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CarlosAlberto said: "I just know a bunch of you on this board want this to transfer and fail because Rachel Zegler is in this.


I hope it succeeds beyond everyone’s wildest dreams and makes all of you haters even more miserable than you already are.


And if she wins the Tony that would be the cherry on top of the cake!
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Same, and you know what: I think it will.  

This production is world’s better than Sunset and easily the best Evita I’ve ever seen.  I had high expectations for Rachel going in, and she destroyed them. This woman is the real deal: singer, dancer, and actress. When she sang “no one else can fill it like I can,” the audience erupted…because it’s true 💅 

Its what the message says throughout the theater. Will post when I’m able.  Mind you, it also says “intended for…” so there is a carve-out. 

Couldn’t find a subject post about this so creating a new one. 

At today’s matinee and they’re filming for worldwide distribution. Makes me think a transfer won’t be happening this season. 

I was there last night: the outside audience was well over a thousand people. I can’t express how awesome the experience is seeing those crowds from the audience inside: it’s such a reveal. A coup de théâtre moment that’s so much more effective than the often cited Sunset Blvd comparison. 

Will try to post a video I took during intermission yesterday before the barriers were put down. Simply wow. 

Quick aside for anyone who’s seen this and Giant in London: I have an opportunity to see one or the other this afternoon. I lve seen and loved Giant, so that’s a sure bet, but wondering if I should try something new instead. 
 

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. 
 

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Went with Giant 😬

Toi toi toi to Rachel and the cast on opening night tonight!

Similarly, I’d love to see a gothic or Grand Guignol concept helmed by Guillermo del Toro.  

All this back and forth about whether she’s a draw or not: but does it really matter?  If she’s a sensation in this (and it appears that she is), the run will sell-out and it will be fast-tracked to New York post-Jellical Ball.  Kind of exactly what happened with Nicole and Sunset. 

I never paid attention to her career at all after West Side Story, but suddenly this is the show I’m most excited about seeing in London. 

Class. 

Bwaygurl2 said: "Play Esq. said: "Watching these clips on-line (though I still haven't found Rainbow High if someone would like to share...), I went from being on the fence about going next week to wanting to see it twice. No just trying to fit it in the schedule..."

https://x.com/paralyzedhvart/status/1935010274828058957

Thank you!

Here's rainbow high"

 

Why does everything have to get so toxic here so fast? 

I took from Theaterfan’s statement only that it’s a little ridiculous that she’s already trying to distance herself from the material that made her famous. That’s a reasonable position, especially since she just won the Tony for that material.  

No need to pile-on someone for a throwaway statement expressing opinion. 

Steven: Thank you so much for the link!  Great source!

Anyone know anything about Invictus Theater?  They're doing Angles in America and I rarely pass up an opportunity to see that!

Over Cate Blanchett’s dead body…

Going next week.  I have You Will Get Sick and Color Purple booked, anything else looking interesting that's still open?

TellZ: Thank you. But ugh 😑 

Finally getting around to seeing this today, really just for Jasmin. Just in case I’m absolutely not enjoying the show, is there an 11 o clock number worth staying for?

I said “us” referring to people on this board. I don’t have time for you, princess. Take a nap.