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Birthday: 6 - 16
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Location: UK
Occupation: Theatre production


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BWW Review: Paramount Presents LOVE NEVER DIES - Oh, Please Let It  May 9 2018, 03:48:43 PM

The whole show reads like a confession from Lord Lloyd Webber: "My original conception was wrong and I never understood 'Phantom'.  The success was thanks to the supreme showman, Hal Prince".

If you've ever heard ALW's campy first try-out of 'Phantom' you'll know how immature and off-track he was.  'Love never Dies' lacked prince to redeem it.  As a result it's just as bad as ALW left to his own devices can be.



MAMMIA MIA 2 Soundtrack available for pre-order  May 9 2018, 09:47:52 AM

In the album artwork the photoshop work is terrible!



Agent complains: Minorities are 'putting talented white performers out of work ... and it stinks'  May 9 2018, 08:09:19 AM

For Spotlight in the UK, casting directors have to confirm that any ethnic profile are specifically required by the production.

I think Hamilton's comment probably responds to the fact we frequently see "BAME actor required" but there would be many eyebrows raised if a role was advertized as "whites only".

Equality is vital but perhaps the "BAME actors only" advert is a blunt tool, not suited to its purpose on some occasions.

The deeper p


A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALAN HENRY  May 8 2018, 04:06:07 PM

"Just leave and start your own board!"

For those of us who have been part of this community for a very long time, why should we be chased away?  It's not like we're asking for anything outlandish.

If you think it's wrong for members to ask for simple answers to simple questions, (which thankfully we are being given- thank you, Alan), maybe you should go and start a board where nobody can challenge you?

It's a dumb assertion, isn't it?

A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALAN HENRY  May 8 2018, 04:06:06 PM

"Just leave and start your own board!"

For those of us who have been part of this community for a very long time, why should we be chased away?  It's not like we're asking for anything outlandish.

If you think it's wrong for members to ask for simple answers to simple questions, (which thankfully we are being given- thank you, Alan), maybe you should go and start a board where nobody can challenge you?

It's a dumb assertion, isn't it?

A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALAN HENRY  May 8 2018, 02:33:50 PM

Indeed!



A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALAN HENRY  May 8 2018, 12:55:58 PM

Great idea John Adams.

From what I saw of the original thread, the stalker in question was never identified by name, only by username.  As a result, her real-life identity was protected and being a minor was neither here nor there.

 



A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALAN HENRY  May 8 2018, 10:23:44 AM

Though I don't think I've had a post deleted, Kad is right- the complaints about the moderation on here have repeated the same problems for years now.

It is a shame to see that the character of the board seems to be deteriorating.



Spongebob Fan Drama Thread Removed  May 7 2018, 01:08:04 PM

It was about a 15 year-old entitled Spongebob stalker.

More sad than funny.



2018 Outer Critics Circle Nominations & Awards  May 7 2018, 06:20:10 AM

It's not an award for favourite character- it's recognition of performance skills.  Can you deny Ethan Slater is a hell of a performer?



Moulin Rouge/Aaron Tveit  May 3 2018, 11:48:28 AM

They can't have it both ways: either the video is meant to represent the show- in which the other posters are perfectly entitled to judge this new production- or it's entirely irrelevant, in which case, why post it on this website?

Of course we are meant to make positive connotations from this clip.

Trouble is, some of us are unimpressed.



ASPECTS OF LOVE Original Tour  May 2 2018, 01:17:12 PM

Morosco- those photos are not showing for me.  Does anybody else see "third party sharing is switched off"?



Who is closing post tony nominations?  May 2 2018, 07:49:38 AM

Yes, they should have closed Broadway when Jerry Herman retired.  Nothing has been any good since.



Significant Snub of the Year  May 2 2018, 04:31:50 AM

Isn't snubbing a deliberate act?  There is only one name there I can imagine might have been deliberately ignored due to previous controversies.

The rest just didn't get enough support- I wonder whether McArdle and Pace split the AiA vote?

Personally, I found McArdle to be the weakest player in London.



Spongebob will be the most Tony-nominated musical of the season  May 2 2018, 03:32:17 AM

Surely if it were ' the greatest thing to ever grace the Great White Way', ignoring it would be obstinately close-minded.  

Isn't that the equivalent of sticking your fingers in your ears and humming rather than hear something to challenge your dogma?

 



When Someone Overflows Onto Your Seat & Ruins The Show?  Apr 26 2018, 12:47:26 PM

So much concern for the person encroaching on another's space- but the OP was the victim.  

The larger person needs to take responsibility and not pass on their problem, without any kind of consultation, and just ignore the discomfort they are causing.

Of course theatres are to blame, too, as humans are generally getting larger thanks to better nutrition, and venues are squeezing people as tightly as they can get away with.

But the OP didn't cause inconv


RIP Kevin Colson of Aspects of Love  Apr 25 2018, 05:10:42 AM

Mr Colson was a lovely man and a very talented performer.  I have seen whole audiences relax thanks to his presence, and surrender to him, even in troubled shows.

Goodbye to a class act!



King Kong Casting  Apr 24 2018, 05:36:31 PM

It's hardly nonsensical.  You may not agree, but massofmen puts forward a clear point of view.

I am worried about current casting trends, too.  I think quite a few people are.  But most are afraid of the backlash if such thoughts are spoken aloud.  

I am curious how Billy will be cast after Joshua Henry leaves 'Carousel'.  There's an outrage just waiting to erupt...



CURSED CHILD Reviews  Apr 23 2018, 04:44:00 AM

Gareth Fry's outstanding abilities as a sound designer were recognized for 'The Encounter'.  No reason why he shouldn't be rewarded again for this monumental design.



ASPECTS OF LOVE Original Tour  Apr 14 2018, 05:40:10 AM

What a tease!



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