Smokey Joe's Cafe Aug 5
2018, 10:23:50 PM
Having finally seen the show, I can finally properly chime in about the costumes. I don't know if it would have stood out to me without the NYT review. I think I mainly would have been focused on why everyone was in hideous jackets. Anyway, I certainly don't think Alysha was dressed badly and she may have even asked for some of the elements of her costume because she thought they were flattering. But her costume definitely took a lot of cues from old school rules about how plus-size women are su
Ben Cook/Mean Girls Stage Door? Aug 2
2018, 08:27:40 PM
I mean, a resident could be described as a practicing doctor. Are you planning to see the show, OP? That seems like your best/only chance of seeing this actor unless he's part of the autograph table at the flea market.
OOTI Dream Tour or Replacement Cast Aug 2
2018, 05:07:37 PM
I remember thinking during This Ain't No Disco that Samantha Marie Ware would sing the crap out of Ti Moune's songs. I'm also co-signing Titus as Asaka.
Anastasia/ Christy? Aug 2
2018, 12:37:45 PM
I don't think that's the best picture of her but it's a much better design for a B&W cover than the original. I'm not sure about the way the "A" is cut off. The placement is an odd choice.
Ken Davenport Jul 31
2018, 11:16:45 PM
HogansHero said: "Or (ironically) also have the temerity to charge people to "teach" them how to produce. "
Yeah, there's something shady about that website. Very Trump University. But since I don't go on it, all I can say is I'm glad he produces most of the shows he does (Spring Awakening, Daddy Long Legs, OOTI, etc.) and I ignore the bad ones, because most people would probably not take the risk on such money losing ventures. Of course, better prod
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/29/18 Jul 30
2018, 09:12:44 PM
willrolandsframes said: "Literally just two to three years ago, only about 10 shows were hitting the million mark. Thus, this caused a higher turnover in shows, allowing theatregoers more opportunities to see new productions. However, if all of these open-ended shows are continuing to succeed financially, then how are we going to get a wider variety of new shows?
My point is that I'm concerned about the lack of new productions coming to Broadway, and I feel like the only way to incre
HEAD OVER HEELS Reviews Jul 29
2018, 06:55:27 AM
Thinking it over and reading Brantley's apology, I'm inclined to believe his explanation. He was too flippant but apparently referencing something in the show that you wouldn't know without seeing it. But if he was maliciously trying to misgender Peppermint, wouldn't Brantley have said "he" before correcting it to "them" instead of "she"?
'Dave' the musical (Kitt, Benjamin, Landau, Meehan) Jul 27
2018, 11:50:50 PM
Am I thinking of a different movie or did I conflate this with In & Out? For some reason I remember this movie as being about a gay presidential candidate concealing his sexuality.
Riedel on Head Over Heels being on thin ice Jul 27
2018, 11:34:07 PM
msmp said: "haterobics said: "little_sally said: "How long before a B list celebrity mysteriously comes in an replaces a cast member for 3 weeks?"
Would have to be a Go-Go, no?"
Would anyone but Belinda Carlisle be a big enough name to fill the theatre (and even then it's a stretch)? There are a lot of Go Go's fans, but I'm not sure there are enough to keep the show afloat. Carlisle might be able to get a couple sell-out shows thou
Be More Chill Off-Broadway Jul 27
2018, 12:43:04 AM
Can someone clarify if the "stage door" is inside the building or out on the sidewalk? I likely won't be in the area anytime soon but you never know... I might see Smokey Joe's Cafe or something and I'd prefer to avoid any craziness.
Also, maybe it was the anticipation of utter insanity but aside from the stage door these reports of behavior during the show sound rather tame.
HEAD OVER HEELS Reviews Jul 26
2018, 08:30:58 PM
MusicAndPassion said: "It’s not too hard to envision a simple but at least workable structure for a Go-Go’s jukebox musical. It could have been about a “Good Girl” who goes on “Vacation” and falls “Head Over Heels” for a “Cool Jerk.”
This AM NY review is terrible. It seems Matt Windman disliked it because the show wasn't what he wanted it to be.Those jukebox musicals have been done time and time again. What Head Over Heels does it something new and di
THIS AIN'T NO DISCO thread Jul 26
2018, 12:55:19 PM
newintown said: ""And those who might know better perhaps withhold judgement in an attempt to avoid hurting feelings."
Not that anyone should be forced to wade through the sometimes nasty comments on message boards and social media but it doesn't feel like audiences have a great way of providing feedback to creatives anymore. It's not like no one can see what the problems are. But regardless, there will always be enthusiastic people in the audien
Auditions songs for Tuck Everlasting? Jul 26
2018, 02:31:30 AM
I'm not great with male voices. From best to worst... from a character perspective... maybe something Seymour sings from Little Shop of Horrors. Some of the guy songs from Waitress might work too. You could do one of the Patsy songs from Spamalot. "Mister Cellophane" from Chicago is okay if you're in a rush because you're bound to find it in audition books. It's not quite right musically. There's "The Company Way" from How to Succeed and "Perspective" from She Loves Me. I wish there was a good B
My Fair Lady Student Rush Jul 25
2018, 10:49:04 PM
It doesn't really matter if they're sold out but I thought this show had a digital lottery. Has anyone tried that?
Auditions songs for Tuck Everlasting? Jul 25
2018, 10:38:53 PM
Are you going for Jesse? I'd pick something Disney like Aladdin or Newsies. Something fun, nothing too somber. For Hugo, you'd want more of a character actor song.
THIS AIN'T NO DISCO thread Jul 25
2018, 04:26:18 PM
I wonder what feedback the creatives did get. I can't tell what parts of the show actually interested them. Did they just want to have a story about Steve Rubell and Andy Warhol and Studio 54? Because that would have been fun. I would have loved a show that was sleazier and more glamorous and more realistic. Do they actually care about Chad and Sammy and the earnest Glee version of searching for identity and chasing fame in spite of a myriad of personal issues? Well, that show seems kind of bori
Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee? Jul 25
2018, 04:17:35 PM
I remember really liking her in Invisible Thread though I can't remember much of that show to say why. Betsy didn't get me to make a return visit but if someone wants to see a show, I'll certainly take them to see Nicolette in Waitress over most of the new shows playing now. I'm curious to hear if she brings a different energy to Jenna.
"'FOSSE/VERDON' COMING TO FX" Jul 24
2018, 08:22:49 PM
nasty_khakis said: "No offense meant, but based on this casting we can assume we won't see much...dancing, right?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB7Vb2_QpA0
I've never been a fan of hers and I hated Fool For Love but admittedly I haven't seen much of their work so this could be fine. At least on FX it probably won't look cheap.
NY Times Journalist's Jul 24
2018, 01:54:53 PM
Again, I agree that what the critic said came across as poorly worded and offensive.
But I don't get how I'm suddenly on team "obesity is an epidemic" for making the very body positive point that designers should dress all bodies like they are beautiful and worth of being seen. That means not using peplums and empire waists to avoid VBO. It means long sleeves and long skirts and shawls aren't necessary to shroud a larger body's shame. I wish this moment didn't just open up a dialogue a
THIS AIN'T NO DISCO thread Jul 24
2018, 02:07:24 AM
All my criticisms have pretty much been mentioned. Plot holes galore, lazy inclusion of a trans character, Warhol's terrible wig and complete lack of necessity, Binky making no sense, whether any of the characters or creatives understand what punk is, characters sharing all their secrets (that they have too many of), lack of an overall theme or message to the show, lackluster costuming, etc.
I will add that it wasn't gay enough for me. I didn't go into this with any expectations but whe
