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I know there will always be those who critique Close on her camp-like take on the role, and her voice,

But I will say that the only time I saw Sunset Boulevard was during its pre-Broadway run at the Shubert in L.A. and Close's performance just floored me.   From beginning to end I was captivated by both her voice and her interpretation of the role.  

When It got to that point in "As If We Never Said Goodbye" where she hits that line "I've co

I don't know anything about this woman because I haven't watched network TV in years, but is she kind of known to be somewhat of a dingbat?   I can't imagine anyone making it as a network reporter, in New York City, no less, and finding humor in a boy who takes ballet.  Sounds like this lady is a couple of enchiladas short of a combo plate.  I don't get how someone in her position, agains, in NYC, can be so out of touch with the reality around her.  Ve

People can play down Diana all they want, but she was big.  She developed almost an iconic stature, especially with her death at such a young age.  And this is why her memory resonates.  Watching her sons grow up and reported on at every turn does a lot to keep her alive as well.

For some though, being 20 years out from her death now might have the same impact that we saw with the 9/11 phenomenon....everyone being patriotic and supportive in the years that ensued af

I'm not quite getting the extreme responses to that video either.  The musical was always a bit silly, if not bizarre.  Certainly the songs were somewhat catchy and the choreography was quite impressive.  But the story and the show, overall, was kind of goofy to begin with.  And now people are finding themselves bothered by the fact the faces need a few whiskers?  That's the difference between this movie being a catastrophe and being a good movie?

I'd have to look at a list of all the recipients of this award but is it fair to assume that they are all free from having a train derailment at one point in their careers or another?  

I know Liza has had several, and I've seen the words "train wreck" mentioned a couple of times regarding her troubles. But has she not bounced back from that to a certain degree?  I know there have been a couple of revisits to treatment centers in the last couple of deca

All about opinion on this one but, meh.  

I don't think she looks like her or sounds like her.  

And I say this as a huge Judy fan who is usually willing to keep an open mind when something is done quality, even if the performer doesn't  make me think much of Judy.   This looks quality, but the performance does nothing for me.

I agree that Judy Davis really hit it out of the park and I could really suspend disbelief on that one.

This one

Well said, Fredrich.  

Usually it's those who are living within a world that is questioned or defended or whatever who have the greatest insight.  You're living as a transgendered person, so you know when you see something that is offensive.  And you know when something is not offensive.  You look at it from a very rational and insightful perspective.

We live in a world now where some people are just looking to be offended by others. &n

Taking on that role of the TV audience member who might use a performance to sway me one way or another on a show, here goes.

The Prom was the only nominated show I saw when I was in NY in December, instead choosing to see Once on This Island and The Band's Visit as the other two that I had time for.  I actually liked Prom, and would have been interested in seeing it after that performance last night (had I NOT seen it yet).

TCS was running when I was in the city,&

I, too, enjoyed Amelie a great deal.  I saw it in LA before its Broadway run and thought it was charming.  It wasn't real flashy though, so I could see how it might get swallowed up on Broadway. 

American Psycho, for sure.   I loved it.   Again though, it was one of those musicals that was a matter of personal taste.  I seem to remember almost everyone on the boards here who saw it claiming a real positive response to it.  In fact, most people

I'd be surprised to see this musical go forward at this point with all the controversy that has been stirred up.

As for the accusations themselves though, I wonder how many people will be moved enough by this documentary to change their tune on MJ.   Anyone on here who thought he was innocent until seeing this documentary?  Just curious. 

As heinous as it seems by what these guys are saying, it's still a he said/he said situation.  With one of

As someone on the boards noted earlier, getting a ticket to this really is not an overly impossible endeavor.  

Leading up to the weekend I saw it, it had been saying all week, "sold out."  I kept checking as I had two friends attending on that Saturday for the matinee.   Late Friday afternoon I checked again and there wasn't one, but eighteen seats available.  

For those in the area who are interested in catching this, getting a ticke

Very true.  And it's very possible that setting it to the Evita concept might not work.

I do feel that with someone the caliber of Diana in both her fame and influence though it has to be more than what this musical is presenting at present.  The music does have an upbeat, rock(ish) edge to it, but it definitely has its distinct differences from Evita.    

Diana was huge, and I think a more contemporary opera with that pop/rock edge would work i

Having seen this at yesterday's matinee, I find myself somewhere between broadwayblondes and Dobson.

While I didn't love it, I also didn't consider it a complete mess either.   I found the music way more enjoyable than I thought I would, and I personally connected more with the lyrics than Dobson did.  I even found them rather clever in places.

The choreography was highly engaging at times, especially the numbers when the paparazzi made

MarkBearSF said: ""Unfortunately, a theater where security is minimal is not the safest of places, not even close. Glad you're okay. "

I take issues with this. There IS extensive security outside and in, including package inspection at the entrance.

By all reports, the audience panic spread so quickly that the house management likely had no time to react. (Especially since they were likely focused upon aiding the patron wi