Twelfth Night at Middle Temple/The Globe (2002,2012),Broadway 2013
The Pillowman (original London production)
Elling (2007,London)
Musicals:
Cabaret 1998 revival The Producers (2001) Hamilton (OBC,summer 2015) American Psycho (2016) Sunday In The Park With George (2017) SpongeBob SquarePants (2017)
I echo the "Sweeney Todd in any form" sentiment, and I think the current off-Bway one is fantastic.
RippedMan said: "Uh, without a doubt choose Dolly. I hated every second of this show, but thought it was well-done, but just a mis-fire from the beginning. So many of those songs should have been cut. I don't get why the guy who wrote "Bikini Bottom Day" didn't just write the whole score. Was anyone really showing up to hear a David Bowie song (that was awful)?"
The inclusion of Bowie was literally the reason the show came on my radar at all. I assu
I was there last night via TDF, and was in Orch Row B. The folks in front of me said they had rushed, and numerous others in the front row chimed in, so it seems that that's where the rush tix are. It's a bit too close, in my opinion, but for the price, I imagine it's worth it. Show was ridiculous, a little long, but we had a blast.
Miles2Go2 said: "I also enjoyed the music much more in the show. I have casually enjoyed the cast recording, but I appreciated it much more while in the audience.
One other question: i need to go back and listen to the OBCR, but it sounded like some parts of the songs’ notes have been lowered to perhaps Ethan’s more natural range in comparison to the OBCR. It did not dampen my enjoyment of the show, but I did notice sometimes he would for instance start off in
Walking into Bikini Bottom for the first time back during the first week of previews, and getting to witness Ethan Slater giving one of those performances that puts him on my "I must see everything he does now and forever" list.
Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf tearing it up in Three Tall Women.
Harry Potter: The feeling of being a dorky fan again,. When certain characters (not going to spoil) showed up, I had visceral, even physical reactions. One passed my aisle sea
I'm a mid-thirties New Yorker who's been seeing shows since I was 3 years old. I have studied drama since high school, and have worked in admin and production as well as on house staff for various NYC non-profit theaters. Now I am a theater teacher.
I try to see just about everything (thanks TDF!), and generally prefer Sondheim and darkly-comic plays and musicals, so the fact that the SpongeBob SquarePants musical is my newest favorite still surprises me, but I've learned t
I don't know the actual reasons for him being out lately, but I know he's been on vocal rest at various points in the run, and some of the notes in his songs were lowered a while back. I can't imagine how he gets through the physical demands of the role along with everything else. 7 months of that is intense. Even when I noticed he was sick, he was still giving 110% on stage, so it absolutely has to be taking its toll.
JudyDenmark said: "I'm rooting for Ethan Slater. Of the four nominees, he's the only one who is truly the star of his show... and while all three other men are very talented and are giving exceptional performances, I think Slater is the most irreplaceable. He's really a quadruple threat... I feel like he must do 100 pull-ups a day to be able to physically handle that role.
If not him, then I'm hoping for Haddon-Paton who I thought was pretty perfect in MFL.
vedahanks said: "Anxiously awaiting a new batch of Spongebob tix to be added. Last date they had sold out last night. C'mon June 10th tix!!
I'll post if I see new dates added -- in case anyone cares!"
I care! I finally convinced various friends to go see it, and it disappears from TDF! If it's a reflect
What shows have you walked out on? May 24
2018, 09:41:50 PM
I have generally only left shows because I felt ill, but did walk out of the most recent production of THE JUDAS KISS at BAM at intermission. I can find good in most things I see, but that was just tedious. It didn't help that I had seen the special benefit performance of GROSS INDECENCY not too long before, which I found riveting.
I wish I could have walked out of THE PARISIAN WOMAN...and CATS...and STARLIGHT EXPRESS.
How often do you cry at musicals? May 14
2018, 09:49:28 PM
I definitely tear up during most shows, but there have been several where I was genuinely shocked by how emotional I became, we're talking messy,shaky sobbing: The Color Purple, Follies, Come From Away (maybe not shocking, that one), SpongeBob (seriously, "Best Day Ever" is a beautiful moment), and Cabaret. The last being the worst because it was initially just the ending that wrecked me, but every subsequent time I went, I would begin crying earlier and earlier in anticipation of what was to co
Browneyes142 said: "It really depends on the day you go, but I've gone a few times through TDF, and I've gotten Front Mezz, Rear Orch, and even one of the premium seats in Front Orch. View from rear orch was fine."
I know there are no guarantees but what day did you get front orch?"
It was a Weds matinee in Feb. I know people who've gotten front row orch through TDF for weekday evenings; and I've remembered when I won the lott
BroadwayNYC2 said: "Any idea where Spongebob seats have been? I can’t stand The Palace so wondering if I should just buy a seat I like rather than relying on TDF."
It really depends on the day you go, but I've gone a few times through TDF, and I've gotten Front Mezz, Rear Orch, and even one of the premium seats in Front Orch. View from rear orch was fine.
whizzer_wins said: "Does anyone know what Spongebob is doing? I’m seeing the show this Friday!"
They were originally doing signed window cards for $60 and playbills for $20, and then limited signed beach balls (by the trio) when the playbills ran out. However, I was there on Sunday, and they had nothing left, so the announcement was just for collecting. Please update and let me know if they end up.doing something more!
Audience Reward Seating Apr 1
2018, 07:39:42 PM
I've done it for Spongebob, and every time it's Orch Row N, House right. Great view and great leg room!
For a fun Wednesday Matinee that definitely can be gotten with discounts - I'd go with SpongeBob. I had no expectations and ended up having a wonderful time, and I even went back with a high school group, and they loved it!
"
