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Off topicish: Catherine Tate has been cast as a West End Oh Mary, would love to see her do this.

You win the day with this comment.  Well done!

OhHiii said: "Been looking for a way to articulate my gripes with Annaleigh’s performance and you hit the nail on the head. She ventures into slapstick far too often. Sweeney Todd isn’t a farce and the humor is baked in, it doesn’t need to be embellished SO much."

Agreed, the pratfalls and that 360 degree spin on the floor (twice no less) was cringe.

I was expecting to be blown away and left thinking they have a lot to fix.  At times you could not understand Ashford.  Josh was good.  The set was expensive regional theater looking.  Jeanna de Waal was in for Ruthie and she was a highlight. The lighting was unremarkable, the sound was BAD.

You are correct for the most part. 

I was in row A seat 107 last night, there was no issue with the railing. 

So its a choice between best new Play and best new Musical. 

I have one slot left to book for my upcoming NYC excursion.  I have these three that I would love to see (i understand the full spectrum of differences between each of them...however please guide me. Thanks...

I went to the first preview of Ragtime on Broadway and saw it at least three more times, so GREAT!   I will see you at this in-concert version...YES! 

Hi,  what are the best seat locations for this at St. Ann's? 

Hi,

I called Audience Rewards (866-313.9635)  and got the pre sales codes and then call Tele-charge and gave them the regular price seats code and it WORKED. didn't have to wait for the email. I got B 103-104 for $189 each

Here's the codes:

CMAUDREG - reg

CMAUPMID - mid prem

CMAUDPRM - prep

 

 

Also the final scene of Three Tall Women when the rear wall of the set goes up and reveals a mirror, which then tilts slowly and reflects the bedroom.  The effect was stunning.

The production was stellar.  Many many breathtaking moments.  Also pretty much launched Gary Sinise into stardom.  The scene near the end where they place the dead child in the river was galvanic.  Here's a clip from the 1990 TONY's:

https://youtu.be/yrVFDRvhPYc

 

 

I saw the Trevor Nunn directed production Fiddler on the Roof at The Menier Chocolate Factory, and am quite sure this will redefine BOMC.  Stand by for West End and Broadway transfers.

There is enough chili for everyone. The chili comes with cornbread and is a really nice treat.  Also the onstage serving adds a feeling of even more inclusiveness.  I was in row E in the 237-9, highly recommend this area as most of the action takes place directly in front of you and the projections still are very impactful.

I agree regarding The Goat but seeing Metcalf as Martha a deceptive woman hiding her feelings and secrets and treating her husband appallingly.  Count me in!  I last saw this in London with an amazing Diana Rigg.

Which would you see if you had to pick one?

Thanks. I saw the NT production of OK in London with Hugh Jackman and then the anemic Broadway transfer, from what i have read about this revival...its falling into the MUST SEE category.