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Ensemble1698878795 said: "I blame this on direction. It was obvious Kail didn’t pick a tone. Cheadle felt lost, but he is a solid actor elsewhere."

He’s not exactly a natural stage actor and hasn’t had a stage role in 25 years. In terms of major productions, he has 3 credits in 37 years.

Direction is partially to blame, but I think Cheadle really just dialed himself in as if he was performing for a camera and not a 700-seat theatre.
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WiCkEDrOcKS said: "I'm rooting for Laurie Metcalfe. Two stunning (and very distinct) performances within a ~6 month span, plus her breadth of work before this season makeher a no-brainer in my mind."

I’m inclined to agree. My heart belongs to Kara, but she will undoubtedly make the list next year with THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES and MIX AND MASTER. Laurie Metcalf deserves her spot in the Distinguished Winners group.

Also, Nicholas Christopher just posted o

Definitely some interesting choices. Then again, this is one of those awards where, aside from Distinguished Performance and Direction, it’s basically an “everybody gets a nomination so it doesn’t matter” award that helps with marketing. Why else would BEACHES be nominated for anything?

I am a bit confused though because TITANIQUE and Marla Mindelle were nominated already in 2023 - so what’s with the double dip?

Also, were City Center produc

rburton66 said: "I was thinking of doing a 5 PM Sunday show of this and then running down to the 7:30 of Schmigadoon. They’re listing the runtime as 2 hours and 25 minutes. Can anyone tell me if this sounds feasible or just psychotic?"

Not a chance in hell. You don’t want to skip the curtain call and, unless you are on an aisle, the Broadhurst is one of the hardest theatres to exit quickly.

However, I think doing the opposite of Schmigadoon first w

I went last night and, oh my god, this is probably one of my contenders for top performance of the year. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Through many iterations, you can tell that Jack Holden (who also is a co-writer) has been able to masterfully craft this fully lived in performance of over 30 characters (even if only some of them continue through a full arc). Much like DEAD OUTLAW, it has that “Yes, This Crazy S**t Actually Happened” truth to it, but is much, much

OuttaTowner said: "quizking101 said: "To my understanding, the cast is already set and they’ll be workshopping it over the next year.

However, thinking realistically, my picks would be:

Jerry: Will Swenson

Dave: Josh Gad

Malcolm: Javier Muñoz

Harold: Danny Burstein

Ethan: Wesley Taylor

Horse: Norm Lewis"


According to ChatGPT, the age range of the primary male

TotallyEffed said: “I thought Cheadle was absolutely horrible."

Cheadle has no shot. His reviews, while somewhat more polite, are on par with Adrien Brody in terms of having “Well, he was there” tilt to it.

The fundamental issue with Cheadle that was similarly cited was that he seemed far too easygoing and never gave enough of an impression to have the specter of his genius hanging over the whole play when he isn’t on stage. That m

Falsettolands said: "I feel confident in saying Marylouise Burke is getting into best featured. The real question is if Nixon or Young is getting the fifth slot. Nixon was wonderful but the historical precedent of Squibb being nominated and potentially winning means she’s a lock over her."

Burke is fantastic for sure, but there are at least 15 truly viable candidates by my count, more or less depending on committee rulings. I would not be surprised if we ended

KevinKlawitter said: "My predicted five are Aidem/Hecht/Metcalf/Squibb/Young, with Nixon, Cash, Rose and Emond close behind."

Mine are (in no order) - Metcalf, Young, Squibb, Aidem, and Nixon, with Reid as a potential sixth (the category is flush with potential for expansion).

Although MTC performers are usually all considered featured by default crediting, after seeing THE BALUSTERS, I think they may try to make a case for Rose to go in Leading, and possibly&

It’s been selling like gangbusters and seems to be a magnet for celebrities, so I can imagine they are entertaining possibilities to extend. If the show is doing well, it could help fill Roundabout’s coffers in the way CABARET did.

Also, and I am shouting this, KARA MF’IN BLACK, BLESSED, BOOKED, and BUSY YOUNG!!!!!!!!!! (With Ruben Santiago-Hudson no less!)

Definitely didn’t see the FULL MONTY revival coming, but honestly I’m glad to see it, and the

EDSOSLO858 said: "So do we see Adrien and/or Tessa getting nominated despite the play’s shortcomings? The reception seems cooler than it was in London.

Worth noting that the London production was an entirely different animal in terms of direction, design, etc. The only things that remain the same are the text and the lead actor.

That said, I can’t see Brody cracking the list unless nominators  are selecting based on star power. For my money, th

I don’t think it’s either. It’s a case of two decidedly opposite vibes.

54 Below is an uptown, supper club-type cabaret space, which caters to higher-end patrons (mostly) - which is reflected in their prices. I’m sure location is a small factor, but you also have Green Room 42 in the same vicinity.

Joe’s Pub, for my money, has always been the scrappy, downtown cabaret spot that feels accepting to artists of all stripes - alternative, raunchy, experi