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Phantom really is amazing.  To think that Lion King opened in Nov of 1997 and still has a couple more years to go to beat out Phantom.  That's crazy.  

Didn't have a first-timer review of LK on my bingo card tonight. lol. 

Finally got to see the show. I was quite underwhelmed. Flat energy. Nothing stood out. Very forgettable. Meh. 

It's a cute little filler show for tourists to see in NYC or to take in on its tour. I'll not see it again, even if they bring out some interesting stunt casting to try to breathe a few more weeks out of it somehow. 

I would say that $200 ish per person is a very fair price for this experience. 

I do enjoy shows with big lobbies with extra photo ops, props, signage, special drinks, extra food options, etc. Harry Potter has done this well.  Lion King has some of it.  I think many shows .. especially more headliners like Wicked or Hamilton ... could extract more money from our pockets by getting us into the pre-show area earlier for such extra attractions.  

carlisle14 said: "Ambitioustour for Les Mis from2022-2026, but it has not appeared on any of the 2026-2027 announcements yet. Is the tour hanging it up with its Boston stop in June 2026?"

Answering myself ... found a quote that pretty much states it is done in June. Lindsay Heather Pearce said "until we close in June."

Ambitious tour for Les Mis from 2022-2026, but it has not appeared on any of the 2026-2027 announcements yet.  Is the tour hanging it up with its Boston stop in June 2026? 

Dirty Dancing will be an Equity tour. 

Call_me_jorge said: "I’m shocked Clue is starting to do return engagements."

It keep chugging along to huge crowds.  I know it is popular in High Schools and regional/local productions, and the National tour just keeps selling tickets in droves.  It is indeed a funny show.  Wide appeal from all ages.  Think it is getting good word of mouth. 

Call_me_jorge said: "How do they do the final moment on the tour?"

Gatsby is seen with an outstretched arm, in his suit ... all the spotlights are glowing bright white upon him, as he is staring off toward the Green light.

Peoria, Illinois ... first sighting of Waitress that I've seen. Just a weekend stop in Peoria, so that is almost certainly a non eq show.  
 

WaitressOctober 6-7, 2026

SixNovember 17-19, 2026

A Beautiful NoiseFebruary 2-3, 2027

The BodyguardMay 11-12, 2027

The Waitress US tour is officially happening this fall.

 The new tour has been confirmed as part of the show’s 10th anniversary celebrations, with the first announced stop set for Peoria, Illinois in October.

More dates and casting are still being kept quiet for now, but the news comes after Sara Bareilles and Diane Paulus reunited to mark the milestone.

 Fans can expect more details soon as the beloved musical prepares to head back out on the road.

Broadway Week ... even though it is 3 weeks long ... of 2 for 1 tickets always brings the $$ numbers down.  Great time to visit if you're not afraid of the weather.  Hotels are cheaper, Broadway tickets are cheaper, and crowds low.