Which Regional Theatres Do You Think are Overdue for a Tony?
Aug 14
2016, 09:13:01 PM
It could never happen by the rules but I'd sure like to see Canada's Stratford and Shaw Festivals get some recognition.
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Jonathan Pryce in Merchant of Venice
Jul 25
2016, 08:10:02 PM
Why bother to go it? Christopher Isherwood revealed just about every element of this production of Merchant in his review. No need to discuss in such detail. This is why I read the critics after I see a show, and then, only if I want to. (I'm in Toronto now and won't be back for awhile, so I did read this review)
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She Loves Me streaming
Jul 6
2016, 10:04:43 PM
I managed with difficulty to connect up with the live stream. The show was great. I took out a monthly subscription to see Billy Elliot and a couple of others. What a waste! I have had no luck at all. I click on Billy, attempt to sign in with my e-mail and password with no luck at all. What a waste of money! Why does everything have to be so user unfriendly? I would ask for my money back but I don't know how.
Robert Wills
robwills7708@gmail.com
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Must read books for musical theater freaks
Jun 27
2016, 07:38:39 PM
For kids I'd definitely go with Tim Federle's "Nate"series, Actually they're good reading for anybody. The second book has an absolutely amazing ending.
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What shows did you go in with low expectations but ended up really enjoying?
Jun 19
2016, 11:47:49 PM
I went to After Midnight at a friend's urging with fairly low expectations.I ended up being astonished by the amount of talent present on that stage.
I went to Once with low expectations having hated the movie. I didn't much like the musical but I didn't hate it either.
I hadn't expected to love Pippin, not being a Cirque du Soleil type person. I was stunned by what I witnessed on that stage. Amazing!
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Closing Nights
Jun 11
2016, 11:01:02 PM
I have been to several closing performances. Billy Elliot was particularly memorable. All the Billys were present and Stephen Daldry spoke in appreciation. I just saw the closing performance of American Psycho. It appeared to be a regular curtain call with Ben Walker pushed onstage for an extra bow. No participation by creative team. Twyla Tharp took a bow at the final show of Come Fly Away. The Hair revival featured an onstage celebration with cast and audience.
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Seeing She Loves Me matinee this Saturday- likelihood of leads being present?
Jun 8
2016, 06:13:15 PM
I sat front and center last Saturday evening. All cast was in attendance although Laura sent out autographed programs rather than signing outside. Both the seat and the show were great!
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Worst song ever written for a musical
May 29
2016, 09:18:33 AM
Les Miz lost something when Little People was cut. It gave the show a bit of life and energy and was a crowd pleaser. I saw it in the original London production.
I nominate the moo cow song from Rent. Poor Idina who had to sing it every night.
Glinda's new song at the conclusion ALW's Wizard is one of his best.
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