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Disney's Snow White 2025
 Dec 5 2024, 02:40:58 AM

EricMontreal22 said: "I don't have much interest in this, though I kinda hope it does really well just to shove it to all the "Disney too woke" people who are so incensed by this movie.

From the trailer my first thought is that they're gonna have a hard time arranging the sound of the classic songs with the new Pasek and Paul songs if the brief snippet we hear of one is any indication... (Which sounds like a more standard modern Disney I Wish song--nothin


SUNSET BLVD. Reviews
 Nov 26 2024, 05:31:03 AM

DramaTeach said: "Hated this show, but was thrilled by its leading lady. Give her a Tony and shut the thing down. I found the choreography, mostly in the songswith the ensemble, ridiculous (why are we twerking in 1945?!), the lack of sets and even props disappointing (why are these tickets so expensive?!), the modern black and white costumes jarring (if you’re going for amovie “black and white movie” theme, why can’t they be old black and white fashions?!), an


MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews
 Nov 22 2024, 01:34:21 PM

I do find it interesting that a show that has received glowing reviews, has a person starring in it who was part of a show (though it was on years ago) that was a darling of a certain generation of viewers wouldn't pull more audience members just on that.  

I see how he isn't necessarily an A+ star, but still a generation of TV viewers would know who he is.  

Again though that was quite a few years ago now, so I can see how a "small" musical, tho


GYPSY Previews
 Nov 22 2024, 01:16:24 PM

Sauja said: "Count me among those who thought it was pretty great. A lovely, traditional staging, and indeed much more of a character study than star vehicle than we’ve seen it treated as (also wonderfully!).


As for the lights during the overture and entr’acte, the latter was DEFINITELY a choice. The former? A whole lot of the mezzanine wasn’t seated yet. The staff hasn’t found their rhythm after the long break. They might continue to keep the


Dear Evan Hansen... What did i just watch?
 Nov 12 2024, 02:23:10 AM

We all have personal experiences that mold our perspectives and opinions on all kinds of given situations.  And this can extend to our interpretations of a Broadway play or musical.

I was very moved by the musical DEH.  I was one who somehow was able to tap into some sense of empathy for Evan.  But of the ten friends (or so) who saw the musical with Ben (as I did), I would say about half of them did not share my feelings.   They found him unsympathetic and


2025 Presidency and Entertainment Industry
 Nov 7 2024, 01:50:55 AM

I find it odd to throw the word fascism out there, then follow it up by asking people to be respectful. But whatever. 

I know a lot of people are unhappy with the outcome of this election, but there are a few things that can't be ignored.  Some 67% of voters said they felt that their lifestyles have been severely impacted over the last four years, and making ends meet has not been easy due to the increased prices of everything.  Even KH acknowledg


Zachery Levi says Gavin Creel died of COVID vaccine
 Oct 26 2024, 11:43:30 AM

Completely inappropriate.  Let the man RIP.

Sad how heavily politicized this vaccine became.  Even when it was being developed under the previous administration, it was being mocked and disregarded by those on the opposite side of the aisle.  Even the leading figures of the latter said they didn't trust it and were hesitant to get it.  And I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people didn't get it because of that too.

But


Scherzinger in SUNSET BLVD. Previews
 Oct 12 2024, 03:12:39 PM

PipingHotPiccolo said: "ColorTheHours048 said: "This Norma is a Real Housewife, a Golden Bachelorette, a former soap actress, an… aging pop star. A vampire, possibly. She’s not meant to be the kind of grandiose silent movie star literally written in the script and presented in the realism of the movie/original production. Anyone trying to make sense of why she doesn’t look like Glenn Close or Patti LuPone or Gloria Swanson are sort of missing the point.


SUNSET BOULEVARD 2024 West End Cast Recording Thread
 Sep 26 2024, 02:54:15 PM

iluvtheatertrash said: "I don’t get it. Saw it in London and hated it. The track confirms for me that he’s a big reason why. He is so beyond bland, hanging on consonants, very speaky. Where’s that rich tenor sound? I don’t get it."

Which I think goes to prove that theater, as we all know, is full of subjectivity.  Because quite honestly, I think his performance is good, and he has a good voice, but it doesn't make me for


I Feel Like Disney Might Not Do Shows On Broadway Anymore
 Aug 21 2024, 11:25:56 AM

For Disney, money is the bottom line.  The personal, passion-driven artistry and creativity that was Walt is long gone.  Heck, even in the parks they regurgitate the same old ride systems when they're not doing the same thing Universal is doing.  Or just throw in an overlay here or there. 

Of course, Walt wanted to make money too.  It afforded him a nice lifestyle, I'm sure. But he was always upfront about that money also being about taking his par


Andrea M.
 Aug 11 2024, 02:15:11 PM

There always has to be one meow or hiss from some unhappy or catty person on here. Relax. Life isn’t that bad.

To those who answered the question, thanks. I was just curious. You see her pop up around NYC periodically but wondered if anyone had heard of her actively seeking or showing interest in roles on Broadway. She’s getting older but there are still older roles available in various shows, revivals, many of them requiring solid voices. 
 

Thanks fo


Andrea M.
 Aug 10 2024, 09:24:45 PM

I know this subject has been discussed in the past, but what are the chances of her coming back at some point to Broadway?

I know she has done work around the city in various clubs, etc. so she's still in the business. And her voice, as recognizable and seemingly strong as ever. 

With Annie, Starlight Express, and State Fair among other appearances on Broadway, it would be interesting to see if she ever comes back.  And see what project it would be. 


Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
 Aug 10 2024, 09:20:17 PM

What has kept him from doing more musical work?

I read that he did some play a few years back, but considering he seems to have a nice enough voice, and he's certainly a pretty boy, it's interesting he remains largely a TV celebrity who has mainly come in, third or fourth string, to take over a musical that has already been going for some time. 


D23 2024
 Aug 10 2024, 09:14:41 PM

I would agree that The Greatest Showman is far from my favorite movie/movie musical as well.  Quite honestly I don't even remember the music from it, nor do I really remember much from the plot.

That being said, I do like Pasek and Paul in some of their other works.  Not my favorite composers/writers, but still enjoyable in many ways. 

As a big musical fan, my friends were shocked by the "meh" response I had to TGS, but it is what it is. 


Jason Robert Brown, Taylor Mac, Rob Ashford collaborating on MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL musical adaptation
 Jun 26 2024, 02:17:16 AM

I suppose this shouldn’t come as a total surprise regarding the characters, and those questions surrounding what this character or that character had to do with what’s going on. As I recall, the movie made it seem like there were more people from the town who were involved in the proceedings, but very few actually were. Including Chablis.
You had this murder and scandal at the crux of this story…but then you just had these quirky Savannah residents coming in


Jason Robert Brown, Taylor Mac, Rob Ashford collaborating on MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL musical adaptation
 Jun 25 2024, 01:01:47 PM

RippedMan said: "I think I'm going to go tomorrow night, so will report back."

Yes, please do!

I have been interested in this since hearing about it announced as an up and coming musical.

I always loved the book, and enjoyed the movie too.  Whenever it comes to a book being made into a movie, It will always be inevitably argued, movie or book (?) with the book usually being perceived as better than the movie in most c


BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE PALACE Thread
 Jun 3 2024, 12:11:52 PM

BrodyFosse123 said: "For the record, I think Ben Platt as an actor and stage performer is fantastic. Loved him in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, PARADE and on Netflix’s THE POLITICIAN and the film THEATER CAMP. As a solo artist, I have zero interest. I do acknowledge his talent but his personal music and agenda is stuff I have zero interest in. Same way I am with countless actors who also have solo music careers. I’ll see their acting work but will never seek out their solo music work


Shuffle Along previews
 Jun 3 2024, 12:01:03 PM

I really like Kad’s take that bringing back threads like this really help us to relive certain moments in time, and can even provide a historical element that might otherwise be lost on special shows like this. 
There were a lot of stories surrounding this show and questions regarding Audra’s departure and if it could sustain until her return. If that was even in the cards. 
Personally this was maybe my favorite musical of that year. Even with that juggern


The Outsiders is the most Genre elevating musical since Hamilton (IMO)
 Jun 2 2024, 09:41:17 PM

I haven’t seen it either so can’t add a horse to the race here, but I do have numerous friends who saw it at La Jolla.

They all liked it for one reason or another, but none of their reviews would have suggested it was anything groundbreaking or “genre-elevating.”

Some did remark the music was okay but the overall show had a “dated” feel about it. Something a couple of people on here noted as well.

Again, they all said they liked it


Boy George in MR
 Feb 10 2024, 06:16:19 PM

Saw Culture Club at the Hollywood Bowl last season and he just didn't sound as good then either as he had been in previous outings.  

Even his bantering and ad lib between songs was pretty weak. This Broadway outing doesn't really surprise me.


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