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HADESTOWN to open in London, Broadway in 2019  Apr 19 2018, 11:57:01 AM

I am so excited.  Even though I've never seen it - I am in love with the cast recording. 



Patti LuPone Speaks Her Mind  Apr 11 2018, 04:24:52 PM

newintown - I think it is that she made an overall blanket statement instead of "There are some film actors....."   Plus she added that extra zinger of "Not in my country" meaning American film actors can't do stage work.    That was my issue with it.   I agree that there are some actors/actresses that do VERY WELL for film but not so much for live theatre.   But, there are some that do amazing at both.  &nb

Patti LuPone Speaks Her Mind  Apr 11 2018, 04:18:34 PM

Dancingthrulife2 said:  "would love to hear how you reached your conclusion that "she makes it sound like it ONLY happened to her" from the only passage in the article relevant to her firing"

This is not the first time she has said something about the incident.  What she said in the article was WAY subdued and was fine.  But, my comment was the MANY, MANY, MANY things she has said about it (including in her memoir).  



Patti LuPone Speaks Her Mind  Apr 11 2018, 12:27:10 PM

Did she say anything "Wrong?"   Not necessarily, but my god she loves to complain about things. "Not in my country they can't."  Seriously?  There are many Hollywood actors that do just fine on the stage and eventually make it their second home. What gives her the right to bash them if they want to try a new medium.  Uma may not have been great but she gave it a shot, so I can't fault her for that.  In the same vein, Hollywood can

...JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Discussion Thread  Apr 2 2018, 04:34:17 PM

I really liked the production overall.   I will give one big complaint though...........Brandon's vocals were mainly on point (especially "Superstar" which he slayed) as Judas.   My issue with him, is that he was emotionally dead until the end of the show.   During the "Last Supper" I kept saying out loud, "Cry.....Get Mad.....SOMETHING."  Judas is pushed by his emotions whether or not he is mad that his friend is going agai

If Spongebob had done well.  Feb 28 2018, 05:53:38 PM

Honestly.......on the down low.........I would love to see a good "Doug" Musical. 



Sara Bareilles to Play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar Live! in Concert  Feb 22 2018, 04:59:39 PM

I am still skeptical about John Legend as his high notes are usually floated and whispery. They really should have gone with a rock tenor for Jesus.  But, other than that, I am good with the cast.  



HUNCHBACK high school production casting controversy  Feb 8 2018, 04:59:13 PM

Unless I missed it, I don't think the article stated how many non-white kids auditioned.  Out of curiousity - the school may have 1,600 kids but how many actually came out for the show?  



HUNCHBACK high school production casting controversy  Feb 8 2018, 04:55:59 PM

And the only reason I responded with what I did, was from personal experience.  Two years ago, I directed a teen production of "13:The Musical."  During auditions, only 2 african american girls came and one was HORRIBLE - basically tone deaf and was completely wooden during the cold readings. The other looked WAY too old next to the other kids auditioning (I believe she was like 16 or 17 when the rest of the kids were 12/13) so she would have completely stood out amon

HUNCHBACK high school production casting controversy  Feb 8 2018, 04:36:36 PM

Well, here is my question.  Was the student that wanted the role actually talented enough to do it.....Was she an alto when the part is a soprano......was she horrible with the dialogue, etc. You don't cast someone JUST because it matches the ethnicity of the character in question (unless it's integral to the plot or specifically stated).  Now, if the student could do that character justice, and it was only cast the way it was because they wanted a white girl, then yes,

Best experience you've had at a show?  Feb 7 2018, 12:30:57 PM

Hands down, my best experience was the recent revival of "HAIR."  

It was my very first Broadway show and I was the first name called in the lottery that day.   I was seated in the second tier on the left side by the ladder that came up from the stage.  During one of the songs, the cast climbed up the ladder and started messing with me and flipping my hoodie up.  Then, at the end, I went on stage and sang/danced to "Let The Sunshine In."


patti at the grammy's  Jan 29 2018, 02:47:16 PM

I am not really a fan of Patti as a whole, but I have to admit that she was wonderful last night.  Brava! 



Film Version Of bare In The Works  Jan 3 2018, 12:41:30 PM

Well, hopefully because small indie "Coming of Age" movie are in now (Lady Bird, Call Me By Your Name, etc)  - it will help in it's favor. 



Film Version Of bare In The Works  Jan 3 2018, 09:08:05 AM

Personally, I'm excited.  I love the show (in it's original format.  The revival can die a horrible death).  So, I will be first in line to grab tickets if it makes it to the big screen



Greatest Showman  Jan 2 2018, 10:19:16 AM

Yes, it's not perfect (plot is flimsy and they could have focused on one thing and built on it instead of going all over the place) but I still loved it.  Like others said, I didn't go in expecting a documentary or a Steven Spielberg type movie.  I went it to just be entertained and watch fun performances......and that is what I got.  It's no in my top 5 favorite movies or anything but I hope it continues to do well which causes studios to invest more in movie music

This film critic gave zero F**** about the embargo  Dec 23 2017, 12:13:31 AM

^^Agreed



re: Currently Reading (Take 2)  Dec 21 2017, 11:05:28 AM

Bumping this old gem. 

 

THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES - Agatha Christie 



TUCK EVERLASTING Reviews  Apr 27 2016, 07:19:26 PM

Add me to the list of those surprised by the *mostly* positive critic reviews.  As mentioned in the other thread - I went 2 weekends ago after being excited for months to see it.   After about 10-15 minutes, I turned to my friend and said, "I don't like this."  And then at intermission, I flat out said, "This is horrible."   I don't get to see Broadway shows that often so I was really looking forward to seeing it, but it was a complete dud to me

TUCK EVERLASTING Previews  Apr 26 2016, 12:18:23 AM

I saw "Tuck Everlasting" last weekend and about 10 minutes into the show, I turned to my friends I was with and said "this is horrible."   The music was very blah......there was no characterization whatsoever......the "bad guy" was useless, etc.    The only part I liked was the dance at the end.    I left upset that I actually spent money on that.  Plus, for those that have seen the show, I don't understand why they had that stat

Something Rotten Previews  Mar 27 2015, 06:39:06 PM
I saw it on Wednesday and left with my throat hurting from laughing so hard. The music is AMAZING and the acting is stellar. The only issue I has was the second act was kind of a mess and less focused than the first. And some of the songs seem like they are done at wrong times (the big number usually reserved for the act 1 finale was done towards the beginning and, while the music is amazing throughout, it didn't reach the height of that one song). But please go see it because it is hysteric

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