Profile for Poconopanther

Has Hollywood released much this year? Most of what they are releasing seems to be direct to video as the theaters are closed. While clearly a video of a Broadway show... attempting to argue against it qualifying for movie awards would be attempting to discover some distinctions (live audience), without a real difference.

My first Broadway show was “Lorelei” staring Carol Channing at the Palace! 1974, I was 13!

Choir Boy

In the Heights (Kennedy Center)

Angles in America

The folks that work on Broadway (the actors and everyone behind the scene) are unlikely to put their health and that of their family at risk. Broadway (what shows are left) is unlikely to open before its “safe.” 

I saw the current touring production of Miss Saigon in LA this past summer and on Broadway two years ago. Both were remarkable! The current tour is Simple amazing. Beautiful sets... wonderful cast... great spectacle!

The set changes in  “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” were amazing! A technological marvel!

That is actually very cool, and I’m sure you are correct. That said, look at the engraving plaque on a Tony... it doesn’t look as finished as the Oscar. Just an opinion. 

nasty_khakis said: "This is silly. All major awards have an engraved plaque that says the category and name of the winner and they all look the same "quality."

You usually carried the award around for the night and sent it back into the organization to be engraved. Now th

dramamama611 said: "That's exactly what he's referring to, the award name plate.



Yes, the Tony Award which has been around since 1947 (ish) needs a facelift. Who wants some traditional old thing in their home to gaze at.



And by the way....nearly every award has them - although they are often put on the statues after the awards show.

 

Thanks...I think I’ve seen the other major awards (maybe not).

A statue...ok. But the little plaque on the front is (really it is) very similar to a bowling trophy. I doubt the Academy Awards or Emmys use a ‘double stick tape engraving plate’ as part of their award, statue, trophy. 

JSquared2 said: "You’re probably the first person to ever call it a “trophy”. What is this, a bowling tournament?"

It is a trophy! Okay...Tony Award (now it sounds like something froze the Westminster Kennel Club). What would you call it? And, do you like the little engraved plaque on the front?

 

Alright... The Theater Wing can do better. But, I do love Broadway, so it feels personal.

Sorry in advance if this has been addressed before, but.... I love the Tony trophy (the coin that spins is the bomb, as is the pillar... ) Its the ‘Things Remembered’ engraving plate thatI just don’t understand. We can do better.

Saw KB last Friday night... fantastic performance. I think the audience had many return visitors as everyone knew the show. Likely super fans saying goodbye!

I’ve seen Hamilton 3 times on Broadway (once with the original Cast). I love it, and see or hear something new each time. That said...it’s a Broadway show, meaning sing and dance to live music. If you like that sort of thing, you will enjoy Hamilton. If, however, you need to be convinced, you may not enjoy the show. 

Nope... The fact you are asking this question indicates you are not comfortable. That’s all you need to know.

There have been a lot of comments about the ushers...all good souls, but none have signed up to watch your child. In all honesty I’m sure she would be fine, but do you want to answer the news media’s questions about why such a youngster (not even a teenager) was left alone for 3 hours if there was some problem.  I wouldn’t!

The easy answer is the cancellation line is not AS crazy as in the past. I’ve seen Hamilton twice, both times using the cancellation line. Most recently (2-14-18) I was walking past and the cop that controls that block herd us talking about the show. He said “tonight’s the night...short line.” Forty Five minutes later, just before the curtain, we were ushered to our seats (Center orchestra, Row F, on the aisle). The cost $219 each.

Cancellation line tix are 1) u

Just saw that Lady Gaga is coming to Broadway! Will it be the next Hello Dolly? Or is it a big mistake?

 Stub Hub and Ticketmaster tickets will be available, at roughly the same price as today, up until the week of/ day of the performance. The Richard Rogers theater is actually small (1300-ish seats), so there really isn’t a bad seat...especially in the Orchestra...even on the far sides.

I was very fortunate on a Valentines Day, a sorta holiday like Halloween. We were walking past the theater and I was telling my boyfriend how I previously got tickets in the cancellation