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I'm a little confused by it being a whole new story, but this sounds very cool and something that could be a good spectacle show on Broadway as well. (or Las Vegas I suppose, which says something about Broadway today but I digress). 

https://comealiveshow.com/

Come early for the interactive pre-show experience; enjoy close-up performances, curious characters and savour delicious food and drink. Then take your seats in a 700-seat Big Top where circus meets musical theatre in an epic Spectacular featuring a brand-new story inspired by the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture and featuring all the hit songs by Pasek and Paul including ‘This Is Me’, ‘Rewrite the Stars’, ‘A Million Dreams’, ‘Tightrope’ and ‘The Greatest Show’.

‘COME ALIVE!’ will feature the finest international circus stars (Cirque de Demain Medal Winners, Cirque du Soleil) and musical theatre talent from the West End. At the helm of the production is Drama Desk award-winning Creative Director Simon Hammerstein. As co-founder of The Box and the mastermind behind Usher’s sold-out ‘My Way’ Las Vegas Residency and producer of Queen of the Night, Hammerstein brings his unique flair and live experience expertise to ‘COME ALIVE!’.

Hammerstein is joined on the creative team by Music Producer and Olivier Award-nominated Matthew Brind (Paddington 2, Just For One Day, Legally Blonde - West End), Lead Choreographer Jerry Reeve (Taylor Swift, The Queen’s Jubilee Platinum Party At The Palace) and Emmy Award-nominated Lighting Designer Adam Bassett for Woodroffe Basset Design (The Rolling Stones - ‘SIXTY’ Tour 2022, London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Adele - Live). ‘COME ALIVE!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is inspired by the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture The Greatest Showman story by Jenny Bicks. Songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It is produced by Outside The Box Amusements and TSG Entertainment.

Does anyone know if there's a chance of this? I've loved the clips of her singing from West End Live and BWW running https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-an-All-New-Trailer-For-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-in-Londons-West-End-20240702 reminded me as well. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13526835/West-End-Tom-Holland-Romeo-Juliet-Cabaret-Cara-Delevingne-ticket-cost.html

Top-price tickets to musicals and plays in London have risen by 9.3 per cent since 2023, The Stage's annual ticketing survey revealed today.

Still cheaper than here, but yikes!

Is anyone hosting parties or going to any of the big ones? I normally go to a friend's, but part of me is curious about what the Lincoln Center outdoor experience will be like. 

A friend just sent me this:

https://dailybruin.com/2024/05/14/second-take-broadway-must-ditch-musical-film-adaptations-for-original-stories

Originality and creativity will always hold the greatest degree of artistic credibility and respect, so Broadway needs to rearrange its priorities if it hopes to remain culturally relevant.

Thoughts?

Every time they announce a 'final' extension, I think OK, I'll see it but I never get to it. Should I? 

Has anyone listened to:

https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/twits-a-steampunk-distraction

with Christian Borle? Curious if it's any good. 

I don't think this means she's making a musical imminently, but I figure it's only a matter of time. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Taylor-Swift-Files-Copyright-Application-for-Female-Rage-The-Musical-20240513

I'd see one. 

Is anyone there this afternoon to give us a full report? 

A friend recommended this to me, listing off the plethora of Broadway talent in the cast. Has anyone watched the first season? 

Looking at some of the reviews of The Notebook made me wonder if like the movie was considered a 'chick-flick' (maybe an outdated term?) that it also might have been better received by female critics.

Who is writing these days that I should be following? 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/the-wizard-of-oz-over-the-rainbow-plagiarized-1235843128/

Mostly circumstantial evidence, but seems plausible that he heard the tune. 

Just read:

https://www.nytw.org/a-letter-from-patricia-mcgregor/

Which I think is a response to:

https://www.vulture.com/article/victor-i-cazares-new-york-theatre-workshop-gaza-ceasefire.html

 

More worrying, for anyone concerned about access for young people and low earners (which means most workers in the entertainment industries), was a disproportionate hike in the cheapest tickets. These considerably outpaced inflation, rising by 12.8% to an average of £25.44.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/01/the-guardian-view-on-theatre-pricing-an-issue-of-cultural-democracy

I'd still take it over our pricing, but disturbing to see this trend over in the UK as well which I thought had a better handle on it. 

How does a company like this make money when I've only heard of a small part of their catalog... Streaming doesn't pay... Who is still buying on a CD player? 

https://www.broadwayrecords.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the5thavenuetheatre

Guessing Hairspray (TV?), Some Like it Hot (Sax?), Mary Poppins - the bag? 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Update-All-Broadway-Lights-to-Be-Dimmed-for-Hinton-Battle-20240302

Having seen all 3 of his Tony(!) winning performances and met the man on a few occasions, this was more than well deserved. 

https://deadline.com/2024/03/mike-nichols-a-life-peter-spears-movie-1235843447/

sign me up as I LOVED the book! 

Who do you think would play him well? 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Complete-Cast-Set-For-HELLS-KITCHEN-on-Broadway-Starring-Shoshana-Bean-20240226

Who's different from Off-Broadway? I assume Donna Vivino is understudying Shoshana Bean? Always loved her on stage. 

https://www.instagram.com/broadwayindetroit

A friend sent this to me, and I'm guessing A Beautiful Noise (though I wish it was AMERICAN IDIOT!!!), MJ, Some Like it Hot and Moulin Rouge 

Do you agree?