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There are some understudy performances that have stuck with me:

Andrea Goss as Sally Bowles

Alison Cimmet as The Princess Puffer

Stephanie Umoh as Trina (second cover AND went on at the last minute in early previews with book in hand and brought the house down during "I'm Breaking Down". )

And I am happy to add Kaleigh Cronin as Madeline Ashton to that list.  She was simply sensational and her chemistry with Simard was off the cha

Hi Folks, 

I'll be seeing a an 8 pm Friday night performance of DEATH BECOMES HER with a group of nine people.  We were hoping to do dinner AFTER the show but it looks like most of the places I'm seeing in the theater district don't take reservations that late. 

Anyone have any suggestions for good post-evening show restaurant or bar that would take a reservation and at least does small plates/appetizers?  I haven't done a night out like

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Ok, are the digital screen sets frustrating? Sure. I really dont get some of the designs in them because the perspective is all off. And do the minimal physical set pieces make it look like a cheap tour? Sure.

BUT. Y'all this cast is on FIRE. The main quartet is just pure magic, delivering some of the fiercest vocals on Broadway right now. I do wish the production itself was more lavish, but I had a ball and would buy tickets to see these actor

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "BarnabyTucker said: "CC: their insta story posts shedding light on the abuse at the hands of the producers"

What's this? Any context to be shared here?"

I've edited this out of my post as I can no longer find the Insta story posts in question.  I remember a few weeks ago there were ensemble members posting Insta stories being posted about how they felt like they weren't being heard/being mi

I'm speechless.  I'll start with the good, because the good is GOOD.

It's an exceptional, hard working company that is putting their all out there (save two principals).  Nichelle Lewis and Melody Betts walk away with the show, and they are joined by a company that is working what they have been given to give Broadway worthy performances.  

The book revisions by Amber Ruffin are 10/10 and her one liners hit just as hard as they did in Some

Well you can add my voice to the chorus of folks who were pleasantly surprised by this. I think the highest compliment you can pay a show is "that was great" because it implies that all of the elements came together to make a solid night of theater. 

This is a case of the material, performances, physical production, etc. all meshing beautifully together to create a solid night of Broadway musical entertainment. 

I enjoyed myself and this might just be my new

I caught this on Thursday having seen the first preview with the original cast; a couple months into the run with the original cast; and now Tveit/Foster. 

Foster should have opened this production.  Her Lovett is dynamic and is a clear psycopath who presents as warm and funny when really she'll kill anyone who stands between her and what she wants.  I can honestly say she's now my second favorite Lovett right behind Lansbury.  I had adored Ashford both time

CATSNYrevival said: "nasty_khakis said: "This. I was there and she wasn't perfect and isn't reinventing Lovett but she was very good and VERY funny and will be great once it's in her body more. I'm fine with not liking how Worst Pies is placed, but people seem to think she personally closed Beetlejuice or something and I don't get it."

I was going to ask why they hate her. Is it actually just because Beetlejuice had to close to make w