Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl Aug 2
2025, 12:37:30 AM
She is 5'1. He is 6'1
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews Jul 31
2025, 01:27:36 PM
I also want to push back on what I think is an exaggerated idea—that the show's success is somehow due to its alignment with support from the Asian community and thereby the production and casting should prioritize that. Yes, the Asian community should absolutely feel proud that this hit production features Asian actors and tells a story rooted in Asian culture. But the show didn’t succeed because Asian audiences rallied behind it, or because Darr
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews Jul 31
2025, 03:03:47 AM
I completely understand and respect the concerns raised by Asian performers and professionals in this thread—representation matters, and their voices are important.
That said, I don’t think comparing this situation to Jonathan Pryce’s casting in Miss Saigon is fair or relevant. That was a case of yellowface and erasure; this is a very different context involving a non human role written to be open to actors of any race. It also sets a concerning pre
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews Jul 31
2025, 01:55:59 AM
As always, some of the responses in this thread are wild.
I think the author’s response is eloquent and far more thoughtful than it even needed to be. Authors shouldn’t have to go online to defend the casting choices for their own work, or publicly clarify that a specific role can—and should—be played by an actor of any race.
I do appreciate that they acknowledged the kind of reverse bias that can occur when a role originally meant to be open becomes asso
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Performers who Originated roles in workshops and became replacements later on? Jun 23
2025, 09:26:29 PM
Ellen Foley did workshops and the out of town try of INTO THE WOODS at La Jolla and was a replacement Witch on Broadway.
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Jamie Lloyd-helmed EVITA revival to play the London Palladium in 2025 Jun 17
2025, 08:34:57 PM
smallvillefan16 said: "Anyone else think Ariana DeBrose will be offered Broadway if she's now available? Rachel is a very talented singer but I can't imagine American audiences clamoring to see her. She's one of the least liked actors in America--- Ariana is loved by the public and broadway."
Not a chance in hell
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Best Chess Recording Jun 17
2025, 06:26:49 PM
The original concept recording will never be bettered.
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Light In The Piazza Jun 11
2025, 08:22:52 AM
binau said: "QueenAlice said: "Some of you have never spent time around horses. Injuries related to being kicked by a horse can absolutely result in major brain injuries. I think what some of you are interpreting as camp is an eggageration of Clara's "sweet, childlike docility" in the story as a result of the accident. But as someone who grew up around horses, the injuries a horse can cause are pretty far from camp."
I think you’re ri
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Jamie Lloyd’s EVITA on Broadway Jun 10
2025, 08:56:19 PM
Just a reminder that the original Hal Prince production of EVITA utilized video extensively - albeit in the form of historic news clips. The entire original production was almost wall to wall with it.
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Jamie Lloyd’s EVITA on Broadway Jun 10
2025, 01:14:39 PM
The St. James has a balcony outside the theatre.
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BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre Jun 7
2025, 09:28:22 AM
pupscotch said: "witchoftheeast2 said: "Black Swan had a workshop last year, didn't it? Does anyone remember who was in that?"
Looks like Lena Hall, Amber Gray, and Rachel York were all a part of it. I’d assume Gray and Hall were the Portman/Kunis characters and maybe York was Ryder but unclear based on this post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9-b_WzP8EB/?igsh=djNiOGxyZ25sNm82"
Fascinated by what this stage production will be like. None of these actresses are exactly age appropriate for the those characters, nor are they dancers. Considering the almost impossible feat of finding musical theatre talent who can sing Dave Malloy and convincingly dance classical ballet, I wonder if the production utilizes some kind of dramatic device (a la - maybe these women represent these characters vocally, while ballet dancers represent them choreographically? )
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LuPone on McDonald Jun 1
2025, 09:23:37 AM
BroadwayRox3588 said: Performative activists only do what they do for attention. So don't provide it."
Pretty much describes every person who posted in this thread.
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Light In The Piazza May 22
2025, 03:22:06 PM
Some of you have never spent time around horses. Injuries related to being kicked by a horse can absolutely result in major brain injuries. I think what some of you are interpreting as camp is an eggageration of Clara's "sweet, childlike docility" in the story as a result of the accident. But as someone who grew up around horses, the injuries a horse can cause are pretty far from camp.
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City Centers 24-25: Ragtime, Urinetown, LaChiusa's Wild Party, Love Life May 11
2025, 12:07:07 PM
quizking101 said: "Ke3 said:
“What doesn't make sense to me is Wonderful Town with a new director. I obviously want to see Black directors working but wouldn't it have made more sense to restage Kathleen Marshall's take given the limited time?"
So…restage an ENTIRE fully-realized Broadway production from 20 years ago in a matter of 2-3 weeks at best? Notwithstanding the fact that the elements of that produc
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Les MIs tour cast to Boycott Trump performance May 8
2025, 10:44:04 AM
Show up. Perform the show, and let the message of the musical speak for itself. If he shows up, do the entire final "Do You Hear the People Sing" directed entirely to him.
That's called using your voice. Sitting out doesn't do squat. There will be somebody to replace you. It's showbiz.
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Trumpers on Broadway May 8
2025, 10:37:51 AM
The problem with this kind of pursuit, beyond that most of it is total heresy is that the sword often cuts both ways. Somebody mentioned above the Nederlanders who donated to both Republican and Democratic causes. What about a fiscal Republican who donates strongly to BCEFA? It's just not as black and white as people want to it to be.
I think its fair to single out people who are demonstratively, self declared extremist Trump supporters, but if they aren't self volunteeri
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Lincoln Center Theater to Revive RAGTIME at the Vivian Beaumont, Fall 2025 May 7
2025, 04:42:33 PM
I thought Cassie Levy at Encores came across as a little too bohemian for Mother. The journey of that character has to be that she starts in a place of extreme conservatism. She did indeed also sing the score (IMO) with a little too much of a pop feeling to it.
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Trumpers on Broadway May 7
2025, 11:32:14 AM
Putting the names of people on a list based on heresay is the subject of two excellent Broadway plays this season: "John Proctor is the Devil" and "Good Night and Good Luck."
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2025 Pulitzer Prize Predictions May 5
2025, 07:12:01 PM
I think Cole Escole is very likely to win Best Actor, though, and I think for many voters that may be reward enough for Oh Mary.
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2025 Pulitzer Prize Predictions May 5
2025, 04:04:23 PM
Plays are not necessarily "eligible" the year they are first performed. They have to be submitted to the Pulitzer Committee for consideration of the honor, and that very often is not until a play has already had some developmental (regional) productions.
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