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I come to Broadway 2-3X a year from Delaware.  Just under two hours by train.  I wouldn't want to deal with driving the NJ Turnpike, much less Manhattan. I'm sure other people use Amtrak (or one of the local transit systems if the live close enough).  I personally take the subway over to the Theatre District and feel safe doing so, though I keep my distance from the platform until the subway comes in.  FWIW I am a 57 year old male, about 6' 180 lbs.  

With the renovations and everything done to the Majestic (which unless I've missed it, haven't really heard anyone comment on them...) I'm really surprised to see this.

I (probably like most here) had only been in the Majestic previously for Phantom, so its difficult to compare.  The theatre definitely looks gorgeous.  The men's room, at least was spacious and appeared new (I saw Phantom soon after the post-C

I haven't seen this production but out of curiosity:

     How does the scope/likely cost of the renovations for Broadway and London compare? From the seating charts it look like the Broadway renovation was more signifigant  (I'm aware the West End and Broadway economic models are different).  I've never been to the West End at all and haven't been in the August Wilson since it was the pre-renovation Virginia (the "high school auditorium&quo

TheatreMonkey said: "I would hope Lord Lloyd Webber would know better than to try and musicalize a pretty perfect play (with music!) inAmadeus (which is decidedly not set in 1900).But perhaps he's trying to go back to his romantic side, and writing a musical adaptation ofLetters from an Unknown Woman,which also fits both criteria."

From reading the Wiki synopsis of "Letter from an Unknown Woman", it fits the clues AND the plot see

A question regarding speculation about casting the "older" June.  It's been a while since I saw the show, but isn't she only in the show for the second half or so of Act I?   Does she return at any point after she runs off with Tulsa?   (I'll assume spoiler warnings aren't needed on a 60+ year old show).  Assuming my memory is correct, there doesn't seem much point in spending money to get a "name" to play the role, and mor

A question/thought about Illinoise winning best musical

I remember in past years' (post-nomination) predictions as to who/what would win various award, it was noted Tony voters sometimes take the"business of Broadway" into consideration- in other words, they may (consciously or not) be more likely to vote for a result which they perceive will result in better overall grosses. 

If that's the case, would voters want to award "bes

 “The New Amsterdam Theater is currently seeking friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals with strong communication skills to join the Ushering Team for the opening of one of our shows in September.”

 

 

The "for the opening of one of our shows" language seems odd.  The New Amsterdam is going to have one show at a time.  However, the language makes more sense if Disney Theatricals is