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The stage at The Gershwin is extremely wide.

DEATHTRAP is a particularly well written dark comedy thriller with suprising plot twists and includes at least one complelety unexpected jump scare. I think it's time for a revival and Bryan Cranston would be perfect for the role of Sidney Bruhl.

Looks low budget to me. 

STARLIGHT EXPRESS Megamix

Platt sings "Vibrato This Time" from CABARET

For those who may be too young to know, the composer's name is JULE STYNE. Not Julie. Not Jules.

You're welcome.

Thankfully attendance is not mandatory. 

In the theatre signage world, this type of vertical display is referred to as a "blade".

Here's an interesting article from 2008 that sheds some light on dressing rooms.

Dressing Rooms

Watch the video linked below. It is video captured from the infrared stage manager's camera located on the balcony rail. It allows us to "see in the dark". Napier's designs were truly mind blowing. He fit a huge amount of scenery onto that stage! This video is from a preview performance in London. LuPone stars.

 
SUNSET BOULEVARD - West End (July, 1993)

Christ, it was barely a hundred years ago my family fled Russia to NYC

Surely they came to NYC through the proper legal process?

Broadway in Richmond

Richmond, VA

Shucked 10/29-11/3, 2024

Mamma Mia 12/10-12/15, 2024

MJ The Musical 1/28-2/2, 2025

Moulin Rouge 3/4-3/16, 2025

A Beautiful Noise 4/15-4/20, 2025

Chicago 5/9-5/11, 2025

Some Like it Hot 6/3-6/8, 2025

Does the current production have an overture? I had forgotten that the original production had an overture that was not recorded for the cast recording. It sounds wonderful and just listen to those strings!

The Wiz overture

Oh wow. I had a feeling that Sutton wouldn't be a good fit for the role but I never imagined she would sound that bad.

Better to throw your money down the sewer, as Lovett would say.

Morocco, you are not in the minority at all. Like with Phantom, I'd want to see the original staging and orchestrations and choreo, just with a new cast. Otherwise, it seems like diminishing returns.
Those original descending catwalks in Steppin To The Bad Side looked so awesome...but there's no clear video of them online. Would love to see that effect live.

Here's some good video of the set in action on Broadway.
 Act 2 Opening

Listener said: "This one stings.

I only saw Chita once, in Drood, but she was so lovely at the stage door and always so vivacious in her interviews I somehow convinced myself I'd get the chance to see her again in something.

Life is so short. She made the most of it. What a superb performer and person.

Did they end up doing something in her honor at Chicago?"

There was mention made at the CHICAGO curtain call.

 

What a life. Farewell Chita.

There will be a special Stars in The House tonight at 8pm ET Celebrating the Life of Chita Rivera.

Here's the link to that tribute

I know I'm likely in the minority here but I wish they would completely recreate the original Michael Bennett production with Robin Wagner's light towers, Tharon Musser's masterful lighting, and Theoni V. Aldredge's stunning costumes. All of the elements added up to a flawless look. 

Alex Newell must play Effie.

I Am Changing