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binau said: "Based on Heather’s voice in Into the Woods, that sounds like an absolutely spectacular inspired idea and probably is someone who would actually do it too."

I'm seeing this in Oct, but if Heather replaces next summer...OMG. I'd have to go back 🙏🏼🙌🏼

I don't know. Sometimes, he overacts IMO. 

Yay! Won't be in NYC til Oct, so buying tix now. 

BrodyFosse123 said: "Ensemble1716440075 said: "They posted a trailer. You hear her say the famous line and sing a bit from "With One Look". Yeah, what I figured she'd sound like. She's really going for the heavy operatic sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKHZvPQyP2w&t=8s"

That’s “As If We Never Said Goodbye” she’s singing in that clip, yo."

Uhm, serious question...did this score always sound like Phantom of the Opera??

Or is it just Sarah singing ALW?

 

This thread did not disappoint. Lol. 
 

Btw, when I saw Merrily I had big expectations based on reviews and WOM...and it even surpassed that. Lindsay was the standout for me (and I LOVE Jonathon) in the overall stellar cast. 

I'm hoping Illinoise extends to at least Sep so I can go see it. Already super sad I'm going to miss HoRR. 

Y'all need to calm down...

J/k, please carry on 🤣

 

Wow! That was awesome!! If it's still around in the Fall, I'd go see it. And I don't normally go to jukebox musicals. Tamika needs to go on The Tonight Show, too. 

Lindsay was in the matinee today and thank goodness. She was awesome! I think she's on par w/ Groffsauce in superior technical singing and acting. I wished she took over "Not a Day Goes By" for Katie. I think it was okay Act 1 song. I know she's supposed to be emotional singing it, so it goes both flat and sharp in parts of the song. But she didn't act that emotionally nor was she crying. Obviously, I preferred the song in Act 2 when both JG and Lindsay join in.

ACL2006 said: "I need a review on Donna's debut!"

I just thought she was okay in the beginning. A couple one-liners didn't land because the timing was off. But, she improved greatly in the second half. I think she'll build a more believable rapport with Glinda in the coming days. 
Also, we had a LOUD audience member in the back mezz hooting and hollering louder than the actors. Why?

Mary Kate is very good tonight, Alex Socha is fantabulous! Wow! At intermission and she is definitely the highlight. 
Of note, one hour after opening they had to stop the play for "unforeseen circumstances" and continued after 10 minutes. Didn't affect the overall enjoyment so far. 

Great that I can catch this in my March NYC trip. Anyone recommend right vs. left orchestra seats? TIA. 

I flew from GA and saw Lea on Broadway, so I didn't want to or feel the need to see the tour version. But, after reading all the hate Katerina is getting on SM, it's convincing me to see the show in Atlanta. She's obviously got talent and the pipes. It's crazy to me that she's getting the blame for playing a character (based LOOSELY on a real life person) in a meh-musical. So, I guess I gotta go support Fox theater and this new cast. 

Saw this beautiful play last Wednesday during the matinee when Lea Michele called out for COVID. We were all pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the light comedy. Pippa Soo was also out, but her standby was solid. Jordan is the star and Burnap was also impressive. Overall, I'd give it 3 out of 4 stars.