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Gavin Creel has passed away
 Oct 1 2024, 12:35:16 AM

I wasn’t as fortunate to see Gavin Creel as often as most of you. I only saw him in person during the Into The Woods tour last year from the third row. He was such a delight, so hilarious, such a star.

Damn.


My daughter’s late September trip to London
 Sep 20 2024, 11:10:00 PM

I have read plenty of praise for Operation Mincemeat. Does the British humor/accent issue apply to that show?

Any recommendations? She’s leaving Sunday and hasn’t had a chance to do much research due to work.


My daughter’s late September trip to London
 Sep 20 2024, 01:21:06 AM

My daughter's trip is right around the corner and she's swamped with work. But she expressed some curiosity about Why Am I So Single?, the new musical from the creators of Six (which she enjoyed well enough but didn't love). She is both intrigued, as it sounds like fun, and a little concerned that it might be too fluffy.

Has anyone seen it?


BroadwayWorld Announces Summer Madness Bracket - Best Musical: Losers Edition
 Aug 2 2024, 04:10:38 AM

It’s really going to be Beauty and the Beast against Newsies in the finals? How strange. 


Kit Connor, Rachel Zegler to star in Sam Gold-directed ROMEO + JULIET
 Jul 18 2024, 09:18:35 PM

incomesabby said: "Kad said: "It’s also worth reminding people that Gen Z includes people nowin their mid-twenties, folks who are entirely capable of buying tickets on their own."

Ha. This made me laugh, because it’s true. I am Gen Z, nearing mid-twenties, have a corporate job, and give most of my discretionary spending $$ to experiences like broadway/theatre.

As I’ve stated here, I am the exact target audience for t


My daughter’s late September trip to London
 Jul 17 2024, 04:12:20 AM

My daughter is a young adult with plenty of experience planning New York City trips and shows she wants to see. She doesn’t need my help to make such choices, but it’s been 30 years since I have been to London on my honeymoon and almost randomly picking a musical revival to see. I had never heard of it, but my bride wanted to see a light musical comedy after a heavier play the night before. The revival? She Loves Me.

So if the people on this board, many of who


My daughter’s late September trip to London
 Jul 16 2024, 11:52:54 PM

My daughter, lucky her, is headed to London and Paris on vacation in late September (after Sept. 21, and I know a lot of shows close or switch casts then). It’s been a very long time since I have been to London so I had a few questions on her behalf.

The first is the logistics and the best way to get tickets. She would rather not buy anything in advance. Is there some equivalent of TKTS there? Rush? Just head to the theater where the show she wants is playing? Sorry for the extre


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
 Jul 7 2024, 09:43:38 PM

Charley Kringas Inc said: "I was not expecting the held final note and it ran me down like a train, splitting my heart wide open. It's one of those perfect theatre moments where the show loads you with emotions and guides you to an epiphany that allows you to release them. It dams you up and then blows you apart."

I loved Maria Friedman’s memory play structure of the show, which led to that final note by the chorus and the haunting piano notes. I have p


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
 Jul 6 2024, 11:05:12 AM

The prices for today’s shows are a lot better on StubHub, and I read online someone who waited until an hour before showtime got a ticket last night for less than $190.


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
 Jul 4 2024, 10:53:08 AM

Mr. Wormwood said: "bear88 said: "Factoring in profits and critical acclaim, where doesMerrily We Roll Alongrank on the list of successful revivals?Chicagois in a class by itself, of course.The Music Manmade big money but the revival didn’t get as much critical acclaim or Tonyslove.Funny Girlessentially restarted with Lea Michele but even she didn’t sell out the entire run.Hello, Dolly!seems like the most obvious comp,


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
 Jul 4 2024, 04:27:18 AM

Factoring in profits and critical acclaim, where does Merrily We Roll Along rank on the list of successful revivals? Chicago is in a class by itself, of course. The Music Man made big money but the revival didn’t get as much critical acclaim or Tonys love. Funny Girl  essentially restarted with Lea Michele but even she didn’t sell out the entire run. Hello, Dolly! seems like th


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
 Jul 4 2024, 04:25:34 AM

double post

 


Nobody Loves You #First Preview Thoughts
 Jun 27 2024, 03:19:46 PM

Kad said: "The bots have found god and mediocre forgotten off-Broadway musicals!"

This show has not been completely forgotten. It’s part of ACT in San Francisco’s 2024-25 season. Nobody Loves You premieres February 28, 2025 and runs through March. My spouse thought it sounded fun. This thread is a bit discouraging as far as the show having much entertainment value, but it’s probably worth a rush ticket. And it’s alw


THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Returning to Broadway This Fall?
 Jun 24 2024, 04:23:10 AM

ACT in San Francisco had a very solid, if postponed, production of what I assume was a version of the London and Broadway play - co-produced by the National Theatre - that closed this month. Given the amount of resources that clearly went into it, I got an almost absurd bargain: $15 rush tickets for premium orchestra seats, bought 90 minutes before curtain. I almost felt guilty about it.


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
 Jun 19 2024, 11:38:28 PM

PalJoey said: "In New York for a brief trip and can see Merrily either Friday or Saturday evening the 21st or 22nd. Is either onemore likely to have all 3 leads?"

I don’t know if you got your ticket yet, but it sounds like Friday night is the better bet due to likely filming.


New Merrily Pro-Shot?
 Jun 18 2024, 07:57:37 PM

My wife, who loves Jersey Boys without apology, still asks about that elusive pro-shot.

Yeah, I am glad this production of Merrily is being filmed - but I will wait and see.


2024 Tony Awards
 Jun 16 2024, 09:39:11 PM

There wasn’t much point in having Stereophonic perform if they were going to give them so little time.


The 77th Annual Tony Award Snubs!
 Jun 16 2024, 09:34:01 PM

brdwybound04 said: "I’m am shocked, floored, and gutted that Maria Friedman was snubbed and robbed of her Best Direction Tony!! She single handedly saved “Merrily” from the ash heaps of musical theatre failure, yet somehow did not win!?!?!?"

Might the fact that she saved it a dozen years ago have hurt her? 

 


2024 Tony Awards
 Jun 16 2024, 09:04:12 PM

ElephantLoveMedley said: "DidThe Outsiders' chances of winning Best Musical just skyrocket?"

Who knows, but my assumption is yes.


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