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I know this is a bad take, and I know everything in this article is based in fact, but I'm just SO tired of Michael Paulson. He writes the same gloomy article every six months. (And I know... it's because of the state of the industry... but give me a break...) 

These prices are really quite ridiculous. A friend wanted to see the show and I recommended a partial view seat I had sat in (for $65). Now it's suddenly "not partial view" and is $399. 

I saw this a week ago and it was my favorite production of the play I've ever seen, and I've seen many. 

Surprised nobody's mentioned this profile of Laurie Metcalf by Michael Schulman yet. As is Schulman's wont, he "goes there," asking about Rudin. (And, as is also Schulman's wont, he loves to psychoanalyze his subjects a bit and overreach, but ah, well. He gave us the infamous Patti piece, and the infamous Jeremy Strong piece, and now he's given us this.) 

I have tickets to Proof: A New Musical about Love, Loss, Math, and Mental Illness: A Revival next week in Wolf's Neck. Anybody know when they'll resume performances? 

Helen Shaw is brilliant as always --- the Trump connection is fascinating. 

I saw this last night and had some major quibbles with the direction, and a couple medium-size quibbles with the structure and writing of the show itself, but for the most part found it a sensational evening, and an astonishing performance of an astonishing score. Rogers and Donica knocked me sideways. As many have said --- if you are on the fence, go!

Surprising that a show I have so many quibbles with is probably the show that I'm most glad to have seen this year. 

(also, of note, Eddie’s “Golden Boy” has been cut. I understand why it would be, but I always kind of liked it as a peek into the racism that’s shaped his life and relationship. It seems to be the only cut to the score)
 

This makes complete sense to me. But I do mourn losing the little bit of the Brothers D'Armano in that number --- them singing "A Little Mmm" but instead of an easy jazz 4 it's somehow a swing waltz (wi

NYT review --- Helen Shaw (gift link)

Critic's pick. Many notes of admiration, and a couple really interesting caveats... so well-written, and what a reminder that Shaw is just the best critic working today. What a gift to have her at the NYT. 

SO excited to see this! 

Any reports? 

Going Sat. It's a long time since I've been so excited for a show... very happy at that early report. It's quite a piece of material... hope this cast and team can do it justice! 

Curious if anybody was at the show tonight. I went last week and Emily N. Rudolph was on for Olive... I was disappointed not to see Rogers but thought Rudolph was honestly quite astounding and was gobsmacked by her performance. Definitely one to watch. 

I saw that tonight she made her debut as Marcy. I wish I wasn't half across the country because I would have made a return trip to see that... anybody see it? 

malcs98 said: "I'm just gonna put this out there: Diego Andres Rodriguez"

What a terrific idea. 

 

As an accredited vocal coach: 

Some performers find it helpful to breath through their noses. 

Some performers find it helpful to breath through their mouths. 

Neither makes a huge long-term difference re: sustainability, agility, or stamina. 

Neither makes a huge difference for the average audience member (but that is of course just my opinion). 

What is more comfortable and workable for the singer is usually the

As a non-defender of this show (I found it pretty dreadful, which is not a revolutionary opinion on this board), I am also very interested to hear the score on its own. I am quite curious whether some of these songs, which I didn't love in the theater, might present themselves better when unconnected to the shaky book and weak direction. Hoping to be pleasantly surprised!

Me as well!! How wonderful!

There's a REALLY good deal going out for this with code BESTIE that is valid until (I think) noon tomorrow. A handful of orchestra seats for $97 that are normally $185... Side mezzanine for $60. 

Very happy about this, as someone who loves the orchestra at City Center but has of late been priced out of it (with pretty much every decent orchestra seat being $185). The sound is infinitely better there --- the sightlines from the front balcony are surprisingly good but sound not

Binau, thanks for that excellent review. 

Question, if you remember: how far upstage does the action get? Looking at the extreme side-audience-left seats, which aren't marked partial view (the audience-right ones are marked partial view, interestingly) but are much, much cheaper. How much do you think I'd miss?

Thank you!!!! 

I was surprised talking to some young theatergoers recently just how much of a draw / sensation they find Jack Wolfe. Teenage theater kids are incredibly into him. 

Luminaire2 said: "It’s a moment like this that I just wish wasthere was a tony award for a replacement cast member."

Have been thinking about this a lot lately, not only with Jinkx but with so many sensational replacements in various shows in the past couple seasons. If it were a gender-combined category they would easily fill a nominee list. It could also be very good for business as it could be a surefire way to attract big stars to shows that have started to

TaffyDavenport said: "https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/cole-escolas-great-day-on-broadway"

What a truly great piece! Did not expect to be moved as much as I was. Also really funny. Love Cole.