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Do they have some big names for the leads to go into this? That’s the only thing that I think would justify even a limited Broadway run of this show. Especially in such a huge theatre. 

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Just got back from seeing the movie. Maybe my expectations were lowered because of the reviews, but I really enjoyed it! I have a couple of nitpicks and think most of the stage show’s flaws carried over, but I thought the same thing about part 1 and still loved it. I think they definitely improved upon the stage show. And both leads knocked it out of the park. Well worth the wait.

Like others have pointed out, Laura was likely far from the only one in the industry who did not get vaccinated. And that’s her right. The issue was really that she used her platform to traffic in unfounded anti-vax claims and rhetoric at an especially dangerous time. And that’s something that I’ve not seen her take any responsibility for. Until she does, I’m personally not interested in hearing from her.

Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester starring Ruthie Henshall. She and the rest of the cast were searing. That show lends itself to an intimate venue so well.

Did anyone else watch tonight? I found it to be a bit of a mixed bag, but mostly enjoyable. I’m surprised they gave us songs from part 2. I would’ve thought they’d try to save as much as possible. 

I think they’d both be great and would love to see Elliott’s take on the piece. I just hope the Ari stans behave themselves in the theatre.

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Bert Lahr?!

I’m sad to be seeing such a negative response, but it’s not surprising based on the snippets they’ve shared. Did they do any work on this in the almost ten years since its dreadful Seattle run? It’s just so frustrating because this film could make such a great musical. I hope they start from scratch in a few years with a new creative team. 

I just hope that they don’t use any of the post-movie alterations to the libretto, but I won’t hold my breath.

Someone call Miriam Shor!

Great casting. Hopefully they’ve done a lot of work on this since Seattle. An entirely new score would be nice. 

Nicole would be an excellent Carlotta one day, but I doubt she’d take a supporting role anytime soon. 

This thread title makes me want a Baby Jane musical reuniting Ripley and Skinner.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Phillipa-Soo-and-Steven-Pasquale-to-Lead-HIGH-SPIRITS-at-Encores-20250812

Is it too meta to get Benanti for Elvira?

If we’re throwing out dream replacements, I have many. But I think my number one picks are Renée Elise Goldsberry for Madeline and Leslie Kritzer for Helen.

I think another component is that each production is so molded and marketed around the leading lady. It makes replacing her when she leaves a more daunting task. 

I hope Nicole’s Tony win encourages her to continue a career in musical theatre. I’d love to see her in a less avant-garde production of something. I hope she doesn’t leave Broadway behind now that she’s got her Tony.