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Also does anyone else think it's strange that announced dates,  but then were like tickets on sale in 4 months.  Actually a little grateful. Just last week in the Paddington thread I said that I hoped it started by Easter when I've committed to a trip.  

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "Hot Take: this is going to run about a year.

Lin is going to cause a huge advance but this is not a show you will be able to take familes or school groups to and is based on a cult film and the weekly run cost is going to be absurd."

Nah.  School group revenue is so important that I can't see them purposely creating a show that they couldn't sell to that group.  In 2024 when I did matinees of Outsiders & Grea

Just looked at the season announcement email and noticed that they have opened up membership again.  I seem to remember that last year it wassn't open when they announced Ragtime.  If you're too old for the other ticket iniatives, membership is a good option as it gives you priority access to very good orchestra seats at a reasonable price.  

ColorTheHours048 said:
 - and the constant refrain on this board that she’s just being handed things feels so sexist, I can’t even begin. (The same goes for Whitney White and Danya Taymor.)"

Yes.  People - including other women - seems to be making complaints that they wouldn't be making if she were a man.

Thanks for the article.  If I was on the East Coadt I would definitely try to see that production of City of Angels.

I won't have time this year to go up to Utah from Las Vegas, and will be there a week after both of the Utah Shakespeare's musicals end their runs this year.  But will keep watch on what they & Tuacahn schedule for next year.  An easy drive about 3 hours from Vegas & a totally different vibe.  Put them on your bucket list!  E

I keep getting ads for this show on Instagram even though I'm on the West Coast. It says something like strictly limited 8 week run.  I might be tempted if it  extends & runs longer.  But I wonder how good their ticket sales actually are?

I'm waiting for the announcement tomorrow to decide if I'm renewing my membership.  I'm not super stoked for either rumored production, and even though I said I don't need to see SOM again, if it is scheduled to run during my recently planned Easter trip I probably would get a member ticket because how can I turn down such a good pricing opportunity for an excellent orchestra seat?  The show is a big ball of cheese, but the score has some undeniable bangers.

It doesn't look like any of the cast is "above the title," so they likely won't refund if a cast member is out.  But someone else might have more info.

I only am familiar with George Hearn's Tony performance where he's in a suit for the song.  His vocals in that recording are amazing.

I'm curious if there is much effect to Manhattan as the games are over in New Jersey.

Here in Vancouver it is taking place at a stadium right downtown,  a few blocks my work.  For security whole streets have been blocked off for the duration of the games even though there are a few days between each match.  This coming week will be interesting as there will be a game midweek that starts at Noon.  The building I work at has hired extra security guards, &

Edit: never mind I didn't read the whole list properly

EricMontreal22 said: 
I was gonna say--how quick we forget? Weren't a number of leads basically on book for the recent High Spirits?"

When I saw Dear World in 2023 the cast, including Donna Murphy, were carrying scripts for book scenes.  It didn't take anything away from the show.  It was actually one of the highlights of my theatre going life to see finally a live presentation of that show.  I think people just like to pick on Billy P

This performance by Zegler at the Los Culturistas Awards showed on my feeds yesterday.  People are calling it "Evita-coded."  IMO more impressive than her Tony's performance. 

Growing up in Canada as a child in the 80's I think there was some British TV program that was broadcast here.  I don't remember not knowing Paddington. 

I had been thinking of going down to LA again next March around Easter.  It was almost 90°F when I was down there this past March, so just excellent.   But flight prices right now look ridiculous.  It's crazy that it's not that much more to just go to NYC. I know the weather won't

I see that the Classic Theatre of Harlem is doing Othello at Marcus Garvey Park starting July 2.  It's free & easier to get tickets than the Public's Shakespeare in the Park.

https://www.cthnyc.org/

Here's a Bwy World article about the cast

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/OTHELLO-Cast-Set-for-Classical-Theatre-of-Harlems-Uptown-Shakespeare-in-the-Park-20260605

Good gravy.  Now I'm going back to NYC in the New Year.  Just shelled out for Evita tickets too.  I'm going to have to find some funny hats, practice screaming, & start a tiktok just to pay for it all.  Sweaty Bear? Out of Touch Oracle?  Random rumor screecher?  

Both so handsome!

When will they anounce the cast for this?  Will they get any "names"?

I liked seeing Once Upon a Mattress in 2024 on Broadway with a starry cast doing classic material.  I don't think it sold well because it was too simple for modern audiences. So maybe this is the sort of thing that a non-profit Broadway should be doing.  Afterwards plenty of regional theatres may take on this version & advertise it as the new Broadway version.

There's already a cast album? Cool.

I'm assuming this won't open until next Spring, so I'm trying not to get too invested yet & just stay focused on what will be around when I next visit in the Fall.

Is this rumored to be going into the Hirschfeld?  So probably not enough time to open inn the Fall.

What's next for the Lunt- Fontanne?

I don't gamble, but I choose Las Vegas as I'm on the West Coast and it is a relatively short flight, there is good weather in the Fall when it's already getting cold & wet up here, and you can get a decent resort stay for cheap.  I've got a 5 night stay booked for October for $376US including the resort fees.  Try doing that in NYC.

I already have tickets to see Oh Mary at the Smith Center, and will probably see Josh Groban.  Not sure yet what I'l