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I am glad someone enjoyed it. I thought I was crazy for my thoughts and feelings about this piece. What an incredibly talented cast. The set was super cool however, after and hour into the show I kept asking myself Why? I did not connect to any of the characters except for younger brother. His yearning for wanting to do something different outside of ones regular routine is tangible. But, the other characters didn't grab me.  The pacing was slow and I found myself nodding off in sect

I agree the omission of the Tin Man (Philip) and The Lion (Kyle Freeman) which contributed to over 50% of the albums vocal performance as a part of the 4 main characters along with Dorothy(Nichelle) and The Scarecrow (Avery) is very political and suspect. While Wayne Brady and Deborah Cox  were the headliners (Star names) they only each contributed maybe 20% vocally to the show, they each has 2 numbers and Deborah has two because she took Addapearl's song. The eve

I wonder the same thing too... 

I saw it a few nights ago and I honestly want to see it again to see if any changes are implemented because they need to fix this show. Oy Vey!  While the talent onstage is immense, I feel like the creative team lacked vision and the laser sharp focus to really give this show the attention it needed. Where is the  Spectacle and the magic? It's Oz....  I saw Tommy last night and that staging and Theatre Magic makes The Wi

Well being that Leslie Odom Jr. IS the international box office draw, It makes perfect sense to use him as the face of the Production. This cast is filled with Dynamic Actors in addition to Leslie's top billing.  I think this is more of a "Passion Project" than a Vanity one. I hope it has great success and I Loved the musical version of the show I saw at City Center some years back. So I am sure the play version will be just as good if not better. 

On That note,

Broadway has lost a bright Star. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Oliver appeared on Broadway in The Lion King (Simba), In the Heights (Benny, opposite Jordin Sparks), Wicked (Fiyero) and in the National Tours of Motown (Berry Gordy), The Lion King (Simba), Rent (Benny and Collins), Ragtime (Ensemble).

His many regional credits included Pal Joey (Arkansas Repertory Theatre), Kinky Boots (Lola st

I finally made my way over to New World Stages to catch Rock and Roll Man. I must admit, I was in the minority here in a sea of senior citizens. For them, Nostalgia, for me a younger person I was a little worried that it's target audience was Nana and them. But, I loved the show, The singing was outstanding and the cast is extremely taIented.  I learned alot  about a man ( Alan Freed)  often left out of the history of Rock And Roll who was the fulcrum of change. I thoroughl

quizking101 said:Pass. Amber Riley deserves the first crack at it (she won the Olivier for goodness sakes) and Alex, historically, misses a LOT of performances

Casting Newell would feel like when they cast Beanie for FG and skipped over Lea…"

 

First of all, I agree that Amber should have the 1st right of refusal to play Effie on Broadway. Being that the Broadway nod was supposed to immediately follow the London run but that didn't happen

Recently at a Performance of Sweeney Todd. I was enjoying Act 1 along with the rest of the patrons of the theater. That includes laughing at the comedic moments. There was a young lady sitting behind me who was also enjoying the show and laughed at appropriate moments along with the rest of us. When Act 1 ended the woman who was next to me in my row turned around to the young girl and yelled " I wish you would find another way to laugh your laugh is obnoxious" At first, I thought th

No Love, It's a ploy to make money and strike while the iron is hot. With all of the nominations the show has received. It would be foolish not to announce the tour and start the marketing campaign. It's a great show. I hope all across America gets to enjoy it.  My concern are the idiotic states that have a ban on any shows that have performers playing opposite genders or non binary characters. I feel like outside of NYC/LA/CHICAGO & DC many of the smaller cities across Ameri