Profile for Play Esq.

Holy ****! This is a cast that reminds me of some of the great starry casts of yore (in particular, the last production of Twelfth Night)  

Incredibly smart to announce early: it gets donors who haven’t been around much these past couple of years (…myself included) to get in line early for confirmed tickets next summer. 

Sauja said: "Do you know when Streetcar was rumored for the Hudson? This is a 14 week run, per the email, so…there wouldn’t be time to get Streetcar in this season, but it could still be coming next summer maybe?"

Wait what…the Mescal Streetcar?

Couldn’t agree with you more about the lizard song. How that survived night one is beyond me. I gather they’re going for a “Little Lamb” song, but it doesn’t work. 

Having said that, let’s give Kristen a “Rose’s Turn”! That finale is so underwhelming.

There is a very good musical here, more akin to Jason Robert Brown (…and maybe a little Sondheim), but a hatchet needs to be brought down significantly. 

That said: Kristin is giving the best performance of her career. She deserves a better closing number. 

Kad said: "Broadway Flash said: "Who chooses what goes into the ATG theatres? Is it Jordan Roth? I understand they don’t own the Hudson either, I’m wandering who’s getting the cash"

The Hudson is owned by Millennium Hotels and operated by ATG. What do you mean “who’s getting the cash”? It’s the same as any other Broadway house."

…you knew better Kad, than to feed the troll.

I really wish the David Cromer production out of Chicago had a longer life. I’ve seen three productions and that was certainly my favorite. 

bway1430 said: "Broadway Flash said: "Oh yes I mixing upoperation mincemeat with standing at the sky’s edge. The two British musicals people talk highly about"

Yes, sadly they do. I thought both works were dreadful and amateurish but thats just my .02."

…glad I’m not the only one. 

^ You’re correct. Her direction of Into the Woods was astounding, especially for a piece that was originally designed for a couple of weeks. 
 

IdinaBellFoster said: "I love Rannells but this feels like an upgrade."

Came on here just I say that and couldn’t agree more. Rannells is adorable AF, and a formidable actor, but Borle is remarkable in everything he does.  I had no interest in this show until now. 

Dancingthrulife2 said: "Have to say I really miss the time when we got at least one Metcalf play every season. Guess no one is willing to mount these seemingly less profitable productions at such a pace after Scott Rudin went down."

This. I’m still praying for Metcalf’s Martha, even more than an Osage production with her as Barbara. 

binau said: "I don't know what's wrong with me, but I take being a theatre snob / sondheim lover as a compliment not an insult?"

Same. 

I hope he’s able to make a return soon, I believe this was scheduled to tour after the West End.  Remarkable performances all around, but Ian made me completely forget the brilliant Falstaff of Kevin Kline. 

I have never responded to “Broadway Flash” but I have made the mistake of responding to previous iterations of “Broadway Flash.” I make this request to everyone else: stop feeding the trolls. Every comment to their posts (including mine, I’ll concede, but it will be my last) just gives them a little more life.  

This place has gotten so toxic with ad hominem attacks on the reg. Feeding these people only makes it worse. 

I’m sorry if this has already been discussed and I missed it, but is there any talk about a Merrily transfer to London?  Watching the performance again and really wanting to see this a third time. 

I wonder how much the last Merrily shows are going to go for. Top price is currently 600, but I think those are going to get more expensive soon. 

So when is Merrily booked for London and when?

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I assume it's a double meaning but my dumb ass also didn't make the connection of Nancy/Alexandria until I wrote that quip."

Well…to be a pedant, the quip also didn’t make much sense. Wouldn’t a play titled “N/A” have a N-named lead character and not “Fancy Felosi”?

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As a fund-raiser in December, the theater is planning a one-night reunion concert of its Tony-winning 2008 revival of “South Pacific.”
 

Holy ****!!! Anyone have any further intel on this, specifically a date?