They weren't original cast members but Steve Blanchard played the Beast in BATB for 8 years and Alton Fitzgerald White played Mufasa in The Lion King for over 4300 performances.
I think the current casts of Beautiful, Aladdin, Dear Evan Hansen, and Anastasia all still have some original cast members. Both principals and ensemble members.
I finally won this last night after being on Standby 4 times. Seat was F104 Center Orchestra. Perfect view. So, don't give up if you keep getting the Standby list and not winning. Keep trying.
I haven't seen Kong but I think Mike has some solid advice about Tootsie and Oklahoma. Tootsie will likely still be around later in the year. Enjoy your trip!
I'd also say it depends on your personal tastes as these are 3 very different shows. I saw Ain't Too Proud last week and thought it was ok. I certainly didn't hate it. Already have a Beetlejuice ticket that I got for $33 though I would not have bought a ticket this early without that deal. I'm on the fence about Tootsie due to the sudden death of a friend who was involved with the show.
Kea4 said: "Yes, I'm also sad they don't sell Butterbeer - but probably they can't had the "official" Butterbeer (what is sold at the theme parks and the studio tour) for whatever reason, and therefore can't sell anything else."
My thought as well. It's probably a contractual thing keeping it exclusive to the theme parks and studio tour.
New World Stages has an imitation butterbeer drink since they have the Puffs show. It's ok but it's nothing like what's served at the Wizarding World.
I'm a bit disappointed to hear that Cursed Child isn't serving their own version. That would probably sell really well.
Mar 2
2019, 01:34:54 PM
Jordan Catalano said: "Last nights intermission was around 16 minutes long. Let’s not go crazy. "
There is no need for your going crazy comment.
The usher nearest my seat stated that 1st Act was 1 hour 5 min and 2nd Act was 55 min. Show started at 8:07pm and ended around 10:40pm. That’s longer than a 16 min intermission.
Mar 2
2019, 11:33:12 AM
natashalost said: "Can someone who was there last night/tonight please post who the understudies are? Playbill doesn't seem to list them on their website yet."
Otis Williams: Marcus Paul James, Jelani Remy, Curtis Wiley
Paul Williams: Shawn Bowers, Curtis Wiley
Melvin Franklin: Shawn Bowers, Marcus Paul James
Eddie Kendricks: Jelani Remy, Curtis Wiley
David Ruffin: Saint Aubyn, Marcus Paul James, Jelani Remy
Mar 2
2019, 11:27:32 AM
I was there last night
This is definitely Jersey Boys meets Summer. That said, I enjoyed both of those shows and I had a fun night last night.
I agree that there are parts that are glossed over or that feel rushed but overall the book felt cohesive and pretty easy to follow. Just know that it primarily focuses on the early years of the group.
I met all 5 principals at the stage door as well as some of the ensemble. Everyone was incredibly sweet and grateful. T
dramamama611 said: "Precisely. You were the one comparing Disney with this show. We're pointing that they arent similar"
I never said they were similar. I said they've figured out how to market both kids/teens and to adults. I didn't say anything about the adults being parents of the kids/teens or BMC being family friendly. I simply don't think BMC will figure out the same type of strategy for success. Perhaps if I use DEH as my example next time, tha
