I was really hoping Britney's Jukebox would be called Lucky and would basically be a mash up of Britney's life and the plot of the song, but I will still give this a chance.
I am honestly surprised 2nd Stage didn't try to move the N2N concert to the Hayes, especially considering its the show's 10 year anniversary of opening on Broadway. This is partially selfish reasons as I can't/couldn't afford a subscription and tickets, but also considering it was in such demand before they even started selling tickets why not make more money by moving it to the Hayes. I know they are currently renting out the theater, but I am sure arrangements can be ma
msmp said: "CATSNYrevival said: "If ticket sales are good andthey have a performerin mind like when Laura Osnes came in between Kelli's engagements in South Pacific, someonelike Laura or Stephanie J. Block could possibly keep the show going for a few weeks while Kelli is doing King and I. I don't know if she has any concert engagements or if other cast members have gigs preventing an extension, but if not the showcould potentially extend andsurvive a few weeks withou
haterobics said: "theaterlyfe19 said: "Someone told me they’re worried about Frozen. Given the name, it’s stars, the new casting announced....I doubt it will be closing anytime soon, right?"
Not sure why "someone" being worried would matter, unless they have inside info.
You forgot the most important bit on your list, though. The grosses (aka the thread we're in). If you aren't selling tickets, nothing else matter
bk said: "Just to clarify a few things for those who obviously don't know how these live TV things work: Do you have ANY idea how long they rehearse these things? Yes or no? Do you think they've never run this with cameras prior to the final dress, which they all know is going to be taped and used for any terrible screw-ups? They rehearse the camera blocking for a long time. The whole point of the dress rehearsal is to have a good version as a back-up for anything that needs
ElphabaGoodman said: "qolbinau said: "Is it me or is there a crazy amount of competition for plays this season? I remember a time a few years ago where there were barely any plays running at all sometimes! "
The Tony eligibility cutoff date is April 25 and this begins previews in May, so it won’t be a part of thisseason."
I have a gut feeling that the F&J's producers were hoping either he Ferryman, or&nbs
I was going to repeat what has already been said on this board. Jordan is such a complex and tragic role that is rarely written as a gay man, and its a shame that Slater didn't realize this would be akin to agreeing to play Othello.
RWPrincess said: "BritCrit said: "bdn223 said: "I'm surprisedFrozendidn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marqueeI'd was expecting a much larger drop this week."
If I'm correct, the new, Elsa-centric marketing materials were unveiled on social media just before Christmas, so I don't think they're a sign of January desperation...
I'm surprised Frozen didn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marquee I'd was expecting a much larger drop this week.
haterobics said: "bdn223 said: "If it was JK Rowling's true intention for the character to be black she would of vetoed the cover art. As someone who works in Publishing, I can tell you JK Rowling had final approval on her cover art."
I recall her just letting the artists come up with their own interpretations of what the characters looked like, no? The US and UK editions didn't even use the same illustrators..."
uncageg said: "I agree Kad. What disappointed me a bit was the role of Fiyero. He is described as a person of color in the book. Yes, they have had black actors pay the part but it would have been nice to have originally cast a person of color.
Same with the Potter franchise and Hermoine. But it was nice to see her as originally described in the play.
With that said, Chenoweth and Watson made the parts their own and loved them both. JMO"
There i
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/16/18 Dec 17
2018, 05:36:23 PM
Whats also working against TBV is the current Broadway Market place. When it won the Tony it was already competing against 2 Critic-Proof sell out musical adaptations of Pop pop culture icons (Frozen and Mean Girls, a play thats managing to sell $2M in tickets a week (HP), have several shows from the previous season that are also relatively unknow properties doing SRO bussiness, and then an unusually busy Fall with 6 new musicals and 6 new plays that are selling above 80% capacity weekly. It’s T
Roman Banks to become first person of color to play Evan Hansen today! Dec 13
2018, 10:07:22 AM
There was a similar “why is this news” backlash when Keke Palmer was cast as “the first black” Cinderella. The producers definitely milked it for publicity, but the boards were pointing out that the show had only been open for 18 months on Broadway by the time she was cast. Add to that the role of Cinderella in R&H’s version was/synonymous with Brandy to millenials. But in my opinion Palmer’s casting was much more significant considering it took till 2009 for Disney to have a black princess desp
haterobics said: "bdn223 said: "I think Tag is more pointing to the last minute Vegas production in lieu of a tour was a financial disaster."
But after that occurred, it toured? I was paying far less attention to such thingsthen(I must have been smarter at the time), but not sure how delaying a tour really impacts anything. Aside from the financial loss of the Vegas staging."
I agree with you, I was just trying to maybe clarify what Tag
haterobics said: "Tag said: "Their Vegas deal degraded so much potential for this show."
How can that be true? Sounds like saying a movie degrading the book it adapted. The superior book still exists."
I think Tag is more pointing to the last minute Vegas production in lieu of a tour was a financial disaster. Also it caused the show to now to be able until 4 years after its Broadway opening, which arguably is a lost financial opport
What happened to Chaz in The Cher Show? Dec 4
2018, 02:10:31 PM
First he was omitted at the request of Cher herself, as she felt like it was his story to tell not hers. Second Chaz didn’t come out as a lesbian until 1995, and Trans until 2008. Considering the only major career achievement for Cher after either of these announcements was Believe in 1998. So yes Chaz is Cher’s son, but his transition had little to do with his mother’s 6 decade long career filled with numerous achievements that had to be boiled down to a 2.5 hr musical.
I think based on these review we can safely say Stephanie J Block is the front runner for Best Actress, Also considering the love for her within the community, it would take a performance along the lines of Neil Patrick Harris as Hedwig to even challenge her for the Tony.
Bwayfan292 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "They are still using the alternate schedule, but still 6 times a week is a lot for someone of his age. "
Ah thanks Jorge. I always forget that the evans do 6 times a week."
Still you could hear the vocal damage forming in Ben Platts voice during his Tony Performance....having to sing/belt Waiving Through A Window even 6x a week is going to take its toll.
I'm amazed they cast the show with someone whose actually a teen. I hope the producers are paying for a vocal coach for him as I can't imagine at 16 he has the forethought to think about what belting out DEH's score nightly will do to his voice without proper care. Best of luck to him, and may this just be a stepping stone of greater things to come!!!
