Profile for Mr. Wormwood

Steel Pier although I'm not sure Encores is the best venue for that. I would actually like to see a new full scale production of that show but with an entirely new book written from scratch.

It was nice to just see a glimpse of Broadway even though I probably would have been more critical of an event like this in normal times. I did think Tina Fey seemed not that interested in her hosting duties though.

I have a slightly related science question...

We know there are going to be refusers no matter who tells them how safe a vaccine is. If the vaccine is indeed effective (90%+ as Pfizer is saying for example), are the anti-vaccers just putting themselves and other non-vaccinated people at risk? Like for example, if the whole US population can actually be vaccinated by Summer 2021 and we all go to a theater in the fall along with some who refused the vaccine, aren't those of us w

It absolutely means Broadway will be back sooner than it would have been under another Trump term. Who knows when that will be but I am thoroughly convinced the date will be sooner now because the pandemic will get under control sooner.

I don't doubt that some people will continue to choose to wear masks long after they're mandated though I don't think it will be a huge number. But I also think people will cram into things again. Not just Broadway theaters but concerts, political rallies and conventions (even non-Trump ones haha), athletic events, etc. I don't see distancing being a permanent change to our society in any of those areas that weren't before. It's just a matter of when it will go back, n

VintageSnarker said: "
I don't think I've lost interest in theater or musicals. I just can't really indulge in these substitutes right now. When we can gather for live performances again I'm sure I will watch and listen to all of this stuff. But right now it's just a reminder of what is missing."

I'm with you on that. I've had very little interest in the virtual performances or even filmed stage versions (aside from Hamilton's Dis

I don't feel like my interest is slipping away at all. If anything, it's going to make me more inclined to spend money and visit Broadway more when it comes back. I will never take it for granted again.

The writer of the original piece (who Seinfeld does not mention by name) has been a little pissy and defensive on Twitter today but I'm glad Seinfeld wrote this.

Yes, it's been terrible in NYC. But no NYC is not permanently ruined. I think because no one alive now was of an age to remember the last time our country was this impacted by a global pandemic (1918), everyone is making pretty silly statements about how certain things our gone forever. History actually shows that peop

Sutton Ross said: "imeldasturn said: "And here's how Bernie can still win:"

HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!Best response ever.

Yeah no, most of the shows never opened and or never were seen by members. So, this is quite a dumb post."

A lot of your condescending posts about things like this and the Diana musical on Netflix don't age well, do they?

I'm glad it's happening. We've had some bad years before (1989, 1995) and it hasn't diminished the prestige of the Tonys. Aside from Score too, I think there are deserving winners in most categories.

I wonder if there's any chance there's a permanent change in the season and the Tonys going to fall. Especially if new shows are opening in late spring to early summer in 2021 (I know that's a big if)

It's not the greatest gesture in the history of humankind, but it is a nice example of leading by example and doing something practical to try to help. Good for him.

I agree with those who say we just don't know. Could it be Fall 2021? Yep. Could it be Spring 2021? Yep. Could it be later than Fall 2021? Yep. We'll just have to see. Anyone giving a concrete date knows nothing more than any of us, it's just speculation. We have to see what happens with the virus and there's many things that we will know more about before any of those dates: vaccines, treatments, flare-ups, the presidential election. Literally no one knows.

TNick926 said: "Well, this is one of those questions that really has no one answer, obviously. I can think of so many songs from shows that I would consider to be in the lofty stratosphere of "great" as opposed to good. But the one that first sprang to mind is the one I will go with:

You'll Never Walk Alone

It works heartbreakingly and powerfully within CAROUSEL itself, but transcends the show with a profoundly encouraging clarion call to overcome

In response to the subject of the thread:

 

No.

I'm excited for this. Even though Riedel is sort of a weasel, Razzle Dazzle was a thrilling read and I'm sure this will be too

I agree with those who say it's not gone forever. Even if it doesn't happen right when Broadway re-opens, it will certainly be back. I don't have a doubt in my mind about that.

Broadway61004 said: "Mr. Wormwood said: "The Tony Award I still want to see more than any other is Best Original Song"

This is obviously a very popular opinion as a lot of people have suggested it, but I personally really hate the idea of Best Original Song at the Tonys. The reason being that Original Score already is recognizing those songs and if a score as a whole isn't worthy of a Tony, I feel just having one great original song isn't either.

The Tony Award I still want to see more than any other is Best Original Song

Broadway Joe said: "It's probably a bad idea because while I'm probably in the minority with this opinion on this message board but personally if I could watch all shows from home professionally filmed(not crappy YouTube videos) I'd never go to another show again just like I basically never go to the movies anymore.

I feel like a vast majority of people and tourists not on here would end up skipping shows as well. You can't compare it to sports or movies be

As has been said before, live theatre has survived more pandemics than pretty much any other form of entertainment. It will survive this one too and I don't think major changes in strategy/operations will be necessary in the long run.