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OK, I saw this production for the third time last night.  The first time was *very* early in previews.  The second time was much later in previews.  And for the first time last night, I think the positives outweighed the negatives.

Everyone's acting is so much clearer and more grounded.  Audra has always been doing well, and Jordan Tyson has consistently been a bright spot.  But I really understood Joy's motivations as Louise more clearly throughout. &n

I saw this again tonight for the first time since the third preview.  And I was disappointed that virtually nothing has changed (minus the aforementioned light dimming during the overture -- and the bows have now been choreographed).  Yes, Audra's acting continues to be strong, and her vocals will continue to be divisive (I'm fine with them).  

But virtually every scene and transition could have 20-30 seconds shaved off of it.  This production could be

NewYorkTheater said: "Poll results so far:

Stereophonic is the top choice

followed by The Outsiders

and then, interestingly, Lempicka"

I love all the work that you put into these polls!  I wonder what the results would look like if you used RCV or allowed readers to pick their top 3?  Because I bet there are quite a few shows that would emerge as being in most peoples top tier but not might be everyone's number one. &nbs

How do we think the big awards are shaping up?  

Best Musical

So many unknowns still!  I think Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending are the only current frontrunners, with MHE's chances taking a major hit if it closes early.  Buena Vista Social Club got great reviews at ATC; BOOP! had solid word of mouth out of Chicago; and Operation Mincemeat was a hit in London.  That's my current guess at the nominees, with possible movement from Smash, Real Wo

JasonC3 said: "If the production is strong, I could see extremely positive word of mouth making FC a must see show given how rarely it is performed, let alone on a major stage."

To me, How Glory Goes makes the whole show.  If the production -- and Jeremy -- nail this number, it could make for a real word of mouth hit.  

Honestly I'm cautiously optimistic.  I don't think it will be a runaway success a la South Pacific, but I think it coul

I was at tonight's preview.  Overture started at 8:06 (while the house lights were still up and people were still being seated).  Final bows at 10:59.  Intermission was about 25 minutes.  

Most of my takes have already been shared in previous posts, so I'll keep it briefish...

The Good: Lesli Margherita, Jordan Tyson, Audra's Acting (especially in Everything's Coming Up Roses, which was just devastating), Baby June and Baby Louise (cha

I was there for the first preview on Friday.  Full house.  Enthusiastic crowd, as to be expected for a first preview.

I hadn't seen the play before and wasn't familiar with the material.  It took me a minute to settle into the structure and style of the play, but once I did, I enjoyed it throughout.  Daniel Dae Kim is off to an excellent start...occasionally verging on hammy in a few spots...I imagine it will get a little more grounded throughout, which will

I saw yesterday's matinee performance. I'm going to put much of the information behind a spoiler break just in case.  Pre-show, the director said it was the third preview, and they're still doing a lot of work on the show.  

Overall, I enjoyed it.  It hit a lot of the beats of the movie while cutting a handful of the extraneous plotlines.  The score has a lot of mid-'90s rock vibes -- several songs had a strong Alanis Morissette vibe to them.  T

scripps said: "singingdude said: "No More Back to the Future? I was hoping to see it this summer or fall. Will it be back on TDF once the summer ends?"

I haven't seen BTTF up since earlier this month (July 4th weekend). I can't imagine it won't be listed again this fall but know that the in-person rush is pretty easy to do. I was able to get a $40 rush ticket in the rear orch for Hugh Coles' final performance on June 23rd a few minutes af

I saw this on Thursday and I was not ready.

I'm a huge Malloy stan, but I don't think he's beyond reproach (Moby Dick was an hour too long; Don't Stop Me has too many plot lines; Octet felt like a first draft of an idea).  That said, I always appreciate his willingness to take big swings, and I always take something away from his work.

The second I realized this was about the pandemic, my shoulders tensed.  I've seen a few pieces recently set in and

44-year-old white queer guy from North Carolina who now lives in Brooklyn.  I work in higher education and was a theatre major for a split second in undergrad before I realized I much preferred being in the audience.  I'm a bit of a completionist, so I try to see everything that opens on Broadway, especially now that I live in the city.  I average 1-2 shows per week and try to catch as much off- and off-off-Broadway as the budget will allow.  I try to (but don't al