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AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
 Dec 29 2024, 02:43:41 PM

Audra is back, as per understudy slip posted on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/s/KKUr2mzKkZ


AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
 Dec 29 2024, 12:02:10 PM

Probably reading into it too much, but this morning show segment seems to infer the plan is to cancel when Audra is out: “McDonald is such a huge star, there is no alternate.”

https://youtu.be/ykAyGj2jOhU?si=gm63mpSwWd1hP8g0


AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
 Dec 26 2024, 10:48:50 AM

Starting to wonder if the plan is to cancel whenever Audra calls out, similar to Hugh Jackman in Boy From Oz/TMM?


New Hadestown Casting
 Dec 3 2024, 01:59:54 PM

I’m a bit bummed they’re not taking this opportunity to bring Matthew Patrick Quinn in as Hades; He was very impressive in the role on tour. 


& JULIET Replacement Casting
 Oct 28 2024, 09:38:08 AM

A Toronto production has been announced to open December 2025. 

 

Perhaps the physical production from Broadway will be returning to TO if the rumoured Summer 2025 closing is correct. 


& JULIET Replacement Casting
 Sep 30 2024, 10:01:58 AM

Time to start discussing what’s headed into the Sondheim next?


Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!
 Sep 9 2024, 03:16:11 PM

Musicians are setup onstage for some sort of performance. Principal casting announcement incoming?

https://x.com/theatermania/status/1833219777763910039?s=46&t=EFvwDZiUfOQBBmi_0Py8bg


Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
 Sep 4 2024, 12:36:11 PM

The costumes are really hit and miss for me so far.

Elphaba’s gown looks rather bulky, cheap and synthetic.


HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL to return to New York in 2025
 Sep 1 2024, 11:59:06 AM

Announcing on the Sunday morning before Labour Day is an odd choice. I understand the date is a reference to the show, but is that gag really worth it when many people aren’t paying attention on that day?


A.R.T. Gatsby to London
 Aug 25 2024, 08:45:06 AM

nativenewyorker2 said: "Y'all realize you are putting your trust in a sweaty man in a bathrobe that just screams at the camera right?"

Nobody is entrusting this person with their lives or safety; We’re talking Broadway rumours here, not neurosurgery.


Article: OPERATION MINCEMEAT... plots its course to New York
 Jul 31 2024, 01:54:15 PM

The smartest move for Mincemeat would be a pre-NYC tryout in a major subscription market (Chicago, Toronto, San Fran, etc).
 

This gives them the chance to start building a public profile (currently non-existent), while fine-tuning any script or accent changes needed for the North American ear. 
 


2024 Tony Awards
 Jun 16 2024, 10:16:09 AM

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "Did anyone go to that taping featuring two a-listers that happened last night?"

Alicia Keys and Jay Z are teasing a “Empire State of Mind” announcement on X, with Ayanna P pumping out teasers for tonight. 
 

I’m presuming they’ll appear in some combination of the Opening number,HK’s performance and presumably a reprise to end the broadcast once HK wins best musical.
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Titanique
 May 2 2024, 10:23:24 AM

TITANIQUE will debut in Montreal at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts from October 27 – November 24, 2024, followed by an engagement at Toronto’s CAA Theatre from December 5, 2024 – January 12, 2025.

London dates TBA. 


New WICKED Cast Replacements this month and next?
 Mar 31 2024, 03:08:20 PM

Long-time Production Stage Manager, Mary Beth Abel  is departing as of today’s performance. 
Highly recommend this BWW feature: https://youtu.be/DqFvbcl7z_o?si=F2G9Lx4WuXTNrovL


Hearing Casey Nicholaw is new director of Disney's 'Hercules'
 Mar 24 2024, 11:10:13 AM

Trailer from the Hamburg production: https://youtu.be/_GBmHA1xzds?si=-vLRfYD3cVOE6ami

The set and puppet designs are much better than previous incarnations IMO. 
I really wish they hadn’t slowed the tempo for Zero to Hero this much, it sucks the energy out of one of the most exciting songs.


THE WHO’S TOMMY Broadway Previews
 Mar 10 2024, 10:40:38 AM

The director and musical team are all theatre/rock veterans who likely have been damaging their hearing for decades. 

I would expect levels to balance out once the creatives ease off a bit. 


2024-2025 Touring Season
 Feb 13 2024, 02:14:51 PM

fashionguru_23 said: "The mystery show has to be something that isn't announced yet for tour, or is a transfer from London, or a world premiere. I have a hard time believing they would hold back the name of the show if it was announced in other cities."


Perhaps Mirvish is still deciding how long Six will reman open before closing to make space for Come From Away, which was already soft-announced for the Royal Alex starting September 2024. 


2024-2025 Touring Season
 Feb 13 2024, 11:10:18 AM

The Toronto 2024/2025 season was announced this morning:

  • Life of Pi (September/October 2024) 
  • Mamma Mia (October/November 2024)
  • Lion King (November 2nd 2024 - Open Ended) 
  • Moulin Rouge (November 2024/January 2025)
  • Beetlejuice (May/July 2025)
  • Back to The Future (July/August 2025)
  • 1 x TBD Show 

COMPANY Revival On Tour - News & Discussion Thread
 Feb 4 2024, 10:28:26 AM

ACL2006 said: "A.J. said: "Fingers crossed this tour makes a stop in Toronto in its second year."

this tour isn't running for a second year.
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Thanks for the heads-up. 

It’s such a bummer when shows launch a “North American” tour that never leaves the states.

Why not just call it a “National Tour” instead of teasing us Canadians? 

 


COMPANY Revival On Tour - News & Discussion Thread
 Feb 3 2024, 11:50:44 PM

Fingers crossed this tour makes a stop in Toronto in its second year. 


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