'Swept Away’ to Close on Broadway December 15
Dec 5
2024, 10:49:11 PM
Heartbroken. I loved the show in DC and was hoping to see the Broadway production on my spring trip in a few months (although didn't have my hopes up for it to last).
It really is a tough sell. I don't think that the Avett Brothers are a recognizable enough group to sustain ticket sales, and the subject matter isn't one that tourists and families are going to be largely interested in. It's a shame, because while the book is flawed, the production as a whole really is be
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Out-Of-Left-Field Dream Casting?
Nov 21
2024, 12:54:25 PM
GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "Jinkx Monsoon as Roger DeBris/Hitler in The Producers"
There are so, so many roles I'd love to see Jinkx do.
Hermes in Hadestown. Maureen in Rent. Hannigan in Annie. Lovett in Sweeney Todd. Madame Thenardier in Les Mis.
Hell, cast her as Diana in Next To Normal. That'd be out of left field, and I feel like she'd be brilliant.
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Best New Musical and Best New Play of the DECADE (So Far?)
Nov 20
2024, 05:26:04 PM
Chaz Hands said: "Musical: Kimberly Akimbo
Play: Skeleton Crew"
Skeleton Crew premiered in 2016.
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Best New Musical and Best New Play of the DECADE (So Far?)
Nov 20
2024, 09:57:17 AM
Musical - A Strange Loop
Play - Stereophonic
Edit: Just remembered that A Strange Loop premiered in 2019. I still think it's better than anything this decade.
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Houdini musical in development, aiming for B'way
Oct 30
2024, 08:24:58 PM
What the f**k does "music, Broadway style" mean?
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Name a song from a musical you were sorry to lose in its film version as well as one you were happy to gain.
Oct 24
2024, 04:54:26 PM
KevinKlawitter said: "And I'm not sure it counts, but in Disney'slive action Beauty and the BeastI enjoyed "Evermore", in large part because we so rarely get soloswritten for a baritone voice that aren't villain songs."
I don't mind Evermore, it's a perfectly fine song, but If I Can't Love Her is miles better and it's still unfathomable to me that they replaced it. That was one I was very sorry to l
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Smallest Roles to Be Nominated for Tony Awards
Aug 28
2024, 11:28:05 AM
Bonnie Franklin's role was relatively small in Applause, and she was nominated.
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3 female musical theatre songs!
Jun 30
2024, 09:43:06 AM
Candy Store from Heathers
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Changing Keys for Performers is So Cool
Jun 29
2024, 10:09:45 PM
Your point about switching harmonies in Merrily reminded me that in many audition notices that I've seen for Heathers, it is noted that the 3 Heathers can switch vocal lines as needed to suit the actresses.
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From Here musical about Pulse Nightclub massacre
Jun 29
2024, 10:04:12 PM
Thanks for your insight, Jordan and FloridaBoy. It seems just as gross as I thought it was when I first read about it. I'll be happy to miss this one.
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Slave Play. Not a movie. A play.
Jun 23
2024, 04:19:28 PM
Broadway Flash said: "No way. slave play is muchfunnier than strange loop. There was a certain pg13 quality to strange loop which I hated. And I thought slave play was much more serious and important too. STRANGE LOOP is the one that felt kiddie"
I think Slave Play is very good, but this is a ridiculous thing to say.
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Spring awakening is cooked
Jun 21
2024, 02:22:12 PM
This is a weird and bad take. If you watch Spring Awakening and don't see how it's even more relevant today than it was when it premiered, you've missed the point of the entire show.
I also don't know any parents who are cool with their 14 year olds running around and having sex.
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 18
2024, 12:33:33 AM
Thanks Ermengarde - didn't realize that the score rule hadn't been in place that long. I agree with you, that is insanely dumb.
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 17
2024, 11:51:15 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "The following shows won Best Book and Best Score but did not win Best Musical: - The Drowsy Chaperone(Jersey Boys won Musical)
- Urinetown(Millie won Musical)
- Parade(Fosse won Musical)
- Ragtime(Lion King won Musical)
- Falsettos(Crazy For You won Musical)
- Into the W
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 16
2024, 09:44:12 PM
People are gonna come for me over this, and you're all entitled to feel how you feel, but I just don't see Illinoise as a musical at all and I don't agree with it being nominated for Best Musical. It's a ballet that happens to have live singers. It's an absolutely beautiful show, and their performance has 10000% been the best of the night so far, and I think it's something that everyone should see. But calling it a musical is a huge stretch.
And let the firing s
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 16
2024, 09:17:57 PM
"You dressed me on Equus" more like undressed LOL
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 16
2024, 09:14:23 PM
Thrilled for Outsiders. SO deserved on all fronts and I'm looking forward to more wins for them this evening.
Water For Elephants actively made me want to see the show less, and I already wasn't that interested.
Merrily has had the most entertaining performance so far.
I echo the thoughts re: the opening number and Ariana. Yaaawn.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/10/23
Dec 13
2023, 02:57:02 AM
I didn't realize that Sarah Paulson would be such a draw. I'm happy to see it happen though.
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APPROPRIATE Previews
Nov 30
2023, 02:40:19 PM
I saw a semi-professional production of this play a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to hearing reports from this production.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/26/23
Nov 29
2023, 04:50:33 PM
I'm curious why Ohio opened now instead of waiting until spring. Seems like that would have been a more lucrative decision.
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