The case against Stereophonic Oct 3
2024, 08:38:42 AM
Kad said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "This falls under the same scenario as The Supremes and DREAMGIRLS. There are enormous similarities to their career story from starting off as a sister/background act to The Primes (later The Temptations), to Florence Ballard (Effie White) being the group’s original lead singer being pushed into background singer status as Deena Jones (Diana Ross) is moved to lead spot to market the group to the pop music market. Then there’s the Di
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MCNEAL Previews Sep 6
2024, 07:12:28 AM
Show Score reviews
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Water For Elephants was filmed for TOFT last night. Aug 31
2024, 07:10:23 AM
It stands for Theater On Film and Tape. Anything filmed for TOFT can be viewed at the Performing Arts Library in Lincoln Center. It can not be streamed and will not be available commercially.
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Water For Elephants was filmed for TOFT last night. Aug 31
2024, 06:36:53 AM
They will probably be filming this weekend as well, with Grant Gustin giving his final performance tomorrow afternoon. Joe De Paul, who'd apparently left the cast earlier this month, returned for the shoot.
I'm glad this production is being preserved on film. It's often incredible, and I enjoyed this show much more than I thought I would.
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Complete Cast Recordings Aug 23
2024, 08:53:20 PM
CATSNYrevival said: "The recent release of the complete Oklahoma! cast album and the upcoming complete Carousel cast album fromChandos got me thinking about other classic musicals I'd love to have complete cast albums of. The first one I thought of was On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. There are several songs that are not included on the original Broadway cast recordingincluding "Ring Out the Bells," "Solicitor's Song," Daisy's "He Wasn't You," and "Hellrakers" ballet.It could also includesongs that were added for the film,"Love With All the Trimmings," "Go to Sleep" and"What Did I Have That I Don't Have."The book is wacky, but the score is beautiful and I would love to hear a complete recording someday.
"What Did I Have That I Don't Have" was not added for the film. Barbara Harris sang the hell out of it on the OBCR, and you can see her perform it along with other excerpts from the show in this clip. On A Clear Day You Can See Forever original cast excerpts.
Are there any classic musicals you'd like a complete recording of?"
Good question, but I can't think of one.
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RIP to Peter Marshall, star of Broadway's LA CAGE, SKYSCRAPER, and many a summer stock show –– and host of Hollywood Squares. Aug 16
2024, 07:32:49 AM
David10086 said: "Didn’t he play Billy Flynn in CHICAGO in the early 2000s ? Or am I mixing him up with another game show host from back then? It may have been on tour. So much stunt casting I can’t keep up!"
According to ibdb.com, his only three Broadway appearances were in How To Make a Man, Skyscraper and La Cage Aux Folles. Maybe he did Chicago somewhere else?
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New Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play PURPOSE Directed by Phylicia Rashad, to land on Broadway in 2025 Aug 14
2024, 10:26:17 PM
MidWestTheater said: "I am so excited this is transferring. This has been my favorite play I've seen all season (ended up seeing it twice at Steppenwolf, loved it even more the second time). I'm really hoping a majority of the cast transfers especially Jon Arthur Hill, who brought me to tears at the end, and Alana Arenas who is a force of nature. New York is not ready for one of the most thrilling, tense, dinner scenes this side of August: Osage County."
If I
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Error in Bobby Banas's obituary Aug 4
2024, 07:57:34 AM
In the posted obituary for Robert Banas, it's mentioned that he was kissed by Marilyn Monroe in the movie "Made In Paris." The title of the film in which they danced together is actually "Let's Make Love."
I wasn't sure how to contact you to make a correction, so I'm posting it here. By all means remove this post once the obit is corrected.
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Biggest disappointments from established teams? Jul 16
2024, 08:33:04 AM
Bring Back Birdie. Stewart, Strauss, Adams and Rivera reunite with Conrad, and the result is gone in two days.
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George Clooney is coming to Broadway. Dec 31
1899, 07:51:37 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "inception said: "I wonder if it isthe current economics of film making, where smaller "art house" films are notseen as profitable, that is causingA-list actors like George Clooney & Robert Downey Jr look at performing on Broadway?
Looking at the box office for Mr. Clooney's most recent directorial effortThe Boys in the Boat,its receipts likely did not cover production & marketing costs."<
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To the Forum film Jul 9
2024, 07:49:56 AM
"I love the show and would love to see a revival with Josh Gad and Andrew Randells."
What an idea! They would have a great time and so would everyone watching.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To the Forum film Jul 9
2024, 07:14:37 AM
rattleNwoolypenguin said: "I don’t think the film is awful. It’s just very much its own weird late 60’s thing. You have to divorce it from the musical.
It’s directed by the guy who made those trippy aimless Beatles movies and you can tell.
The actual stage musical is 10/10 farce and we’ve never matched it with another comedy musical libretto since. (Into the Woods and Gentlemen’s Guide came close)
You can argue all
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Theatres that are 100 years old and landmarked inside and out Jul 6
2024, 07:45:57 AM
What is the status of the Mark Hellinger/Time Square Church? I hear they have kept the theater in immaculate condition. I also know that its original entrance was on Broadway and not on 51st. Street, though that change happened long before it became a church.
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Jul 1
2024, 05:32:36 PM
KevinKlawitter said: "...It made me think of other protrayals of critics on stage and screen... one that immediately came to mind was the comedy Critic's Choice by Ira Levin, a play I enjoyed reading and am considering directing in the future, but boy howdy did the film adaptation with Bob Hope and Lucille Ball miss the mark big time. It's one of those adaptations where you can tell the screwed it up from the very first scene."
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The 77th Annual Tony Award Snubs! Jun 16
2024, 06:37:29 PM
Doubt not being nominated for Best Revival is strange. Three of its four cast members are nominees and only three plays were nominated for Best Revival - there clearly could have been one or two more.
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What Tony Upset Are You Hoping For? Jun 12
2024, 10:01:10 PM
Jessica Lange.
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Sarah Paulson wants to tackle The Goat , or Who Is Sylvia by Edward Albee next Jun 4
2024, 06:04:30 PM
WldKingdomHM said: "Sarah is all wrong for this. Give usViola Davis"
I don't agree that Sarah is at all wrong, but Viola would be incredible in this role.
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MOTHER PLAY Previews Jun 1
2024, 12:11:30 PM
Jessica Lange is equally superb, arguably even more so, in The Great Lillian Hall, which just started streaming on MAX. She is having quite a year.
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PSA: Purlie Victorious premiers on PBS’ Great Performances Friday, May 24 May 26
2024, 07:27:09 PM
Wayman_Wong said: "''Interesting. I never knew that.''
I never heard that before either. What a shame.
Encores! did ''Purlie'' in 2005 with Blair Underwood,Anika Noni Rose, Lillias White and John Cullum. Wish I had seen it."
That's a great cast. I wish I had, too. I saw the original production of Purlie at the Broadway Theatre way back when, in my youth. A delightful show I have nothing bu
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MOTHER PLAY Opening Night Critics’ Reviews May 25
2024, 10:24:07 PM
I have no idea what she has, but the Tony Award interview circuit always strikes me as risky. The only one who seemed to understand this was Bette Midler. Actors need a break in their time off, and in promoting both Mother Play and The Great Lillian Hall Jessica has been very busy.
She is so great in Mother Play. I hope she's back and feeling good as new tomorrow.
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