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Chess in February question (Understudies)
 Nov 30 2025, 10:45:19 AM

Wayman_Wong said: "Sara Holdren...raved about ''Chess.'' And her favorite highlight was Tveit in ''One Night in Bangkok''; she calls it the musical's best song: ''It's such a ridiculous rush that it pretty much justifies the whole project. ... I left my heart—and my wallet and my keys and my sobriety—in this Bangkok'"

I couldn't disagree more. I've loved the song since the original by Murray Head


Chess in February question (Understudies)
 Nov 29 2025, 10:44:57 AM

If I had to choose, I would book a performance without Tveit; IMO, he's the weakest link. I'd like to know if someone else could salvage "One Night In Bangkok".


ABBA Voyage Plans Global Second Venue on Hell’s Kitchen’s 11th Avenue
 Nov 29 2025, 10:43:14 AM

A "30-year lease" seems awfully optimistic.


PBS - Broadway's Leading Ladies
 Nov 28 2025, 02:09:13 PM

A 30 year lease?!?


OEDIPUS Reviews
 Nov 28 2025, 02:05:00 PM

FANtomFollies said: "I bought a cheaper ticket for Orch Row K - last seat on the right. Is my view going to be super obstructed? It wasn't listed partial view but I'm nervous I'm going to miss a lot. Also - is this seat up against the wall or is there any room to stick my legs out to the side?"

I have no actual experience with the specific seat in question, but I can't imagine your view will be obstructed. However, it may be fairly skewed because


New Play Annoucement
 Nov 26 2025, 02:39:42 PM

There's this:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PhotosVideo-First-Look-at-Houdini-Musical-THE-IMPOSSIBLE-MAN-Starring-Ryan-Silverman-20250429

But I can't explain the fact that the audition notice seems to suggest a straight play.


OEDIPUS Reviews
 Nov 25 2025, 12:58:23 PM

We saw the 7:00 p.m. performance on 11/22/25. I thought the first 55 minutes to be a bit of a slog, but the second half was, as many have stated, "riveting". Manville and Strong deserve Tony awards.


CHESS (2025 Broadway Revival) Reviews
 Nov 25 2025, 12:38:58 PM

We attended the 3:00 p.m. performance on 11/23/25, and I feel this production is about a four out of five stars. My random thoughts (YMMV):

His sloppy accent notwithstanding, Nicholas Christopher is the reason to buy a ticket. I completely lost it during "Anthem". I need a musical in which this man stars alongside Jordan Donica (I don't know what musical that would be, but I need it).

I found Lea Michele to be adequate, but probably wouldn't miss h


The Phantom Menace: How Andrew Lloyd Webber Became Broadway’s Master of Reinvention
 Nov 17 2025, 03:49:42 PM

macbeth said: "https://www.aol.com/articles/phantom-menace-andrew-lloyd-webber-140000756.html

Interesting and excited that he's being more flexible. I'll forgive him for Bad Cinderella if we can get the Hollywood Bowl's Superstar at Radio City for a Week.devil
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I loved Bad Cinderella and hated Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar, but loved this article - thanks for sharing.


The BWW Tech Support Thread
 Nov 16 2025, 04:10:45 PM

John Adams said: "Lot666 said: "Adding to the frustration, when I attempt to reply to a conversation, it appears that the post has failed (i.e., it does not show in the thread). When I then recreate my comments, they appear twice in the thread."

Are you replying to a post that seems close to the bottom of the thread? If so, see here (post #327)
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No, the specific post to which I'm replying seems to be irrelevant.

 


The BWW Tech Support Thread
 Nov 16 2025, 10:38:52 AM

Adding to the frustration, when I attempt to reply to a conversation, it appears that the post has failed (i.e., it does not show in the thread). When I then recreate my comments, they appear twice in the thread.


Phantom Tour Cast
 Nov 16 2025, 10:34:23 AM

Smaxie said: "It's pretty much a complete facsimile of what's playing in the West End"

I'm not trying to be contentious, but I don't understand what you mean by this. In the current London version, the chandelier (albeit a new, round one) rises from the stage during the overture and crashes to the stage at the end of Act 1, just like it did in the original production. The reports posted here indicate that the chandelier does neither of those things in


Phantom Tour Cast
 Nov 16 2025, 10:30:38 AM

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Phantom Tour Cast
 Nov 15 2025, 12:09:44 PM

carlisle14 said: "The chandelier in Bmore definitely descended at a nice rate of speed. It gets raised to roofline for second act."

I just can't figure out the conflicting accounts of this. Even back during the "reimagined" tour, I reported that the chandelier did not drop during either of the two performances I attended (and I sat directly under it), while others posted that it did drop.

Ironically, the promo video they're using on


The BWW Tech Support Thread
 Nov 15 2025, 10:17:37 AM

I've been experiencing the inexplicable logout issue for several days now, and every time I log back in, that infernal "Topic List" is enabled again and has to be turned off. This is happening on multiple computers and in different browsers, so please stop pushing the delete cookies/cache suggestion, as it's clearly not a panacea for this site's ills.


Phantom Tour Cast
 Nov 15 2025, 10:01:08 AM

Phantour said: "When [the chandelier] falls, and it's a pretty decent speed, it falls straight down above the heads of center orchestra again. It stays in that low position all through intermission and rises up during the Entr'acte."

This reviewer from Baltimore says the chandelier doesn't fall at all:

"My one disappointment with this touring production was that the chandelier, very large and ornate with hanging crystals, did not really fall but only popped a few bulbs, discharged some sparks, and jiggled a bit on its chain. The breathless fear of audience sitting underneath and others watching it almost strike them was a missing treat from the original show."

This was my experience with the "reimagined" tour from several years ago. It sounds like they're using that setup for the chandelier, and the rest of the staging is from the current London production.


MASQUERADE Previews Thread
 Nov 12 2025, 03:10:33 PM

Sutton Ross said: "However, I have a feeling that this refers only to the rooftop vs. indoor route."

Yeah, that absolutely refers to just that.
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I wrote back to make a distinction between the performance route and the pre-show queue out in the street, and they replied:

"We do not currently have heated coverings outdoors so we suggest you dress warmly. We will endeavor to get you into the building as quickly as possible. In the


MASQUERADE Previews Thread
 Nov 12 2025, 07:44:17 AM

Sutton Ross said: "However, I have a feeling that this refers only to the rooftop vs. indoor route."

Yeah, that absolutely refers to just that. I hope you go but if you are uneasy in the cold, this show will be around for years to come (I assume that's the plan?), so if you're cool to wait until next Spring, I'm sure it will still be around.
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We've already got tickets for 11/21, so we'll see what happens.

 


MASQUERADE Previews Thread
 Nov 11 2025, 04:34:57 PM

ChairinMain said: "My question, as we enter the winter months, is if they are going to do anything about the guest entry experience"

I emailed the show about this and received the following response:

"We indeed have preparations and plans in place to ensure that weather does not impact the safety or comfort of our performers, crew, and audience. While we cannot give you specifics at this time, rest assured that no matter the weather, your experie


MASQUERADE Previews Thread
 Nov 11 2025, 04:19:05 PM

Sutton Ross said: "Why would this show specifically have heating and tents outside for their patrons?What is the difference between this show and any other show you're waiting to enter in the Winter? I'm just curious here."

I'm accustomed to a fairly lengthy arrival window for typical Broadway shows, e.g., 30-45 minutes. This affords some leeway in the event that one is held up due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., traffic, public transportation, or


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