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JasonC3 said: "And for people complaining about people complaining about absence of a mansion, let's not forget all the posted laments of a Sweeney without the whistle. Some elements of staging become so indelibly associated with a show that it is natural a fair percentage of people will miss them. Arguing about that seems foolhardy."

Y'all, the mansion in the film is a metaphor. Doesn't mean it's the only metaphor one can employ.

 

OhHiii said: "Ok, perhaps not re: tech noms.

Also, MRJ has now responded to Sara and completely contradicted his very own argument. He himself is telling a critic how to approach her work that she should not be critiquing how an artist approaches their own. He's made this exchange a....loop.

https://x.com/TheLivingMJ/status/1779915256149450929"

But he's exactly right. If a critics wants a certain type of show, absolutely nothing is stopping them from making one themselves. Evaluating the effectiveness of what the creatives were trying to create is an entirely separate thing.

Broadway Flash said: "Hillary and Shaina will be on the Kelly clarkson show tomorrow. Suffsis doing four major morning show and talk shows in the next two weeks. working hard for that Tony"

Or just trying to move tickets for a show with a terrible title... (Wish them the best and look forward to seeing it)

The only part of this that makes me nervous is O'Brien at the helm.

I was hopeful her recent comments about her frustrations with Bway would precede her in appearing in an Off Bway play by an exciting new playwright and directed by somebody new and exciting. Thought that could be a fun Act 3 to her career.

Did anyone see the play in its regional runs?

Otherwise, her and Mia Farrow? Yes, please!

I didn't see JOB but I must say OH MARY! transfer surprises me. Not because it hasn't been a massive hit, but because Broadway audiences are a bit more conservative in their taste.

But I also felt there was no way The Lortel was the end of the road for the play. Whether it be regional runs, such as LA, or a Netflix filming, it was destined for more life.

Rialto Chatter: Will OH, MARY! and JOB Transfer to Broadway?

Yeah, no way. She reiterated it just recently. She'll be back in a play one day, but no more musicals, as she feels too old/they're too physically taxing.

Alexs5 said: "B212323 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Rehearsals are scheduled to start on Monday, so I'm hoping for a cast announcement."

Any casting rumors other than Solea?"


Isaac Powell, Ben Levi Ross, Solea Pfeiffer, & Charlotte Macinnes"

Isaac! He's been away too long. Happy to see him coming back. I am still haunted by his Tony, which I believe would've won a Tony.

SomeOtherMe said: "It's probably safe to assume that whatever role she had planned is now on holddue to her 2nd pregnancy."

Note we haven't heard a CHESS announcement. So, yes.

barcelona20 said: "They're going to be using Yondr pouches for this show apparently. I guess they don't want any of the music to leak. I wonder if this will become more common."

That's a very aggressive and complicated way to achieve that. I guess they really think it's the selling point, curiosity around her first score.

Was I the only one who absolutely expected a pop score with pop choreography? Not only is this Bway in 2024, but the Baz Luhrmann film (albeit not very good) made a bigger pop cultural mark on the culture than anything else related to this book in decades.

FANtomFollies said: "Article confirms that the audience will enter through the alleyway on 52nd street."

Amazing. I've been wondering if they would do the alternate entrance like in London.

And if indeed it is true she's coming back to Bway next year, it doesn't hurt to create some more good will, stay connected to the community.

Also, I was thinking about her recently, with Anne Hathaway revealing the effect all the online attacks of her being too perfect or having "theatre kid energy." Reminded me of the insane negativity Ariana has faced for simply showing joy for the work. She's talented and the theatre world is right to embrace her.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "TOMMY may have some of the bridge & tunnel steam that fueled JERSEY BOYS and BEAUTIFUL NOISE and BRONX TALE if they can offer an attractive enough range of prices. Or these sales could be frontloaded."

That was DEFINITELY the audience I saw the other night

Well critics have been at TOMMY. So since it's is frozen, so no reason for Creatives to be there noting this late.

Ensemble1710769976 said: "Saw this on Friday evening. It was completely and utterly unhinged. Cole Escola is deranged in the best way possible and I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Loved it."

Exactly this. It felt like witnessing a new voice explode onto the scene. Nothing like it, and easily the best play in town.

Wick3 said: "Power of NYT review versus word of mouth.

From reading the previews forum, I thought maybe Water 4 Elephants may not survive Tony season but given the reviews it may last through the summer.

i do wonder if this musical opened during the same season as Pippin back 9-10 years ago whether it would receive the same raves."

It would be buried. It was so obvious (and bizarre) the critics were pleased getting to watch fun tricks.

It's truly wild when you can see the bar get lowered for a show. Some of the raves even mention things that would normally cause a production to receive a scathing pan (I still haven't forgiven Green for suddenly being uncharitably discerning with Company).

Baffling. I wonder what other twists will come with the 37 shows to open this month.