The Wiz returning to Bway in 2023 after National Tour Jan 29
2024, 03:46:51 PM
Saw it in SF on Friday.1st act is a little slow at times but really enjoyed. Dorothy is amazing and will be a big star.
Loved the Lion and Wiz, though it is a smaller role.Tin Man has great song in 2nd half. 2nd act is amazing. Worth seeing. don't know how it will do on Broadway but at least a 6 month run.
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Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway Oct 5
2023, 07:37:29 PM
Is Josh In tonight?
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THE WIZ National Tour and Broadway Discussion Thread Sep 20
2023, 04:45:03 PM
Very excited for this and just bought Tickets for San Francisco Pre Broadway engagement that will have full Broadway cast with Wayne Brady stepping in as the Wizard!
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Who could replace Josh Groban? Sep 20
2023, 04:43:00 PM
If Analeigh Ashford had won the Tony (which in my opinion she should have) I could see this continuing but think it is probably tough sledding to try to carry this show through the winter and think it will close.
Feel good it didn't win any Tony's as it has kept the prices fairly reasonable. Really enjoyed it.
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The Wiz returning to Bway in 2023 after National Tour Sep 20
2023, 04:25:51 PM
Very excited for this and just bought Tickets for San Francisco Pre Broadway engagement that will have full Broadway cast with Wayne Brady stepping in as the Wizard!
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Pal Joey....Will it extend? Sep 16
2023, 06:30:00 PM
Would love to see this. What is the likelihood of this extending?
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Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway Sep 16
2023, 06:23:34 PM
Having seen the original and this I agree but come on Angela Lansbury is one of the top 5 actresses of all time. I think this 2023 version is very serviceable.
TheQuibbler said: "rattleNwoolypenguin said: "Annaleigh gets a laugh every line cause that character was written broadly. Angela was EVEN more over the top. Watch the video."
Lansbury is broad but Ashford is doing slapstick. Lansbury is also always grounded in the world of the
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Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway Sep 16
2023, 06:20:13 PM
I couldn't agree more with you! I saw the original, Sf Concert, 2005 revival and I loved it
rattleNwoolypenguin said: "Finally saw this and I had a great time!
Do people not know how silly Sweeney Todd is? The scenarios are farce. Everyone's bumping into each other, everyone has a hidden agenda or reveal. It's actively silly.
Listen to the lyrics. Sondheim is having the ensemble sing "YUMMM" in harmony.
I thi
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Sweeney – Reviews Apr 11
2023, 04:11:39 PM
I had seen the original back in 1979 Summer, 2001 SF Symphony Concert with Lupone/Hearn and 2005 Broadway Revival.
I saw the show 4/1 Evening. Sat in Mid Mezz C 117 (in line with stairs so that was good for viewing) but would not sit higher than Row C.
I really liked the production. The Musicality of Groban and Ashford makes the score so lush and melodic.
the only number that was hard to decipher was Ashford on God that's Good. Thought volume and punctuation was fine.
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SWEENEY TODD Revival announces further casting Mar 22
2023, 01:46:57 PM
Been lurking all the Sweeney Post's and am intrigued. I will be seeing the production on April 1.
I saw the original at the Uris and was amazed. I saw the revival 2005 and liked it but did not love it.
I saw the SF Symphony concert with (Lupone/Hearn) and really enjoyed it.
I will come back for a review after seeing it.
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Sutton Foster out of The Music Man this week? Jul 6
2022, 03:23:07 PM
How long will Hugh be in the role?
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Alice Ripley/next to normal in Barcelona Jul 6
2022, 03:20:43 PM
How are Alice Ripley's Vocals?
Saw it in SF 8-10 years ago and it was rough....
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