The Lightning Thief goes after critics on twitter Oct 29
2019, 06:01:32 PM
Fosse76: I was obviously referring to the producers. They shouldn't be paying people to attack the critics. But, should have known they had a bad show and tried to make a better one. AND NO, I was/am not suggesting they criticize the creative team publicly. They had plenty of time to judge for themselves the public reaction to their show and it was not good at any time in this process.
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Musicals that you never tire of... Oct 29
2019, 03:50:51 PM
In The Heights (18), The Drowsy Chaperone (10), Les Miserables. (14)
2 shows that probably fit that bill, but just aren't done enough to test me:
Bonnie & Clyde (6), Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (3)
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Short Musicals Oct 29
2019, 03:44:27 PM
Tick, Tick... Boom! would be an excellent.
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The Lightning Thief goes after critics on twitter Oct 29
2019, 03:42:14 PM
The producers did the right thing to touring with the show first. They got a captive season ticket audience paying (virtually) full price. That is how I got roped in and we left at intermission. If the producers were paying attention during the tour they would have noticed people streaming out at intermission. Apparently there are some kids that came to see the show, but that demographic isn't one that drives Broadway sales. SpongeBob, even being a much highe
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Favorite cast album for a show you have never seen? Oct 29
2019, 03:23:03 PM
Listening to Lord of the Rings now. Much better than I remember it. Definitely more movie soundtrack like than musical. But, that stage show was done much more like a movie than a stage show. The set was pneumatic and could change in seconds, so there were what seemed like "movie" cuts in the action.
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Favorite cast album for a show you have never seen? Oct 29
2019, 03:18:06 PM
Mark Waltz said: "So many great responses to this thread, but in addition to Mack & Mabel (which I will see at Encores), Dear World (saw the York production, but would love to see a full scale revival) and Steel Pier, I truly love:
My Favorite Year
Two By Two
Darling of the Day
If I Had a Ball
Bajour
Definitely some obscure titles there. I have all those cast albums and will have to review.
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Best staging of a duet? Oct 29
2019, 09:40:51 AM
Definitely a tip of the hat to "I'm Nothing Without You" - from City of Angels
My two favorites: "You Can Do Better Than Him" from Bonnie & Clyde
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkK9dwSYlmI
Lily's Eyes - The Secret Garden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-RYHcyhLqk
I know the question is about staging. But, these are the only videos I could find of a performance.
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Short Musicals Oct 29
2019, 09:06:34 AM
Lavendar Girl is a one-act.
http://www.johnbucchino.com/theatricalrights.rhtml
Marie & Rosetta
https://www.samuelfrench.com/p/62489/marie-and-rosetta
The Last 5 Years
https://www.mtishows.com/the-last-five-years
Girlfriend
https://www.samuelfrench.com/p/61838/girlfriend/
Million Dollar Quartet (100 minutes)
https://www.theatricalrights.com/show/million-dollar-quartet/
The Devil’s Music: The Bessie Smith Story
(could not find licensing info, if you are interested I can find my playbill)
Bloody, Bloody, Andrew Jackson
https://www.mtishows.com/bloody-bloody-andrew-jackson
First Date
https://www.rnh.com/show/399/First-Date
Murder Ballad
https://www.mtishows.com/murder-ballad
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Favorite cast album for a show you have never seen? Oct 28
2019, 09:53:48 PM
Oh, yes Rags! When will that be done near me? 14 years and counting... EDIT: It appears that this has been taken out of licensing. Is it being reworked for another Broadway run? The Magic Show has also been removed from licensing.
Bells are Ringing is a wonderful show, should be done more...
Gigi. Only the movie... 
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Favorite cast album for a show you have never seen? Oct 28
2019, 09:50:48 PM
Have never heard of Venice. Will have to look into it.
Chess used to be on this list, but have seen it 3 times in the last 4 yrs. All completely different shows, with different plots, different song order.
Bridges of Madison County is definite a favorite to listen to, but was very disappointed by the national tour production, just a snooze.
Have to get
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Favorite cast album for a show you have never seen? Oct 28
2019, 02:22:04 PM
Current that place is held by "Here Lies Love"
2nd: Marguerite
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re: Best Musical Theatre Song of All-Time (Pick ONLY One) Oct 29
2018, 04:04:49 PM
Tonight from West Side Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyUV3hIL-G0
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Where do musicals go to die? Oct 29
2018, 03:59:33 PM
So, a couple updates.
October Sky is apparently bogged down in a court battle. Universal Pictures thought they bought the rights to the story on all platforms including for a musical stage version. The original author sold the rights again to someone else to make a musical. Now both are suing to be the only one to bring a musicalization to stage.
Here Lies Love is one I left off my OP list. It apparently is
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Where do musicals go to die? Oct 29
2018, 11:55:13 AM
Apparently, Lavender Girl is available to license through John Bucchino's agent. It is still a short one-act.
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Where do musicals go to die? Oct 29
2018, 11:44:23 AM
Tag: Thanks for the heads up. Hadn't checked out the Mirvish season.
I know Boy George's agent will take requests for licensing, but that sounds like only professional theaters will be considered.
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Where do musicals go to die? Oct 28
2018, 04:11:32 PM
I have been frustrated with the lack of information on musicals that just disappear.
I know many I have seen have hopes of going to broadway at some point, so they don't have cast recordings and can't be licensed... October Sky, Ella Minnow Pea, Sousatzka, Hazel, Harmony, Tiny Dancer,...
Some mysteries that I hope some of you can clear up.
1. From 3hree, Flight of the Lawnchair Man&nb
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Friday Matinees May 22
2018, 08:44:22 AM
Thank you everyone.
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Friday Matinees May 21
2018, 06:41:03 PM
I remember a few years ago, there were several shows that had Friday matinees after Memorial Day.
I saw Beautiful on a Friday matinee.
Playbill has a page with the weekly schedule of all broadway shows, but none list Friday matinees.
Is that a thing of the past? Or is playbill behind on their schedule updates?
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In Transit (tour or Licensing?) Mar 20
2018, 10:00:59 AM
Does anyone have any info if this will be available for licensing or if a national tour is planned?
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Pal Joey revival? Dec 15
2017, 10:37:14 AM
About 4-5 years ago I saw a workshop of new Pay Joey in summer stock. It had a revised book and added several songs from the Rodgers & Hart library and removed a couple from the original. The plan at the time was to work it some more in LA, then put it on broadway. Not sure if this is the same script.
The main change was to make Joey black and bi-sexual. Certainly heightened the stakes for character set in a pre-WWII era.
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