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I attended the Saturday night performance. It was a great effort by all to bring a production at this level to a casino showroom. Was great seeing Andrea McArdle and other excellent performers. It wasn't my favorite of all time, but I think it shows promise for this new production company in Las Vegas. 

Can anyone point me to an audio or video archive where I could hear Mommie Dearest as Norma Desmond? TIA

I really wish Britney would attend a performance, either with a crowd or in a private showing, and do some Instagrams. Spin around on stage. Do something! 

I have been expecting Reeve and Eva to call it a day soon at Hadestown, but they seem to be going strong. Good for them. 

It made me wonder, what actors/actresses have had long-term contracts with a show in a major role beyond the usual 12-18 month contract? 

It's no different then pretty much every other city in America. There is like 2% of the touring market that does extended runs. 

This is definitely a downgrade of a season. 

Las Vegas

Beetlejuice: Aug. 29-Sept. 3

Ain't Too Proud Oct. 10-15

Chicago: Jan. 16-21

Funny Girl: Mar. 26-31

Come From Away: May 14-19

Girl from the North Country: June 4-9

Peter Pan: June 18-23

Les Miserables: Sept. 12-17
 

I've noticed a trend that unless it's the first date of a tour run, there is at least one or more understudies on. This seems to be more than on Broadway. 

How many days off do touring actors usually get off, besides travel and Mondays? 

So, what are the thoughts as to why this is doing so poorly the second time around? 

Is this another Beetlejuice with high hopes that didn't meet expectations? Or was this a Waitress who came back for a pro-shot? 

I just realized teachers have access to TDF subscriptions. 

If I am planning a trip, how far in advance do shows typically end up on here? I would like to maximize the year. 

Also, are these similar offerings to what's available at the booth? 

Update: Paris also hosted "We Will Rock You" which is another show beloved in London. It was horrible. 

"Bat Out of Hell" is the same. I have no idea what I was watching. Props to a great cast, but the show makes zero sense. 

The Paris should do "Fame: The Musical" next and they will have hit the threepeat on London shows that U.S. audiences will never buy into and will fail miserably. 

I am seeing it tonight. It has not been on the papering sites - at least from what I can tell. Did get a 25% discount. 

Its a bummer. Every failed theatre venture adds another strike to a local theatre scene. 

That being said, the subscription series at the Smith Center is sold out, so there is a want by the local population for the performing arts. 

Anyone made it to see the Beetlejuice Tour? Would love to know about the sets for the tour and how the lead actors are working out. 

In addition, I definitely believe that the age group that loves this show is not old enough to travel over state lines. Instead, they resorted to one of the hundreds of bootlegs that have been recorded and disseminated so they could see a show they'd never be able to see otherwise. 

Has anyone ever been chastised for taking a photo inside the theatre BEFORE the performance began?

At the opening of the Boleyn tour and was told by an usher the production would "prefer photos not be taken inside the theatre."

Seems like a whole lot of missed PR ... 

quizking101 said: "Hey, they at least got a chance to stick it to The Music Man"

I'm glad the show got a second chance and that it gave everyone in the company more time to put on a super fun show. 

I'd watch this show 525,600 times before jumping into the line to sit through the museum exhibit that is "The Music Man." 

I've seen Katy Perry three times this year. You will have a blast and there isn't a bad seat in that theatre. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Travis-Cloer-and-More-Announced-for-BAT-OUT-OF-HELL--THE-MUSICAL-Las-Vegas-Engagement-20220815

 

Now that some of the cast has been announced, does anyone know which way the production is leaning? Is it going towards the London version that was liked, or the North America tour that was not really liked? 

Has anyone heard anything about this show moving forward in any capacity after it's initial Off-Broadway run?

Like the holiday musicals, it would be super fun for this to be a Halloween limited event!