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DEATH BECOMES HER Reviews
 Oct 20 2025, 05:24:24 PM

I LOVE Betsy Wolfe! Looks like I will be doing a third visit to this next year!


THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews
 Oct 16 2025, 06:42:50 AM

marytylermoore said: "Uh, just about how the entire show portrayed her as a truly despicable person. The journal-publishing scene really drove that point home for me, personally.

Also, having Kristin framed not once but twice under the blade of a literal guillotine felt like a pretty obvious moment of this message. And also the scene where they graphically shoot the royal court of France/Marie Antoinette downstage as the completed mansion is revealed upstage.


CHESS Previews
 Oct 14 2025, 05:11:11 AM

I won't be seeing this for a couple more weeks, but I am so excited! Looking forward to hearing reports from those going in early previews.


THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews
 Oct 13 2025, 08:37:44 AM

ChairinMain said: "Can anyone report what time this is getting out now that it's had a few performances to settle? Is this still running up to/over 3 hours?"

It was 2 hours and 50 minutes on Saturday night.


THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews
 Oct 12 2025, 06:25:29 AM

I went into last night’s performance skeptical after reading the Boston reviews and the early Broadway preview reports this week. Maybe that worked in my favor, because I genuinely and unabashedly had a great time at this show.

The presentation and handling of the material are impressively sharp. These people are greedy and clueless, and the show doesn’t shy away from that. Their absurd, over-the-top lives are on full display in all their “glory.” The c


Lead Actress in a Musical 25-26
 Oct 11 2025, 08:55:14 AM

Tony voters were definitely invited to Mamma Mia!


First LOST BOYS Single
 Oct 10 2025, 03:54:05 PM

I really like this. Definitely piqued my interest!


BEETLEJUICE 2025 Reviews
 Oct 8 2025, 05:29:36 PM

I saw this the first go round in previews at the Winter Garden and honestly found it to be the most grating and headache-inducing show I've ever sat through.

That being said, the show has a devout fanbase. Curious to see how this will fare on round 3 on Broadway.


THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews
 Oct 7 2025, 05:52:34 AM

I'm going this weekend, and I'm looking forward to it in a weird way.


New Beta Feature - Dark Mode!
 Oct 3 2025, 05:01:36 PM

Love it! Thank you!


WAITING FOR GODOT 2025 Reviews
 Sep 29 2025, 04:34:30 AM

EDSOSLO858 said: "Yep, this sounds about right based on early word of mouth. They're all coming for Keanu though, so Lloyd and ATG are laughing all the way to the bank.

Sounds like something perhaps worth checking out via rush, lottery, or comp (if you're lucky enough).
"

Exactly this. The rush price I paid was worth it, but I'm certainly glad I didn't pay more than $50.


RAGTIME 2025 Previews
 Sep 29 2025, 04:29:55 AM

Rentaholic2 said: "Can someone who has seen the show describe how they stage the prologue? I’m dying to know."

 
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The prologue begins with Young Coalhouse at the piano on the turntable and the younger boy, Edgar, joins him onstage and begins the opening dialogue. The curtain rises to reveal the full


RAGTIME 2025 Previews
 Sep 28 2025, 07:20:06 PM

I’ll preface this post by admitting that I am a diehard fan of Ragtime. I truly believe it is the textbook definition of a perfectly crafted musical in terms of the score, book, and overall structure. For me, it is a perfect show.

I saw this at City Center last year and really loved it. What’s onstage at the Beaumont now is definitely a full-fledged production. This is not just a jazzed up remount of the Encores! staging like we saw with Into the Woods and Once Upon A Mattr


WAITING FOR GODOT 2025 Previews
 Sep 26 2025, 05:01:01 AM

I caught this recently and echo Jordan's thoughts. I liked it just fine, but it didn't really move me one way or the other. Great performances all around (Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter have great chemistry), and I loved the funnel set and the lighting. There's a really cool, albeit simple, visual effect, towards the end of act 1 that I thought was quite beautiful. As is always the case with Jamie Lloyd's productions, the sound design is exquisite.

For rush/


PUNCH Previews
 Sep 18 2025, 05:50:29 AM

This was a giant "shrug" for me. As others have mentioned, it's very narration-heavy which was detrimental to my enjoyment and engagement. I just could not get invested in the characters or story. Very reminiscent of a Lifetime movie, and I saw the ending coming from a mile away. This is one of those plays someone may bring up in a couple years and I will struggle to remember anything about it.


The Official TDF Thread
 Sep 8 2025, 05:58:27 AM

Harry Potter TDF seats this past Friday night were rear left orchestra.


PUNCH Previews
 Sep 8 2025, 05:28:16 AM

Going next week! Very much looking forward to it.


Stranger Things on Broadway
 Sep 1 2025, 05:02:57 AM

I really, really disliked this as well. Loud, long, and boring. Also, the gratuitous graphic animal violence was extremely unnecessary and disturbing.


What is the state of Broadwayworld now in 2025?
 Aug 31 2025, 05:40:09 AM

I've been posting here for a while (not as long as some, but a fairly long time)... I do love it here and always have. I think there is a wealth of knowledge and experiences that are shared.

That being said, I have found the constant trolling and bickering lately to be rather disheartening. I hope that it won't drive away folks whose thoughts and experiences I do enjoy reading about, though.


Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher in 2025 Chess Revival!
 Aug 30 2025, 02:01:52 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing this for the cast and score alone. Michael Mayer's track record with revivals is fairly hit (Hedwig, Little Shop) or miss (Funny Girl, On a Clear Day). I'm curious to see what work he will do with Chess.


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