Profile for Kad

pmensky said: "MemorableUserName said: "pmensky said: "The reactions to the allegations against Ben Davis are telling. Instead of engaging with the claim that multiple women reported inappropriate behavior, people here are mocking the messenger’s body, his clothes, and even suggesting he should be sued. His entire point was that the industry enables this behavior because people simply don’t care. This thread proves it."What allegations? What claim? So far all there's been is vagueposting. Whe...

I take allegations of abuse seriously when they come from legitimate sources. But Sweaty Oracle is not a good-faith reporter and relies on sensationalism to draw engagement. He also defended himself in the past as someone who merely repeats what he's been told with verifying it. Vague allegations from a compromised source with his own very clear and self-serving agenda should not be seen as immediately credible. Smearing somebody as an abuser on such shaky grounds is unethical.

goodtimes123 said: "Kad said: "SO's performative concern trolling isworse than what he was doing before. It's just engagement baiting under the guise of justice. (also, why has he taken to wearing vintage clothing? He looks like an angry egg that got cast in a community theater production of Music Man)."Shocked more Broadway stars haven’t spoken out publicly against him. I’d imagine if/when he releases whatever nonsense documentary he keeps referring to about Michael Arden is when serious leg...

SO's performative concern trolling is worse than what he was doing before. It's just engagement baiting under the guise of justice. (also, why has he taken to wearing vintage clothing? He looks like an angry egg that got cast in a community theater production of Music Man).

The only roles in the show suitable for Feldstein are so small and thankless that I cannot imagine she would do them, nor would the producers pay the premium for her to do them.

Sutton Ross said: "Thirteen original cast members are confirmed for the event with the notable exceptions beingJesse L. Martin and Idina Menzel. It will be hosted by Jennifer Tepper."That's for the concert happening as part of the Festival in Kingston next weekend. No casting has been announced for the BCEFA concert.

altonido said: "I'd prefer to see Jasmine Amy Rogers as Charity."Now there's a bonafide triple threat. She would be perfect.

Shuffle Along remains one of the most thrilling pieces of musical theatre I have ever seen. This is a must-see for me. Edit: Had to pull up the show discussion thread from ten years ago, which I think remains one of the best discussions ever on this board and is probably one of the best resources regarding this musical.

jlindsey865 said: "Is it typical to workshop a well established title like Sweet Charity?"It's become increasingly common to workshop basically any major production, revival or new.

BJR said: "If RAGTIME was making significant money, they would be keeping it open. LCT (or any non profit right now) is not in the position to be closing hits they could run."These are nonprofit entities and they become producer-landlords once the production goes commercial and they get less revenue from ticket sales. And in the case of LCT, they lose their only Broadway stage and ability to program a Broadway season. There are very valid reasons that most nonprofits just don't keep extending...

steven22 said: "Is The Baker’s Wife dead?"It was never going to be a viable Broadway transfer.

Sept 6 was the initial closing date before it extended; Gasteyer may not have been available or willing to extend (she often tours in the holiday season, as well).

Per a press release just sent out: "Producers ATG Theatricals, Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Bee Carrozzini, Kevin Ryan, and Lamar Richardson have confirmed that an autumn workshop is planned for a new production of the classic Neil Simon / Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields musical, Sweet Charity, starring Academy Award® winner and Tony Award® nominee Ariana DeBose, with all-new direction and choreography by Tony Award® nominees Jeff and Rick Kuperman.Inspired by Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabir...

ScottK said: "Hi, Bear882! What you said re; the commercialization of Ragtime's extension--perhaps that is what the producers were talking about--i really didnt pursue that line of questioning. Sorry, I cant give a better answer"When nonprofit Broadway productions convert to commercial runs, their costs increase substantially. All of the Broadway nonprofits run on modified LORT contracts, bringing with them much lower costs. However, the catch here is that they only enjoy that benefit for the...

Sunset did boffo box office after its Tony wins; it just coincided with its hard end date after months of soft box office. (Though I think that Nicole’s win likely sparked that box office rush than its revival win).

Voter said: "Seems like this must've been inspired by Kim Hale"I had that exact same thought but was blanking on her name. It does seem like an exaggerated version of her story.

Call_me_jorge said: "Davis is an amazingly talented performer, but boy does he have some skeletons in his closet…"Uh, what?

ARC does have Hadestown on their site, so I don’t know if they partner with Whitley or something as a talent sourcer or something? Whitley is a fairly small office.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "ARC Casting has announced that it parted ways with casting directorDuncan Stewart effective immediately --- which is strange, since Duncan announced on the same day as the HADESTOWN debacle that he had launched his own casting firm, "Define Casting," and was leaving ARC. Maybe he had intended to stay on in a consulting or transitional role with ARC, but this feels like an unnecessary social media post for the sake of ARC attempting to look good.(I don't know if ...

The show has managed to hit new levels of messiness several times, which is almost impressive. Antin seems to be the direct source of the problems.