Profile for saxpower

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

There's an upper limit to how many shows people can or will see in a short period.   There's only so much "oxygen" to go around and with this many shows either all of them get a small amount or someone is left without.   It may not be possible for multiple shows to get good box offices all at the same time, which also affects word of mouth and Tony-related "momentum".  There just may not be enough "butts in seats" to sustain this

Is there some sort of open passageway from 45th to 44th between the Shoenfeld/Broadhurst and the Booth/Shubert?  It kind of looks like there is on satellite view and street view on Google Maps.  This would avoid the crowds In Shubert Alley.  It also looks like there's a door from the stage area to 44th street if they want a short route.

I never like talking about putting something else in a theatre which already has a show, but if they are doing it next season, and d

DrMonicaDeMoneco said: "saxpower said: "Kimberly Akimbo is still making money, but barely. It likely won't make it past January, but for that's in line with what you would expect for a run for such a quirky little musical that could.I am going to assume they announce in October a January closing and try ride out "Last chance to see this year's Tony Winner for best musical."While 14 months is less than the runs forFun HomeandThe Band's Visit, whi