'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' at PAC reviews
Jul 11
2024, 12:37:06 AM
TotallyEffed said: "Andrew Lloyd Webber was there tonight”
wow! I never thought he would actually come. Does this mean that they maybe really considering a transfer to Broadway? I really love this show. Could there be two competing Lloyd Webber Best Musical Revival come Tony time? How exciting that we would again witness another Lloyd Webber Vs Sondheim for the top (revival) award? It has only been after a
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 16
2024, 09:30:45 PM
Oh my god! That performance of Illinoise!!! I’m crying all over again!
it’s so brave of them to feature two men passionately kissing and dancing front and center in a Tony performance.
now I’m bitter all over again for Ricky Ubeda and Ben Cook snubs!
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2024 Tony Awards
Jun 16
2024, 07:11:28 PM
Robbie2 said: "Choreography Justin Peck ILLINOISE!!!"
thank god there’s no upset on this one!
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Titanique Seating Question
Jun 3
2024, 02:21:28 PM
Daryl Roth Theater is really not that big. While seating up close in such an intimate setting would always be great but it all depends if you have the extra money to splurge on it. In this kind of piece being a comedy i believe you would still have fun if you sit farther back. Also remember there is a sale on Todaytix that may save you more money. Have fun!
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ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread
May 31
2024, 11:23:11 AM
Jordan Catalano said: "Don’t mind me, I’m just laying here listening to “The Seer’s Tower” and crying again."
That was so haunting. Shara Nova’s voice is so sublime and exquisite.
Still can’t believe Ben Cook wasn’t nominated for this scene alone.
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ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread
May 22
2024, 10:22:21 AM
My god the orchestrations are so beautiful!
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ILLINOISE Reviews
May 6
2024, 01:33:51 PM
I also would like to make a a case about Illinoise being a musical. We have to remember that unlike ballet or dance performances that have recorded vocals or live vocals from the orchestra, Illinoise three vocalists are PART OF THE CAST. if you would check you playbills they are even have character names - Barsine, Nacna and Arctiini (named after families of moths). Even in the cast appearances these lovely talented “moths” are included (they’re the first in
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Personal Non-Eligable
May 4
2024, 10:53:31 AM
Best scenic design of a play for me hands down goes to Wet Brain.
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The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations for 2024
Apr 30
2024, 12:29:54 PM
ColorTheHours048 said: "Most orchestrations does not equal best orchestrations, in the same way that most acting doesn’t equal best acting.
Stereophonic is an absolutely brilliant feat of orchestration. The two (technically, three) versions of “Bright” alone are a great example of that. They sound like entirely different songs played back to back, but they’re just re-orchestrated within the context of the show."
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(Insert Name or Show) Was Robbed!
Apr 30
2024, 11:23:43 AM
Huss417 said: "bwaylyric said: "Corey Cott's arms were robbed of Best Featured!"
Its because he shaved his chest."
Just want to give you a million thumbs up! Thank you so much for the laugh! I needed that after a dismal showing of my favorite musical.
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The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations for 2024
Apr 30
2024, 11:20:53 AM
chrishuyen said: "I know orchestrations (and sound design) is normally a subset of voters that have expertise in the field, but I'm guessing that's not the case for nominations?"
I totally agree with Orchestrations. As much as I love Stereophonic I was shocked it got nominated. I mean… with so many lush orchestrations in musicals (even though admittedly their scores wasn’t that good) a play with a handsfulll of songs gets in?!? S
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The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations for 2024
Apr 30
2024, 11:12:30 AM
Even though Cabaret got a lot of nominations it’s very telling that they didn’t like the show as a whole - amidst all the nominations for its design and an embarrassment of riches in its performers, the couldn’t bring themselves to nominate the director. It’s like their making a statement - with all the talent of your cast and crew you not to mention a magnum opus of a score, you still managed to eff it all up by giving us this mess of a show.
I reall
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(Insert Name or Show) Was Robbed!
Apr 30
2024, 09:27:51 AM
I never liked snubbed or robbed. I think it takes away the celebration of those who were nominated for their performances / artistic works.
Until now… F#€& that. Ricky Ubeda and Ben Cook were totally robbed. Justin Pecks’s direction was robbed. Jackie Sibblies Drury’s book was robbed. Garth Macaleavy’s Sound Design was robbed. I hate this morning.
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The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations for 2024
Apr 30
2024, 09:18:21 AM
So disappointed at Illinoise getting so few nominations…. I wonder if it hurt its chances for winning Best Musical. I just can’t imagine all these mediocre shows win over such a forward moving work of art. I’m soooo disappointed.
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2024 Tony Predictions
Apr 28
2024, 11:14:46 AM
Jordan Catalano said: "Wait, we’re talking about Kara Young not being nominated? I don’t want to live in a world where that happens."
Oh no she is definitely going to be nominated. I’m not even sure if Francis Benhamou would be nominated. Kara Young and Sarah Pigeon are locks.
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ILLINOISE Reviews
Apr 28
2024, 11:12:09 AM
I guess it really is more of individual tastes. I am a big fan of dance. I’ve always checked on what’s happening at Joyce Theater and at the City Center and BAM. I knew nothing about Illinoise when I first bough the tickets early on at the Armory. I’m not even a big fan of Justin Peck. So I was critical about the show from the start. At first I thought it was good. Not great. Don’t get me wrong the choreography was excelle
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2024 Tony Predictions
Apr 28
2024, 10:29:12 AM
jkcohen626 said: "Dreamboy3 said: "I was sure Kara Young was a shoe in but just saw Sterophonic and Sarah Pigeon is giving the standout performance of the season."
Kara Young being passed over for the third time would be insane... but she really wasn't my favorite performance in this category. I generally admit to not like Purlie as much as everyone else, but this category does feel especially strong. I'd definitely give it to Pigeon or Benhamou
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What’s Your Favorite Song From the 23-24 Season
Apr 28
2024, 09:58:42 AM
A lot of these choices are great but for me two songs stood out the most are unfortunately song revivals and jukebox songs. But Jordan did say favorite song from the 23-24 Season so I guess we can consider them like “covers” in recorded music.
The best song from a revival that stood out for me that I didn’t even notice or even like before was “Growing Up” from Merrily We Roll Along. I guess Jonathan Groff’s beautiful voi
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2024 Tony Predictions
Apr 28
2024, 01:59:36 AM
bwaylyric said: "Now that the Tony committee has made its rulings, what one nomination would make you so happy to hear on Tuesdaymorning?
Mine: Here Lies Love for Best Musical
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Design nominations for Illinoise (surprise Scenic design nom in addition to Lighting and Sound)
Book of a Musical for Illinoise
Featured actor nominations for Ricky Ubeda and Ben Cook
Basically I’m hoping for 10 Nominations for
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2024 Tony Predictions
Apr 26
2024, 08:50:42 PM
FINAL TALLY OF ALL MUSICAL REVIEWS
RAVE
Merrily We Roll Along 11 0 0
Illinoise 11 1 0
Tommy
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