Saw this last night and Andrew Scott is mesmerizing. If you don't already have tickets and find any you can afford, I can't recommend it more highly. This blows the Lincoln Center production out of the water.
Haven't been to Civilian but I've heard the rooms and decor are cool.
Can confirm Romer's rooms are very spacious, especially for the location. Haven't stayed there, but got a tour last year and the rooms are very nicely updated. Romer's speakeasy cabaret on 53rd (So & Sos) is also pretty cool and has been having a lot of Broadway performers. Though beware the 'obstructed view' seats in the back.
I saw Maybe Happy Ending tonight and thought it was absolutely charming. Darren's acting is so impressive; he really sells it. I hope we see more of Helen after this show, as well. The set serves the story really well. The music is not so 'hummable' but also fit the story. The audience was very enthusiastic for a Tuesday night, and the mezz seemed to be sold out. I hope it finds its audience and sticks it out through the winter and spring.
Posted on the Buy/Sell board... but it's last minute so: I'm selling 2 tickets for tonight's performance of Sh*t. Meet. Fan. Front row, seats A16 and A17 for list price ($174). DM for details--
Lol I'll keep an open mind about the ending on my next viewing ;)
Unrelated: do movie musicals usually release soundtracks from dubs in other countries? I'd love to hear Danna Paola's vocals for this (we got a preview in the Latin American trailer).
I have been impatiently waiting 20 years to see this film. Shortly after seeing the original cast in high school, I wrote a letter to Winnie Holzman sharing how I thought they should film the opening sequence (20 years later, they didn’t listen lol). I’ve seen the show many times since. I firmly believe Defying Gravity is one of the most astonishing scenes ever staged. So, I had a high bar for this film, and I’m happy to say it delivered.
Oh, this one hurts. Gavin was an inspiration. I am so sad for his friends, his family, and the stages he should have graced for years to come. Rest in peace, Gavin.
I’ve seen the show three times now: once downtown and twice on Broadway. It’s remarkable how little has changed and how funny the show felt even on third watch. Cole is a genius.
I will say the show was a bit less enjoyable from the front balcony. The lights and railing made for a terrible view and blocked out just about everything downstage where much of the action is played. I sat front mezz last night and had a much better time. Fortunately I bought my tickets when
I was nervous about the overuse of CGI after the super bowl trailer, but the new trailer has raised my hopes significantly. There may be more CGI than I'd like, but I loved this peak at the practical sets.
Cynthia and Ariana look and sound excellent. The visual of Cynthia in the window tossing her cape before her flight is stunning. All the featured players also came off great in this trailer. I think Jeff Goldblum may surprise us. Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Bailey also look great.
I’ll echo in sharing my gratitude to all the BroadwayWorld posters whose early-preview recommendations led me to some of the greatest theatrical experiences in my time in New York City.
I’m a multi-decade (!) lurker, sometimes poster, and I’m ever grateful for the recommendations, the musings, the humor and the distraction. 🙏
Anyone living in London interested in purchasing 2 tickets for Saturday, March 23 @ 7:30pm? Stalls Row F center. Can no longer make it to London. Tickets were £99.25 each but happy to accept best offer!
Oh, this was very funny. I’m still thinking about Cole’s performance and, especially, facial expressions. Great writing and performances all around. Conrad was excellent. I might even call this a must-see.
Between the cast and LaChiusa, was excited for this one but… oh my. I’d rank this among the least interesting shows I’ve seen in the last few years. Great cast and the music shines at times, but the book feels like an adaptation of a 3rd-grade essay.
