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Yes, this was weirdly entertaining, and the songs have that signature Finn quirkiness. 
 

I don’t think he worked on much after this, but there is a world premiere presentation of a show he wrote, with music by someone else, at 54 Below in November. Since it is set during the COVID pandemic, it’s likely the last thing he worked on. 
 

Once Every Hundred Years at 54 Below

Saw this tonight also. I appreciated it, but didn’t find many laughs. For me, it seemed like 90 minutes of mayhem, references and screaming. Seemed I was in the minority. 

Saw today’s matinee. Jean was definitely working around continuing knee issues. She spent most of the show seated in one of two locations, with her leg elevated. When she had to move during blackouts, a stagehand assisted her. And in the final scenes, she was on crutches. It actually kind of fit the character. Good for her for pushing through. Great performance!

I think I have the tracks you’re looking for. If you still need them, send me a PM. Thanks. 

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "Atleast they don'y have Betsy passing them out AT intermission like they had Mary Lou Henner giver people rice krispy treats at intermission of Gettin The Band Back Together."

And then taking the rice krispy treats back?

I already have my tickets for this, and if they give me a mop, they'll have to take it back from my cold, dead hands. At least a free mop would be some return for the ticket price. 

Finally, after an hour and 2,000 errors, got a couple seats in the front row balcony. For as long as that took and as many people who must be trying for tickets, I didn’t expect as many open seats as I saw. 

WiCkEDrOcKS said: "I am so over these incessant ticketing issues. Some BS is literally just part of the ticket-buying process for every high-demand theater event at this point. It's 2025. There's really no excuse. I just had a ticket in my cart and the site crashed again."

Seriously. I was in that “priority queue” for several minutes before getting another error.

Then got to ‘select seats’ followed by another error. 

ACL2006 said: "Anyone able to get tickets?Phone lines are backlogged and the website keeps crashing."

Same for me. Website crashing for 10 minutes so far.

Even though it's not a bio-musical, it's still a show featuring songs made famous by Cher, which makes it a Cher jukebox musical, no? Like Mamma Mia is an ABBA jukebox musical?

kdogg36 said: "Does the lack of mention of any Broadway Center Stage productions mean that this program has been cancelled? I don't know whether or notthose shows have typically been announced with the rest of the theater season. I'm a local who won't be going to Trump's Kennedy Center anyhow; I'm just curious."

Last year’s season, including the Broadway Center Stage shows, was announced on May 7. So you may be onto something  

I agree 100%, and my observation wasn’t meant to be any kind of effective takedown of a group that has no commitment to consistency. I guess I’m more disappointed that these shows, plus the equity tours on the schedule, chose to play the venue under current circumstances. 

Interesting that Mrs. Doubtfire and Chicago both feature male actors in drag. Doesn’t seem in line with administration values. 

Chris Jones says he didn't enjoy it that much

Chris Jones Cats Review

I'll be seeing it next week.

Jordan Catalano said: "That Kennedy Center production was one of my favorite things of all last year - i really hope it’s that cast that’s doing it here."

Agreed. The cast and production were outstanding! Between this and Schmigadoon, I'm definitely feeling the 'loss' of the Kennedy Center.