Slave Play coming to Broadway in September! Sep 21
2019, 03:54:51 PM
Do we know if it's changed very much from NYTW?
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Little Shop of Horrors (PREVIEWS) Sep 21
2019, 03:49:12 PM
I saw the show last night and I loved the entire cast, including Blanchard. It genuinely felt like she lives on skid row. She simply acted it out of the park, even in the songs. No-- her sound isn't the typical polished musical theatre sound, but I think that's part of what makes her performance incredibly interesting. Borle's characters completely shone and Groff was great (as we all knew he would be). I just loved seeing the show in an off-Broadway theatre. A great night.&
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Brantley and Green's WILL WIN/SHOULD WIN 2019 May 15
2019, 05:17:27 PM
To me, this article cemented my commitment to taking every critical word with a massive grain of salt. I know the the NYTimes is still important in the industry... but the fact that they don't invite more voices into these critical conversation in 2019 is just baffling. Give me Sara Holdren any day, folks. Why wasn't this a conversation between more people?
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Frankie & Johnny May 15
2019, 02:38:25 PM
I felt the opposite with regards to Burn This. That play and those performances haven't stuck with me the way Frankie and Johnny has. The elegance of Arin Arbus' production tied to the impeccably grounded performances of Audra and Michael Shannon tied to McNally's words made me walk the long way home after seeing it. It felt like there was so much to unpack and to get swept up in. It made me think about how beautiful it is to connect with other people and how rarely it truly
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OCTET at Signature Theatre May 9
2019, 12:24:17 PM
Thanks for the thoughtful response, Ledaero! You got me even more excited to see it. :) I've been following Annie Tippe's work for a while now and love it. I wasn't the BIGGEST Great Comet fan, but I'm fascinated by the themes Malloy is exploring and can't wait to dig in more.
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May 9
2019, 12:16:14 PM
"Is much of the beginning really him just running around naked as she is telling him to leave? That... doesn’t seem like it would age well at all for our current times. Anyone care to elaborate?"
I was lucky enough to see the show on Tuesday evening. It isn't what you describe at all. The production is presenting a nuanced and timely conversation about what it means to connect. Of course we look at it through the lens of our current moment, and this moment we're
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Broadway at the MET... UMM BILLY PORTER OWNING THE MET!! May 7
2019, 11:45:54 AM
Broadway knows how to camp!!! Agree that the people who missed the boat on the theme seem to be the straight guys...
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Should SIX transfer? May 7
2019, 11:42:38 AM
Everyone I know who saw it in London said it felt more like a show for tweens or the theme park audience. Hopefully they make some changes on the next stops.
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anastasia Jul 31
2017, 09:58:01 AM
You guys certainly aren't alone. "Stay, I Pray You" gets me every single time I listen to it.
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Talking down to teen girls in reviews Apr 25
2017, 07:28:55 PM
I totally agree with the original post and I think it goes well beyond the recent reviews that talk down to teen girls. It is a systemic issue with how women are perceived and until there's a change in the disappointing lack of representation in critic positions, I don't think this will be fixed. Perhaps another reason that critics are becoming somewhat obsolete to general ticket buyers?
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Structural Problems to Close Richard Rodgers Theater Indefinitely Apr 1
2017, 05:21:52 PM
Ha. This got me for a sec.
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ANASTASIA Previews Mar 30
2017, 10:37:59 AM
I totally disagree that putting the first encounter between the Dowager and Anya offstage is a mistake. First, by putting that scene offstage, it makes the actual reunion scene the most important one in the show. When I saw it in Hartford, I recall being really taken with the writing in that moment. I was so glad the team committed to keeping it a book scene. The acting that Mary Beth Peil and Christy brought to it was gorgeous. Can't wait to see what they'
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ANASTASIA Casting Announced Mar 20
2017, 07:20:56 PM
From what I've listened to I think Journey to the Past, Rumor in St. Petersburg, Derek Klena's new song -- I think it's called My Petersburg (?) -- are totally hummable. Though, I don't think "hits" are the marker of a great musical or even a great score. It's how the songs work together to tell the story that matters... and I know Ahrens, Flaherty and McNally know how to tell a damn good story.
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Groundhog Day WIN 2 Tix FREE for First Preview Feb 24
2017, 08:50:59 AM
"To be it almost seems a bit conventional to have Karl. We could have had a quirky character man leasing role, and instead they gave the part to a handsome leading man. That already turns me off from the show. Like, oh, we need him to be conventionally handsome for us to care about him?!"
Yeah... I mean, I'm excited to see the show based on what I hear from London, but to be quite honest, it doesn't feel like a moment in history for another handsome, cis
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Groundhog Day WIN 2 Tix FREE for First Preview Feb 23
2017, 02:27:17 PM
"Somewhat off-topic... but I just re-watched Groundhog Day (the movie) last night. Damn, what a fine film! I really want this musical to succeed. I think it would be great if there were several successes this season, and not the typical year of 1-2 successes and a whole bunch of failures..."
Do you think that Phil's charm comes from Bill Murray's quirky / befuddled air? I don't get that same vibe from Andy Karl and curious how the chara
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Beardo Feb 23
2017, 01:54:34 PM
Seeing it Friday and really excited. Dave Malloy is on fire and Elena Heyman (the director) has done some really visceral, exciting work. More to come!
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NYC record stores Feb 20
2017, 11:38:56 AM
Sidenote, but related -- Have you guys seen Robert Sean Leonard's bio in the Sunday in the Park... playbill?
"ROBERT SEAN LEONARD (Jules / Bob). After I saw the original production of the musical I went directly to Colony Records, purchased the tape, and then wore it out in my Walkman. I am deeply honored to be here. Oh how I wish you too would (and could) stop at Colony on your way home tonight."
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The View Upstairs? Feb 20
2017, 11:30:54 AM
I've heard good things. Seeing it this weekend. Excited to see a musical based on this little-known piece of LGBT history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UpStairs_Lounge_arson_attack
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Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl. Feb 6
2017, 09:43:10 AM
I know I get excited to see Broadway folk on a national platform any time it happens... I think it's the fact that, although a national "brand," we Broadway folk are a tight community. Maybe this is because you have to experience Broadway in NYC or on tour... it remains feels "special" to see it in the spotlight.
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Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl. Feb 6
2017, 09:10:02 AM
Totally agree, HogansHero. Also that worth screaming about is the fact that they are three fierce women of color. Though I *did* hope they were appear during the halftime show in full out costume with Gaga in Hamilton drag.
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