I still want to see this in theaters, if only for the experience! Then again, I thought THE DISASTER ARTIST was the funniest book ever so I may be campier than I thought I was.
ArtMan, I genuinely love that you addressed me by name. That GIF was a response to all the tea/stories being spilled in this thread about Dunaway, which I never knew.
I ran into Tyne Daly on the street once while she was on her way to film the Terrence McNally documentary. We had a lovely conversation about GYPSY.
Robert Creighton- who I worked with on CAGNEY- and I ran into each other twice. Once at a performance of On the 20th Century, the other on the street near Penn Station. He remembered me both times and gave me a big hug.
Another time, I had an appointment at Roundabout's admin offices, and Santino Fontana just casually showed up.
I have a lyric-writing masterclass with Susan Birkenhead next month. The amount of "buzz" (pun intended) this show is getting makes for a very exciting prospect when the day comes!
Jul 17
2019, 02:47:50 PM
Forgive me folks, I meant no disrespect or offense. Cinderella is my favorite fairytale so I am a little protective of its adaptations! Hahaha...I happen to love both the R&H and Disney versions, as well as Into the Woods, but my concern is Webber's hit-or-miss record with his shows. For every Phantom or School of Rock, there's a Starlight Express or Woman in White.
Jul 16
2019, 02:02:51 PM
I know it has its fans, but I ain't one of them. To me, the plot is so ludicrous that it actually tarnishes the original Phantom experience for me. I really hate to say that about a show, but this is almost on the level of PUFFS and SILENCE THE MUSICAL as a parody operation.
Logistically, I can't see how it would do well on Broadway because it's still big, production-wise, and would have a hard time recouping...especially if one compares it to the longest-running Broad
Jul 16
2019, 01:58:47 PM
Really, Andrew? Couldn't you just let Rodgers and Hammerstein have this one and, you know, make something brand new?
Bumping this because the show is only two weeks away! Sondheim lovers? GO. Autistic people or advocates? GO. Fans of one person plays like CONSTITUTION? GO!
All joking aside, hope to see some of you there. Godspeed.
If MOANA does become a full-length Broadway spectacle, it will undoubtedly go the FROZEN route and have a ton of new material written for the adaptation. It's not like Lin-Manuel Miranda is afraid of hard work...Lol
I agree that I'd love to see more young performer versions of "classic" shows. I think Tams-Witmark recently released a kids' version of ANYTHING GOES, which is fascinating to me. That being said, keep the JR. label away from anything Sondheim...Into t
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Company yet. What I love about the show (among many things) is that every character gets their own little chance to shine. It may be Bobby's star vehicle/story, but it is still one of the best ensemble pieces I've seen.
I write and perform my own one-woman play, and I agree that it'll almost always turn out better if you utilize a director. Also, interacting with the audience is something great you can do in this kind of piece, especially if you are telling a very personal story.
If you'll be in the city on July 26th, I am actually performing said piece at The Tank Theatre...feel free to ask me for details...would love to have any of you in attendance!
I didn't care for Descendants, but it's obvious that it has a large following and Boyce was one of the main characters! He was only 20 years old...just stunning to me. I think Estelle Getty said it best on an episode of Golden Girls: "Every year without a headstone is a milestone."
I guarantee you Descendants 3 will rightfully have a post-credits message in his memory.
