Peg Murray, Tony Winner (Cabaret) has died at 96. Dec 5
2020, 10:19:24 AM
Olga Swenson! 96 years! Her Wikipedia bio indicates she appeared in 1975's W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings. I wonder how many recall this film? (I even read the book.)
Try to throw your Covid cares away long enough to remember the magic of what it’s going to feel like when you such a long, full life.
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2020 Tony Nominations Thread Oct 15
2020, 03:37:44 PM
I'm especially happy for Blair Underwood, Danny Burstein, & Adrienne Warren.
(My two cents from middle America.)
Underwood & Burstein should delight in impressive career longevity.
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This board in the old days Oct 7
2020, 03:27:21 PM
LizzieCurry said: Remember the epic Jersey Boys tour thread that started in 2007?!
Well, I am rather theater-deprived. And it took until 2018 for Jersey Boys to play in my city/town (though The Midtown Men played here twice sooner). I found some insider dish re: JB's 2018 tour: its national tour cast got haircuts when they were here.
Of course, I had to book an appointment at The Illustrated Barber to get as much scoop as possible
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2009-2010 Musical Revivals Sep 18
2020, 08:11:35 AM
I'm shocked at the negativity directed towards the 2010 Promises, Promises revival. I thought it was everything & more...with just the right, light touch needed for the show.
I first saw the Best Choreography number danced on The Tonys. It inspired me to purchase the cast recording, which I played & played & played. Finally, I saw the production. Loved it!
I believe I recall reading somewhere it made over $1 million dollars a week.&n
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Showtunes that evoke nostalgia and maybe a little regret? Sep 16
2020, 08:23:59 AM
“Since You Stayed Here”, a ballad from Act II of Brownstone.
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If You Could Give a Concert of Ten Theatre Songs, What is Your Set? Sep 1
2020, 09:20:29 AM
1. Another Hundred People - COMPANY
2. The Music & The Mirror - A CHORUS LINE
3. Opening Overture - PROMISES, PROMISES
4. Corner of the Sky - PIPPIN
5. Another Suitcase in Another Hall - EVITA
6. Always Starting Over - IF/THEN
7. The Wizard and I - WICKED
8. Don't Rain on My Parade - FUNNY GIRL
9. Crossword Puzzle - STARTING HERE, STARTING
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do roles win tony's or do people win tony's (probably both) Aug 9
2020, 01:50:07 PM
Christian Hoff told me the role of Tommy DeVito in JERSEY BOYS was written specifically for him. Perhaps that gave him a leg up.
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What musical are you listening to/have listened to in quarantine? Jul 30
2020, 04:30:39 PM
Promises, Promises 2010 Broadway revival - no doubt deserved its Tony nomination for choreography.
Victor/Victoria via YouTube.
I was also really enjoying On The Town on YouTube yet it disappeared.
Parts of Company (1995 Broadway revival) are also on YouTube. Really enjoyed this montage!!
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COMPANY musical (STEPHEN SONDHEIM) 1995 BROADWAY (BOYD GAINES, KATE BURTON, DEBRA MONK, LaCHANZE) Jul 14
2020, 03:59:51 PM
And here are a few glimpses from the 1995 revival. (Really delightful for me to find this while quarantined.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5g00h89l1o
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Nick Cordero Theatre Jul 14
2020, 05:52:16 AM
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's musical version has now suffered two deaths: Marin Mazzie & Nick Cordero.
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Plays that would work particularly well on zoom? Jul 12
2020, 05:33:55 PM
Closer. Peter Marber's script is quite stage-y when he translates it to screen so maybe it plays well on zoom also.
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COMPANY musical (STEPHEN SONDHEIM) 1995 BROADWAY (BOYD GAINES, KATE BURTON, DEBRA MONK, LaCHANZE) Jul 8
2020, 10:38:10 AM
Highlights from COMPANY's 1995 revival have been posted on YouTube. A national tour followed & visited my city. I was blown away.
(Archived comments from this message board were less than enthusiastic.)
These are Broadway pros at the top of their game.
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Broadway Musicals that Deserve Film Adaptations or Remakes? Jun 25
2020, 11:00:02 AM
City of Angels, Grand Hotel: The Musical, & The Drowsy Chaperone.
Pippin, too.
C'mon Hollywood!!
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Laura Bundy Apr 10
2020, 06:28:36 AM
Laura Bell Bundy also recently had a baby boy, Huck. I'm sure she's enjoying being a new mom to her little son.
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PRELUDE TO A KISS musical Apr 8
2020, 11:00:46 AM
I applaud the optimism yet I found PRELUDE TO A KISS to be bizarre beyond belief. I can't imagine it being transformed into a musical.
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Game: Retitled Quarantined Show Titles Apr 7
2020, 09:44:38 AM
You people are hilarious! (Reminds me of Mary Ann Madden's Competition in New York Magazine.)
The best I can think of is Co-Pay Me (for Company).
(I recently had to do a lot of medical appointments & co-pay seemed sooo important.)
Co-Pay Me.
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Favorite Sondheim Score(or Scores?) Feb 17
2020, 05:57:11 PM
Company! Company!
Company!
Lots of
Company!
Years of
Company!
Love is
Company!
Company!
Company!
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Feb 11
2020, 04:02:12 PM
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Love to Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein Feb 11
2020, 03:54:17 PM
Terrible news, I'm bereft.
Her CD Anything Goes: Rebecca Luker Sings Cole Porter is an absolute treasure.
All best wishes to her & Danny.
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Grammy Award Musical Theater Album Nov 24
2019, 02:01:18 PM
Hadestown will probably win yet I'm always a sucker for an underdog so I'm rooting for Moulin Rouge! (which seems the second pick).
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