Profile for B.JAMES

DrMonicaDeMoneco said: "steven22 said: "I saw the show last night through TDF ended up with two tickets on the side of the orchestra row. They were fantastic seats, especially with the reorganization of the palace theater seating I think.
I was really pleasantly surprised with this show. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would’ve. Shoshana Bean, LJ Benet, and Ali Louis Bourzgui blew me away. and the special effects and the music were pretty nice as well.

How many shows are you seeing? TKTS always gives me great seats and accommodates an aisle for me (I’m tall). It’s literally 30-50% off. If you’re only doing one show, go to the box office to avoid the line. If you’re doing multiple, if you bring your ticket back on a return to TKTS for another show, you skip the line for 7 days with your original ticket purchase. 

hearthemsing22 said: "I'm thrilled The MUNY is doing Waitress. But I'm less excited about Jessica Vosk as Jenna. She riffs a little too much for my taste where songs don't call for it. Runs, riffs-they don't equal great performers. Even though yes- she blew me away as Elphaba. But reign it in"

That's funny because I am flying from NYC to STL specifically to see Jessica, lol.

Take it with a grain of salt, but I asked the gentleman in the box office if the rumors were true, and he confirmed. 

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I think tonight is Cynthia Erivo.

Even so, is there a way to tell that it's lost momentum when it's performing well at the box office? Is Suffs gaining momentum? Genuinely curious -

Sincerely,

Someone who is hoping for a miracle for Illinoise, lol

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Wow, she must have left a really good impression on the show's producers! For those who saw her, how was she?"

The good impression was the highest sales for the show outside of a Holiday season, LOL.

Joking aside, as a fan of trash television, she got me to purchase a ticket and I think she did very well.

TheatreFan4 said: "This is a show that I'm really going to enjoy listening to the cast recording of so I hope that comes sooner rather than later? Does anyone know if they recorded it yet? I figured the songs are pretty much put in place at this point and Sony Masterworks is a producer on it."

3 of the main songs from the show have a version from 2022 on Apple Music/Spotify that I have been listening to on repeat.

I often wonder how much streaming and DVR affect these numbers.  I look at ratings for a few shows I watch, and some get a considerable bump in the days following their premier date. 

pablitonizer said: "B.JAMES said: "pablitonizer said: "theaterdrew said: "‘Once Upon a One More Time’ Musical Authorized by Britney Spears, License Negotiated Post-Conservatorship

I didn't figure they'd have plastered her name everywhere otherwise."

Of course there is no way the musical could have continued without her approval. Her name is on the marquee

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That isn't true. When she was under the conservatorship, her father and team could make financial and business decisions without her approval. That is why a lot of fans are not happy with this show (you can read the comments on Instagram, which the show seems to be cleaning up). This is where the whole Free Britney thing even came from, because she wasn't even allowed to drive, let alone make these kinds of decions."

LOL u think Broadway veteran Jame L Nederlander would lie about this knowing he can be sued? LOL I believe you're aware once the c-ship ended, most likely her lawyer had to work out a lot issues around her career and contracts. One of them being this musical. If she did not want this, there's no way they could used her name on the marquee and marketing. Perhaps it's pretty hard for some fans to believe Britney could actually like this musical post-conservartorship. She's making money off this show as she's co-writer in some of the songs. She's not actively working so it makes a lot of sense she decided to continue with this musical. Any decision she's been making since Nov 2021 it's up to her luckily."

I was not implying that she was not aware. I am just referring back to the situation she was in and what her rights were for years. Just this morning I read an article that she was on board.

As a massive fan for years, I was actually excited about a jukebox musical for once, so of course I was hoping she was involved.

Britney Spears Authorized Once Upon a One More Time Broadway Musical – The Hollywood Reporter

 

pablitonizer said: "theaterdrew said: "‘Once Upon a One More Time’ Musical Authorized by Britney Spears, License Negotiated Post-Conservatorship

I didn't figure they'd have plastered her name everywhere otherwise."

Of course there is no way the musical could have continued without her approval. Her name is on the marquee

"

That isn't true. When she was under the conservatorship, her father and team could make financial and business decisions without her approval. That is why a lot of fans are not happy with this show (you can read the comments on Instagram, which the show seems to be cleaning up). This is where the whole Free Britney thing even came from, because she wasn't even allowed to drive, let alone make these kinds of decions.

I went to the final dress rehearsal last night (after seeing it in DC). They definitely made some positive changes to the set and costumes. 

He absolutely did.

When Hades is on the steps walking up to the office, he UNBUTTONS his suit and says "step into my office, there are papers to be signed."

And in Act 2, the fates sing "and Hades laid his hand on you, and gave you everlasting life (while they all put their hands up and down Eurydice's body)."