamilton in March for the Pantages. And I suppose DEH is coming back to the Ahmanson at some point as well.
Mike Barrett said: "Is Torch Song even happening? Someone mentioned they met a cast member who said Minneapolis was defifnetley a stop and it wasn't announced there. Im still hopeful as well but not going to get my hopes up on it. Could they potentially get the Cursed Child after San Francisco? Just speculating but the Ahmanson may also get Bandstand and The Drowsy Chaperone tours."
I know it doesn't necessarily mean anythings set in stone but just wanted to
I'm taking a friend to see it in April. She goes to a fair amount of musical theater but has almost no knowledge of Merrily--is the backwards storyline something I should tell her about beforehand, or something to let her figure out for herself?
Looking forward to seeing what reactions this production gets, especially with the Fiasco company.
I'd have to recommend The Other Josh Cohen in the Westside Theatre! It's a really charming show about an ordinary guy who runs into some less-than-ordinary circumstances, and it's overall just really uplifting. Also one of those musicals where the musicians are the actors, but they're absolutely fabulous in everything they do. It's $29 rush or $25 student rush (cash only, 1 per ID) day of, and when I rushed at the beginning of December I just sh
