'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' at PAC reviews Jun 9
2025, 04:50:26 PM
TheatreFan4 said: "Playbill reported that it was announced at The Tonys last night, but I dont seen any evidence of that? Jonathan Burke (Mungojerrie) did repost it on Insta tho..."
Yes, it was announced during one of the commercial breaks on the monitors inside that Cats @ The Jellicle Ball is getting more life... I didn't see much else said other than the ad for it however. It was on the screens on the sides after some of the childhood dancing/singing vid
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2025 Tony Awards Reactions Thread Jun 9
2025, 04:48:08 PM
I'm so late to shaing my reactions, probably because I was exhausted after being in the room all night last night but..
The Good:
> Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset, and Pirate's performances were my top 3 from this season, however... > Hamilton is in a league of its own. I've never seen a room so thrilled at a performance for the Tony's. WOW. That was so thrilling, and as somebody who got into theater partially due to Hamilton I really loved the full circle
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The 78th Annual Tony Award Nominations for 2025 May 1
2025, 09:20:46 AM
The snubs of Helen J Shen and David Thaxton had me so surprised. Also no choreography for Sunset Boulevard?? I suppose most of the thrill least directional but still I think they deserved a nod
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PURPOSE Reviews Apr 12
2025, 03:33:26 AM
Saw this tonight, I thought it was brilliant! I think the family drama is starting to become a bit oversaturated as a genre, but I love Jacob-Jenkins as a playwright, and even if act one dragged on act two felt much more dense and enjoyable! Kara Young really does brilliant work,always. Hopefully she snags a nom!
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SMASH Previews Apr 3
2025, 11:40:20 PM
I don't even know where to start. I feel like I wasted my time tonight going, and it didn't even take much money or effort for me to be there.
I agree with the critiques of the set, but every single dress that isn't the silver Marilyn dress looks awful and cheap. The rivalries between the 3 ladies didn't have any rewarding payoff, and I only had one authentic laugh the entire show. I don't know how drunk the audience had to be to find any of this entertaining, but a
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Broadway Flops you love that everybody else hates Apr 1
2025, 02:58:17 AM
I think "Bad Cinderella" is this for me. It's probably the hardest I've laughed in a Broadway theater, and I'd seen it 3 times in it's short run. I still listen to some of the songs to this day. It's so absurd that it's enjoyable. Andrew Lloyd never misses (Yes, even I can enjoy a few songs from Love Never Dies as well).
I think Tammy Faye was fine. I don't have a major issue with it because I didn't grow up in that era, and it just feels over
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Does BC/EFA still do Easter Bonnet? Mar 12
2025, 05:29:51 PM
The Easter bonnet competition was a national treasure, and I didn't even know they stopped it until just now- after Broadway Backwards. I went in its final year, I believe (2023?) and it was so silly and enjoyable, I'd bring a kid to it, unlike Boradway Bares/Bets and the flea. I hope they reconsider or come up with another initiative for next year. Though I'm glad to hear there's still spring fundraising going into Tony season!
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All Nighter at MCC's theater space Mar 11
2025, 12:17:33 PM
Tking0012 said: "Gift link?"
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/theater/all-nighter-play-review-lester.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3E4.Bl1O.xiC9O0jU9KTq&smid=url-share
Yeah that was...
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Adam Lambert -Cabaret Mar 2
2025, 10:50:03 PM
This would become an impossible ticket for at least 2-3 months if Sabrina Carpenter at this point in her career took on Sally. I'm so here for it, but I don't know if the producers would want to sink in for that, or if she'd want to do that right before her part two of a tour.
Please forgive me if I'm missing that above is snark/sarcasm.
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All Nighter at MCC's theater space Feb 27
2025, 04:58:06 PM
GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "I have heard absolutely 0 buzz about this one"
Oddly enough, the only people I've seen posting heavily about this are Ben Platt & Noah Galvin (who I believe are producers on this), and Olivia Puckett (an understudy in the show I just happen to follow. I would assume it's aimed at college aged people, but their social media ads are nowhere to be seen for me either.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/9/25 Feb 12
2025, 12:09:23 AM
EDSOSLO858 said: "I'm surprised that not even a small handful of shows received a bit of a BroadwayCon bump? Folx in town for the weekend?"
I don't typically show up to this board to be a straight up hater, but I've heard nothing but negativity out of that con. As somebody who volunteered there, I have nothing positive to say about it either. It's basically a cash grab for the teen crowd who want to cosplay and pay to see random stars (Jen Collella an
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The Teeth producer screwed the pooch Jan 29
2025, 11:35:00 AM
I enjoyed Teeth as much as the next guy, but the decisions made between Playwrights Horizons and NWS made it go from a top tier comedy gem hidden on Off-Broadway to a show that suffered from over-direction, an over-dose of shock value, and less than compelling advertising. I also think Playwrights smaller size gave it the feeling of being a very time sensitive event to see. I’m not sure where I’d place it after playwrights, but I definitely think adding so many elements hurt it. B
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A WONDERFUL WORLD To Close on February 23, 2025 Jan 26
2025, 05:54:08 PM
It's sad to hear, but I'm so surprised everybody is saying this was an expensive ticket to get or playing to filled audiences. I went to the Thursday matinee this week on a $25 student ticket, and I saw gaps in the audience, plus I got my rush ticket probably an hour after the box office opened and it was a front row, center orchestra seat. The show was fine, but nothing that struck any chords. I'd rather see Tammy Faye than spend another minute watching this at Studio 54. Hoping
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EUREKA DAY Reviews - EXTENDED AGAIN! Jan 15
2025, 07:15:39 PM
I'm surprised nobody posted this, but a pleasent surprise for the understudy today was Jennifer Laura Thompson in for Jessica Hecht! she barely stuttered, I really enjoyed the show! Longer review later if I remember.
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Poll: Best and Worst Broadway Show of 2024? Dec 15
2024, 11:48:42 AM
Some of the shows under best I'm surprised to see. On the flipside, on the worst end I can guarantee the dogpiling on Tammy Faye is only because it closed recently and nobody saw the worse shows (Patriots anyone? Most of the shows we've forgotten by now). If Lempicka closed recently I guarantee that would be the one getting all the hate. Not that I'm defending Tammy, it definitely wasn't the best but it doesn't jump out anywhere close to the worst shows I've seen as of
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Whoopi Goldberg in ANNIE at MSG? Dec 15
2024, 01:16:56 AM
I've seen this both with Whoopi and her understudy earlier in the run, and I think Whoopi's comedic timing really enhances the role, but ultimately her understudy had the better performance and synergy with the cast. I agree with the others who have stated that Whoopi just saying things that probably are not in the script at times, but that's what makes her so hilarious in this production. As for the rest of the cast, I really love how the ensemble puts in the work for every group
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ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Previews Dec 11
2024, 12:56:43 AM
Once anybody knows about hte cancellation line/rush policy/student tickets please let me know. Because if not this is becoming my splurge of the season, I adore one of the cast lineups!
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CULT OF LOVE Previews Nov 23
2024, 05:11:54 PM
lesbiansarecrazy said: "Hi!!! Sorry to hear you didn't love the show :/ I know on her instagram story, Roberta Colindrez (Pippa), said something about the back orchestra being special. My friend and I are huge fans of hers, so we're trying to figure out the best place to sit specifically to see her. Does she do something cool in the back orchestra? Any particular sections/seats you'd recommend? Thanks!!"
Hi! I saw left front orchestra and thought it had a
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CULT OF LOVE Previews Nov 22
2024, 12:38:49 AM
I saw this tonight and honestly? I didn't like it all that much. My spoiler-free (ish) thoughts.
I'm a fan of the entire family drama setup, but I didn't like how disjointed and thrown together a lot of this felt at times. Evie and her wife Pippa are struggling against the homophobia she's facing within the religious background of her family, and then the next second nothing's happened and they're all singing as a happy family. This is clearly a deliberate contr
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CULT OF LOVE Previews Nov 21
2024, 12:48:10 PM
Sauja said: "It has some commonalities with Appropriate and The Hills of California, but with a much lighter tone throughout."
Seeing it tonight and this description alone has me excited! Best play of last season combined with my favorite this season thus far is a great description
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