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For those always complaining/joking that Jamie Lloyd productions are all black with no sets or costumes, here is a pic of the curtain call for Tempest.

ACL2006 said: "i saw Whoopi in Xanadu and she had note cards at certain points in the show."

Why is this actually making me want to see her in Annie? Can't wait to hear reports!

Has anyone gone more than once yet? Really curious if they are making changes or if the show is still 'messy' as many folks reported in early previews.

Mickey Jo makes his living reviewing theater. It is not a hobby or pastime; therefore it is his profession, so he is a professional.

Has the mens bathroom situation at the St. James gotten any better since previews? I sat in the Orchestra section and it was the worst cluster**** I've ever experienced in a theater. I'm going again next week but will be in the Mezz, is the situation better up there?

NakedMaid said: "Finally got to the show this week. I wondered if anyone who say it with Mandy. Does Young Norma wear a curly wigfor those performances. The production photos of Mandy have her natural curly hair and it seems an adjustment would need to be made on Mandy performances for continuity with young Norma."

It's been noted somewhere on BWW that young Norma does not wear a wig or change her hair for the nights Mandy is on.

TellZ said: "Wicked's grosses are insane and are going to stay that way. Platt/Stone should pull a 1996 Weissler move and bring the tour into City Center for a couple weeks to make some easy extra money!"

Can someone explain this?

I'm constantly surprised by the amount of people that assume that all celebrities are great people with morals and values that align with their own. Then they are suddenly shocked and disappointed when proven wrong. If we were to find out there is a MAGA actor starring in every Broadway show are we no longer going to see any shows? What about the shows creators and/or producers? I don't really have answers, just questions and thoughts.

I would love to hear some more thoughts on Nichelle Lewis and Ben Levi Ross. I found Bobby Steggert as 'Younger Brother'  in the last revival to be one of the main standouts for me, especially in his confrontation with Father.

lila12 said: "I realize that Nicole is off on Tuesdays and today is a Thursday - is she going on tonight far? SeatGeek still lists her as scheduled to perform but I can't figure out where else to look and see if someone is announced as being out."

Why would you expect her not to perform tonight? 

akhoya87 said: "

For those who've seen both: was the monkey there in London, and I'd just missed it? Or is that a new addition?"

I believe you saw the monkey backstage in London but for the entire outside segment Joe was alone.

Can anyone speak on what the physical production is like? Lots of huge sets or mostly a unit with smaller pieces? Hoping this is lush and looks like $$.

BCfitasafiddle said: "Nichelle Lewis is winning me over."

I had the same thought. The way she looks at Joshua Henry and her baby before she even started singing had me rooting for her. 

 

bwayphreak234 said: "FWIW, I've seen this twice now. The theatre was at a perfectly comfortable temperature both times (at least if felt fine to me)."

I haven't seen it yet, but I wonder if the seating section makes a difference? I would assume the upper levels may naturally be warmer than the orchestra section?

Has anyone gone yet with premium seats that included access to the lounge? I'm wondering how the experience was, especially the restroom set up (do you have to wait in a line?) and do you have to climb stairs to get to the lounge. Also it's not clear if this is an old existing lounge or the New Ambassador Lounge ?

yyys said: "Anyone know why Orchestra B seat 10 is considered partial view? They're selling them for $99-$119 depending on the day."

I'm also wondering why there are a few seats in rear Orchestra House Left that are only $69. What is it that makes those seats so much more inferior?