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Name a song from a musical you were sorry to lose in its film version as well as one you were happy to gain.
 Oct 28 2024, 11:17:22 AM

With the possible exception of Sacha Baron Cohen's performance, I don't find anything worthwhile about the Sweeney Todd adaptation, especially the way they eviscerated the score.

I mean, why even make a movie version if you need to cut so much brilliant music to make it more cinematic? I can live without "City on Fire," but cutting "Kiss Me" killed me, and eliminating "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd" was unforgivable (even if Sondheim agr


"Urinetown" at the Tonys
 Oct 3 2024, 11:14:04 AM

Finally getting to see "Urinetown" for the first time (Lyric Stage in Boston) this weekend, and was wondering what the heck happened with the Tony Awards back in 2002.  Isn't it strange that "Urinetown" had the Best Book, Best Score, and Best Direction, but "Thoroughly Modern Millie" was the Best Original Musical? 


My West End Trip Reviews - 13 Shows in 8 Days!
 Jul 30 2024, 03:17:23 PM

Thank you for your reply. Looks like you have your priorities in order -- tickets over accommodations :-)


My West End Trip Reviews - 13 Shows in 8 Days!
 Jul 30 2024, 12:45:19 PM

What a terrific thread! I find your reviews very well done, and if I do manage to make it there later this year, I think your advice will be very helpful.

I wonder if you might have any hotel recommendations in the area, walkable to all the shows? I don't need anything ultra-swanky, but preferably modern and casual and fun. Somewhere I might find Charlie Stemp :-)


Slave Play. Not a movie. A play.
 Jun 24 2024, 11:50:44 AM

One of my fondest Broadway memories is being in the audience on (the first) closing night. I knew very little about the show going in, got a great seat at the last minute, and found it remarkable. So I had high hopes for this documentary, and while it did bring back memories and provide a lot of interesting context and welcome insights on Harris's process, it was ultimately too much self-celebration and navel-gazing for my tastes. And I'm especially annoyed that the actors weren&


Ivo Van Hove to direct stage adaptation of The Shining
 Jun 8 2024, 10:52:41 AM

I'm pretty hot and cold on Van Hove's work -- didn't like "Network" but LOVED "West Side Story" -- but I'd be very excited to see this. 


AMADEUS to be adapted into a series starring White Lotus' Will Sharpe
 Feb 22 2024, 11:21:37 AM

Very excited for this. Will Sharpe is a terrific actor (and quite a talented writer/director, too), oozing charisma and extremely easy on the eyes. He was definitely one of the main attractions of "White Lotus," but if you're concerned about his suitability for "Amadeus," check out "Giri/Haji" on Netflix. He's remarkably charismatic in an entirely different role, perhaps a little closer to Mozart.


Cole Escola is Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! Off-Broadway
 Feb 7 2024, 08:32:24 AM

A little Cole Escola goes a long way for me (especially after "Search Party") but I have been in love with James Scully since "You."  Exactly *how* sexy and deranged is he? devil


re: Rarest/most valuable playbills
 Dec 14 2023, 01:13:58 PM

From February of 2020 just before the Covid shutdown, I have "Hangmen" and "The Minutes" (which didn't officially open), and "West Side Story" (which didn't last long). I doubt they're valuable, but maybe they're pretty rare? 


Lyric Stage - BOSTON
 Sep 29 2023, 03:36:27 PM

Saw this Wednesday night, about half full, Center Left section, seat G1, great view.  The theater is very intimate, so I'm not sure there's a bad seat to worry about.  I'm going to try to post a link to a photo from the seat, but not sure if it's going to work.

As for the show, I've always liked the score, but it was nice to finally see it performed. Gave me a whole new level of appreciation for the depth and importance of the piece, which -- sadly -- has so much to say about where we are today as a society.

This production was well acted (Booth and Guiteau were standouts) and extremely well sung (especially the Balladeer and Guiteau again). The set was spare but effective, and the lighting was superb, with almost a Sweeney Todd vibe at times. I would highly recommend it, especially if you've only heard but never seen it. The synopsis in the liner notes doesn't do it justice.



 


"Peter Pan Goes Wrong" BBC?
 Sep 5 2023, 07:25:34 PM

Just discovered a full video of what seems to be a shorter, original British TV production of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong," free on YouTube. I thought it was pretty good, though probably would have been more fun to have seen it live (I really enjoyed "The Play That Goes Wrong" on Broadway). I'm curious if people are aware of this production, and how much it may have changed for the recent New York incarnation.


Favorite magic tricks and illusions in shows?
 Jun 29 2023, 04:12:26 PM

It's nothing groundbreaking or complicated, but the moment in "Life of Pi" when he dives off the boat is so perfectly orchestrated it took my breath away.  


Charlie Stemp CRAZY FOR YOU West End - P/reviews & Discussion Thread
 Jun 29 2023, 04:09:18 PM

I'd kill to see this.  I've been a huge fan of Charlie Stemp since I saw him during Bernadette's run of "Hello, Dolly!"  He absolutely oozed charm and charisma.  


EVITA Revival on the way?
 Feb 28 2023, 07:55:35 AM

That is a brilliant casting idea!  I'm afraid he's too big/busy these days to commit to the A.R.T. production and potential Broadway run, but I would love to see it.  I think he's one of the most talented and charismatic young actors on the scene.


Welch’s GATSBY to premiere in 2024
 Feb 28 2023, 07:52:36 AM

I'm very excited about this one, and have high hopes for the upcoming "Evita" as well.  I do have to disagree with your concert about A.R.T. staging. The recently mounted "Life of Pi" was very well done, and a couple of years back, before the shutdown, they did a SPECTACULAR job with "Moby-Dick," which totally deserves a second chance somewhere. There are also plans afoot to move to a new space, so I'm confident they'll continue to thrive.


Jokes, allusions or references that you didn't get until years later?
 Sep 18 2022, 02:53:35 PM

In "All For the Best" from "Godspell," there's a lyric that says "You'd bet that Job had nothing on you." As a heathen kid, I just assumed it meant getting fired from a job for no good reason. I didn't learn about the biblical Job until years later. In retrospect, the "mispronunciation" should have been a clue  


SING STREET begins previews tonight in Boston
 Sep 1 2022, 10:04:33 AM

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Very enjoyable show, but definitely needs some work if they intend to go to Broadway with it.

Starts off very slowly with lots of exposition, and while the snippets of classic period tunes are very welcome, it seemed to take forever to get to the first original song. Most of the best things from the movie translate well to the stage, especially the upbeat original songs in the various '80s


Best Role/Songs for Non-Singers
 Aug 29 2022, 07:55:09 AM

I'm totally tone deaf but used to think I could maybe pull off Pilate in "Jesus Christ Superstar."  His songs seem almost in the same vein as the Rex Harrison speak/sing stuff, but maybe a tad more challenging.  Curious what others out here think on the topic.


McDonagh’s HANGMEN will return to Broadway
 Apr 16 2022, 03:51:07 PM

Glad to see so much discussion about this production -- was lucky enough to see it before the shutdown and really enjoyed it. But I'm curious -- I haven't seen anybody mention a particular bit of set-design stagecraft that completely blew me away. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but if it's still there, you'd know what I'm referring to. I hope they didn't have to change the staging in the re-mount -- losing Dan Stevens is tragic enough


West End CABARET Eyeing Broadway Transfer to the Hudson?
 Apr 6 2022, 02:53:52 PM

Would love to see Redmayne come here, but there's another Eddie who would make a spectacular emcee -- Eddie Izzard. 


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