PAY THE WRITER Off-Broadway Aug 21
2023, 06:27:35 PM
Anyway I saw it over the weekend. Curtain went down at 4:02 for a 2pm show. It's not exactly a comedy and it deals with a lot of ideas that need pruning. There's a good play in there somewhere but it's not on stage.
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Fat Ham or Primary Trust Jun 21
2023, 03:50:35 PM
Primary Trust is one of the best things I've seen all year.
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Encores! 2023: LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles, DEAR WORLD with Donna Murphy, and OLIVER! May 3
2023, 12:08:21 PM
Kad said: "Matt Rogers said: "Did no one see the final dress of OLIVER last night?"
I did.
It’s a very fun and big production for Encores. Cast is uniformly excellent and it’s great to see Esparza onstage again.
It was my first time seeing Oliver onstage, somehow (though we were keenly reminded during the pre show speeches that there hasn’t been a NY production in almost four decades). I was kind of surprised at how dated the show felt compared to its contemporaries. It’s extremely episodic, takes forever to get Oliver in with Fagin, and feels overstuffed with musical numbers that, while tuneful, often don’t go anywhere. The plot really only has stakes well into the second act, and then wraps up so quickly. I’m used to the movie adaptation, which makes very wise cuts and better integrates songs into the action (see: “Oom-Pah-Pah&rdquo.
It was in very good shape for a final dress- and the production numbers are extremely polished, making this feel like a LORT production that blew its set budget on a full orchestra. The final sequence, however, definitely felt like it needed to be worked on (and I’m sure will be today). A lot happens in a short amount of time and it was just somewhat messy in its staging and lacked gravity and weight, and then it all feels anticlimactic.
Debessonet’s seemed to have been reined in a bit with her direction here, which serves the production well. There is a “community ensemble” element in “Consider Yourself,” but it actually works very well and turns the number into a big showstopper.
Benjamin Pajak is an adorable Oliver with a very strong singing voice. Lilli Cooper sounds fantastic as Nancy and has great rapport with the kids. Mary Testa and Brad Oscar wring every drop out of their comic relief roles. There is some excellent singing and dancing from the ensemble.
Esparza is a wonderfully smarmy, effete, weaselly Fagin who nevertheless oozes raggedy charm."
What was the running time?
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FAT HAM Previews Apr 9
2023, 11:51:49 PM
Yep, it’s still running about 2 hours.
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Letters from max Feb 15
2023, 09:14:52 AM
What was the running time?
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What goes on with the Lucille Lortel? Jan 23
2023, 02:24:48 PM
Colin Quinn's latest show, Small Talk, is currently playing there. It looks like there's been some updating inside the theater as well.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/8/23 Jan 10
2023, 07:40:31 PM
Between Riverside cancelled shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and I think Sunday. I had tickets for one of those shows
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/11/22 Dec 13
2022, 03:15:40 PM
I am really surprised Common isn't a bigger draw for Riverside.
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November Trip: Help Me Choose Plays Oct 24
2022, 03:55:25 PM
for me it's:
Salesman
Topdog
Leopoldstadt
Piano Lesson
But I think they're all quite good!
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A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE AT CSC Preview Thread Oct 23
2022, 11:50:14 AM
I have two tickets for Saturday October 29 at 1pm for sale. I paid $174 but I’m willing to take best offer. DM me if interested.
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Into The Woods casting updates Aug 3
2022, 11:08:08 AM
singer234 said: "I'd love to see Cecily Strong as The Baker's Wife for a stint. I think she could sing it and she is just so so interesting to watch."
Absolutely, I love this idea. I guess SNL starting soon would make this impossible, though.
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Nollywood Dreams (MTC) Nov 26
2021, 09:18:08 PM
I actually really enjoyed it. It's not very deep but it's a very fun comedy. Worth seeing, definitely.
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Insert title here Oct 23
2021, 08:25:47 PM
He does date Libby Winter so that could be why he was there.
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Tony Nominated Roles with Little or No Dialogue Jan 17
2021, 09:03:10 PM
Yitzhak in Hedwig doesn't say much
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Paramount will produce SPAMALOT movie musical directed by Nicholaw Jan 6
2021, 10:45:49 PM
I loved this show but this seems ill-advised.
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 11
2020, 11:18:41 PM
ljay889 said: "I really enjoyed this! Shockingly, think I enjoyed it more than on Broadway."
I felt the same way!
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What Show Would You Like To See At Encores? Aug 22
2020, 04:22:18 PM
sabrelady said: "Kismet- could only work now as a concert. I love "Gesticulate" ( I know it was done but I still like it)
Maybe time for Allegro again ( maybe Sondheim can fix it finally!)
Sideshow? I think it would work better as a concert.
And I know I'mm gonna get booed- Working. Again I think it would work well as a concert.
Working was just done last summer as part of their off-center pr
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What Show Would You Like To See At Encores? Aug 22
2020, 04:06:24 PM
Jordan Catalano said: "I kind of want Encores to do “Funny Girl” because I have a feeling it’s the only way we’ll see a production of it."
That's a great idea for their gala show--that way we can get a big name who may no be able to commit to a long run.
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What Show Would You Like To See At Encores? Aug 22
2020, 03:09:44 PM
I feel like Encores is the only place I'll ever see Red Head or Take Me Along.
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Scandalous Aug 16
2020, 02:37:05 PM
This was the first show I ever fell asleep during. The second act was so so dull. The only song I remember at all is "Follow Me."
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