Tony-winning director Frank Galati (Ragtime, Grapes of Wrath) has passed away Jan 3
2023, 11:27:54 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "CoercedBull said: "I love the cast recording forKnoxville, and I hope his death doesn't affect the future of that show too significantly"
With all respect, does that show have a future? This doesn't seem like the type of show that goes any further than an off-Broadway nonprofit at best, with or without him at the helm. It doesn't scream commercially viable."
I certainly don't think
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Tony-winning director Frank Galati (Ragtime, Grapes of Wrath) has passed away Jan 3
2023, 06:19:02 PM
I live in Chicago, and I can say his influence on this city's theater scene looms large. I love the cast recording for Knoxville, and I hope his death doesn't affect the future of that show too significantly--I'm dying to see it.
RIP.
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A STRANGE LOOP On Broadway - News & Discussion Thread Dec 26
2022, 12:46:24 PM
I feel so lucky that when I saw this a few weeks ago there was only one understudy on for Thought 6. It's really a shame that all these cancelations are happening, especially so late in the run. It's already one of the shortest-running Tony winners ever, and these illnesses and mishaps aren't helping its numbers any.
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Netflix's MATILDA: THE MOVIE MUSICAL - News & Discussion Thread Dec 26
2022, 12:38:37 PM
I'll join the praise-heaping for this movie. Basically as good as stage-to-screen adaptations get for musicals. My big hope is that the success of the film brings Tim Minchin back to the theater--I think the score for this and Groundhog Day are so strong and it's a shame he hasn't done anything since the latter.
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO Reviews Dec 14
2022, 05:51:22 PM
BCfitasafiddle said: "Justin Cooley is so fantastic in this show. One of the best discoveries in the musical theatre in recent years. So much of what I loved from this show stemmed back to his stellar performance."
Agreed all around. I thought he was great while I was watching the show, and now every time I look back on it I can see how so much of the show's charm is dependent on his performance. He really pulls it off so spectacularly and my fingers are cros
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO Reviews Dec 13
2022, 08:08:18 PM
This video has me so thirsty for the full cast recording.
EDIT: typo
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/11/22 Dec 13
2022, 05:24:35 PM
So delighted to see Kimberly Akimbo continuing to do well. It's looking like it might prove itself to be the little show that could. Keeping my fingers crossed for a healthy, robust January!!
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Michael R. Jackson's new musical 'White Girl in Danger' to premiere Off-Broadway in March 2023 Dec 12
2022, 02:38:55 PM
Full cast announced! https://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/cast-white-girl-in-danger-michael-r-jackson_94672.html
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DOWNSTATE - reviews Dec 4
2022, 12:05:39 PM
Can anyone compare this production to the original Steppenwolf production? I saw it in Chicago & LOVED it, but it looks like I won't have a chance to see the off-Broadway run. I'm curious what--if anything--is different.
K. Todd Freeman is one of our great theater actors; very glad he's getting so much love for this performance.
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COVID performance cancellations Dec 17
2021, 08:44:42 PM
ljay889 said: "Several understudies have been on already. This is very odd."
Yeah, it makes no sense that they would cancel eight minutes into the show for food poisoning. I don't want to be fear mongering, but it really seems more likely that they got the results a little after showtime & decided to call the whole thing off when they saw a positive test. I hope that isn't it, but jeez Louise.
It is so stupidly depressing to see show after show dro
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COVID performance cancellations Dec 17
2021, 07:33:52 PM
stoptheworld38 said: "For people concerned, this was posted on Broadway News 2 hours ago:
https://broadwaynews.com/2021/12/17/broadway-league-not-considering-industry-shutdown-amid-covid-cancellations/?fbclid=IwAR1HzrqvFSXrI1ypo0KvZ11RI1KK_RVFtQHbLCBeQugtw1pBL3ltVJzANMY
Of course, anything could change, but for the time being, this is a relief to see."
Thanks for sharing this. I had to cancel my trip, but the only thing that would cause me more anxiety & depression than missing my shows is the whole industry shutting down again.
Sorry to everyone here who has been affected by this mess. I am so sick of COVID & I can't wait till we all have theater back.
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COVID performance cancellations Dec 16
2021, 10:12:33 PM
My partner & I had tickets to a bunch of shows in March 2020, which were obviously canceled. Most years we take a few Broadway trips a year & it's just our favorite thing in the world. We were so excited to finally get back for a week's worth of shows the week after Christmas this year, but with everything going on we just elected to cancel our whole trip. These cancelations are causing so much anxiety & we were meant to stay with some elderly relatives & the whole thi
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FLYING OVER SUNSET Reviews Dec 13
2021, 07:44:27 PM
Jimbo2 said: "https://newyorktheater.me/2021/12/13/flying-over-sunset-review-cary-grant-clare-boothe-luce-and-aldous-huxley-take-lsd-not-a-hippie-in-sight/"
This is about what I expected based on all the preliminary reports. I'm still very excited to see this show in a couple weeks.
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A Strange Loop in D.C. Dec 13
2021, 02:25:52 PM
I see why others are anxious about this show's viability uptown, but I think the show speaks to the current moment so uniquely that it might have a shot at doing pretty well. Plus, the Pulitzer win certainly can't hurt. Anyhow, I have been kicking myself for missing the off-Broadway production of this ever since it closed, so I am especially eager for this production to transfer to Broadway. I think the cast recording might be my favorite of the past decade, no hyperbole. Thanks
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Favorite Sondheim one-liners? Dec 13
2021, 12:01:40 PM
"She says, I'm perfect, she swears"
"You're perfect, godd*mn it"
It took me SEVERAL listens to understand just how funny and genius that lyric is, and it remains among my favorite lines he ever wrote.
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Flying Over Sunset - Previews Thread Dec 12
2021, 08:36:43 PM
Lazarus Alas said: "Jimbo2 said: "What's the current running time? Thank you."
Two hours and 45 minutes this afternoon."
Surprised it's still that long this close to opening. I'm seeing this in a couple weeks & am very excited about it, but I wonder if it'll get cut down at all before then.
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What musicals still need to be revived through ENCORES? Dec 11
2020, 02:29:26 AM
Rumpelstiltskin said: "A new production of Raisin. Best Musical winner with no revivals IIRC. I loved the original production; a showcase for African American actors, with several meaty roles, a solid book, and memorable songs. Hard to understand why it was forgotten so soon after the original run. Textbook definition of Encores eligibility."
I came here to say this, but I'm happier to find another admirer of this show!! I unfortunately didn't see the origina
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Everybody Rejoice?.. Nov 28
2020, 11:20:12 AM
"Democracy" from Soft Power.
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"MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM" on Netflix Nov 23
2020, 05:57:12 PM
I am not always excited for movie adaptations but boyohboy does this one look great. I thought Denzel's Fences a few years back was about as good as adaptation gets, and this looks like it's going to be just as good.
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Encores Will Present INTO THE WOODS Nov 18
2020, 08:39:35 PM
Could Chip Zien be the narrator?
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