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Kiss of the Spider Woman - Still no distributor...
 Feb 6 2025, 05:39:25 PM

It's really not that unusual for an independently-financed film to not have distribution right after the world premiere, especially one that has a higher price tag. 

The subject matter here also complicates sales given how few buyers there are now in Hollywood, and those that are left are mostly sucking up to the guy in the White House, which would keep them far away from this. 

I'm sure it will wind up somewhere eventually, but likely won'


First solo London trip! (Advice & recs, please)
 Jan 17 2025, 02:57:24 PM

Highly recommend Story Cellar for lunch or dinner - great place to dine on your own at their Chef's Counter


Jesse Green: They Were Hits in London. Then They Got Smacked in New York.
 Jan 12 2025, 02:09:46 AM

Really curious to see the NY Critics takes on "Operation Mincemeat" in a few months. It was one of my favorite shows in a long time on Broadway or the West End when I caught it with the original cast who are transferring with it, and hope the critics can see through how "British" it is. Such a clever, fun, and well-done new musical from my vantage point, but who knows what people on Broadway will think...


Menzel-led REDWOOD to transfer to Broadway this season
 Nov 27 2024, 08:42:43 PM

Saw the show in La Jolla and Idina certainly gives a dynamic performance (and the entire cast, Michael Park especially impressed) but the show itself was a total meh. Felt like half an idea with a very underwhelming score. The set design/projections that Jason Ardizzone-West did were completely stunning, but on the whole, this did not feel like a show that should be headed to Broadway to me. I hope they prove me wrong!


Reefer Madness Hollywood
 Jul 1 2024, 05:00:35 PM

Caught this phenomenal production over the weekend and can't sing its praises enough! If you're in LA, do whatever you need to and find a way to see this!

The level of ambition here was nearly a 10 - they re-conceived the entire space in a brilliant way to make the show feel nearly immersive and the performers themselves were unanimously fantastic. Truly everyone was excellent, but special mention to Thomas Dekker who played every color of the rainbow over the course of the eve


Operation Mincemeat heading to Broadway
 Apr 15 2024, 01:05:58 AM

Mincemeat is a bona-fide commercial hit (unlike several of the past Olivier winners who didn't transfer), but it's definitely also an intimate show.

I saw it a few months back and think Broadway audiences would eat it up if presented the right way. It would be a perfect fit for one of the smaller houses. It would have to be restaged a bit but Circle in the Square could work quite well, if not perhaps the Booth or Golden. 

Alternatively, I actually think putting it i


Donmar’s Next To Normal to Transfer to the West End in 2024
 Nov 20 2023, 01:14:01 PM

So happy to see this and hope it comes to Broadway as well. Truly even better than the amazing original production - Cassie Levy will walk away with the Tony and Olivier for this role.


Is Dr. Semmelweis coming to Broadway?
 Sep 24 2023, 03:07:38 AM

Saw this show a few weeks ago, and in contrast to my comments about OPERATION MINCEMEAT (which I loved and think should transfer), this one should absolutely not.

I love Mark Rylance, but this was the first performance of his I've ever seen that felt like he was playing himself, or what people think he is (as an actor, rather than really getting into a character). I felt that the play was very poorly written and directed - attempting to throw every theatrical device in a kitchen sink a


Operation Mincemeat planning Broadway transfer.
 Sep 24 2023, 03:03:01 AM

I saw it a few weeks ago - it took me a song or two to really get into it, but once I did, I completely loved it. I've been listening to the Cast Recording a lot since - a lot of very catchy songs and the performers are terrific. The scale and scope make it feel a bit more like an Off-Broadway show to me that could run really well at a New World Stages, but given it's likely to win a bunch of Olivier Awards, maybe they could make a deal with Second Stage for a run at the Hayes, if not


Next to normal Donmar Warehouse
 Sep 4 2023, 05:58:16 PM

Caught this tonight and it was absolutely phenomenal. I saw the Original Broadway Cast and the replacement ensemble with Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley and while comparisons are hard because these are differently directed productions, I found myself much more moved by this company. 

SPOILERS AHEAD regarding the direction/performances

 

This is a much more grounded and realistic production than the original which felt like it leaned much more on theme. As a resu


Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/2/23
 Jul 6 2023, 02:41:06 PM

lapinitsa said: "Dusoleilcanwhistle said: "I would be concerned if I was "Here Lies Love" - yes, it's a tourism driven week and people leave town, but for a show that is supposed have a cult following from it's previous life, you would expect the grosses to be somewhat frontloaded pre-reviews and that is not the case here.

I did enjoy seeing the show recently, but it is NOT for everyone and very much not for most tourists (who ar


Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/2/23
 Jul 6 2023, 12:28:07 AM

I would be concerned if I was "Here Lies Love" - yes, it's a tourism driven week and people leave town, but for a show that is supposed have a cult following from it's previous life, you would expect the grosses to be somewhat frontloaded pre-reviews and that is not the case here.

I did enjoy seeing the show recently, but it is NOT for everyone and very much not for most tourists (who aren't seeking out challenging art for the most part). This show was always goin


HERE LIES LOVE - Broadway Previews
 Jul 2 2023, 02:08:55 PM

Agreed with the general sentiment on the floor standing tickets - did it this week and had a great time for about 20 minutes. After that, the execution of the shifting set and everyone moving around made it hard to really enjoy the show itself. It's a very interesting piece of art, but as a Broadway show, it left me wanting a fair amount. Not something I would really recommend to people who aren't die-hard theater lovers.


Center Theatre Group will stop programing the Mark Taper Forum, due to increased production costs & reduced revenue.
 Jun 15 2023, 04:35:50 PM

This has been rumored about in LA Theater Circles for a while - very sad to see the official announcement. It really has never been more challenging for non-profit theater companies across the country - anyone who is in a position to, please donate to your favorite local theater company! 


A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC - PASADENA
 May 28 2023, 03:44:17 PM

Agreed - a terrific season for the Pasadena Playhouse which I think is partly why they just won the Regional Tony Award. Next season doesn't look quite as promising (I don't know who was begging for a new production of JELLY'S LAST JAM?) but this production, their SUNDAY with Graham Philips and SANCTUARY CITY were excellent this year.


WGA strike impact on the 2023 Tonys
 May 15 2023, 09:57:23 PM

Breaking News: WGA will not grant the waiver but now will not picket the awards after the Tonys promised some specific changes. Miraculous.

Article here


WGA strike impact on the 2023 Tonys
 May 15 2023, 06:53:24 PM

Yeah, while a lot of people are responsible for this, the situation is what it is. The WGA picketing an awards show that doesn't cover their medium and in turn costing hundreds if not thousands of employees of Broadway shows their jobs from closing early over the lack of exposure would be on them. It's one thing to stop the MTV Movie and TV Awards from moving forward given they cover film and television projects that make the AMPTP companies profits, but this is not that situation.


GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Reviews
 Apr 24 2023, 10:29:59 PM

I feel slightly vindicated for sharing my take from seeing the show in Chicago - Hayes has some brilliant moments but the play itself was really rough. It genuinely felt like the first draft of a script to me and felt bad for the actors who were trying so hard. Glad I saw it, but also glad I paid Chicago prices.


Full casting announced for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
 Mar 17 2023, 09:34:10 PM

I caught the show in Chicago as well and while yes, Hayes gives a tour-de-force performance and I'd say he has a good shot at the Leading Actor in a Play Tony, the show itself was pretty uneven. While the cast is pretty good uniformly, the script feels fairly one-note and though there are a few laughs, this is ultimately a tragedy and tonally felt somewhat off throughout the show to me. The direction is certainly an issue too. 

There will likely be a look-in audience and die-h


THE LONELY FEW at the Geffen with Lauren Patten, Ciara Renée, Damon Daunno
 Mar 16 2023, 02:21:56 AM

Caught this show at the Geffen recently and enjoyed it. It's a big swing for the theater and glad to see them taking chances and aiming at a younger audience. 

It certainly is a work in progress but the songs have great melodies and all of the performers (Lauren Patten especially) are insanely talented. 

The two issues I had with the show were that most of the characters were very underdeveloped and maybe it's because of how small the theater is and how loud th


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