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This will have to sell on the strength of the show, since the Brothers themselves aren't exactly Alicia Keys-level famous."

I think, like Illinoise, the Avett Brothers have a pretty narrow fanbase. There is no way to sell this show successfully based on their name alone. 

It Shoulda Been You. It was painful.

Dylan Smith4 said: "Incredible news! Now they just need to transfer Jelly’s Last Jam as well! Glad to see that Encores is doing Broadway transfers again!"

Hoping for Jelly too - I adored that production. With the same cast, pretty please broadway gods???

I was really hoping for a piazza transfer as I thought Ruthie and the young woman who played her daughter were just outstanding and I'd love to see it again.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I can't remember another Broadway schedule like this:

• No matinees
• performances at 5pm and 8:30pm on Thursdays & Saturdays
• dark Sundays
• 7:30pm all other nights

Wonder how those 5pm Thursdays will do in the summertime... Really only works for tourists/vacationers, people who don't work,and people who work irregular schedules, which aren't usuallythe demographics for a new play.

It will allow some people to do a 3-show day (2pm, 5pm, 8pm), but those avid theatergoers don't fill the house.

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American Utopia also had a 2 show Saturday that was not the norm. I think it was 5 & 9? or 5:30 & 9:30?

Merrily without question.

I was genuinely shocked that Alex Timbers didn't receive a nomination for direction. He was the ringleader of something so innovative, that really tried to move Broadway forward. 

GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "This is how I feel about that one influencer that works for Gatsby. I tried watching one of her YouTube videos once and had to shut it off because she didn’t know what she was talking about… just… nothing.

I feel like social media has led us to “monetize” everything, and people who are not “industry” see “influencing” as a way in to the industry… they are fans first and foremost.

Lavieboheme3090 said: "I still would have given "Here Lies Love" a best musical nomination. But glad they were noticed for score."

I agree. What I find most shocking is no nom for Alex Timbers.

dramamama611 said: "Excellent, thank you!



Does anyone think we will get a new recording? I've been listening to the original album, but would love to hear these voices again!"

I sure hope so, the orchestrations were really incredible.

MemorableUserName said: "While conceding it's meaningless for the Tonys, Justin Guarini being recognized here is nice to see. He was terrific in a show that otherwise was not."

So happy to see HLL remembered for both OCC and Drama League - hopefully Tony nominators will too!

BernadetteJD said: "Are there any codes out there for this one?"

Haven't seen any codes but it's on TDF for a couple of days next week.

CurtainsUpat8 said: "I love Jim Parsons, but with Richard Thomas in the cast... I think I'd rather see Richard Thomas as the Stage Manager."

Definitely agree - would love to see Richard Thomas as the Stage Manager

Menken Fan said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "DTLI Consensus:In a new, technology and projection-driven production,Tommyremains a Broadway sensation.

10 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative (the NYT).

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/the-whos-tommy/"

Seriously, what is going on with Jesse Green? Of course, critics can have differing opinions, and i always expect some range of ratings to help judge whether to see a show. But, how can a show like Tommy, which got 85-90% positive reviews, which I personally agreed with based on the Chicago run, have such a negative and out-of-range review from the most respected (?) source. He continues to astound me, and it irritates me only because it may discourage someone from getting tickets, who otherwise might have really enjoyed it (based on the average of reviews)."

The New Yorker was also very negative (but their reviews don't always come out on opening night) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/08/the-whos-tommy-theatre-review

BrodyFosse123 said: "It took a year to refurbish the Winter Garden Theatre back to traditional seating and a proscenium stage back in 2000 when CATS closed after an 18 year run. MAMMA MIA! was the musical that reopened the newly refurbished Winter Garden in 2001.

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I think the theater owner can make things happen more quickly if there is a tenant pending - look at the Broadway, it's already been put back together post Here Lies Love. That closed around Thanksgiving?