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There is always LITTLE ME...  May 10 2018, 07:39:23 PM

One of my all-time favorite overtures. I'm sorry for your loss. 



TodayTix credit question  May 10 2018, 07:25:46 PM

Why debate emailing them? They would know any restrictions on it, specific dates, can take a look at your account, etc. Anyone can give you a general idea if they know, but they would be the source to solve any problem, anyway. Contact them. :) 



Benefit for paralyzed 'Wicked' actor  Apr 29 2018, 01:02:17 PM

A benefit concert for Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels, featuring the casts of "Wicked," "Beautiful," "Kinky Boots," Annaleigh Ashford, Shoshana Bean, Alexis Michelle and many more is set for May 14.

Plus, check out a video Jerad made after the accident -- it's fantastic! Grab your tissues, tho!

Broadway united for p


Beaches musical (and writing for Bette Midler)  Apr 19 2018, 11:54:27 AM

Up In One said: "I had seen the Beaches musical in Chicago andit had much the same issue I thought Sister Act had on Broadway - they both were missing Marc Shaiman's contributions and sensibilities. The music from the film was missed and the music written for the stage made no impression.It didn't help that "Wind Beneath My Wings" was included letting an ear worm furtherovershadowa weak score. That production and script was pretty much a by the numbers musicalizatio

Beaches musical (and writing for Bette Midler)  Apr 19 2018, 11:52:01 AM

BrodyFosse123 said: "Hope that clears up any confusion, otherwise let me know and I'd be glad to discuss it more.

A reader should not have to contact a journalist to explain things. The article written should be fully rounded andexplained. 99% of whoever reads your article will not contact you asking questions. If your point doesn't come across, time to re-edit it so it does.
"

People are, of course, more than welcome to contact me with any


Beaches musical (and writing for Bette Midler)  Apr 18 2018, 10:15:01 AM

Anakela said: "That Indecent story is so random. I read that part of your article twice and I still don’t understand why it’s included."

Hiya -- Both "The People In The Picture" and "Indecent" are, of course, looks at the Jewish arts world in Eastern Europe leading up to the Holocaust. Being that they share the same time period/topic, and it's a topic Ms. Rainer Dart is passionate about, I wanted to get her thoughts on "In


Why no Demand for Frozen? Any Thoughts ?  Apr 17 2018, 10:42:13 PM

Are you talking about the $79 partial view tickets?



Beaches musical (and writing for Bette Midler)  Apr 17 2018, 06:11:49 PM

I spoke with Iris Rainer Dart, the author of "Beaches" about retooling her TWO musicals that are eyeing Broadway runs (and how Bette Midler prompted one - and not the one you think!).

She's workshopping "Beaches" right now in NYC and is in the middle of the West Coast premiere of "The People in the Picture," which had a limited run at Roundabout in 2011, and earned Donna Murphy a Tony nomination. 

Would you want to see either of these shows


FROZEN Reviews  Apr 12 2018, 07:08:52 PM

Dave13 said: "Sven’s animation was astonishing, but he never said anything which made the movie so much better. It just seemed Sven was an after thought."
 

Late to the game here, but Sven didn't talk in the movie. That was Kristoff the whole time... 



CAROUSEL (2018) Previews  Mar 15 2018, 05:18:38 PM

I should add, though, that there's quite a bit of mist effects, and at one point, it seemed to be blowing toward the audience and made it very hard to see for a minute or two (at least from that close). I don't know if that was a one-off deal or something that often happens, but if you are sensitive to it or have breathing issues, that may be a consideration. 



CAROUSEL (2018) Previews  Mar 15 2018, 05:16:53 PM

ampi2 said: "i'm seeing first row partial view seats for $59 on telecharge, how bad are they??"

 

I sat stage left and they were not bad. There wasn't anything in the action that was missed. You are inches from the stage and you can see into the wings quite a bit, so if that is distracting to you perhaps stay away. I love that kind of stuff, though. And being able to see facial expressions, costume details, etc., is something I enjoy. 


NY Daily News: Ruthie Ann Miles Injured, Daughter Killed By Driver in Brooklyn  Mar 13 2018, 05:43:55 PM

There have been no public updates on her condition. There is a benefit happening Thursday, though: https://54below.com/events/broadway-baby-mamas-benefit-planned-parenthood/

 



FROZEN Previews  Feb 25 2018, 10:17:55 PM

EllieRose2 said: "Booster cushions. That just made me laugh so hard. I'm so happy I will never go to a show that requires them. Booster seats. LOLOLOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL."

 

Soooo, you're not planning on attending another show ever again?

Every theater has them, they are "required" for more than just little kids. Plenty of older folks use them as well. 

 



Lion King  Feb 12 2018, 08:48:39 PM

It was included in Broadway Week, but always sells out very quickly. If time isn't of the essence, definitely keep an eye out for the next one -- it's twice a year. 

I've also seen *less expensive* tickets mixed into the middle of their premium orchestra seating on occasion -- I think it may happen when there are singles left.



The struggling SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS  Feb 12 2018, 04:59:46 PM

RippedMan said: "I just don't think anyone - children or adults - watched Spongebob, and thought "Wow, I want to hear him sing.""

FWIW, the TV show itself has a pretty solid record of musical numbers, songs written for the show, etc. So, while it definitely took a lot of crafting to transform the premise into a musical, adding music to it wasn't really a foreign step. 

 



Can I be sappy for a second?  Feb 12 2018, 04:43:57 PM

Mister Matt said: "Why don't you just post "Read My Blog" every time you start a new topic?"

Well for one, it's not a blog.

I do have to admire your gumption and dedication in tracking down and posting this every time, though. E for effort.



The struggling SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS  Feb 12 2018, 04:19:24 PM

Call_me_jorge said: "I’m sure Nickelodeon’s ultimate goal is just a successful tour"

If that was their ultimate goal -- for some reason --  highly doubt the theater/sets would look as they do. Why test run something you'd have to highly adapt for the road or not use at all?

 

 



JERRY SPRINGER TONIGHT CANCELLED  Feb 12 2018, 03:53:07 PM

Broadway61004 said: "Um, a stage manager is going to learn an entire vocal score in 45 minutes?"

 

Clearly! 

 



Can I be sappy for a second?  Feb 12 2018, 03:28:40 PM

I know we talk a lot, sometimes in grandiose terms, about the importance of arts. And they deserve that, of course, but it also can seem very abstract at times.

A man from Mexico traveled to BroadwayCon, and was a bit anxious about the way he would be received in this country, as sad as that is.

His response afterward really blew me away. 

"You made me feel welcome in a country that I thought I would not be welcomed, you proved me and a lot of people in my


Free Ticket Vultures  Feb 6 2018, 07:06:12 PM

Life's short. Don't hate them. Hate really awful people, like taxi-stealers and sing-alongers. 



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