Loopin’theloop said: "BroadwayMan5 said: "I’m actually the opposite. I far prefer a company now. I don’t enjoy a curtain call that feels as though it’s part of the show, when the story ends I just want to show my appreciation for the company with a swift few bows on their part and it be over. The final moments of the story are what I want to stay with me."
I feel exactly the same way. I really liked Moulin Rouge when I
robskynyc said: "give up at least 4 years of your life to serve this country THEN feel free to talk all the s**t you want."
Actually, I think I'll just go ahead and feel free to say what's on my mind. Enlisting in the army is not a prerequisite for that. Spending years of my life fighting wars I believe to be unjust sounds like a bad choice for me, and I'm ten years too old to join the army anyhow.
qolbinau said: "My initial reaction is it sounds like an awful idea. However, maybe it'll finally be a good thing that a musical will explore some of the actual causes of 9/11 rather than sweep it under the rug like Come From Away."
It won't be that. Like the movie, it'll be a pep rally for US government killers. Focus on the most popular kill in US military history to distract from the ongoing, cowardly drone murders of Middle Eastern families.
HogansHero said: "well, "success" is a term of art and so you are trying to change its meaning."
Genuine question: I know that "hit" is a term of art, but is "success" really one? For instance, I know that Sweeney Todd wasn't a hit before the last Broadway revival, but is it really wrong to say that it was a successful show (in some sense of the word) despite that?
Gizmo6 said: "Dave any enlightened person can see that suicide is not a solo act. A person doesn’t commit suicide they are a victim of suicide. Too many bullies and trolls online should be in prison."
Are you talking about criminalizing speech because of how other people react to it? That's an absolutely horrifying idea. People should be able to say anything they want - other than direct, specific threats of violence - wi
dramamama611 said: Also: it seems like the more you love the film, the less you like this."
I'd say the more you take the film seriously as drama, the less you like this. I consider myself a big fan of the movie, but to use millie's language, I love it because I think it is gaudy and campy, not because I'm deeply moved by it. I'm not arguing with millie's reaction; rather, I'm just saying that we appreciate the movie in very
bk said: "There is not a thing that is problematic about The King and I, which, in case you haven't heard, doesn't take place in 2018. There is, however, plenty problematic about this endless BS about period pieces being problematic for 2018 people who can't see beyond their noses. It's a bore."
I'd share your attitude if lots of people were clamoring to prevent these shows from being produced, or even proffering full-throated condemnations. But,
fashionguru_23 said: "I feel like Rodgers and Hammerstein aren't going to be around outside of " The Sound of Music" pretty soon."
I don't think there's any sign of this at all, given the number of R&H revivals we've had in the 21st century. I think what's far more likely is that our consideration of these shows - along with many other works of art from the past - will include more and more critical discussion of the proble
Bwayfan292 said: "I dont understand your hatred for BC. Just let them be. Stop trying to get attention. Can we just have one thread where you dont attack him?"
At this point, there is no such thing as an inappropriate time, place, or manner to criticize a Trump supporter.
MrsSallyAdams said: "Simon's awkward visit to a gay dance club. Simon's ugly, drunken fight with his parents (a nice build up to the more saintly speeches they give later in the story)."
I thought this deleted scene was well-executed and entertaining on its own. However, I can see why it didn't make the final cut. It seems clear that additional scenes would be required to pivot to (a) the ensuing saintliness, as you say, and instant acceptan
Last week I saw an episode of Murphy Brown which focused on her discussions with colleagues about what she should tell her son when he asks about an afterlife. At one point, after considering how boring heaven would become after a few millennia, she ponders the possibility of a field trip to hell where everyone could see the 17 billionth performance of Cats.
For me, that's a great recommendation for this production. Laurents was an amazing creator, but was extraordinarily hidebound regarding the interpretation of his creations.
newintown, I hear you, and if this production does those things, I'll be the first to howl about it.
My mind is a complete blank on the details, but I think there's a Cats-related joke in School of Rock. Maybe someone else can remember exactly what it is!
I've gently confronted a couple of people using their cell phones, and the results have always been positive.
However, the people I really want to confront - and who have collectively been by far the most disruptive to my theater experiences - are latecomers. When one of them expects me to stand up while they block my view in the middle of a performance, I just want to glare at them and tell them to go back in the direction they came from. I know that would only extend the
