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Hotel recommendation for future trip
 Nov 21 2024, 03:13:15 PM

I regularly stay at the Renaissance Hotel Times Square and can usually find a good deal if I book far enough out or buy as part of a flight/hotel package. As far as hotels in the area go, the rooms are quite large.


La Cage aux Folles at Pasadena Playhouse
 Nov 21 2024, 02:18:09 AM

I’m so curious to know if anyone else from the board catches this and what they think.

Cheyenne Jackson is the one saving grace here. I missed seeing Kevin Cahoon in Shucked, but I can say, without a doubt, his Albin is the single most grating musical theater performance i have ever witnessed. Based on Oh, Mary!, I expected Sam Pinkleton’s direction to be tight or at least… competent. Not sure I’ve ever gone into a theater with optimism and come out f


Tammy Faye closing on December 8!
 Nov 19 2024, 05:06:26 PM

Did the renovation unleash a curse? I figured anything could do better than Ben Platt's half-filled residency, yet here we are.


TAMMY FAYE Previews
 Nov 2 2024, 04:21:55 PM

ColorTheHours048 said: "The mezzanine for tonight’s show is only about 20% filled, let alone the coming days."

The Palace hasn’t been this empty since that Ben Platt residency. 


TAMMY FAYE Previews
 Oct 29 2024, 11:21:26 PM

I saw tonight's performance and, at first, I didn't understand how this had an Olivier-winning run in London when it's so completely shapeless and devoid of identity. I didn't realize it was a limited run for like a month and a half. They're clearly working through a lot in previews, and I feel bad for Christian Borle and especially Michael Cerveris, who are great talents given way too little to do. (If only Borle got a fraction of the material Andr


DEATH BECOMES HER Previews
 Oct 28 2024, 11:26:13 PM

No understudies at tonight’s performance. I’m sure people will be divided on their favorites, but I thought Jennifer Simard did a brilliant job of bringing her own comic sensibilities to the role while paying homage to Goldie Hawn.
 

For those keeping track, the wedding this time was sponsored by Chili’s. 


The Official TDF Thread
 Sep 30 2024, 05:53:31 PM

Death Becomes Her up for several preview dates on Passport.


The Official TDF Thread
 Sep 30 2024, 01:40:28 PM

Maybe Happy Ending is up for a bunch of dates from 10/18 through 11/3. 


The Official TDF Thread
 Sep 26 2024, 02:43:14 PM

Lots of tickets on Passport today for Maybe Happy Ending from October through March!


The Official TDF Thread
 Sep 23 2024, 07:58:00 PM

Looks like Romeo + Juliet was on Passport today, but tickets were gone by the time I clicked in!


New play CULT OF LOVE by Leslye Headland and Donald Margulies to open at Second Stage in December
 Sep 18 2024, 05:48:05 PM

Having been Harvey Weinstein’s personal assistant feels like it’d be a career ender for anyone, but I guess not. 


SUFFS Opening Night Critics' Reviews
 May 29 2024, 02:18:08 AM

Does anyone know if Telecharge releases blocks of tickets with any rhyme or reason? I was hoping to see the June 12 matinee but the ticket availability is slim pickings while most other dates have tons of options. 


THE OUTSIDERS to release cast album on May 22
 May 22 2024, 11:24:40 PM

Dkinny23 said: "I've had Throwing in the Towel on non-stop repeat! I think it's actually my favorite song from the album. I saw the show in previews and then again after it "opened". There were no changes to the song from what I could tell. I think it's that the actors have settled more into their roles and it translates into their songs. The grit and emotion coming through these guys is palpable, at least to me. Totally agree that the whole album is gorgeous an


What is the worst production you have ever seen on Broadway? What is the worst show?
 May 19 2024, 12:25:03 AM

A Steady Rain leapt to mind. Felt like having your TV stuck on the dumbest possible Law & Order rerun. 


Your Single Favorite 2024 Tony Nomination
 Apr 30 2024, 10:00:56 PM

Rick and Jeff Kuperman’s choreography for The Outsiders really blew me away, so I’m thrilled for them!


2024 Tony Predictions
 Apr 27 2024, 05:19:38 AM

Now that Best Actor in a Play is guaranteed to have five nominees, I expect William Jackson Harper will get in there easily. 


2024 Tony Predictions
 Apr 22 2024, 04:30:49 PM

I posted my predictions in another thread, but here they are with some updates.

BEST MUSICAL
Hell’s Kitchen
Here Lies Love
Illinoise
The Outsiders
Suffs

BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
Cabaret
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Merrily We Roll Along
The Who’s Tommy

BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
Cabaret, Eddie Redmayne
Days of Wine and Roses, Brian d’Arcy James
Harmony


2024 Tony Awards
 Apr 15 2024, 07:18:50 PM

Here are my random guesses as of today:

BEST MUSICAL
Hell’s Kitchen
Here Lies Love
Illinoise
The Outsiders
Suffs

BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
Cabaret
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Merrily We Roll Along
The Wiz

BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
Cabaret, Eddie Redmayne
Days of Wine and Roses, Brian d’Arcy James
Harmony, Chip Zien
Merrily We Roll Along, Jonathan Groff
The Outsiders, Brody Grant

BEST ACTRES


THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
 Apr 14 2024, 04:08:19 AM

I went into Saturday night’s performance a little skeptical and left a fan. “Throwin’ in the Towel” was the knockout in the score for me. The only bummer was I was excited to see Brody Grant. (Trevor Wayne went on in his place.) Hoping for Tony noms for Emma Pittman and Joshua Boone.  


THE WHO’S TOMMY Broadway Previews
 Apr 11 2024, 10:16:00 PM

An utterly soulless production engineered for nostalgic, near-catatonic Boomers. I rewatched the movie recently, which has such raw intensity, while this is just blinding lights and bombast. Those awkward, pregnant pauses and the choppy vocals on “Pinball Wizard” will stay with me for a long while.
 

I sincerely hope this misses out on a Tony nom for Best Revival. 


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