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HAHA the thirst of this. Yes, it's in the show. It's at the end of the "Body" walk.

IdinaBellFoster said: "Also if anyone sat in the orchestra or balcony partial view seats would love to hear how actually “partial view” they are."

Seconded. Saw it OffBway and want to again, but with these steep prices, I'd prefer one of these, especially given they're ~$100 as it is!

RUkiddingme said: "Tommy, like Spamalot earlier this season and Dancing last season never had a chance.

Neither shows needed a revival. And with out stars?

What were the producers thinking?"

Exactly. That's the state of things right now: new shows don't need stars, revivals do.

SeanD2 said: "Sorry, in 2024 I have no interest in the objectification of the human body to raise money. Between promoting body shaming and creating an environment where assault is possible (DC's equivalent fundraiser had to be shut down due to the behavior of organizers towards participants), it's just not an event BCEFA should continue to hold or benefit from. There are much safer and more inclusive ways BCEFA can raise money."

People are allowed to consent to their bodies being objectified. That's allowed, and I wouldn't want to live in a society where that was forbidden because you don't like it.

First of all, stripping is still a profession. (It's 2024 and "Sex work is real work." So, doing it for charity seems wonderful to me.

I've heard while an extension isn't guaranteed, they have the theatre open-ended.

quizking101 said: "It’s part of a deal he made with HBO. However, HBO wanted to make Slave Play a movie, which Harris refused to do, so he decided to make a documentary about the making of the play. But also he slacked on it for quite some time and HBO was getting testy because he got paid a nice advance and still hadn’t produced anything"

Surprised to hear he's pulling the same stunts he did with theatres in town. Well, I guess not so surprised.

ACL2006 said: "It appears to be selling well, but I don't think this would sell on Broadway if it were to transfer."

It's definitely selling well, and those tickets ain't cheap! I think the curiosity and word-of-mouth gimmick factor cant be ignored on this one. If it's good, it could be a big commercial hit.

I mean, Stereophonic pulling a rare play win for Score with no performance is akin to the lack of a Bette performance in 2017. It'll go down as a baffling decision.

Glad to hear it might perform.

Kad said: "I think the absolute nadir of “why?” Tony performances was when the Royal Caribbean cruise cast of Hairspray performed in 2012, in an absolutely shameless corporate plug."

Wasn't that part of Howard Sherman's push to include "all types of theatre," just as when the national tour of Mamma Mia performed (the year before?)?

So jealous. But also, I heard it's coming over next season...

sppunk said: "The fact she blames Biden for a lack of NYC hotel rooms isall one needs to know about her opinion."

Exactly. This conversation is happening for one reason only.

Violent crime is down. Period.

Broadway sales are down before pre-pandemic *like every theatre scene regionally across the country.* Sometimes that's related to the areas of town affected by covid, but sometimes not. A wildly misleading article with a specific motivation.

And the deafening screams after, Sing out, Louise!

I think having Louise be black and June biracial is interesting. Do they always have different fathers? I know the script doesnt day, but I feel like I havent seen anyone suggest that before. And on that note, Tulsa being white is also an interesting dynamic and politics.

ljay889 said: "John Kander was involved in the recording of the songs and was supposedly astounded by Lopezand said it was “the best he ever heard.”

https://variety.com/2024/scene/columns/jennifer-lopez-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-john-kander-1236011668/"

So exciting. Still pinching myself this is happening. I hope it's successful enough to make the musical a viable commercial stage property - Bway, regional, whatever.

Excited a version of 'Cairo' is finally coming to town. The studio album the composers put out is great, really unique for a musical score.

I've also heard some word of a tense room between people not otherwise mentioned in this thread.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Stagestrucklad2 said: "I have no doubt this script and score will be extremely similar to the original and 2009 revival versions."

Especially since the recent track record is of one show each season transferring...