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MemorableUserName said: "Since we seem to have some experts around here, anyone able to identify some of the Aggies from the number? Jeff Calhoun is pretty recognizable, IMO. And Engel provided a handy version of the restored cut pointing out himself in it. But I've wondered who the blond playing the manager character/principal (?) vocalist is, among others and haven't been able to figure it out. Most of them don't have photos on IMBD (I'm assuming

MemorableUserName said: "That's not an issue in the musical. It's a consequence of the movie's focus on Burt and Dolly, and the invention of the Ed Earl-Mona relationship, which doesn't exist in the musical. Anything related to the girls other than Hard Candy Christmas was basically erased. In the musical, at least two of the Chicken Ranch girls have characters and actual names (in the movie none of them do; they're all credited as the Chicken Ranch Girls), and they have several numbers that ...

Here is the complete and restored "Aggie Song" from David Engel, who was an Aggie in the film.The Aggie Song (Reconstructed) | Videos & Movies on Vimeo

kdogg36 said: "The one thing that struck me about the movie when I saw it recently is how little agency the sex workers are given in the story. All the other main characters talk about them constantly and meet to decide their fate, andthey're basically portrayed as pawns in other people's games. (Compare this to Pretty Woman,which didn't come out that much later and which, whatever else you might think about it, shows us a sex worker who's very much in control of her own life.)I'm not saying ...

uncageg said: "It also knocked "E.T." out of the top spot the weekend it opened."Yes, it did. At the time of its release, it had the biggest opening box office weekend for a musical. So wonderful that AMC Theatres has released it in honor of Dolly's passing. I've seen it 3 times so far in the last few days. Each screening was completely full, and everyone applauded when Dolly's name appeared on the screen, and when we see her for the first time. Love this movie! Dolly is just s

George in DC said: "I loved this show when I first saw it mainly because of Tommy Tune's brilliant staging. It's just a sweet little show with a lot of heart.The movie ruined it. There is a reason why the stage show was a hit a the movie a complete flop. They absolutely gutted the score. Also, having the two leads become romantically linked changed the dynamics. It didn't help that Burt Reynolds was DREADFUL! The only time the movie becomes alive is during Charles Durning brief but amazing tu...

uncageg said: "DomPhilly said: "quizking101 said: "DomPhilly said: “Probably would not fare well today for a variety of reasons."Care to elaborate on your reasons"IMHO, We are in a different time, and place in terms of culture, But that is just my opinion."We are. But the beauty of the theatre, for me, is that it can transport you to different places, cultures and times and can be thoroughly enjoyed if one is not familiar with those times and does a bit of research before seein

Bump - sold both tickets! Thanks so much!

Very sad this is happening. Cafe Fiorello was always a great place to go for a late night supper after seeing a show at Lincoln Center.

WithoutATrace said: ""I've got the dvr set for the entire week. Can't wait!"No wonder we're friends. I've got my DVR set as well!!!"Absolutely! Great minds think alike.

I've got the dvr set for the entire week. Can't wait!

A brilliant revival. Was so fortunate to have seen it twice - November 2025, and April 2026. It deserved all the praise and accolades it received! I've yet to meet anyone who said that Caissie Levy only won her Tony Award because there was no other competition. Some just love to be negative. She was fantastic.

The8re phan said: "sorry to hear..... sending warm positive vibes, and hoping for a quick recovery."Thank you so much. That's very nice of you to say.

Aging is a privilege, and it can be a real B**CH! I have several bulged discs, and sciatia, and unfortunately won't be able to make it to NYC and see the last 2 performances of MR on Saturday night, 8/29 and Sunday 8/30. 8/29, evening show ticket is Mezz, row K, seat 17. $229 face value8/30, final show ticket is Mezz, row L, seat 8. $189 face valueThe tickets are on Stubhub, as they are the official resale site for ATG Theatres. The tickets were emailed to me as PDFs when I purchased them. If...

Thanks for the info on the documentary.

Got my tickets for Aaron's final performance on Saturday night, 8/29 and the final performance on Sunday, 8/30. This is one of my favorite shows. First saw the show in August 2019, a few days after opening, and then again on the reopening night in Sept 2021, when Broadway came back after Covid.

jpbran said: "I just hope they have Grace Jones' "Tomorrow" blasting inthe giant tour theaters before curtain as at the Lyceum."Thank you. I was wondering who was singing "Tomorrow."

Oy! Some just love doom and gloom. Broadway has faced many, many challenges over the decades and is still going strong.

Saw them at Carnegie Hall in November 2023 with the NY Pops. It was a fantastic concert. I believe that was their first concert together. Perhaps it's changed a bit now that they have been doing it for several years now.

Saw the show in April. Always sad when a show closes prematurely and so many people are out of work. This show is so specific. An off-Broadway run was really more appropriate for it. I certainly appreciated the sheer talent of the cast. Incredible performers. Having seen the original show so many times, that's the "Cats" that I'm used to and will favor.