THE GREAT GATSBY Opening Night Critics’ Reviews Apr 26
2024, 10:44:50 PM
Maybe it’s time to give up on GATSBY…for anything but the 1925 classic novel it is.
3 movie adaptations: all critical bombs.
2 Dueling musicals…this and the Florence and the Machine take.
1 Opera that’s basically never been heard from again.
I’m not saying that certain elements didn’t work in previous attempts. I actually like parts of the last two film versions. Maybe it’s possible that Fitzgera
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Seeing a show when you're not feeling great Apr 22
2024, 01:25:42 AM
I flew into New York from Los Angeles specifically to see the revival of FOLLIES, with friends, in 2011. We had a great dinner at Ruth Chris before the show. About 20 minutes into the first act, I started to develop some of the worst indigestion and heartburn I’d ever experienced. In agony, I stayed for the whole show as I didn’t want to leave my friends. After the show, I bravely exchanged pleasantries and made a beeline back to my hotel for a shot of Pepto Bismol&
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CABARET at the Kit Kat Club (2024) Opening Night Critics' Reviews Apr 22
2024, 12:34:04 AM
ErmengardeStopSniveling wrote: “Since then, London has had Cabaret revivals in 2006 and 2012 (both dir Rufus Norris).”
I liked the 2006 revival, but I thought the 2012 production at the Savoy was brilliant.
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The Notebook - Original Broadway Cast Recording Apr 20
2024, 12:46:30 AM
I posted a while back that I’d finally watched the movie after years of avoiding it. It didn’t really do anything for me, but I was glad I watched it as I knew there was a musical version of it coming up.
I really enjoyed the cast album. It’s beautifully executed and I hope it sells and encourages people to see the show or, if they have, to relive it listening to this top-notch recording.
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Nicole Scherzinger to star in West End Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Mar 25
2024, 09:36:41 PM
inception wrote: “So, what exactly do fans of this show like about it? From this recording it just seems like a rehash of the film with lousy songs.”
I honestly think, that to get it, you would’ve actually had to have seen the original Broadway PRODUCTION. The opulence of that production was something that we’ll most likely never see again.
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Jason Robert Brown, Taylor Mac, Rob Ashford collaborating on MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL musical adaptation Mar 25
2024, 08:58:30 PM
I’ve never seen the movie, but I couldn’t put the book down! It’s what they used to call a real page-turner… It’s well worth your time.
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Chita Rivera has died Jan 30
2024, 03:32:35 PM
I got to work with her and meet her during the run of the NINE revival. I just always thought she’d be here forever… So sad.
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Is Thomas Kail still working on Fiddler on the Roof? Jan 22
2024, 10:31:11 PM
Norman Jewison, who directed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for the screen, has passed away at age 97.
i mention it as I think it is one of the best Broadway-to-Film adaptations ever. The movie still works and I think it was perfect in its execution. I still watch it every year or so.
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Glynnis Johns has died at 100 Jan 4
2024, 02:09:50 PM
Introduced SEND IN THE CLOWNS to the world.
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STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS recording… Dec 8
2023, 11:59:25 PM
If there’s a thread on this, I’ve missed it.
This recording of the tribute, from May of 2022, was released digitally today. Is anyone listening?
I’m just a few tracks in and there are definitely ups and downs. I’m thinking/hoping it will even out.
I thought this would be a cast album of the show currently playing in the West End, but that’s not what it is. Would love to hear what others think of it.
”Getting Married Today”
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The BWW Tech Support Thread Nov 13
2023, 08:37:06 PM
Rob,
Thanks for getting all of BWW back within the app…rather than jumping into Safari to view the message boards with iOS.
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Streisand Will Release First Memoir this Fall Nov 8
2023, 05:05:27 AM
I’ve listened to a little over two hours of the audiobook so far. While listening, I’m also following along with the Kindle ebook. I’ve never enjoyed audiobooks over printed or electronic versions of the same work…but this audiobook is absolutely the way to go for this memoir! The audiobook comes across as very conversational and it is peppered with little asides and added tidbits that, while never radically straying from what is on the printed page, make for a more e
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RIP Mark Goddard Oct 16
2023, 01:12:36 AM
THE ACT
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Complete Recordings Oct 6
2023, 03:48:30 AM
There was a complete recording of MAN OF LA MANCHA with the original London cast (Keith Mitchell and Joan Diener). This is not the Jay Records recording from 2000. This was released as a 2-LP set in 1968 by Decca.
It seems to have disappeared; not available digitally anywhere.
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Song from THE NOTEBOOK released today… Sep 22
2023, 03:28:06 AM
IF THIS IS LOVE from “The Notebook” was released as a single today. Ingrid Michaelson performs the song.
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First Complete Recording of OKLAHOMA! to be released this September Sep 15
2023, 03:17:16 AM
Wow! This is a must-own recording. John Wilson’s reputation for projects like this is outstanding. I can’t wait for his complete CAROUSEL.
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Notebook Musical coming to Broadway Sep 11
2023, 10:56:54 PM
After years and years of hearing about this film, I finally watched it earlier this year. When it was over, I thought (to quote Peggy Lee): “Is That All There Is?”
BUT, maybe it will work as a musical. Stranger things have happened…
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The BWW Tech Support Thread Sep 8
2023, 03:08:21 AM
Has the Off-Topic chat board been removed?
UPDATE: I was able to find it, but it doesn’t show up in the Chat pull-down listing.
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Is the migrant crisis affecting broadway? Sep 1
2023, 10:04:39 PM
I’m glad to see Generation Jones referenced in this thread.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Jones
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Leslie Odom, Jr. sets Broadway return in revival of PURLIE VICTORIOUS, directed by Kenny Leon. Sep 1
2023, 08:51:20 PM
What a gargantuan missed opportunity! I’m not a big fan of Leslie Odom, Jr., but I’m sure he’ll be just fine in this. Had this been a revival of the musical, it could’ve been his ascendancy to musical leading man (I know there are better words for this… ).
This is like putting Bette Midler in a revival of THE MATCHMAKER…but a least the title confusion wouldn’t exist.
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