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GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS 2025 Previews
 Mar 17 2025, 02:13:52 PM

Agreed 100%.


OPERATION MINCEMEAT Previews
 Mar 4 2025, 11:56:25 PM

I didn't think this show was as brilliant as some others made it out to me --- not a huge fan of the music --- but I had a really, really terrific time, and everybody I was with loved it. I thought the turn at "Dear Bill" was quite moving, I was dying with laughter often, and I thought the second act was (surprisingly) quite terrifically paced. I think it would not have worked for me at all without the sensational group of performers. 

I'll be really sad if this does MHE in at


Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Bill Burr Will Lead GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway, Spring 2025
 Mar 2 2025, 07:36:18 PM

Kieran just got that Oscar.


FLOYD COLLINS to be given Broadway revival by Lincoln Center
 Feb 21 2025, 02:43:22 PM

corninthesky said: "So excited for this. I have heard they reworked some of the show, but wonder if that means any new songs?"

I think we'll definitely be getting "Where a Man Belongs" instead of "'Tween a Rock an' a Hard Place."


AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
 Feb 19 2025, 12:08:30 PM

Hmm... on telecharge I see an "Audra McDonald will not appear at this performance" on today's matinee, but it's not on the evening performance. 


AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
 Feb 19 2025, 11:39:36 AM

Do you all think there's any chance of Audra going on tonight? I'll need to get on my train by about 2pm, which puts me in a little jam, if they announce 3 hours before as they did for the matinee. 


Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/2/25
 Feb 4 2025, 06:40:48 PM

So happy for Maybe Happy Ending


Roses That Never Were
 Jan 11 2025, 12:29:36 PM

The Other One said: "It would have been a game-changer for Ann Miller and I bet she would have been brilliant."

I'll be thinking about this all day!!!


Memorable Moments on Stage in 2024?
 Dec 28 2024, 11:06:37 PM

I really loved this year of theater. Some of my top moments:

  • The simple and strikingly effective iceberg in TITANIC at Encores (as well as Rob Berman's astonishing music direction). 
  • Also at Encores --- RAGTIME isn't my favorite show, but Joshua Henry gave maybe the most stunning male vocal performance I've ever heard. His gentle vocalise when he first meets his baby will be etched into my brain forever. 
  • Kelli O'Hara and Adam Guettel
Modern musical choices for Encores!
 Dec 26 2024, 11:55:04 AM

Call_me_jorge said: "Is it too soon for Encores to do The Scottsboro Boys?"

I was just thinking about this. I think this would be a great pick. I think this show could do really well under the right circumstances. 


MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews
 Nov 23 2024, 04:17:53 PM

I saw this almost a month ago, and forgot to post --- but just wanted to add to the chorus of voices who really, really loved this. Thought it was super special, and also thought the music was just incredible --- one of the most intelligent, well-constructed, beautiful scores to hit Broadway in a while. 

It's one of those shows I would take anyone to. 


FLOYD COLLINS to be given Broadway revival by Lincoln Center
 Nov 21 2024, 02:42:41 PM

I'm a Floyd Collins fanatic (my favorite show), and as much as I've been lukewarm on Jordan in the past, I'm genuinely excited for this. I think that Guettel is very good at choosing his casts, and doesn't feel pressured to cash-grab (Wine and Roses is a great example... no effort was made to make money whatsoever). I weirdly cannot wait. 

Kudisch and Molaskey are also excellent choices. 

One question, if anybody knows --- I


FLOYD COLLINS to be given Broadway revival by Lincoln Center
 Oct 22 2024, 02:08:05 PM

Any updates / murmurs on casting for this? I know it's a while away. 


THE ROOMMATE Reviews
 Sep 21 2024, 01:03:28 AM

Some of the most fun I've ever had in a theater. The play makes no sense. Mia is sensational. The play makes no sense. Patti is Patti. I've never laughed so much (even at the serious parts). How does Mia turn in such a wonderful performance among all this? What a great night out. 

 
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I think at the end, Mia doe


THE ROOMMATE Reviews
 Sep 19 2024, 06:24:14 PM

Well... called the number of the Booth theater, which is really just Telecharge, and then pressed the button for customer service. 


THE ROOMMATE Reviews
 Sep 19 2024, 03:58:03 PM

Called the box office and they said she's back! 


THE ROOMMATE Reviews
 Sep 17 2024, 11:12:31 AM

Okay! Thank you :)


THE ROOMMATE Reviews
 Sep 17 2024, 10:38:35 AM

Hi all! 

A question that maybe somebody here knows more about than I --- I'm going into the city for a birthday trip on Friday. We had gotten tickets to THE ROOMMATE, mostly to see Mia. Do you all think there's any chance she'll be back by then? Do you know when it will become clear? 

If not, is it possible to call and get a refund or an exchange? I feel bad, especially with the wonderful Marsha Mason, but Mia was really the reason for the trip. <


Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
 Sep 9 2024, 08:54:58 AM

These songs are really quite wonderful. I had no expectations for this, at all... now I'm suddenly... excited? 

 


Ahrens-Flaherty KNOXVILLE musical world premiere set for Asolo Rep
 Sep 1 2024, 10:53:37 AM

I wasn't hugely impressed with the album on first listen --- liked it, didn't love it --- but over the past year-and-change I've listened again and again and developed an immense fondness for it. I think it's just a gem of a score. 


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