Profile for LetTheSunshineIn2

I agree with your review.  Definitely more of an experience than a musical, but a really fun time!

Definitely typical to see discounts during a shutdown.  Arena Stage offered free tickets to the Weds matinee on Damn Yankees to federal workers.  I think it's a win-win.  Helps the theaters fill their seats and gives the people who are affected by the shutdown something to do to take their mind off of things at a reasonable price.  

So glad that Kevin McHale is doing the show.  I thought he was exceptional in DC.  I'm sure Justin Cooley will be great as Coneybear, but I'm sorry that Noah Galvin isn't continuing because he and Nina White, who I'm guessing is doing Queen of Versailles, were the other two stand outs at the Kennedy Center.

That was a mess!  I got the unending spinning wheel when trying to select tickets more than once and even got as far as putting my credit card in to buy seats once and then it didn't go through.  Finally purchased tickets over the phone.  Telecharge really needs to totally overhaul its system.  

Fun thread!  Sat in front of Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson at Glass Menagerie.  Stood in bathroom line with Uma Thurman at My Fair Lady.  Gabrielle Union at Stick Fly.  Not Broadway but John Lithgow at the Ralph Fines MacBeth in DC.  Walked past Michael Douglas on the street after A Little Night Music matinee- he must have been going to spend time with Catherine Zeta-Jones between shows.  

If you book your hotel via playbill you can stay at the Paramount minus the resort fee.  https://playbilltravel.travelwits.com/

That's been the best rate I can find for a May trip as well. It's fine and the location is perfect, but I too will be looking for better rates elsewhere between now and then.

Heading to NYC in May.  Going to see Oh Mary, Buena Vista Social Club, and Maybe Happy Ending.  Have two spots left and trying to decide between Death Becomes Her, Purpose, John Proctor, and Mincemeat.  Which two should I see? (Have already seen Gypsy and Sunset Blvd).  Thanks!

I agree with BrodyFosse- you've made a good first step - and their other advice is solid too.  Also don't forget about any local professional theaters in your area.  That's another place to meet professional SMs, and maybe shadow or even intern.  Best wishes to you!

When shows are canceled like this, does everyone still get paid?  I know the producers have lost a ton of money in ticket revenue this week, but I am wondering about the actor in the ensemble, or the dresser or light board operator, or front of house folks?  Just wondering if people lost basically a full week's pay during the holidays.

1. Merrily 

2. Spelling Bee at Kennedy Center

3. Once Upon a Mattress

4. Appropriate

5. Macbeth - Shakespeare Theatre, DC

 

Saw this tonight and  Kim is 16 in this production.  Not sure why some were stating that they had increased the character's age.

EDSOSLO858 said: "Many new cast members on that list.

Notably, Ryann Redmond replaces MiMi Scardulla, and Nathan Levy replaces Raymond J. Lee."

Nothing against Ryann, but I'm sorry to see that MiMi isn't doing this.  I thought her performance was a highlight of the show in DC.  They've definitely added some characters too.  Will be curious to hear about the changes they are making.

Was at Parade on Wednesday and they weren't collecting yet.  & Juliet had signed playbills for $50 and signed posted for $100.

EDSOSLO858 said: "I wonder if MiMi Scardulla makes the transfer… she’s doingA Beautiful Noiseright now.

Otherwise, I expect the full cast to transfer."

I was wondering the same thing about MiMi.  She was fantastic in the DC production.  

I thought it was just okay, especially given what they are charging.  There were some interesting things to see, but it did feel very light on actual artifacts. As someone else said, the Hal Prince exhibit was much better.