re: Rarest/most valuable playbills
Dec 13
2023, 11:03:23 PM
Without digging deep into my collection.....the one that pops into my head is the 3389 record breaking performance of A CHORUS LINE (even signed by Donna McKechnie). That was one of the greatest musical theatre experiences in my lifetime.
Plus, I have a MOOSE MURDERS opening night playbill.
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Saddest Broadway Songs
Jan 18
2021, 05:02:40 PM
Surprised no one has mentioned:
"MAMA, LOOK SHARP" from 1776
or
'FAR FROM THE HOME I LOVE" from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
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What Is The Cheapest Broadway Musical Ever?
Oct 17
2020, 08:54:22 AM
What about THE BLOND IN THE THUNDERBIRD?
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Sondheim at 90: NYT
Mar 15
2020, 03:59:20 PM
Is that a wedding ring?
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Loudest gasp you've heard in the theatre
Feb 12
2020, 04:31:31 PM
THAT SCENE in DEATHTRAP. I've never, nver, never, heard an audience scream and jump out of fright. I saw the show twice and the reaction was always the same. For those who haven't witnessed it...I don't want to spoil it for you.
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BROADWAY CHOREOGRAPHY I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN
Feb 7
2020, 04:05:12 PM
These are my top 5 I dream of learning one day:
1. I WANT TO BE HAPPY TAP NUMBER (No, No, Nanette)
2. i HOPE I GET (Chorus Line) - any part of the opening number
3. FAVORITE SON (Will Rogers Follies) - you can sit to "dance"
4. SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE (Contact)
5. LET'S RAISE A GLASS TOGETHER (GRAND HOTEL) would love to dance with the hotel staff)
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Entrances That Give You Chills
Feb 4
2020, 06:07:04 PM
Katherine Hepburn coming down those stairs in her salon as COCO Chanel. The night I saw it the audience wouldn't stop applauding her entrance and Kate even tried to speak her lines but got drowned out with even more applause.
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re: Who Have You Seen Naked on Stage?
Jan 16
2020, 04:28:38 PM
This didn't happen in a show....but, I was in Carol Channings hotel room overseas conversing with her husband Charles Lowe about a problem that had arisen. Well, Ms Channing did not hear or see us and walked into the room in her birthday suit. Boy did I get an eye full. Top that!
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Favorite Dance Number Music?
Nov 16
2018, 08:48:51 PM
I'm very fond of the 2 big dance numbers in "ON YOUR Toes": 'ON YOUR TOES" and 'SLAUGHTER ON TENTH AVENUE". SLAUGHTER is great for going out on walks and/or exercising in your room too.
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Plays you want to see revived in the next 10 years
Oct 27
2018, 06:25:59 PM
Someone beat me to this but I would love to see a revival of DEATHTRAP. The twist and turns were endless and it was the first time I have ever heard an audience scream at a particular part of the play. It happened at every performce that I saw.
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Most enthusiastic audience you have experienced?
Feb 6
2018, 04:03:39 PM
In all of my theatre going years nothing will ever compare to the 3,389 performance of A CHORUS LINE. It was one jaw dropping moment after another. Of course the finale just put you in theatrical heaven. NOTHING will ever top that performance.
Plus an honorable mention: Luciano Pavarotti's final opera performance at the MET. Love flowed from audience to stage and vice-versa.
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Most enthusiastic audience you have experienced?
Feb 6
2018, 04:03:38 PM
In all of my theatre going years nothing will ever compare to the 3,389 performance of A CHORUS LINE. It was one jaw dropping moment after another. Of course the finale just put you in theatrical heaven. NOTHING will ever top that performance.
Plus an honorable mention: Luciano Pavarotti's final opera performance at the MET. Love flowed from audience to stage and vice-versa.
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HamiltonNew Block of Tickets
Jun 13
2016, 04:52:54 PM
Another thnx for the Broadway.com tip!!! Just bought a single for late April '17 for $332.55 - location Rear Mezz Row C dead center!!! After getting so frustrated trying to get a ticket thru Ticketmaster this was a breeze maneuver.
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HamiltonNew Block of Tickets
Jun 13
2016, 12:38:05 AM
Gave up on the new block but got 2 tix for late Sep '16 rear mezz $150 each!! Shaking my head on this one. Great seats too!
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HamiltonNew Block of Tickets
Jun 12
2016, 12:20:03 PM
Can anyone please clarify what time the new block of HAMILTON tix will be on sale tonight (12jun). Is it 8p or 11:10p(est)???
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