LuPone on McDonald
Jun 3
2025, 04:14:08 PM
ErikJ972 said: "TasteOfHoney said: "binau said: "Are we ever going to hold witch hunters accountable for their actions? It used to be mildly annoying when people were unreasonably sensitive, but now it's starting to get dangerous.
Are we just going to accept that people who can't control their emotions and see reality will be able to close a show, putting dozens of people (many POC) out of work?
Are we just going to accept that witch hu
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LuPone on McDonald
Jun 3
2025, 01:32:33 PM
binau said: "Are we ever going to hold witch hunters accountable for their actions? It used to be mildly annoying when people were unreasonably sensitive, but now it's starting to get dangerous.
Are we just going to accept that people who can't control their emotions and see reality will be able to close a show, putting dozens of people (many POC) out of work?
Are we just going to accept that witch hunters can band together and make false claims against
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LuPone on McDonald
Jun 1
2025, 12:09:47 AM
Ensemble1698878795 said: "abcd12 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "DrMonicaDeMoneco said: "Now that everything is back to normal, can this thread end??"
Back to normal meaning a board of people complacent in racial micro aggressions as long as it doesn’t tarnish the legacy of their Queen? Yes, honey. Carry on."
You are really sad."
Folks against the norm in these spaces are called all kinda
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May 31
2025, 09:22:12 PM
Up In One said: "I found this article about Hell’s Kitchen’s sound design, and it sheds light on what Patti LuPone was reacting to. She wasn’t just sensing a show that was “a little louder than usual.” Hell’s Kitchen was purposely designed to sound unlike any other Broadway musical—and it seems the creative team may not have fully considered how that might affect their neighbors.
The article explains how the sound design is breaking boundaries, both musically and sonically, to create an immersive soundscape unlike anything seen—or heard—on Broadway.
“The Broadway setup features a massive surround array including between 230 and 240 speakers, creating a surround sound experience that envelops the audience.”
To put that in perspective: most Broadway musicals use between 60 and 100 speakers total to ensure clarity and balance without overwhelming the space. Hell’s Kitchen uses more than double or triple that, with speakers placed on the sides, in the rear, and even overhead.
“The system includes 12 d&b V-Subs and 4 GSL-Subs, delivering deep, extended bass more typical of arena tours than theater.”
The goal wasn’t just to let the audience hear the music—it was to make them physically feel it. Subwoofers are placed throughout the theater, creating tactile vibrations that are part of the experience.
“The show employs studio-level plug-ins like Seventh Heaven used to emulate concert hall reverb and add immersive depth.”
They were aiming for a high-fidelity recreation of Alicia Keys’ studio sound—live. But here’s the thing: music studios are acoustically controlled fortresses—built with layered insulation, isolated walls, and precision-engineered silence.
Broadway theaters—especially landmark-preserved spaces—are the opposite: aging architecture, thin walls, and shared acoustics. Trying to recreate a studio-grade soundscape in that kind of environment is artistically thrilling… but acoustically volatile.
The article also notes that they significantly ramped up the sound between the Off-Broadway run at the Public and the Broadway production at the Shubert.
All of this suggests the cast was very aware of the sound design. Kecia being a veteran of Broadway should have known this sound system was a different beast. Unless the actor’s perspective is different than the audience experience.
This wasn’t a case of Hell’s Kitchen having the volume turned up a little too high and just needing to be lowered because of a cranky old white lady who thinks she owns Broadway.
I saw the show at The Public and the concert level volume and audiophile clarity was one of the pluses for me. The breaks to book scenes were a let down. I was hoping they’d turn it into a straight up concert for Bway. My recommendation to friends on this show was to go for the music. I need to go see it again now for the new sound design alone.
The Simmering Sounds of Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen”"
Bottom line Lupone complained about a sound system- that is racist against speakers !
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LuPone on McDonald
May 31
2025, 09:16:57 PM
gibsons2 said: "TasteOfHoney said: "OkIbram Xolani Kendi called he wants his material back - the anti racist ideology is so 2020 😋"
You don't have to be so open about your racism, you'll find more receptive audience on X, trumpie."
Yep it’s racist to identify the writer whose flawed ideology has influenced the other posters world view - he made bank pushing his psiedo intellectual buzz word filled stupidit
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LuPone on McDonald
May 31
2025, 06:07:40 PM
Ensemble1698878795 said: "ER765 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "ER765 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "abcd12 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "binau said: "Once again we keep hearing this overly simplified idea that only certain groups can be racist. This is a distraction technique - yes it is true that in very specific academic contexts who need to define terms very carefully for their arguments that racism is a complex
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LuPone on McDonald
May 30
2025, 10:50:11 PM
iluvtheatertrash said: "TasteOfHoney said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "Ke3 said: "binau said: "I actually wish Audra would step in and try to calm it all down. She is likely the only person people will listen to. Audra, if as you claimed there is no rift between you and Patti surely you don’t want to watch your friend be destroyed for her imperfections. If you are Patti’s friend as you suggested I think she could use the help."
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LuPone on McDonald
May 30
2025, 10:23:19 PM
Ensemble1698878795 said: "Ke3 said: "binau said: "I actually wish Audra would step in and try to calm it all down. She is likely the only person people will listen to. Audra, if as you claimed there is no rift between you and Patti surely you don’t want to watch your friend be destroyed for her imperfections. If you are Patti’s friend as you suggested I think she could use the help."
Why would it be Audra's responsibility to &quo
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LuPone on McDonald
May 30
2025, 09:58:21 PM
Ensemble1698878795 said: "TasteOfHoney said: "So let me get this right , it is racist to call a show loud if black people are in the show- this is mental illness , what is a micro aggression? This must be some newspeak Orwell talked about ? I would have been angry too if someone called me racist because I thought something was too loud!! This is mental illness- repeat after me- Mental illness"
You’re correct. Racism is mental illness. I’m gla
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LuPone on McDonald
May 30
2025, 06:08:38 PM
BroadwayRox3588 said: "TasteOfHoney said: "So let me get this right , it is racist to call a show loud if black people are in the show- this is mental illness , what is a micro aggression? This must be some newspeak Orwell talked about ? I would have been angry too if someone called me racist because I thought something was too loud!! This is mental illness- repeat after me- Mental illness"
Personally, I didn't take any issue with her having sound co
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LuPone on McDonald
May 30
2025, 05:51:54 PM
So let me get this right , it is racist to call a show loud if black people are in the show- this is mental illness , what is a micro aggression? This must be some newspeak Orwell talked about ? I would have been angry too if someone called me racist because I thought something was too loud!! This is mental illness- repeat after me- Mental illness
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/4/25
May 6
2025, 05:59:05 PM
Matt Rogers said: "TasteOfHoney said: "gibsons2 said: "What a horrible week, even nominated shows plunged or had only a minuscule uptick in grosses... I think very low consumer confidence is catching up to Broadway. Wealthy people who are not affected by layoffs and rising prices are paying up to see celebs but the vast majority of people aren't spending on the rest of the shows."
What layoffs ? The job scene is fine - same unemployment numb
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/4/25
May 6
2025, 05:50:12 PM
Speculation you read from a news article based on what one individual says - is not necessarily reality- I work right in the theater , at a popular show - it’s all tourists - 60% from Europe , Spain , Canada, France , Italy , Eastern Europe and a lot of mid westerners and New Englanders - have you been to the city ? tourism is strong if not stronger than last summer - and I’ve been working in theater for 20 years - 2022 and 2023 were not good years for touri
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/4/25
May 6
2025, 05:40:46 PM
gibsons2 said: "What a horrible week, even nominated shows plunged or had only a minuscule uptick in grosses... I think very low consumer confidence is catching up to Broadway. Wealthy people who are not affected by layoffs and rising prices are paying up to see celebs but the vast majority of people aren't spending on the rest of the shows."
What layoffs ? The job scene is fine - same unemployment numbers basically - prices in NYC are awful - but NYC has the hig
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