2018 Featured Actress in a Play May 9
2018, 04:38:14 PM
I would personally vote for Metcalf, but I think it’ll go to Gough, partly (as someone mentioned) as an acknowledgment of her ineligible performance in People, Places, and Things. I don’t think the voters will ride the Potter wave of love in the same way the Olivier voters did, so while Dumezweni’s performance is wonderful, she’s up against some fierce competition in more intense, meatier roles.
AlliAndTheCats said: "Which is better for this show: Row B (1st row) or Row K (both in the center)?
If the front row has good visibility, I'd rather not have heads in front of me."
Row K, though I recommend mezzanine if you're able.
THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2018) Previews May 2
2018, 02:25:26 PM
They are selling a copy of the script. I didn’t look at it, but it’s far too thick to just be a 100-minute play, so I assume it contains both editions.
What a great start to the 2018-19 Broadway season this is.
I don’t totally agree that the text feels “fresh”, but with a cast like this (full of genuine gay men playing gay roles - shockingly refreshing) even the creakiest bits of dialogue sound as second nature as if the roles were written for them. Robin de Jesús is the brightest spot of the whole evening; a screamingly hilarious and tragic performance. Zachary Quinto doesn’t waste a single line and
Significant Snub of the Year May 1
2018, 04:39:59 PM
Oh, and James McArdle. Another production I wasn’t wild about, but his performance was the heart of this production.
Significant Snub of the Year May 1
2018, 04:09:12 PM
I’m surprised Kate Rockwell wasn’t nominated. I was no fan of Mean Girls, the show, but the performances - particularly from the Plastics - were uniformly fantastic. Kate Rockwell was the standout in the cast, so she’s my biggest snub of the year.
THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2018) Previews May 1
2018, 10:51:15 AM
Glad to see all these positive reviews from last night! I was on the fence about seeing this, but Joe Mantello is fast becoming my favorite director (especially after Three Tall Women, which I’m revisiting tomorrow night) and I’ll see anything Andrew Rannells does.
I shelled out some $$$ and bought a mezzanine ticket for this evening on the word of mouth so far. Really looking forward to it. And going in totally blind.
ren598 said: "I was at Bette's supposed last performance in January. Then also at the added benefits performance that evening. Hesitatingly, I did manage to snag a ticket to the evening performance on August 25th. Now I’m just waiting for Scott Rudin to screw us all and add an extra bonus performance on August 26th."
I get that you’re determined to see Bette’s final performance, but outside of having bragging rights over your friend
HELLO, DOLLY! Sets August 25 Closing Date; Bette Midler to Return July 17 Apr 28
2018, 12:05:40 PM
That took me wayyyyy longer than I’d anticipated, especially since I’m at work and needed to be quick about it. But after many different error messages, grabbed a pair for July 31st center mezz. I’m ecstatic. Thought I’d missed my chance to see Bette, so this is just lovely.
Three Tall Women rush tickets Apr 27
2018, 12:31:32 PM
The midnight performance is basically a volunteer effort on the cast and crew’s part. They give an extra performance that will sell out and proceeds go to a good cause. Apparently, the Doll’s House Part 2 performance last year was a great performance with great audience energy. I imagine TTW will be very similar.
CURSED CHILD Reviews Apr 23
2018, 12:07:06 PM
Like War Horse, so much of what makes HP and the Cursed Child wonderful is rooted specifically in the imagination and, frankly, budget of the creators of this production. Outside of any associated productions in the future, I don’t see this play being received particularly well by history. The plot mechanations are meticulously deployed for maximum emotional effect, for sure - particularly for Potter fans. But, as these reviews have largely shown, it’s “Come for the characters, stay for the magi
MrsSallyAdams said: "Something folks haven't mentioned yet is that Sally has more to sing in the revisions. Judy Dench is charming on the London cast album but she only sings 2 and a half songs. The 60's librettogave the big musical moments to Fraulein Schneider. If you're adding Liza's songs to the score you need a Sally who can get through them."
That’s true. But I don’t think “getting through” a song means singing it with co
Sally Bowles Portrayals Apr 23
2018, 09:46:41 AM
I think the beauty of a role like Sally is that it can be played so many different ways by a wide range of actresses. The character is an invention of an invention: she’s like the Joker in that she has entirely fabricated the person she is. You can have a Sally like Liza who is “better” than the station she has resigned herself to; you can have a Sally like Natasha who is too inebriated and untalented to even hold the gig she has without sleeping with the club manager; you can have a Sally like
London COMPANY Starring PATTI LuPONE! Apr 12
2018, 02:40:51 PM
Rosalie sounds phenomenal in that clip. And I love seeing Patti, Mel, and Marianne giving nothing but support in the background.
This may be a production I just buy a ticket to and figure the rest out later.
All Hail Queen Patti. Apr 11
2018, 06:59:22 PM
This is all because she’s a traaaained Actress, daaarling. She has legitimacy, whereas those uninspired movie actors (lowercase a) are only cast for their celebrity.
God. She is so far up her own ass, I hardly know which end is up anymore. I’ve found her consistently the same in everything since the first time I saw her live a decade ago. She has her worshippers and they will disagree, but she is hardly the authority she thinks she is. After all, nobody loves Patti like Patti loves Patt
