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TAMMY FAYE Previews
 Nov 6 2024, 01:39:01 PM

corninthesky said: "Has the book changed much since London? As I read reviews between here and Reddit, it seems like the biggest complaint is the book. Funny how the book was raved in London. Also interesting that they list this as 2:30 runtime on the website but people are saying it runs about 2:45. Are they throwing the kitchen sink to see what lands and have major cuts coming?"

What's the runtime now? I don't see it on the show or ticketing website, but on


Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 10/6/24
 Oct 10 2024, 10:12:14 AM

CreatureKitchen said: "Also, not being snarky but genuinely asking: was the word of mouthbetween Sunset and Cabaret that different? Before it opened, I remember it getting absolutely glowing wom both her and on Reddit. I spend more time on Reddit, so I may have missed some discourse here, but most of the wom was that it was mindblowing and the hot show of the season. I didn't start to see naysayers really come out of the woodwork in force until the reviews came out."


YELLOW FACE Previews
 Sep 29 2024, 09:15:21 PM

I saw it this afternoon too. Truly excellent. Funny storytelling with great acting all around. 


Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
 Sep 24 2024, 11:09:22 PM

incomesabby said: "I do hope the production can find an audience, and I wonder why it's not..."

I listened to the released songs and they just don’t sound very catchy. I got my tix for the first week after preview since I don’t think it will last. 


Sunset Blvd. Seat Question
 Sep 1 2024, 10:09:01 PM

I had seat J26 at the Savoy and had perfect view of the screen despite being far to the side. The screen is pretty high so I would want to make sure the top is not cut off by the overhang from the balcony if you are in the back of mezzanine. 


SUNSET BLVD to transfer to Broadway
 Sep 1 2024, 08:36:35 AM

220Basswood said: "Hello. When I saw Glen Close in this show I thought it didn't have much of a set. It was a good show and I still recall her telling my mother and I after the show about her dog. Someone said the new production is "stripped down" so I am wondering if anyone knows what the sets will look like. The last production seemed like it had a stripped down set so I am wondering if the new one is(1) "stripped down" compared to the last one, which would


Funny Girl Tour cast changes.
 Aug 16 2024, 08:29:04 AM

How is the tour? I missed it when it stopped by Philly. But my Broadway friends saw it and said it was the most boring show they’ve ever seen and regretted staying for the second act. They said there was no chemistry and no one was memorable. I was surprised since I saw it twice with Lea and it was thrilling. The songs and the vocal made the time go by so quickly. I’ve only heard amazing things about Katerina so I’m very confused. 


'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' at PAC reviews
 Aug 2 2024, 12:59:24 PM

Looking at the seat map. What would people recommend? For the same price, would you recommend orchestra or runway? 

The cheaper seats are on the side of rows K15-16 and L12-13 or EE 125-127. Are the views okay or should I spend more and move closer? Thank you!


BROADWAY DISCOUNTS
 Jun 30 2024, 07:17:51 AM

HunterK said: "Good evening all,

Does anyone know if there are updates or new codes for:

OH MARY

STEROPHONIC

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

I thank you so much in advance for any help! Trying to buy tickets for mid August.

Have a great weekend!


"

The partial view side orchestra seats for Stereophonic are available for $60 in August. Based on the photos and posts here, they aren’t too bad. <


The Outsiders cast / stage door - hype
 Jun 30 2024, 07:16:24 AM

I’m glad many of the unknowns in the cast are getting a fan following. The crowd has been huge since the previews and skews young. It think being younger (cast) and new to broadway helps with the stage door energy. They were def so excited just being there and took quite some time with the audience.

I think Gatsby stagedoor maybe slightly larger. JJ and Eva are also very gracious and generous with their time. 


Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!
 Jun 23 2024, 09:41:28 PM

OhHiii said: "Phillyguy said: "I'm looking at the seat map for multiple dates during the preview and it seems that all the front orchestra seats are unavailable. Do you think they are already sold out or if some are held back to be released later?

Trying to decide if I need to pull the trigger on the remaining seats or wait.
"

The front rows won’t be put on sale until the set is loaded in and they have a sense of the stage height will


Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!
 Jun 23 2024, 02:28:36 PM

I'm looking at the seat map for multiple dates during the preview and it seems that all the front orchestra seats are unavailable. Do you think they are already sold out or if some are held back to be released later? 

Trying to decide if I need to pull the trigger on the remaining seats or wait. 


Spring awakening is cooked
 Jun 19 2024, 01:37:14 PM

Interesting that you feel this way. I saw this in Chicago recently and I thought it feels surprisingly relevant despite how old the book was. 

You don’t think women having to resort to underground abortion is relevant? 


2024 Tony Awards
 Jun 17 2024, 12:13:18 AM

I was not shocked Outsiders won based on the NYT polls and the amount of dislike here for HK, which was my personal pick from this season. 

I thought the sound quality from the performances were just awful. Last year, only &Juliet had major sound issues. This year, I thought most had terrible sound problem. The camerawork also seemed bizarre. If I had not seen these shows in person, I’m not sure if I would want to see them based on the clips. 


2024 Tony Awards
 Jun 16 2024, 11:07:50 PM
Wow. Outsiders!
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Revies
 Jun 16 2024, 06:01:17 PM

bwayobsessed said: "MezzoDiva47 said: "BETTY22 said: "theaterdude2 said: "is the famous sauna scene stage left or right? which is best place to sit?!"

Center stage - this director knows what he is doing....WINK


sure he does

but you are missing the letter T


"

I think its more like replacing WI with HU but anyways why I came here...

Listening to the cast album makes me


BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE PALACE Threads
 Jun 15 2024, 08:55:27 PM

DramaTeach said: "The 5:00 show had Michaela Diamond and Shoshana Bean. Diamond flew in from LA for it and sang beautifully with him, while Shoshana just had a short stroll down the block between shows at Hell’s Kitchen, but oof, that was the lady who should’ve reopened the Palace! Her pipes!

That being said, Platt really did put on a beautiful show. It had a lot of heart, interaction with the audience and, of course, a lot of beautiful vocals too. He seems ver


2024 Tony Awards
 Jun 10 2024, 09:09:42 PM

I don’t think we are all seeing the same HK show. I’ve seen all the musicals this year, and I think HK is the best (although I do think Illinoise is very unique and revelatory, and would be very happy if it wins). 

I actually quite like the book. Most books try to cover too much superficially but this zooms in on the mother/daughter relationship in a heartwarming, believable way. 

I saw Moon’s understudy so I can’t comment on her perform


June TRIP
 Jun 10 2024, 08:24:00 AM

I hope you get to see Hell’s Kitchen. It’s my pick for the best musical of the season. Illinoise is also excellent but not everyone’s cup of tea. p


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