This might sound weird, and/or misinformed, but I feel like the Sondheim Theatre would be too large for KISS ME KATE. As much as I like the show, it doesn't have the same kind of "timeless fun" that ANYTHING GOES offers. It's more of a "period piece," if you'll pardon the expression.
I think it would be smarter for Roundabout to pull a SHE LOVES ME and put this production in a smaller house.
Carnzee, that was absolutely hysterical. Actually, I hadn't heard anything about this until you posted, LesWickedly. And Tesori/Hwang are both "wickedly" talented and skilled at treating thick subject matter with grace and intrigue.
Not a formal "revival," per se...but I absolutely love that Chip Zien returned to Into the Woods as the Narrator/Mysterious Man a few years back. That's full circling in the truest sense!
When I saw him at Sondheim Unplugged, he sort of alluded to this by performing both parts of "No More."
All in all, I'm satisfied with the nominations. Some strange ones here and there, but overall, it should be a fun ceremony. (My S.O. is really pulling for Special Tony-winner Springsteen to perform.)
I'm thrilled Ar'iel Stachel got his nod for The Band's Visit. He was so charming and interesting in that role. Laurie Metcalf is literally having the best year of her life. And it's very strange to me that Frozen got no technical or acting nominations, but just the Big
I mean, Jenn throws around those "labels" loosely (she calls LaChanze her wife, etc.) so it's kind of hard to tell, but if it's true, doesn't Chilina have a son with that guy Jacob?
I'm not going to be an uninformed speculator...all I'll say is that these things can be hella confusing!
Gentleman's Guide is easily the first example that comes to mind. The top award win was the deciding factor, but for me, that vibrant "I've Decided to Marry You" made me want to see the show. (Which I did.)
Thanks for the laugh, haterobics. Puns always make everything better.
I will say this much...ironically, Goldenboy, the fact that you learned "how unimportant bodies can be if your character is soulless" from this kind of redeems the experience in my opinion. In our increasingly shallow society, that is a beautiful truth to realize for oneself...
I was at the rehearsal performance and had a ball. Being in the pit was even more awesome because I was right by one of the entrances/exits and could see the stars up close.
I also danced like a fool on steroids. The atmosphere was just so exciting! And to think, my +1 and I almost got turned away- Lady Luck was certainly smiling on us!
Not to hijack MrsSallyAdams' thread, but I just wanted to put out there that I'm trying my hand at a Broadway-themed comic. Sort of. It blends my theatrical obsession with my wacky lovelife. I'd love to hear some feedback...or suggestions for shows you might want me to work with in context...
