The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
Nov 18
2025, 02:56:28 PM
I think Maria or Sonia Friedman described it as being edited more like a film so maybe less audience shots? I dunno.
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Laura Osnes Didn’t Get the Covid Shot. It Ended Her Broadway Career
Nov 18
2025, 02:53:59 PM
https://www.thefp.com/p/laura-osnes-didnt-get-the-covid-shot
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The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
Nov 18
2025, 12:22:20 PM
Its 1981 New York premiere was a disaster but this told-in-reverse musical became a Tony award-winning hit with Daniel Radcliffe. The film version is a tear-jerking joy Great piece from Michael Billington @
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Are There More New Musicals Coming?
Nov 18
2025, 09:52:04 AM
It seems like one of the lightest (and so far weakest) seasons in history for new musicals...
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Liev Schreiber hospitalized in New York City after mysterious illness
Nov 18
2025, 09:50:56 AM
As my favorite stage actor, I hope he's OK!
https://pagesix.com/2025/11/17/celebrity-news/liev-schreiber-hospitalized-in-new-york-city-after-mysterious-illness/
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The Phantom Menace: How Andrew Lloyd Webber Became Broadway’s Master of Reinvention
Nov 17
2025, 11:24:29 AM
https://www.aol.com/articles/phantom-menace-andrew-lloyd-webber-140000756.html
Interesting and excited that he's being more flexible. I'll forgive him for Bad Cinderella if we can get the Hollywood Bowl's Superstar at Radio City for a Week. 
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Attend a Live Taping of RAGTIME for GMA
Nov 15
2025, 10:50:53 AM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXnMKfztPLwwzt8U_fg2a2QGMFnP3YYqIWe1khRtBS24AF9A/viewform
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Alan Cumming in My Fair Lady
Nov 14
2025, 06:49:47 AM
https://variety.com/2025/legit/news/alan-cumming-2026-pitlochry-festival-theatre-lineup-1236580128/
did not have on my bingo card, but I'm curious
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Audra McDonald Opens About Her Suicide Attempt and Psychiatric Hospital Stay
Nov 14
2025, 06:48:48 AM
https://people.com/audra-mcdonald-suicide-attempt-psychiatric-hospital-stay-while-at-julliard-11848962?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit.com&utm_content=post
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NYT: Coming to the Metropolitan Opera: Sting and "The Last Ship"
Nov 13
2025, 09:44:27 AM
Also love the score and excited to see it again.
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Magic on Broadway - Doomed?
Nov 12
2025, 08:25:14 AM
It seems like the last few attempts including the Illusionists have all been commercially disappointing... Has there been a successful magic act on Broadway in the last few decades?
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With Twelfth Night, Great Performances Is Showing That It Is Defunded But Not Defeated
Nov 12
2025, 08:24:36 AM
https://playbill.com/article/with-twelfth-night-great-performances-is-showing-that-it-is-defunded-but-not-defeated
great piece, and I'm going to watch and donate
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Patti LuPone Auditions for Every Role in Les Mis
Nov 11
2025, 06:30:29 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4xo1IjY3U/
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Black Swan Musical?
Nov 7
2025, 08:14:04 AM
A friend saw a rumor (Oracle maybe? not sure as I won't watch him) that Dave Molloy is working on this. Anyone more reliable know anything?
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Disney Broadway Concerts at Epcot - Anyone Gone?
Nov 7
2025, 08:12:51 AM
https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/epcot-broadway-series-performers-announced-for-2026-festival-of-the-arts/
Worth it? Do they vary at all from show to show?
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42nd Street Revival Auditions?
Nov 5
2025, 06:36:25 AM
https://www.broadwayworld.com/equity-audition/UNTITLED-PROJECT-No-IceInc--2025-48644
Last I heard, Sabrina Carpenter was attached as was good 'ole Scott Rudin?
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Cole Escola as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's ONE PIECE
Nov 4
2025, 02:32:41 PM
My nephew is a fan so was very excited by this news. I'm just happy he's working, anyone else?
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cole-Escola-Cast-as-Bon-Clay-in-Season-3-of-Netflixs-ONE-PIECE-20251103
What's next for him on stage?
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Deborra-Lee Furness shopping around bombshell tell-all about Hugh Jackman
Nov 3
2025, 11:42:03 AM
https://pagesix.com/2025/11/03/celebrity-news/deborra-lee-furness-shopping-around-bombshell-tell-all-about-hugh-jackman-divorce-report/
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'Wicked' Broadway actor runs NYC marathon, hops on stage for two performances
Nov 3
2025, 10:52:00 AM
Good for him!
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/nation-world/wicked-broadway-actor-nyc-marathon-performs-on-stage/507-d41db8d0-32d2-4aaf-8b2e-f784ae82b409
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6-7 joke at Hadestown
Nov 2
2025, 02:03:13 PM
https://www.tiktok.com/@salshrem_nardea/video/7566750257913122079?refer=player_v1&referer_video_id=7566750257913122079&referrer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fplayer%2Fv1%2F7566750257913122079%3F%26autoplay%3D0%26timestamp%3D0%26rel%3D0&utm_campaign=&utm_source=unknown
crazy
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