sco676767 said: "Hm got it. Is Grand Hotel the 'youngest' show they've done?"
Yes, technically, but there was less time between Chicago's original premiere in 1975 and its Encores! production in 1996 than Grand Hotel's premiere in 1989 and its Encores! production in 2018.
That being said, I am all about a production of Darling of the Day in the future.
Isn't Vera Baranova in On Your Toes a non-singing role? I thought Natalia Makarova was the only person to win Best Actress in a Musical for a non-singing role.
For some reason I keep thinking Angels in America is at the Walter Kerr, so I was going to suggest P.S. Kitchen, which is right across the street from the Kerr. HOWEVER, I would still suggest it to anyone who is looking for a great vegan/vegetarian restaurant in the Theater District. I am neither a vegan nor a vegetarian, but went to a work event there and the food is delicious.
JBroadway said: "Jackson came out last, and the security guard announced that she would have a smoke break first, then greet the fans. Rather than walk down the barricades, she stayed in the front area, and everyone took their turn going to her. She was very kind and signed for everyone waiting, and took time to speakwith us as well."
For some reason I find this hilarious. SHE is receiving US.
I've been listening to the Grand Hotel cast recording for years, and always assumed it would just be the production that was not meant to be. I figured I would never get the chance to see it, and would just have that gorgeous recording and a few YouTube videos to keep me happy. I was beyond excited when they announced the show as part of this season of Encores!, and I cannot believe what a production this turned out to be. (I started crying as soon as the orchestra started, and had to wil
I haven't seen her yet, so cannot comment on her performance, but this was her first time singing at all. She recounts getting a call from someone at City Center about auditioning for Grand Hotel and saying that she wasn't sure she could sing.
That Today Show interview is a trip, and I'll leave it at that.
What I love about the interview she did in Australia is how much the host just let her talk. It's quite a long video at over 17 minutes, but so much of it is her and a true conversation among the guests (including Alan Alda!)
SomethingPeculiar said: "It seems like from these early reports, Ambrose is emerging as Katrina Lenk’s biggest competition? (And Ambrose has the much showier role.)"
I was thinking something similar about Butz and Ari'el Stachel, who I would have considered a strong contender for Featured Actor. Haled is the showiest role in The Band's Visit, I suppose, but it's VERY different from Doolittle.
In addition to the money you save on handling fees or through a rush discount, I've had box office attendants sell me seats for slightly less than face value because I was polite (War Paint) or because I visibly hemmed and hawed at the full-price of a ticket (Curtains). If it's not a super hot show, I think it's absolutely worth waiting and heading to the box office.
round2 said: "I've never seen Grand Hotel, not even the film, so I don't know this story. If I'm not in the mood these days to see a tale of wealth and grandeur, could I still enjoy seeing this show?"
Yes, because this isn't a tale of wealth and grandeur.
CindersGolightly said: "I believe the last Encores! cast recording was “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater” in 2016. I don’t necessarily think they WILL record “Grand Hotel” but it would be nice to have a new version of the score. They’ve recorded things that didn’t really need new recordings before. So, here’s hoping!"
Paint Your Wagon and Lady Be Good were also recently recorded.
BuddyStarr said: "Enough celebrities running for political office. Usually the only qualification they have for office is a fan base. No experience in government affairs. Haven't we learned anything from Ronald Reagan, Arnold S, Gopher and the Orange menance?"
I am also over celebrities running for political office, and experience in policymaking suddenly being a bad quality in candidates, HOWEVER, I do think Cynthia Nixon is extremely intelligent and does have a
Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "I haven't posted on this Forum since before the holidays, but I can't keep from saying this...
Qolbinau- you seem like a generally decent person and your appreciation of the old Broadway dames is something we have in common- but really? On a topic like this, you still felt a need to use your militant atheism to question why people are "sending prayers?"
You couldn't hold your tongue just this once? Regardless
