Ok, who was it? Hilaria Baldwin Ex
Mar 22
2025, 10:31:34 AM
I'm pretty sure that would be Eduardo Ramos.
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Quarterly "Broadway In Memoriam" Light-Dimming to begin in June 2025
Mar 14
2025, 02:59:55 PM
I think this is a positive move away from the random, always controversial, and somewhat arbitrary individual dimmings. I still wish this included some last lasting memorial, like a plaza ground or a wall, that people could visit, since opportunities to actually observe the dimming are limited.
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The Jonathan Larson Project
Mar 13
2025, 10:51:35 AM
MezzA101 said: "Still no NYT review."
Word is that NYT is decreasing their theatre coverage and that they have a new policy to not run a major feature (which they did for this show) and also a review. So we may not get a NYT review. Seems odd to me.
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BOOP! Previews
Mar 10
2025, 11:37:35 AM
I loved this in Chicago a few times - just a really fun show with great music, dancing and light-hearted comedy. I was super impressed with Jasmine Amy Rogers and Ainsley Melham. The biggest fix it needed was expanding and integrating DeRosa and Prince’s characters. Looking forward to seeing the changes in a few weeks.
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Roundabout To Revive ROCKY HORROR
Mar 9
2025, 11:52:51 PM
I’ve seen many, many productions of The Rocky Horror Show in the US and UK over the past 40 years. Some directors and cast get the concept, but so many do not. The last Broadway revival was fantastic, and I saw it eight times. One of the other great productions was at the Stratford Festival in 2018. I have fingers crossed for next year.
BTW, the original Broadway production opened at the Belasco Theatre 50 years ago today (March 10, 1975).
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No Buzz for Boop!
Feb 27
2025, 07:45:45 PM
I saw it three times in Chicago and loved it. Just so much fun!
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Bedwetter Broadway Transfer?
Feb 26
2025, 10:19:15 AM
KJisgroovy said: "I ADORED this show off-broadway but even as an advocate for the show it feels very small for Broadway. Even Kimberley Akimbo or Fun Home seemgrander and more sweeping than the tiny, very precise The Bedwetter. Tho... if The Band's Visit can make the jump I wouldn't count The Bedwetter out."
I felt the same. Loved it off-Broadway and still loved it at Arena. But I didn't see it as a Broadway show, but who knows? I said the same about The
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Banning Food in Theatres
Feb 23
2025, 01:29:50 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Here’s an idea: what if there was a toothless and overly-long letter printed in the program for every show reminding people of how to behave? That would be a quick solve to all problems right???????"
A couple of years ago, right after lockdown, Playbills included something like this. I'm not sure if they still do anymore.
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OPERATION MINCEMEAT Previews
Feb 18
2025, 07:42:41 PM
saxpower said: "Jordan Catalano said: "It’s a very specific kind of humor."
Can someone clarify as to what the specific type of humor is? (ie, Gentleman's Guide, 39 Steps, Book of Mormon, Monty Pythonesque British Humor?)"
I’d say like 39 Steps with songs. Or like Gentleman’s Guide, but only the Jefferson Mays parts. Also similar to presentation concepts in Gutenberg. I don’t see any similarities with Book
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The Bedwetter at Arena Stage
Feb 18
2025, 05:55:29 PM
I saw this last week and also saw it at the Atlantic. It's now down to one act, the book hasn't changed much. There is one new song early in the show for Shoshana Bean, which was a highlight. I think it may be a David Yakbek composition, since he has added to the Adam Schlesinger score. There was an understudy in the lead role, who was very good. I heard it was her stage debut, which is incredible. There was a 1/2 hour technical hold halfway through for a set malfunction,
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OPERATION MINCEMEAT Previews
Feb 17
2025, 10:11:01 PM
I had such a negative reaction to this show in London, I’m not sure I can bring myself to see it on Broadway. I just don’t get into these shows that have complex plots, small casts playing multiple characters, and the “aren’t we being so clever” approach to storytelling. I felt the same way I did seeing shows like Gentleman’s Guide, Murder For Two, Gutenberg, Mystery of Irma Vep, and most improv shows. It’s just a style that I have a low tolerance for
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Regency Girls (formerly
Feb 13
2025, 11:32:04 AM
Just announced...
Sounds like this might be worth a trip to CA
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Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center
Feb 12
2025, 03:39:17 PM
What were these drag shows targeted to children?? Sorry, Kennedy Center, but I won't be contributing or attending shows there any longer under this regime. Hope the MAGA theatre-goers enjoy this new golden age there.
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Who's still out there from 2003?
Feb 8
2025, 01:29:50 PM
I joined in 2003! Still kicking…
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SCHMIGADOON! to play Kennedy Center
Feb 8
2025, 01:25:01 PM
ChairinMain said: "Since I can't fly cross-country for this, would someone mind spoiling the plotline they've added back in for Danny Bailey that Cinco Paul keeps talking about in interviews?"
Saw this twice this week and loved it. The musical follows the first season of the TV series very closely. It has been edited to be shorter, dialogue has been trimmed, locations have been consolidated, but every song from the season is included. New music has been
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Tony Awards Race
Jan 29
2025, 02:57:57 PM
VanillaIceCream2 said: "Because the Gypsy revival as a whole hasn't been received particularly well…""
Based on what? Not the critics’ reviews or the grosses, which have been great and higher than Sunset.
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DEAD OUTLAW To Open On Broadway April 27, 2025
Jan 28
2025, 07:02:42 PM
And I adored it and thought it was the best show I saw last year. I thought it was a unique, charming and fascinating presentation of an unbelievable true story, with terrific, catchy, humorous, deadpan, original Yakbek songs and an amazingly talented cast. I wasn’t bored for a second. It will be interesting to see if critical feedback changes in the move to Broadway.
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DEAD OUTLAW To Open On Broadway April 27, 2025
Jan 28
2025, 10:22:48 AM
Dirty Chestnut said: "I really hope the critics have a more discerning view of this musical when it comes to Broadway. I personally thought it was mostly a waste of space downtown."
The critics (and I) overwhelmingly loved this show off-Broadway. So, you’re hoping critics dislike it more on Broadway? Why?
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SCHMIGADOON! to play Kennedy Center
Jan 22
2025, 08:13:35 PM
I enjoyed the press footage and excited to see this production in a few weeks. There is no comparison between Schmigadoon (at least based on the source material) and the far, far inferior copycat Big Gay Jamboree.
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BOOP, BOOP, FIZZ
Jan 19
2025, 02:53:42 PM
FolliesCabaret said: "It was one of the best times I've ever had at the theatre. Sorry you hate fun!"
I agree. I saw it twice in Chicago and thought it was very entertaining. No, it's not Pulitzer Prize material and yes, it could use some tweaks, but I had a great time.
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