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I’m not an expert on such things, but I like the music. I think it’s pretty and moving. And I remember seeing an expose on the Magdalene Laundries — maybe on 60 Minutes or some show like that? Seems like an interesting topic for a musical. Heartbreaking for sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C7cQ6Oz6qMIt really was a "tear-drenched treat," as another poster promised.

n2nbaby said: "pdjennings said: "At intermission of the first performance. This cast is FANTASTIC. This could totally transfer, as-is, for an outstanding revival. "I cannot wait to see this on Saturday!"I will also be seeing this on Saturday. I have never seen a "semi-staged concert" so I have no idea what to expect but so glad to get this positive review.

Broadway Joe said: "I thought this movie was a waste of time with completely unlikeable characters. Absolutely boring as well to me."I tend to agree with you. Also seems like a retread of Kramer vs. Kramer, War of the Roses, and whatever other divorce movies that feature the trope of controlling husbands and vindictive wives.

This seems odd. "Driver walked out of an interview earlier this month with Fresh Air host Terry Gross after expressing displeasure at the idea of listening to a clip of himself singing 'Being Alive' from the musical Company."https://www.thedailybeast.com/adam-driver-walks-out-of-npr-fresh-air-interview-over-marriage-story-clip

JSquared2 said: "At last night's performance of WEST SIDE STORY, there was a lone girl in the orchestra who would loudly "Whoo Whoo!!!" at the end of EVERY number! So annoying (particularly in this production). I only wish I had been sitting behind her so I could have swatted her in the head with a rolled up Playbill!"The same happened when I saw Chicago last year, except the whoo-whooing person was sitting directly behind me and leaned forward every time he whoo-whooed, so he was whoo-whooin...

dmwnc1959 said: "Since nothing else on Broadway running around that time currently appeals to me itmight be a good time to hit Moulin Rouge! again. I’m sure the originalcast will be gone by then? Anyways, maybe that or Hadestown one more time. Will have to do some homework this weekend to see what’s what. :)"Oh my gosh, you aren't interested in seeing Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Company, Six, West Side Story, Plaza Suite, or Diana?

dmwnc1959 said: "Was looking for a good reason to return to Broadway. Bought my ticket for the 8pm June 6th performance. YAY!"I just did the same.

What about the Gwendolen/Cecily scene from The Importance of Being Earnest?

I have aways thought that Chappaquiddick will be a musical eventually.

Tag said: "I don't really know anything about the show, but they performed a song with the lyrics "all we want to do is hear that sound". What in the world are they singing about? It was very unclear what the "sound" was.Terrible & confusing way to promote the show."The sound they refer to is people screaming in terror. You hear him say, "Oh God, I love that sound" right after he says "Boo" and the cast screams and runs away. Then, just before the song, Lydia says, "We're supposed to be makin...

This is a fun thread. Mine are Dear Evan Hansen and Once on This Island.Having heard a few songs from Dear Evan Hansen, I figured it was overhyped and manipulative, but was happily surprised to discover that I loved it when I saw it. (Although I still roll my eyes at “So Big So Small.” Come on.) The promotional videos for Once on This Island left me cold, but once I was immersed in the experience, I loved that too.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

magictodo123 said: "Also, stealing doesn't have to just be physical, What if you have an idea for something and someone else takes it?"Ideas can't be copyrighted so there would be no legal recourse in that case. (The phrasing of the question and the obvious answer makes me fear I really am dealing with a troll but who knows.)

I used to own this book, No Turn Unstoned, a bunch of vicious reviews compiled by Diana Rigg, but I lost it in some move. Might be worth ordering if you want a collection of them.https://www.amazon.com/No-Turn-Unstoned-Theatrical-Reviews/dp/0385188625/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=no+turn+unstoned&qid=1571625097&sr=8-1

The Mousetrap.

uncageg said: "I saw it during previews and there were a ton of people in black and white stripes and just black and white clothing. I loved it. I know that isn't dressing up as a character, but it was so fun to see."I agree. As an audience member at the DC tryouts, I got a kick out of seeing other audience members in black & white stripes and Lydia wigs in the lobby. It added to the fun. I mean, it’s Beetlejuice, for God’s sake. It’s not as if people were interfering with the show in a...

Dave13 said: "JBroadway said: "Anyone else find the applause in the opening number extremely silly? Not only does it strike me as a little odd that they would include applause on a studio album, but it’s also such a mild smattering. Sounds so unenthusiastic! It made me laugh in a way that they didn’t intend. "No. The applause you hear is the actors on stage. During the opening scene, the entire cast is on stage as he introduces them and the cast is applauding. It’s not the audience you hear."...

Washington Post seems lukewarm.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/will-you-love-moulin-rouge-as-a-stage-musical-well-youll-certainly-fall-in-like/2019/07/25/4aa3a796-aedf-11e9-a0c9-6d2d7818f3da_story.html?utm_term=.5081ea1bac7d

dmwnc1959 said: "I think Otho was just not funny at all and seemed a bit of an awkward part. Not sure that more of him would have helped."Definitely not. We got lots more of him in the DC tryout -- I think he even had a song, "The Box" or "My Box" or something, which was mercifully cut from the Broadway version.