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People Leaving at Intermission  Apr 6 2018, 05:26:55 PM

I find it super sad that people don't know what intermission is. I know it's not very important in the scheme of global things, but here in the USA with people who are fortunate enough to go to a live performance - to go and yet never have been clued in on the concept of 'intermission' I find sad. I have known about intermission for as long as I can remember. But maybe that's me living in some privileged blue coast bubble...

I've been to alot of theater where pe


THE ICEMAN COMETH (2018) Previews  Apr 5 2018, 10:34:39 AM

BWAY Baby2 said: "I can't figure out this board- one of the greatest plays- by one of the greatest dramatists ever- a play that is so entertaining, complex, multileveled- starring a 2 time Oscar winning iconic actor who truly is an amazing presence- and nary a word about it- lots of Hello, Dolly- and no Iceman Cometh enthusiasm. I find that strange..... Iceman seems to be getting short shrift."

 

Okay, I'll go.

I saw this f


...JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Discussion Thread  Apr 3 2018, 10:06:30 AM

This a.m. I was reading the NY Times review which remarked on, and I wanted to underscore as I didn't mention in earlier postings - how the live audience and its interaction with the performance was a fantastic element in the show coming off as well as it did.  One key obvious moment was at the beginning when John Legend/Jesus enters the stage during Heaven on My Mind and strolls over to the mosh pit, shaking hands with screaming delighted fans. How was that for  the layers

...JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Discussion Thread  Apr 1 2018, 11:18:26 PM

dramamama611 said: ".... the cast's energy was incredible. I thought the staging and the camera work were outstanding.

I simply cannot imagine the work and energy that went into a one night only performance.
"

I so agree with the above -this was terrific in such an all around way. But the camerawork especially  - so important when translating 'stage' to screen big or small - was excellent !   From the close ups of action


CAROUSEL (2018) Previews  Mar 25 2018, 09:16:54 PM

Saw yesterday. Was not into it after having read the disappointed fans on this board. Thought: why am I wasting time and money? But it wasn't a waste.

I enjoyed it with caveats.

Never saw Carousel ever so had no preconceived ideas of how wonderful it could be. This probably made me enjoy it more. I thought that Joshua Henry, Renee Fleming, and the supporting actors playing Carrie and Enoch were great. 

I was very surprised and delighted to see my favo


Listening to Cast Albums before seeing a Musical for the firIst time  Mar 23 2018, 08:21:09 PM

Interesting, the divided opinion. I can see how, if you don't get to go to musical theater much or on a 1x a year trip to a large city, you might listen to cast albums more often....but I live here in NYC and I can't imagine listening to a cast album before seeing a show.  I had a big furious argument with a friend about this! Though I am feeling less passionately about it now, I still believe that when I experience a 'show' I am seeing much more than just the music. Ther

Cynthia Nixon for NYS governor?  Mar 19 2018, 05:50:58 PM

ScottyDoesn'tKnow2 said: "The idea of democracy is that everybody should be able to run, even those who people don't associate with policymaking. Of course, the results of that can vary...to say the least...
 

Yes but wouldn't it be a very sad time in democracy if the "everybody" you talk about is essentially a multimillionaire/billionaire  and / or famous celebrity / name recognition (i.e. Bloomberg, Schwarzenegger, Trump, Ventura....


Ticketmaster Verified Fan tyranny  Dec 22 2017, 07:26:07 PM

Mike66 said: "Am I the only one who is beginning to think that the "control" that Ticketmaster is exerting through their "verified fan" program is more than a little frightening.

Being able to buy tickets to an entertainment event when I want to (even at 2 o'clock in the morning) may not be a constitutional right, but the way that ticket access to both Springstein and Harry Potter are being controlled means that the little guy (me) is now going to b


FARINELLI AND THE KING Previews  Dec 17 2017, 04:08:35 PM

Hey MacNYC! I was at yesterday's matinee also seated on the stage!!!!! 

I was seated on the lower level, second row, towards the front of the stage, LR 7. Mark Rylance shook the hands of the people in front of me (including an 11 yo old girl there with her mom! quite impressive!)  I was too uncomfortable to extend my hand also, but regret not doing so.

I enjoyed the show - thought it was v interesting and loved the staging/se


SPONGEBOB Rush and Lottery  Nov 10 2017, 06:27:26 PM

Lucky you. I myself have been incredibly spoiled by TDF. VERY DISAPPOINTED to pick up TDF seats tonight for tomorrow night's performance from the box office and to see they are ROW J MEZZANINE. Side. And I'll add, "Sigh".

 



How were you introduced to broadway?  Oct 25 2017, 05:03:24 PM

PS Laughing at that  memory - "the guy who" created the show....but that's how I thought of it in my 13 yo mind. Of course the show was ALL ABOUTH the dancing female stars. I guess there was some guy/guys who were responsible for it? Maybe you've heard of Bob Fosse. Maybe of  Kander and Ebb  too?  I guess maybe.



How were you introduced to broadway?  Oct 25 2017, 05:00:17 PM

Wow. Thanks for trip down memory lane with this Q.

1972- or 1973 -  Jesus Christ Superstar - I was 10 or 11.  My mom took me and my sister in to NYC from LI to see it. What I recall is the opening moments - I couldn't believe it.

The stage was up, like a wall. In my memory it was as the opening chords to Heaven On My mind (I just had to look up the title!) began, the stage lowered ! I couldn't believe it. As the "wall" (ie. stage) lowered back&nb


M. BUTTERFLY Previews  Oct 20 2017, 06:47:35 PM

Do post back what you thought.  Going to see this soon. Interesting to read the mix here.



HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Take the Lyric Theatre in 2018  Oct 19 2017, 09:08:35 PM

Someone posting above wrote that the next release will cost even more. Do you agree with that? 

Thank you for the reminder re the refund. I have plenty of time to contemplate/read reviews/hear opinions about the show etc as my tickets aren't until the summer!



HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Take the Lyric Theatre in 2018  Oct 19 2017, 08:47:07 PM

Exactly! Suddenly, it's like you say, your brain can't process walking away at a certain point. 



HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Take the Lyric Theatre in 2018  Oct 19 2017, 07:50:19 PM

DrewJoseph said: "Alright, weirdest thing just happened. I tried to book for like a 100 times and it kept giving me the 'something went wrong' page. Then suddenly it started saying 'this code has already been used for a purchase' but no email confirmation and nothing in my TM account. But this morning suddenly the tickets showed up in my account! Guess I have them now?!! Wow, should I trynot to be too happy till I get a real confirmation email? Or do you guys think I&

Angels Taking the Simon for 18 Weeks!  Oct 19 2017, 07:34:08 PM

What do you think the chances are that the play will run longer than the "18 weeks"? And if you think it will extend, what are the chances Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, and others extend with it? Friend thinks she can see it this summer. I am doubtful.



HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Take the Lyric Theatre in 2018  Oct 18 2017, 04:26:54 PM

BuddyStarr said: "BroadwayFan5 said: "There needs to be a class action lawsuit against Ticket Master

Ruining so many lives
"

You really have to put this in perspective. If you lived in Puerto Rico you're life might not be ruined but you'd be hoping just for electricity and water. Not getting a ticket to Bway show doesn't ruin anyone's life.
"

Awwww c’mon ! I think it was a tongue in cheek comment! Where&rs


HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Take the Lyric Theatre in 2018  Oct 18 2017, 02:09:54 PM

So frustrating - for what? The privilege of spending over $800? I didn't spend that much on Bette/Hello Dolly or Hamilton or Dear Evan. 

Glad it didn't work out. I'll try for the 40 fridays....they do access codes to cultivate the craziness I fell victim too frankly.



HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Take the Lyric Theatre in 2018  Oct 18 2017, 02:00:28 PM

Super frustrating.

Tried for over an hour but kept getting only $199 option. Finally relented for two seats in the summer, and the darn thing wouldn't work! It said "there was a problem with your order. Check email and if no confirmation, try again."

Meanwhile, NO confirmation in email and WILL NOT ALLOW MY ACCESS CODE to go through, says it's already BEEN USED??!!!!!!

GGRRRR. Like I have an hour to spend holding for Ticketmaster after an hour plus on tr


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