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Cats: The Jellicle Ball to Broadway
 Feb 27 2026, 02:45:12 PM

The mods love to delete a post that “isn’t on topic” or includes even a reference to an incendiary accusation (no matter how substantiated), but we still have to deal with BroadwayFlash creating a new profile every five minutes? 

I’ll never understand. 


Alia Shawkat to lead off-Broadway production of YOU GOT OLDER at Cherry Lane Theatre
 Feb 27 2026, 09:24:14 AM

I thought this was mostly wonderful. I don’t know if it’s five-star-rave-worthy, but it was definitely strong. The performances are all very impressive. Peter Friedman, specifically, was absolutely heartbreaking. The audience last night was awful though - phones going off, phones dropping, people getting up mid-scene and disrupting entire rows, etc.

I don’t think it would work in a bigger space, frankly. A huge part of what makes the production special is its


MOULIN ROUGE! Broadway Casting Thread
 Feb 26 2026, 11:43:20 AM

Kad said: "I wouldn't be surprised if this was just the first of big names being slotted into the show for 6-8 week runs before it ends."

I had the same thought, especially with Meg Donnelly's replacement only coming in for a short stint, lining up exactly with Megan Thee Stallion's first performance date.  


MOULIN ROUGE! Broadway Casting Thread
 Feb 26 2026, 11:27:28 AM

Holy SH*T. I told myself I was good on MOULIN ROUGE the last time I saw it, but they got me good with this casting. Tickets: secured.


Daniel Fish: KRAMER/FAUCI starring Will Brill & Thomas Jay Ryan
 Feb 21 2026, 10:52:06 AM

Chiming in to say how fantastic this was. Incredible performances, especially from Thomas Jay Ryan, ace direction, and a taut 55 running time. Easily the best thing I’ve seen onstage so far in 2026.


Official: TITANIQUE to dock at the St. James, March 2026 (16 Weeks Only)
 Feb 20 2026, 10:17:31 AM

quizking101 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "I will say Layton entering the chat shakes up the supporting actor in a musical category. That style performance could stir a campaign after winning the Oliver."

The kittens across the street would like a word…
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Right. I’m sorry, but as dismal as this season is, I truly don’t see a world where “The Iceberg” is a Tony Award winning role…


The Unknown - Off Broadway Review
 Feb 19 2026, 03:00:28 PM

CoffeeBreak said: "Thursday 2pm matineetoday cancelled due to "illness in the cast".

Show tonight is happening?
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"Illness in the cast" for a one-man show is crazy LOL


OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)
 Feb 16 2026, 06:40:52 PM

I liked JCM, well enough. I thought he found some fresh jokes, which I appreciated. I will say he goes back and forth between talking in a lower register, oddly - and when he does slip into that voice, it can be somewhat hard to hear him. Simu was nothing more than fine, up until that saloon sequence - he finally won me over there. I love Jenn Harris in this SO much. She would sell $10 worth of tickets, but I’d love to see her tackle Mary. You simply can’t teach her comedic t


HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
 Feb 15 2026, 05:04:16 PM

So, Martin went up on her lines at every performance reported on here…? In the immortal words of Alyssa Edwards, I smell a stunt. 


Ethan Slater and more to star in 'Marcel on the Train' off Broadway
 Feb 15 2026, 10:09:21 AM

Unfortunately I thought this was a slog. 

Pailet and Slater seem way too close to the subject to produce a dramatically compelling offering that stands on its own. Slater is certainly doing a LOT, but so much of his effort felt labored and even awkward at times.

Some cleverly-staged moments utilizing silence and shadow, but overall, not even close to being a fully-realized piece. 


THE MONSTERS at City Center (MTC)
 Feb 13 2026, 11:56:33 AM

This show unfortunately didn’t do very much for me. Agreed that there are some unusually thrilling fight sequences (the lighting and choreography are amazing), but other than that I found the play trite and the direction stagnant and unimaginative. 

The performances are mostly good, but I cringed when the script called for them to “act young.” It’s a tricky tightrope to walk, and I didn’t find it successful here, in terms of the writing 


The Unknown - Off Broadway
 Feb 13 2026, 08:26:27 AM

binau said: "Any more thoughts from posters?"

I liked it! Sean Hayes is giving a marathon performance. Helen Shaw kinda nailed it in the review above. Even at a little over an hour, the “mystery” can get a bit convoluted, but Hayes really sells it. Absolutely worth seeing if you’re a fan of his. 


Lead Actress in a Musical 2026
 Feb 9 2026, 05:08:39 PM

Merkin2 said: "It obviously didn’t hurt Nicole Scherzinger last year given the fact that GlennClose was the greatest Norma Desmond, and she had done it only a few years earlier to love letter reviews. Caissie Levy will not be nominated because she never is because she’s not great. Kristin, Marla Mindelle, Pitts, the two ladies from beaches."

You are very sad. 


HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
 Feb 7 2026, 12:31:20 PM

Scarywarhol said: "ER765 said: "I liked this, too. With $28 ACCESStickets still available, it’s a steal. Hardly perfect, but regardless, awelcome return to form for Encores."

Is there a different code for this show or did I miss the boat? Was just looking to buy now.
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You have to be 40 years old or under, but this should help


HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
 Feb 7 2026, 10:53:02 AM

fosterfan2 said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Well, I enjoyed it for the most part. It’s the archetypalEncores! show - creaky and oddball,but endearingnonetheless. As with most Encores! productions, I found the pacing / comedic timing was a bit scattershot and the sound design was wonky (the orchestra sounded somewhat dull and canned). Hopefully they’ll tweak those things as the run continues. Andrea Martin did go up on her lines a couple of times, but that’s the na


Lead Actress in a Musical 2026
 Feb 7 2026, 10:51:18 AM

God, what an anemic list. Sigh. 

My money’s on Levy at this point. 


HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
 Feb 5 2026, 11:57:27 PM

Well, I enjoyed it for the most part. It’s the archetypal  Encores! show - creaky and oddball, but endearing nonetheless. As with most Encores! productions, I found the pacing / comedic timing was a bit scattershot and the sound design was wonky (the orchestra sounded somewhat dull and canned). Hopefully they’ll tweak those things as the run continues. Andrea Martin did go up on her lines a couple of times, but that’s the nature of these productions, so I


HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
 Feb 4 2026, 02:25:41 PM

Starts performances tonight!

I'm assuming last night was the invited dress - any buzz?

I'm entirely unfamiliar with the show, but the cast has me intrigued... 


OH, MARY! Reviews
 Oct 15 2025, 09:47:04 AM

Very much concurring with quizking here. 

Jane was, unsurprisingly, great and will only improve with time. Same can be said for Cheyenne Jackson and John Andrew Morrison. I'd imagine once they all get more comfortable with the play, the laughs, and each other, it'll be perfection.

Pacing in staged comedies can (and generally does) only get tighter with time, but for now a strong start by this mostly new ensemble.

ETA: Jane really ate that final medley


OH, MARY! Reviews
 Sep 2 2025, 10:18:27 AM

Take my entire wallet. 


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