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“Roundabout Warns Studio 54 Could Close”
 Dec 18 2025, 01:09:49 PM

fashionguru_23 said: "Kad said: "KJisgroovy said: ""Frankly I'd like to see nonprofits be forced to divest from their real estate holdings if they're not in active use by the nonprofit for a certain period of time. Why should Roundabout get to control and profit off the Sondheim when they haven't produced a show there in almost 15 years?"

Of all the weird bootlicking things posted on here... this is one of the weirder ones.
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The Death of the Understudy Slip
 Dec 17 2025, 12:09:07 AM

TheatreFan4 said: "kdogg36 said: "John Adams said: "...so now you NEED to have your phone in the theater?"

There's certainly a tension between this policy (which, to be honest, I think is defensible) and any effort to expand the use of Yondr pouches or the like. You can't do both.
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I mean, its pretty simple. You use the pouches then you need to use the slips. Or use the Board and pre-show announcement.
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Official: TITANIQUE to dock at the St. James, March 2026 (16 Weeks Only)
 Dec 15 2025, 11:17:12 PM

Timon3 said: "I hope it doesn’t cost more than $250k a week to run!"

If the two hander Two Strangers with a minimal set costs 480-600K a week to run, certainly Titanique would cost more than $250k to run given its cast size I would think. 


Official: TITANIQUE to dock at the St. James, March 2026 (16 Weeks Only)
 Dec 15 2025, 03:31:44 PM

Has Celine ever talked about this show publicly?  I know she has been dealing with her health problems, so this may be the least of her worries.  I can't imagine she would want this show licensed to regional groups or high schools at this point, as her career is not over yet, and I imagine she might have another tour in her eventually.  I think she has a sense of humor about herself, so in general she would think the show is funny, as I did seeing it in the supermarket


Can I ask the box office to change my seat
 Oct 10 2025, 11:33:11 AM

If the show isn't sold out, and you are nice, you would have a chance.  I would go when the box office isn't busy though, not right before the show.


A Casino in Times Square? No!
 Sep 23 2025, 07:03:38 PM

From what I have been reading, the Metropolitan Park proposal next to Citi Field is the favorite.  The other two licenses will probably go to the existing casinos.


Jujamcyn Switch to ATG Tickets
 Jul 10 2025, 05:56:19 PM

In order to disable Apple Pay, I believe you have to disable all types of contactless payment options.  If data is important to ATG, they would rather forgo contactless payments, and lose a sale or two. 

https://central.toasttab.com/s/article/Turn-Off-EMV-Payments

I myself would rather get the sale instead to support my tenants, but I don't own a theater chain. 

In a response to another question I saw in the thread, the reason you would want to use Apple Pay is it is more secure than a normal credit card because a random token is generated every time you use it so it can't be reused like a normal credit card number.

 


Jujamcyn Switch to ATG Tickets
 Jul 10 2025, 03:54:36 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "chrishuyen said: "Not sure if this is for all ATG/former Jujamcyn theaters but when I went to the St. James to buy Sunset tickets in person yesterday, they removed the option for tap to pay/Apple Pay. Just an FYI in case others run into this (someone ahead of me only had Apple Pay as a payment option so they had to leave the line)"

Odd that the most tech-forward theatre owner would get rid of that, but I've never unders


A Casino in Times Square?
 Jun 30 2025, 08:03:14 PM

Wynn already dropped their plans for Hudson Yards due to community opposition (they would be in court for years).  I imagine any other Manhattan location would face the same fate.  The favorites right now are the two existing casinos in Yonkers and Jamaica, and a new one next to Citi Field.


Scherzinger getting a residency in Las Vegas?
 Jun 16 2025, 10:42:28 PM

Josh Groban just had a five night residency at Caesar's Palace, it doesn't have to be a long series of shows.  I don't know what her team is trying to negotiate though.


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 10 2025, 06:43:45 PM

Mr. Wormwood said: "Smash had a pretty quick fall. Just a couple weeks ago, it was looking to still be in much better shape than a show like Boop or RWHC and might make it through the summer. But the wheels fell off quickly which is almost worse than chugging along at a low number. It showed audience rejection more than just audience disinterest or lack of awareness.

Why they didn't just do Bombshell, I'll never understand.
"

I saw a recent video on


DEAD OUTLAW Previews
 Apr 16 2025, 09:14:40 PM

Ensemble1698878795 said: "inlovewithjerryherman said: "Saw this last night and absolutely hated it. I was bored, angry, antsy, and just miserable the entire show. Moving this to Broadway was a colossal mistake.

I did not see it downtown but can see how it would work in a smaller space - that makes a lot of sense, because in a smaller space, Durand's performance, even in stillness, an audience can readtheexchange of energy between him and the rest of the cast..


STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
 Apr 5 2025, 11:35:15 PM

I saw the show tonight.  I would recommend it just to see Bernadette.  Her voice is better than I thought it would be. There is no explanation of anything, which is fine for Sondheim fans, but the uninitiated may not understand the songs without any context.  And I having seen most of the shows represented, I sat longing for the original singers of the songs, or, why didn't Bernadette sing that song?, she was in that show (I know she can't sing every song).  I


Free Museums/Galleries Within Walking Distance of Times Square
 Mar 10 2025, 02:20:38 PM

The only other thing I just thought of is Rockefeller Center, which is an avenue or two away from the Broadway Theater, though the interesting things like the Observation Deck you have to pay for.


Free Museums/Galleries Within Walking Distance of Times Square
 Mar 10 2025, 11:35:13 AM

chrishuyen said: "The Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is a good walking distance from the Broadway Theatre and can have some cool exhibits (though I'm not sure what's playing now). It's not necessarily super engaging, but the lobby area upstairs for Jazz at Lincoln Center also has a kind of timeline of jazz artists and some jazz history.

Though I have to say that2 hours for lunch with a group of over 10 people does seem to be the right allotme


Free Museums/Galleries Within Walking Distance of Times Square
 Mar 10 2025, 11:28:38 AM

I would not underestimate how long it will take a big group to get lunch.  There are not really museums in walking distance of Times Square that I can think of off the top of my head, and museums in NYC typically charge admission.  You could walk to the New York Public Library, I see they have an exhibition.  Or you could go to Bryant Park.

Just read you are seeing The Great Gatsby.  To go to 42nd and 6th might be a stretch.


Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center
 Feb 14 2025, 09:40:15 PM

Unfortunately, I don't agree with the last claim that the arts will always be here.  This administration will fight to destroy them.


MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews
 Feb 6 2025, 12:46:47 AM

Voter said: "Saw this tonight. I've liked very few new musicals in the last 6 or 7 years, but I loved this. This endearing show just sort of wraps you in its arms. I was very invested, even in moments it may have slowed down,and by the end I found myselfvery moved.

Very happy this made its way all the way to Broadway, it gaveme real hope for the future of musical theatre.
"

I saw this Wednesday night, and I said a similar thing to myself walking out of


EUREKA DAY Reviews
 Dec 18 2024, 12:56:18 AM

I saw this play Saturday night, and I enjoyed it greatly.  I didn't read all the reviews, the negative one I skimmed, and it basically was complaining that the play is already outdated because RFK Jr. could become HHS secretary, we need a more forceful play to fight the anti-vaxx movement that could become stronger as a result of the next administration.  I think this play speaks to profound themes concerning our current society greater than just vaccine disagreements.


Is It Wrong That I Want A DIsney Musical To Win A Tony For Best Musical?
 Nov 21 2024, 02:06:55 PM

Disney will likely keep playing it safe in the future if their movie releases are any indication.  This year's successes were mainly safe sequels.  When they tried creating new IP last year, the results were not good.


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