Profile for Jarethan

Jordan Catalano said: "Okay, here's my take on the show and I won't be offended if you think I'm at all biased in my opinions. :)

Jake is the star of this production. He's so natural with the text it impressed the absolute hell out of me. I heard he was very good but I didn't expect him to be THAT good. He'd better get his Tony nomination for this.And nobody told me he goes full "Jarhead" here with a shaved head and army fatigues and I wou

BroadwayRox3588 said: "I want to make this very clear. I do not blame Kolton one little bit for wanting to forego bows for their safety. The fact that transphobia is so rampant in this country makes the fact that they feel they have to take this step (which I believe is a proactive one) is heartbreaking on multiple levels.

That being said, I do not believe that Kolton has been being booed during bows. This is not because of some sort of personal vendetta, or wanting to vic

seraphim11 said: "it's already recouped, and is pretty barebones in terms of set and cast size - I'd be surprised if it didn't get extended for another "name" casting or two after Cole leaves - unless there's a particular show already knocking at the theaters door"

With even the worst grosses Oh! Mary! has had, I would be surprised if there is another show...the Lyceum -- which I personally like -- has never exactly been an in-deman

I have not seen the show and had never heard of Kolton Krause before this subject appeared.  I am politically a liberal, who hates Trump and his cronies more than I thought humanly possible.  I think the entire mess around the Kennedy Center is despicable and will probably destroy the intent of the honor.  (I can just imagine who the honorees will be this year).

That said, I do not believe that the audience composition has changed dramatically since the election., especi

NativeNYer2 said: "Lee Grant is still alive and she never won a Tony award. She also might make a good recipient for this award."

If you look at Lee Grant's data on IBDB.com, you will understand why she has never won a Tony Award. She was last on Broadway 52 years ago, in Prisoners of 2nd Ave, in which the male lead has the meaty role.  Prior to that, beyond a show that ran less than a week, she understudied and took over the role of Gittel Mosca in Two

Kad said: "CoffeeBreak said: ". But, being week 3 of ifs run, MINCEMEAT has the most impressive numbers of the new musicals (at this part of their runs) this year. It’s the hit so far."

It's making substantially less money than both Redwood and Death Becomes Her in their third weeks."

Neither of which I suspect will return its investment on Broadway.  For a big, splashy musical very early in its run, DBH's average

quizking101 said: "Jarethan said: "Given the doomsayers predicting no possible scenario in which MHE could survive (a mere couple of months ago) based on its preview business, I find its gross the most amazing on the list. Itbasically held its own in a deadly week. Now if it can just start to sell more full price tickets. Either way, at this point, it is pretty safe to predict that MHE will be playing in every regional theatre and college in the country for decades to come.

CJRochester said: "Penna2 said: "Jessie Mueller would be a great Svetlana. She can do magic with her voice and a wonderful actress. She's also a Tony winner."

Would someone of her caliber take a secondary role like Svetlana?"

It is not like Jessie has been productive on Broadway in the past few years.  I looked her up on IMBD.com and did not find a lot of recent work there.  Better in a showy supporting role than between en

Given the doomsayers predicting no possible scenario in which MHE could survive (a mere couple of months ago) based on its preview business, I find its gross the most amazing on the list.  It basically held its own in a deadly week.  Now if it can just start to sell more full price tickets.  Either way, at this point, it is pretty safe to predict that MHE will be playing in every regional theatre and college in the country for decades to come.  Good for them!

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QueenAlice said: "Jarethan said: "Definitely feel bad that SB is not doing nearly as well as I expected it to do. I still think it was one of the most thrilling performances I have seen in years. IF it stays at this subdued level, I think that will have an influence on the Tony's outcome for actress. A hot ticket SB would give NS a better chance than its rathertepid performance.

IfAudra MacD was out for 2 performances, Gypsy's drop was not as serious as I

60'splayoff said: "Rentaholic2 said: "60'splayoff said: "Oh, how I love Whorehouse. I'm all for a revival.

Reba as Mona."

Kelly Clarkson as Mona, and raise the keys."

I thought about Kelly as well! I also think Chenoweth would be a fun choice."

Why would either one of them want to play Mona?  It is really not much of a role for a star...that is why Carlin Glynn was cast in the rol

Not going to be anyone.  Gypsy has never had a long run.  If I remember, the original production only ran 15 months.  It is very likely IMO that the show will start to peter off at some point, get a bump if she wins the Tony, then start to peter out again.  Unless a big star, the producers will have no reason to take a chance on losing money and either dilute whatever profits they have or lose even more.

So, if this is not a purely theoretical thread, the quest