QoV post-mortems Dec 26
2025, 02:32:51 PM
Observation said: "I know it'll never happen, but a Kristin & Idina replacement in "Death Becomes Her" would be an event.
Kristin has stated many times before that she passed up DBH for this. I agree, I can’t imagine either she or the production would find terms they could agree on, especially since she passed in the first place.
Meanwhile, getting Sherie Rene Scott up there in either role - take my money
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Spelling Bee Off Broadway Dec 26
2025, 10:01:41 AM
I saw this on Sunday and Kad absolutely nails it. It is just a precious jewel of a show and you end up rooting for everyone, and the ensemble work is so perfect that everyone can bring their A-game but nobody upstages anybody else. I laughed so hard at times and definitely got misty during Jasmine’s “I Love You” Song.
Also, hot damn - Matt Manuel is really nice to look at and has PIPES. He could make me misspell the word “it”.
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Advertising Future Shows on the Digital Marquees Dec 24
2025, 10:45:42 PM
One thing I’ve been noticing more lately is that, in the era of the digital marquee, incoming shows aren’t making use of it as a means of advertising to drum up interest from passers-by.
Case in point, the CATS: JELLICLE BALL marquee and logo went up on the digital signage before Rob Lake’s body was even cold, but it has since disappeared in place of standard Telecharge ads. Similarly, with BEACHES announce for the Majestic, the signage stays empty except for the stan
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/21/25 Dec 23
2025, 07:12:12 PM
GirlFromOz68 said: "Chess not surprisingly took a bigger hit on the Tuesday with Lea's absence than on the Sunday even with the super cheap tickets as easier to sell tickets on a Sunday than a Tuesday but still impressive to take $1.7M even when taking a nearly $300K hit with Lea out compared to 3weeks previous when they were all in and over $2M.
It will be interesting to see what difference Aaron's absences make this week ( it appears he is out for the matinee at
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QoV post-mortems Dec 22
2025, 11:32:19 PM
shomeika said: "So, let's say that the lead actress of an expensive musical ran their mouth - or posted crap on twitter - that offended many theater fans - is there ever any legal repercussion for this?
Do actorssign a contract in regards of what to say and what not to say? I think the horrid reviews coupled with someone's running of their mouth hurt this show. Charlie Kirk and his Empire was/ is a hatemongering, homophobic, sexist, just a
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Playwrights Horizons sued over discount for POC Dec 22
2025, 06:07:11 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "So by this logicare student rush tickets also discriminatory? And discount codes sent via email are discriminatory towards those who don’t sign up for the email list?"
I *think* and don’t quote me, It's a discount program for a particular age/status group, not a restriction against others. Everyone else can still buy regular tickets, as this person did. Some shows or productions
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Nicholas Braun & Kara Young in GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Dec 22
2025, 05:37:15 PM
The 12/28 closing performance appears to be cancelled now for unknown reasons (TT just refunded me), though this might explain why TT is having a special “fan performance” as a matinee tomorrow
12/27 evening is now the final performance.
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Playwrights Horizons sued over discount for POC Dec 22
2025, 05:34:49 PM
I can’t imagine this holding any water, but in this America, where white grievance is a cottage industry, who knows?
Fundamental question - what prevented him from going any other night?
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JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Dec 22
2025, 02:54:10 PM
We’ve been in the midst of jukebox musical fatigue for a while, but also it didn’t exactly get much acclaim in London because the book surrounding the songs was essentially panned by the critics.
There are far more superior jukebox musicals I would love to see cross the Atlantic, particularly STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE (though that may have the “too British” concern that Mincemeat grappled with)
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McKenzie Kurtz suddenly departs HEATHERS; Jodie Steele rejoins cast Dec 22
2025, 10:19:37 AM
And I refer you back to ColorTheHours048‘s comment.
Why do you care? Why does it matter? I wrote a review of the state of the show as I saw it last night. Is it going to color your perception of the validity of my comments if I answer your inane questions?
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McKenzie Kurtz suddenly departs HEATHERS; Jodie Steele rejoins cast Dec 22
2025, 09:31:23 AM
Ensemble1711444445 said: "why do you go to this show so much?
Specifically to drive you batty. Glad to see you are able to now string words into sentences. Now we just need to work on proper capitalization.
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Patti Lupone 'corners' fellow audience member: 'Never go to the theater again!' Dec 22
2025, 08:14:19 AM
There’s always one apex predator that needs to maintain the ecosystem. That’s just science…
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McKenzie Kurtz suddenly departs HEATHERS; Jodie Steele rejoins cast Dec 22
2025, 08:12:47 AM
I saw it again last night and…I don’t know if it was an off night or what but I was not impressed by Steele as Chandler. From the minute she came out, she didn’t look anywhere near high school age - looking more like Chelsea Handler after a bender (hair and makeup seemed…messy) and all of the broad comedic villainy that Kurtz brought to the role seemed to evaporate. This HC was more sociopathic - almost like JD in a blonde wig and plaid skirt.
I will say thoug
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THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES To Close January 4, 2026 Dec 21
2025, 11:55:27 PM
binau said: "Of course it’s super cringe when artists try to blame anyone except themselves for their own failures, but I do think it’s a bit revisionist for people to suddenly claim Michael Arden is a bad director. Between once on this island, parade, maybe happy ending etc. lightning doesn’t strike 3 times. Everyone has their failures and not all directors can produce new work but that doesn’t make them bad.
Also, no way did QoV get hatred it was
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THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES To Close January 4, 2026 Dec 21
2025, 11:44:12 PM
abcd12 said: "I also just saw a video of Kristin taking her curtain call and it doesn’t look like she’s using the stairs? When did that change?"
Her use of the stairs was greatly reduced after her knee and neck injuries earlier this month that took her out for a few shows (and gave Sherie some extras). Her use of high heeled footwear was also greatly reduced to either Ugg slippers (in the beginning), athletic sneakers, or stylish character shoes/kitten he
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CHESS (2025 Broadway Revival) Reviews Dec 21
2025, 01:55:16 PM
I was at the box office just now buying a ticket for Tuesday and overheard that Aaron has called out for this afternoon (12/21) and an understudy will be debuting.
TBD which understudy, and nothing is on the U/S website as of this post
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Bowen Yang Dec 21
2025, 10:50:12 AM
With 5 Emmy nominations for performance on the show, tying Kate McKinnon and besting Kenan Thompson (who has 3), it’s clear his talent has a lot of room to expand. Personally, many of my favorite sketches in the last few years have featured him and the other queer cast members (McKinnon, Punkie Johnson, et. al). They all have a good sensibility to elevate middling material.
With regard to stage, Bowen would seem to be an easy fit for Oh, Mary, though probably not Titanique. I tru
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NYT: Cheyenne Jackson Believes in Kindness as a Drug Dec 20
2025, 01:04:01 PM
“I don’t do drugs anymore,” the actor and singer said, “but when a random baby in a stroller smiles at me, it feels like I just did a bump of coke.”
Gift Article from NYT:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/theater/cheyenne-jackson-oh-mary-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-E8.LhuY.EAJPECdLXJEw&smid=url-share
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“Roundabout Warns Studio 54 Could Close” Dec 18
2025, 12:10:38 PM
Sidebar: I’m one of those Millenials who learned about air rights from the movie BURLESQUE
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“Roundabout Warns Studio 54 Could Close” Dec 17
2025, 11:58:59 PM
I hate bureaucracy. It’s like:
“We want to finally make renovations to improve business”
”Okay, but you need to make sure you adhere to all of these zoning rules and codes”
”Some of these aren’t possible. Is there any way you can help us with some relief?”
”No ❤️ “
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