Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES at Signature Dec 23
2024, 01:00:08 PM
I say this not meaning to stir things up (I'm also excited about the snippet!), but I think this was meant for Kickstarter backers only.
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LMM working on THE WARRIORS musical? Oct 18
2024, 02:26:45 PM
I've never seen the original movie - will I be able to follow along without knowing it?
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Mayer-helmed GALILEO musical and more part of Berkeley Rep season May 20
2024, 03:59:44 PM
I went on Friday. I agree that there are a lot of structural problems, and that the songs (while often tuneful) often sounded very similar. But I'd never seen Raul Esparza perform live before, and for me that was worth the price of admission.
Others I've talked to have basically agreed that the performances and sets/lighting are excellent, and they had fun despite the other issues. That's not exactly glowing praise for a transfer, but it's not quite the pan of some
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ILLINOISE Reviews May 12
2024, 09:13:43 PM
Thanks all, sounds like it's best to stay in the center.
Any downside to using TodayTix and the pick your seats feature? It appears to be a discount of around 20%.
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ILLINOISE Reviews May 12
2024, 02:24:10 PM
I've heard to avoid the far left orchestra because you can't see the billboard.
How about far orchestra right? Or am I better off in the mezzanine?
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BROADWAY DISCOUNTS May 5
2024, 12:50:35 PM
Looking for discounts for any of the following:
-Water for Elephants
-The Lonely Few at MCC
-Three Houses at Signature
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Stage Door Experiences Lately Apr 8
2024, 02:44:55 PM
This was back in January, but I found the Kimberly Akimbo stage door to be very chill. The crowds were small, everyone came out and signed, and we chatted with a few of the cast for a bit.
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Mayer-helmed GALILEO musical and more part of Berkeley Rep season Dec 6
2023, 03:29:25 PM
After the week I've had, this is definitely the good news I've needed.
My first exposure to Raul was listening to cast recordings of tick, tick, Boom and Rocky Horror Show, and I'm excited to be able to see him in person.
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Creatives Taking Notes During Previews Mar 25
2024, 01:53:50 AM
I saw an early preview of The Sound Within back in 2019. My mom and I happened to be seated next to David Cromer and his assistant director. They both introduced themselves, and explained what they were doing and told us in advance that we might hear them whispering or bringing out light to take notes.
I guess it depends on the show, but I didn't find it distracting. If nothing else, it was really cool to see that part of the creative process!
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2024-2025 Touring Season Feb 13
2024, 02:55:39 PM
Broadway San Francisco's 2024-25 season: - Wicked (8/28 to 10/13) at the Orpheum
- Kimberly Akimbo (11/5 to 12/1) at the Curran
- Some Like It Hot (1/7/25 to 1/26/25) at the Orpheum
- Back to the Future (2/12/25 to 3/9/25) at the Orpheum
- Parade (5/13/25 to 6/8/25) at the Curran
- A Beautiful Noise (6/3/25 to 6/22/25) at the Golden Gate
- & Juliet (7/1/25 to 7/27/25) at the Orpheum
Other than Back to the Fut
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO Reviews Jan 17
2024, 12:28:10 AM
For what it's worth, I was pleasantly surprised that Victoria was in at last Tuesday's performance (January 9th). And while I'm sure her understudies are great, her performance was what really tied the show together IMO.
No idea if there's been a schedule change since then.
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The Official TDF Thread Dec 20
2023, 04:26:33 PM
Anyone recent reports of TDF seat locations for Kimberly Akimbo? It's on the list of shows we definitely want to see on our January trip, but I'm debating TDF vs. finding an offer code.
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Cross Sex Casting Dec 12
2023, 05:50:14 PM
Didn't Waitress have a stunt cast for the role of Joe that was a woman? I remember hearing they changed the lines about losing the baby when Joe is reminiscing.
On another note: I've seen a couple of local productions of Guys and Dolls where Arvide Abernathy is a female character. I also recently saw a local production of Anything Goes where Moonface Martin is a woman, who instead disguises herself as a nun (and gets the girl in the end).
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The Avett Brothers’ SWEPT AWAY musical at Arena Stage Nov 27
2023, 11:45:06 PM
I saw Swept Away at Berkeley Rep and really loved it.
For anyone who has seen the DC version, what's the song list? (And if anyone has seen both, I'd love to hear about the differences!)
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National Tour Vs Regional Theater Sep 20
2023, 11:48:40 AM
Scarywarhol said: "Regional theater has as many problems as Broadway, but I nearly always prefer a regional production to a tour. A lot of that has to do with venues--so often tours are in spaces that absolutely dwarf the productions and encourage the kind of flat theme park quality that can creep in over long runs. A regional will almost always be fresher and it is bespoke to the (usually much more intimate) space. Also less likely to get cruise ship-y tribute concert shows taking u
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Cursed Child... right or wrong to support? Sep 14
2023, 07:23:15 PM
I had tickets to Cursed Child in San Francisco pre-Covid shutdown. In the intervening time, Rowling double-downed on her transphobia, and I've since decided I no longer want to see/read anything related to Harry Potter. Rowling killed the magic for me.
That being said, I don't find it personally useful to get in fights with strangers about it. If someone asks why I'm skipping it I'm happy to discuss, but I don't find it the best use of my time or menta
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Empty Broadway Houses Summer 2023 Edition Jul 27
2023, 12:27:50 PM
gibsons2 said: "Any rumors on Suffs? Is Lempicka still happening? Both are original musicals."
I saw Jenn Colella in June in San Francisco. She mentioned that "hopefully by this time next year" Suffs would be on Broadway, and mentioned the recent workshop.
So it sounds like the will is there, but it'll depend on financing / house availability / etc.
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New West End GUYS AND DOLLS Jul 24
2023, 12:14:29 PM
Saw this recently as part of our London theater trip, and I'll echo all the raves, particularly for Andrew Richardson as Sky and Marisha Wallace as Adelaide.
My husband and I opted for the seats, as we'd spent the last two weeks as tourists and our feet were sore from climbing Welsh castle staircases. The view from the standing section looked amazing, but we were probably more comfortable seated.
One bit I haven't seen discussed here:
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Charlie Stemp CRAZY FOR YOU West End - P/reviews & Discussion Thread Jul 10
2023, 10:04:54 AM
My husband and I saw this when we first got into London and were running on about three hours of sleep. The fact that we both came out with positive feelings speaks well of the production.
As others have said, the plot is slight, but the music is wonderful, the production values are high, and the cast is very talented. I can't imagine Crazy For You working without a talent like Charlie Stemp, but when performed at this level, it's a lot of fun.
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INTO THE WOODS Tour Jun 22
2023, 02:23:06 AM
I sat in Row F Orchestra (left) tonight, and the wooden beam was there. It was barely an obstruction, even in the Cinderella's slipper scenes, but I would have been annoyed if I sat closer and had paid more.
The production itself was fantastic. As a west coaster I can only see a very limited amount of each New York theater season, and I'm so glad I got to experience this iteration of Into the Woods.
FYI, Felicia Curry was on for the Witch, Marya Grandy for Felici
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