Profile for benpackard

hearthemsing22 said: "How far back have people gone in the productions they’ve put down? I’m not sure if I should start with theatre reopening or before the lockdown…?"Well some people have gone back decades, others are starting from now... so it's up to you! I will say that one good reason to add your full history is that the Stats tab under your profile will show you some cool charts and maps based on the shows you've seen over the years. It can be a bit overwhelming though, so maybe start ...

Alexander Lamar said: "Love this app! Signing up for the beta. "Thank you and thank you!

perfectliar said: "Is the update going to include a launch in the Play Store?"Still no immediate plans for an Android app unfortunately. Sorry about that.

Hi again everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the re-emergence of live theater. I caught the re-opening nights of JLP and Phantom last week and they were truly special theater memories.Anyway, speaking of special memories... my theater diary app Mezzanine is about to launch a major update and, just like 18 months ago, I could use some help testing it. If you are a Mezzanine user, or are interested in becoming one, here's the link for the latest beta. If you are less adventurous but intereste...

Is it possible to add a function where users can upload pictures or posters for a product that is not in the system / that they have manually added?"Yes - when you are adding or editing a diary entry you can tap the small program image next to the show/theater/city fields to change the image to one of your own. Hope that helps!

Hey, as the developer of Mezzanine, I would love to know if there is anything about the Playbill app that you miss. Always looking for things I can add or improve!

Thanks, that’s very kind. I spend a lot of time fussing over the UI without much experience in that area, so it’s lovey to get that feedback.

Thanks for trying it out!

confyde said: "Is there the possibility of adding a function where a user can upload an image or a poster for a production that isn't in the system / that they'veadded manually?"Yes, I would like to add this feature. I have to be careful about any photo uploading because image hosting can get pretty expensive for a free app, but it is on my to-do list. In the meantime, I monitor all added productions and try to add artwork for any that pop up more than once or twice. Thanks for the suggestion!

seahag2 said: "ben, what are the possibilities of making a website version?"It’s possible, but nothing planned for the immediate future unfortunately.

No plans in the near future unfortunately, only because I’ve been making apps for iOS for 10 years but have zero Android experience. I would love a chance (and the time) to learn to make an Android app though, so if the iOS app finds an audience and I finish adding most of the key features I’m planning, then I could see an Android app being next on the list. It’s definitely the most common request so I hear you for sure!

It does, in fact you can add anything missing yourself manually if it’s not listed in the app.

Hi everyone,Today I launched my new theater diary app, Mezzanine, on the App Store. The app was heavily influenced by the feedback I received here and via email from BWW testers, and it wouldn't be the app it is today without your help. Thank you!You can see a few screenshots and download the app on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1441959317?ls=1For those of you who are new to Mezzanine, it's a free iPhone and iPad app that lets you log the shows you see, add ratings and r...

If you open the app 'TestFlight' you should be able to update to the latest version. If you no longer have the TestFlight app installed see here - theaterdiary.com/beta

Beta 9 is being released today:Many items in Mezzanine now display a preview and a quick-action menu when long-pressed (requires iOS 13).A long press on the app icon offers shortcuts to create a diary entry or add a show to one of your lists.Updated header style for programs.Fixed a bug where the bottom-most diary entry might appear shrunken until the diary is scrolled.

Toady's new Mezzanine beta includes lots of optimizations for iOS 13, including support for dark mode. Screenshots here.Current beta users - remember to update Mezzanine manually via the 'TestFlight' app - it won't update automatically.With this beta version, Mezzanine is entering public beta. If you know someone who might enjoy the app, be sure to send them over to www.theaterdiary.com

Today's new beta of Mezzanine Theater Diary lets you add your own shows and productions if they're not in the search results. This opens up Mezzanine for storing all your Off-Broadway productions, tours, regional theater, and anything else you want to add to your diary.You can also flag a performance as a Preview, First Preview, Opening Night, or Final Performance.Thank you again to everyone who has tried out Mezzanine, especially those who have sent suggestions and/or words of encouragement!...

- No, I believe you will need to re-open the 'TestFlight' app and update Mezzanine from there, similar to how you first installed it. Sorry, I should have been clearer about this. - Sea Wall/A Life is now added and should show up in the search results, thanks for suggesting it.- Good point - I'm not sure if/how this feature will work in the released version of the app yet but I will try to factor in users without an email account. At the very least I should display the email address so users ...

Today's beta update adds some features requested on this thread and elsewhere - thanks so much for all the suggestions so far.* Diary entries now include performance time. Matinee and Evening performances can be tagged in one tap, or you can pick from a full list of named options (All Day, Late, Midnight, etc) or enter a specific time manually. The performance time is also used to sort multiple diary entries on the same day.* Diary entries can be saved without a month or a year (e.g. ‘Sometim...

Added a bunch of West End shows this week - thanks for all the submissions of missing shows, keep em coming!