I had to scroll way back to find this thread so clearly I'm late to the party. Actually, I was going to skip the party altogether until a buddy invited me on Wednesday to go tonight. And let me just say . . .
I'm f'ing glad I did! What a fun rockin' evening at the theater. Yes, yes, take it for what it is. Very much reminded me of the stage production of Priscilla. Campy fun t
Lack of LGBT Protagonists Apr 29
2018, 11:06:27 AM
Some might consider the lack of protagonists as a good thing. While there are still issues for LGBT people in society and homophobia still exists to varying degrees, gays have become more accepted and mainstream. Perhaps society — and theater audiences — have less of a need to see gay characters, characters that are solely in a show because they are gay. The Boys in the Band, La Cage, etc. were all groundbreaking and important works that came out (pun intended) at a time when gays were strugglin
I’ve never thought of Lola as supporting. Yes, Charlie gets the final solo bow — at least the two early times I saw it...maybe that changed later with Wayne Brady and other casting. But I find Lola a far more interesting character arc than Charlie. She has better songs either solo or as lead inthe ensemble numbers. Plus I truly dislike Feinstein’s laziness with Charlie in Act 2, with the stress and anger that suddenly materialized durin
EllieRose2 said: "That's so gross and I'm so sorry. I would be pissed too. I would ask them to move or ask the house manager if there was another night I could come. You have every right to be upset, and the obesity problem in this country is out of control and unreal. If you are so fat that you cannot fit into one seat, then purchase another one.Just like an airline seat. I'm direct and blunt, and no, I'm not sorry for my opinion. So sorry for your experience! <
I stopped reading the "reviews" at TB long ago. This one is a good example of why: it just tells what happens and provide next to no critical appraisal. Or the reviewers speak of everything in the production in glowing, sp
Why would the musical's name need to be changed? It refers to a character -- and in this case, a real person who existed -- not to a group of people or in a racist slur kind of way. I assume the creators named the show in reference to the Louise's stage name, not the traveling around the family did.
sabrelady said: "It wasn't that it wasn't funny- it was lazy. Really, a Les Miz parody about ordering lobster at a diner? Pete Davison obviously thought it was hysterical.
Meh."
Pete and Leslie Jones continually laugh in every sketch they are in, and frankly their attempts to stop laughing seem forced and contrived. I wonder if Loren ever talks to them about it, since it's well known he does not want his actors breaking character unless the scr
Can anyone who's attended share the song list from the playbill? I realize shows at this stage change daily and songs will change order or be deleted. But I'm curious as to which GG songs they used.
Why do some shows have "...The Musical" in the title of their name in their official posters and marketing, while some don't? Is there a standard or protocol that dictates it, or is it just a whim of the producer and/or creative team and what they feel like? AVENUE Q, CHICAGO, and KINKY BOOTS are some that have The Musical, while HAIRSPRAY and THE BOOK OF MORMON are just that and no subtitle.
dunebuddy said: "I'm enjoying the stories on this thread.
Regardingthe concept of theater-goers not knowing the meaning of the word "intermission" I suggest that before the performance starts an announcement be made: "When the lights come up, the actors are going to take a break for fifteen minutes because they're tired. Take that time to get up and pee or go to the refreshment counter to buy a Slushyor bag of chips so you can slurp and crunch your w
Is it possible to love Ethan Slater even more? Only knowing him and his voice from Spongebob, what an absolute delight to hear his "real" voice. So smooth, and matched with his impish sense of humor, he is just a charmer. Gavin and Wesley were also a joy to watch and listen to. Love the whole video, even the very, very end and Ethan's expression when he gets a tab behind on the trio's bow.
Fosse76 said: "The Thursday matinee should have plenty of ticket availability the day of the show. Is so poorly attended I'm shocked they haven't moved back to Wednesdays."
Ok, I’ll ask: Why would a Wednesday matinee be more or less well attended than a Thursday matinee?
There have been other posts discussing San Francisco theater. Usually, the sketchy neighborhood around the Golden Gate and Orpheum Theater is noted. I don't see a thread specifically about the issue, so wanted to start a new one, based on the article in today's Chronicle. Arts groups are amping up their voices about the city not doing more to clean up the area and make it safer for patrons -- and visitors and residents in general.
ARTc3 said: "I graciously add the entrance of The Leading Player (Ben Vereen) in the original Bob Fosse's direction / choreography of Pippin: ahaunting musical vamp followed by the reveal of a wall of just hands moving to the curious music. Then through the darkness we meet The Leading Player. Brilliant. Breathtaking.
BTW... loved the revival too, but the original entrance was, as the song said, "magic"."
What a fun rockin' evening at the theater. Yes, yes, take it for what it is. Very much reminded me of the stage production of Priscilla. Campy fun t
