Profile for Elizabeth Moore

The book is narrated by grown-up Scout, remembering how she saw life through the eyes of a 10-year-old. So, young Scout is not able to fully comprehend everything the reader can see, which the older Scout recognizes. I suppose it all depends which specific themes Sorkin is seeking to highlight as to whether or not the children as adults thing works out...

My husband and I just produced this musical at our high school and it had SUCH a stunning reception. I've loved it since it came out but finally had the right group of students to direct it. We had planned on seeing it in Cleveland but his mom is sick, so we can't make the trip. I am very anxious to hear about how it is re-envisioned (especially with Paul Gordon involved!)!I have a copy of Daddy Long Legs, but hadn't heard about these other shows until recently. I can't find Sense and Sensibi...

There is a pretty terrible bass beat on repeat the first twenty minutes of the pre show. It also looped during intermission. It was not from anything popular and lasted about four seconds before repeating so it was incredibly frustrating....

I honestly think the dramaturgical structure of the piece is what is making it difficult to care about Christian and Satine, or more accurately, feel invested and satisfied by their relationship. The performers are doing a superb job in what they're clearly being directed to do. Even with varying preference for casting choices, the book is working against the performers, not with them.

theaterdarling said: "VintageSnarker said: "I don't care if it's a thin, romantic melodrama. This moment was perfectly executed in the movie and it's what audiences are going there to see.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8dW1ddAC_4"I am going to see the show on Aug 3 and thus part of the "audience" you refer to. Contrary to your assertion, I am going there to see Alex Timbers and John Logan's interpretation of Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge" (and to which Luhrmann has given his blessing), not to se...

Yes. This moment fell VERY flat.I'm anxious to see what the reviews from tonight say. After the weekend, there are two days off again for (hopefully) more changes. Opening Night freeze is still ten days away. *Crosses Fingers*

Mattie - If you are center on the balcony it would be a great seat. I was towards the house right (stage left) side and there were parts of the action I had difficulty seeing. That said, the theatre isn't too large, so you'll have a good seat for a much more reasonable price!

Thanks, Gray. I was open-minded and still have hope they can make it something amazing. There have been shows to undergo DRAMATIC changes after their try-out. Here's hoping!The audience was VERY receptive. It was the first preview and I think everyone felt excited to be in the room! That being said, while I cheered at some of the ways the performers incorporated the songs and material they were given, when I analyze the show as a piece of theatre, a lot of the songs (which got thunderous appl...

It was definitely bigger than 17x11. I would say probably 14x22. I can double check for you in the morning. :)

The poster is a thick poster paper but not as thick as card stock. I bought mine before the show because there was no way I was waiting in that awful line after the show to stage door in time. It was bent up a little from sitting in the tiny seats but once I frame it it will look fine. :) The center stage "elephant room" was very well-done. If the scene had actually happened in the Elephant stage left, a good third of the audience wouldn't have been able to see a thing. Lady Marmalade was sun...

"Danny Burstein is, of course, a treasure. But whoever made this SIX TIME TONY NOMINEE sing Florence and the Machine’s “Shake it Out” should be shot. What a waste of his talents! Sahr Ngaujah was the highlight of the night for me, and if this does transfer, I believe he will be the one walking away with the Tony."I was there as well and THIS. ALL OF THIS.

I wish they would go back to the structure of Lurhman's film in that he starts with Christian's story (as it is central) and the Moulin Rouge is introduced secondarily. It frames the story much more effectively than what is happening in the show right now.They also unnecessarily reprised Lady Marmalade at the end of the show after everyone had started clapping. It also highlighted the sexy-entertainment factor being more prevalent and important than finishing with the conclusion of the love s...

The production was incredibly entertaining. The sets and lights were breathtaking, the choreography captivating, and the performances by every single body on stage were beautifully diverse and enthralling (Who knew hearing 3 men harmonize on Sia's "Chandelier" was so essential to life? I do now. Sadly, the dramatic structure and the book do not deliver at adapting the heart of the story from the original film. Creative liberties are essential in this kind of adaptation, but the focus on the e...

The boxes are generally seating at the Colonial. The set felt like it was designed for a Broadway theatre and made to fit the Colonial. We were in the middle right of the front balcony and it felt like an obstructed view seat (it was not advertised as such and really shouldn't have been). It is a BREATHTAKING set, regardless. I'm curious to see how it evolves as it eyes Broadway.