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Man Shouts Heil Hitler at Fiddler Performance  Nov 15 2018, 12:09:35 PM

Hate is a concept so foreign to me. This story shook me to my very core. What is going on?  The two individuals who chose to do this are in need of psychiatric help. A normal person does not do this. It is not normal behavior. So calculated, premeditated and evil.



Little Shop of Horrors  Sep 24 2018, 08:36:53 PM

Loopin’theloop said: "Theater_Nerd said: "Loopin’theloop said: "She was furious that they didn’t have her instead of Kerry Butler, in the Broadway production! Hehe"

Who was furious? That particular production was misguided. Kerry Butler, as talented as she is just didn't cut the mustard as "Audrey". The whole production just felt "off". The cast recording is unlistenable.Alice Ripley dodged a bullet.

Little Shop of Horrors  Sep 24 2018, 07:53:11 AM

I know it's only a concert and as much as I do love her,  Megan Hilty, at this point is typecast as the "dumb blonde/blonde bombshell". From what I can decipher she's gotten the opportunity to step out of that kind of role once or twice - but for the most part that's all she's been known to play. 

She can do "Audrey" in her sleep at this point. It's not much of a stretch for her.

I really would like to see her i


Wicked - 15th Anniversary  Sep 23 2018, 03:18:48 PM

BrodyFosse123 said: "I agree.

If it weren’t for this post, I wouldn’t have known WICKED is turning 15.

Just another regular day to everyone. I’m sure former alumni will acknowledge it on their social media but otherwise, it’s just another day.


But isn't that true of everything? My birthday is "just another day". Your birthday is "just another day". Many things that you or I may choose not to ac


Little Shop of Horrors  Sep 23 2018, 03:08:56 PM

Loopin’theloop said: "She was furious that they didn’t have her instead of Kerry Butler, in the Broadway production! Hehe"

Who was furious? That particular production was misguided. Kerry Butler, as talented as she is just didn't cut the mustard as "Audrey". The whole production just felt "off". The cast recording is unlistenable. Alice Ripley dodged a bullet.



Little Shop of Horrors  Sep 22 2018, 12:30:30 PM

haterobics said: "Theater_Nerd said: "Hi haterobics - Can you provide a source in regards to the Barrow Street "not existing" any more. I can't seem to find anything on their official website."

http://www.playbill.com/article/barrow-street-theatre-wraps-up-lease-on-greenwich-house-ars-nova-to-move-in
"

Th


Little Shop of Horrors  Sep 22 2018, 12:29:30 PM

Speed said: "A production of Little Shop without Ellen Greene is pointless. She is Audrey. I've never seen it work without her."

That's unfortunate because many talented actresses took a turn playing the role in the original Off Broadway production which had an impressive run of 2,209 performances. So it did work without her.



Next R&H revival?  Sep 9 2018, 01:48:06 PM

Bwayfan292 said: "Am I the only one who thinks a revival of Oklahoma wouldnt do so good?"

You may not be the only one, but keep in mind there may be just as many or maybe even more who would disagree and say it would succeed.



Next R&H revival?  Sep 9 2018, 01:42:13 PM

markypoo said: "Okay; how about a real artistic challenge:

Either Allegro, Me & Juliet, or Pipe Dream; and

have any or all of them achieve successful runs this time around?
"

These particular shows lack name recognition - if any memorable songs and only hold interest with hardcore theater fans. The challenge would definitely be to overcome those deficiencies. 



Next R&H revival?  Sep 9 2018, 12:23:10 PM

I agree that not everything has to transfer. 

I believe the only major R&H musical left to be revived would be the "The Sound of Music" it's last Broadway revival taking place in 1998 - 20 years ago.

I'm not sure any of R&H lesser known collaborations would be fitting for a major Broadway revival. Those particular shows lack name recognition and would be better served as limited productions as part of a City Center Encores-type concert.

In t


In The Heights Revival  Sep 9 2018, 12:05:42 PM

YvanEhtNioj said: "Hypothetical question, How likely do you think it is that we'll get an In The Heights revival to accompany the movie's release in 2020? It's been 10 years since the debut, and it's going strong in so many international productions. 

Thoughts? 



Not very likely. 



Juliet Prowse as MAME  Sep 4 2018, 07:58:30 AM

Dollypop said: "goldenboy said: "And Hollywood being Hollywood kept that lousybook for the film and tossed out that gorgeous score which they used as background music.

The same was true with FANNY

 

Ah! FANNY! Yes, Warner Bros. shied away from keeping Harold Rome's songs in the film because they felt musicals weren't making any money. The film was released in June of 1961. Four months later WEST SIDE STORY was released and dispel


Little Shop of Horrors  Sep 4 2018, 07:45:32 AM

haterobics said: "Sondheimite said: "I'd flip my sh!t for an immersive Little Shop to replace Sweeney off-broadway at Barrow Street."

Since the Barrow Street no longer exists that's not very likely.
"

Hi haterobics - Can you provide a source in regards to the Barrow Street "not existing" any more. I can't seem to find anything on their official website.

Thanks.



THE CHER SHOW reveals new artwork  Sep 4 2018, 06:00:35 AM

I love this new artwork. The logo is very retro - - - a throwback to the 1970's and it features "Cher" in the three distinctive stages of her career that are portrayed within the show. 

 



Juliet Prowse as MAME  Sep 2 2018, 01:22:13 PM
JulietProwse! Now there’s a blast from the past! She was a true triple threat! When I was young I always confused her with Mitzi Gaynor!

A Star Is Born review. WOW!  Sep 1 2018, 04:39:07 AM

John Adams said: "Theater_Nerd said: "Hi John - I do appreciate your opinion on Hudson's performance. I can only say that as someone who saw the original production of Dreamgirls that I was satisfied with Hudson in the role."

Me, too!

Theater_Nerd also said:"In regards to Lady Gaga in A Star is Born -and mind you I am only basing my thoughts on the reviews that have come in so far - my impression is that her film debut may very we


Riedel on Neil Simon and The Goodbye Girl  Sep 1 2018, 03:58:29 AM

I'm not really familiar with the musical adaptation of The Goodbye Girl. I will have to try to get my hands on the cast album to listen to the songs. I'm aware that Simon adapted his original screenplay for the musical but I am curious if he made any significant changes to the material that deviates from the film version. 



A Star Is Born review. WOW!  Sep 1 2018, 03:51:38 AM

John Adams said: "Theater_Nerd said: "I would have to disagree with this assessment. Hudson did not merely copy Holliday’s vocal performance. She sang the song as written and if you compare the two the differences are apparent. Holliday came close to growling the song near its climax which is something Hudson absolutely did not do."

I agree, and (for my tastes) Holliday's performance with the growling was stronger (each to his own), but in a wa


A Star Is Born review. WOW!  Sep 1 2018, 02:53:19 AM

John Adams said: "The Distinctive Baritone said: "Who says Lady Gaga will even be nominated? These are reviews from three people. Hundreds vote in the Oscars."

I am thinking back to Jennifer Hudson's Oscar forDreamgirls. If you remove her vocalsand isolate only her scene work, did shereallydeserve an Oscar? No. No. No. A thousand times NO.


Were her vocals SOOO strong that they earned her the Oscar? I think yes.On


Riedel on Neil Simon and The Goodbye Girl  Aug 30 2018, 11:47:08 PM

bk said: "Is Riedel just stupid or lazy or both. He says Mr. Saks and Mr. Simon's artistic relationship began with California Suite. I'm sure that would be a surprise to both of them since Mr. Saks directed the film versions of Barefoot in the Park and The Odd Couple long before California Suite. And Mr. Saks was absolutely correct about the big issue with The Goodbye Girl and Simon was foolish not to hear him out.

In the film of The Goodbye Girl, the Marsha Mason


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