The Official TDF Thread
Apr 19 2026, 02:13:44 PM
Tking0012 said: "Has anyone gotten TDF lately for Titanique?
I have tickets for Monday night looking at the house and how empty it is. I hope they’re good"
My TDF seats for Titanique last Thursday were mezz row D towards house right. Not bad seats but hope you’ll get closer!
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THE LOST BOYS Previews
Apr 14 2026, 11:55:55 PM
Ensemble1665759202 said: "#3 tonight for me and yes, Shosana’s new song replaced Be Kind, Rewind. Stunned once again at how many changes have been made in only a week (most for the better though I miss the post bow scene). Truly enough changes that I think CoffeeBreak should pretend to see the show again."
What did you think about the song?
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Leslie manville on audience behavior ..
Apr 11 2026, 09:03:22 PM
pagereynolds said: "I don't care what anyone does in the audience if it doesn't ruin someone else's experience."
My feelings exactly -- taking photos or videos, talking, or audibly eating/drinking during the show is unacceptable and I have no problem respectfully addressing those situations when they arise because I know not everyone was raised in the theater.
If the entire audience was filming the curtain call and the actors were taking their bows
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THE LOST BOYS Previews
Apr 11 2026, 08:31:07 PM
CoffeeBreak said: "The physical / set / visual production is great. The direction of the material itself, music(with writers), tone, some of the actors performances, construct (with writers) islacking and covered by high money tech. Direction of a new musical is much more than the physical visual show.
it's music video but the repetitive elevators/scene changes and choices of when and how long flying occurs gets old. (agree, with previous poster,that watching where the
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Review - 1 Minute Critic
Apr 11 2026, 11:36:01 AM
I got tickets for the first performance post-Tonys — feels like it’s going to be the place to be!
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THE LOST BOYS Previews
Apr 11 2026, 08:45:26 AM
I went in with little info or expectations — I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary Joel Schumacher) and knowing it was about vampires made me less excited. I was so, so pleasantly surprised! I had a great time and will be back post-opening.
Michael Arden is directing the hell out of it and the praise for the set and staging is very earned. It feels like a huge, real Broadway Show, and after seeing weak Beaches earlier this week, I was so
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BEACHES Previews
Apr 8 2026, 12:04:03 AM
Leapinlizards said: "Vosk put up a story on IG today that they are changing Wind Beneath My Wings. I’m curious to see what they do with it."
I was at the show tonight — Wind Beneath My Wings was just Jessica onstage, I guess it was supposed to be at one of Cee Cee’s concerts based on the gown she was wearing. The piece of stage she was standing on moved her forward a little towards the audience. Near the end, Young & Teen Cee Cee joine
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Death Becomes Her - Original Cast Departure Dates
Aug 4 2025, 01:47:34 AM
NOWaWarning said: "If we’re throwing out dream replacements, I have many. But I think my number one picks are Renée Elise Goldsberry for Madeline and Leslie Kritzer for Helen."
Renée would be a fabulous Madeline, but I bet if she agreed to do anything, it would be Viola (which would also be fabulous)
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MAMMA MIA! Previews
Aug 3 2025, 07:41:07 AM
Last night was a blast! It was exactly as expected and the cast had fantastic energy. If you love Mamma Mia!, or if you aren't familiar with it, you'll have a great time. I doubt it will win over any haters, but it's their loss.
Jalynn Steele's Tanya was the highlight for me, and Christine Sherrill made a stellar Broadway debut as Donna.
The set was completely serviceable, even if not super sturdy looking.
CATSNYrevival said: "It&
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Return of Heathers?
Jul 6 2025, 09:31:25 PM
I had a fantastic time (after being a fan of the show since the original Off-Broadway production)! There are so many great numbers and the cast is phenomenal. As others have mentioned, McKenzie devours as Heather Chandler. I had to force myself to take my eyes off of her during multiple scenes where she wasn't meant to be the focus. Lorna was fantastic (as expected) and I found her Veronica to be more likeable than in the original production and pro-shot. I w
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Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return
Jun 23 2025, 02:24:53 PM
Banal conversation about the financials aside, I think Phantom is going to translate so well as an immersive production. Imagine the moments -- the title song, Prima Donna, the chandelier fall, Masquerade, the finale. It's going to be so exciting to experience up close!
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‘Goddess’ brings Afro-Jazz mythology to life & Amber Iman reigns supreme
Jun 18 2025, 12:27:18 PM
quizking101 said: "Here’s a clip of the end of “Nadira’s Aria” from closing night that’s been making the rounds.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLBW2TDuG8I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MW53Zm1iajNxYjRu"
Amber was stellar casting, I don't think anyone could have nailed the role the way she did. She looked stunning and sounded incredible.
Hoping this has some kind of life post-closing -- I feel like a cast recording may not be likely at this point, but I'd love to be able to listen to the music again in full. The Nights in Mombasa EP doesn't quite scratch the itch.
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REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES To Close June 29, 2025
Jun 18 2025, 12:22:13 PM
I'm looking forward to catching it one more time before it closes -- another in a list of shows I adored that the general public didn't know/care about. I'm grateful to have the cast recording at least!
I think that people who didn't enjoy this show are too critical. It handles some heavy themes beautifully, but the tone overall is so joyous.
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Cabaret Casting Rumor: Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada
Jun 18 2025, 12:06:49 PM
Robbie2 said: "ACL2006 said: "BoringBoredBoard40 said: "Robbie2 said: "NEW cast announcementstarting July 22 replacing Orville & Eva coming!"
hints?"
Several people on Reddit are saying it's Billy and Marisha."
nope"
Hmm.
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REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread
Jun 7 2025, 09:15:15 PM
EDSOSLO858 said: "Title song at the Tonys?"
It seems like the easiest decision in the world -- such a beautiful and infectious number!
So grateful to have this recording of a beautiful score. Other than the title track, I'm obsessed with Doin' it Anyway, If I Were a Bird, Oye Muchacha, & Daydream. I'm really hoping the Tonys performance gives the show a boost because the cast, crew, and material all deserve it.
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OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews
Jun 7 2025, 09:07:49 PM
Catching the matinee tomorrow so that I can say I've seen all of the Best Musical nominees before the Tonys. Hoping the full cast will be in, but will understand if not -- I can't imagine the stamina required to rehearse, perform a full matinee, get ready to walk the red carpet, and then perform at the Tonys! It's gotta be an exhausting but exciting day for them.
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Oscar at the Crown
Jun 7 2025, 09:00:45 PM
Any thoughts on the new West End production of Oscar at the Crown? I caught a performance of it last week after seeing the original production (at Brooklyn's 3 Dollar Bill) three times. I can understand that it's not for everyone, and many fans of traditional musical theater won't be interested, but I would love to see it find a larger audience.
If I were to compare it to anything else I've seen, it feels like an underground version of Here Lies Love -- the actors perform on moving platforms throughout the space, telling the life story of a notorious public figure through (mostly) loud, fun dance music. That's simplifying both shows quite a bit, but other than that, Oscar is such a unique piece of theater.
Reviews seem to lean mixed positive (here, here, and here from my quick Google search), but I'm hopeful that it will catch on because it's some of the best vocals and choreography I've ever seen.
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS Reviews
Jun 7 2025, 08:40:58 PM
FolliesCabaret said: "Finally seeing this tonight - anybody hear any rumblings of a cast album? Feels weird, both with Nick Jonas being attached (streaming numbers) and it being the Broadway premiere of this very beloved musical, to not have one announced yet."
It is interesting to me that they didn't get a cast recording together early on -- it feels like something they'd have already done if they wanted to. With less-than-stellar reviews and sales, it's
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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Reviews
Jun 7 2025, 08:32:56 PM
I went in with no prior knowledge of the original album or artists and had such a fantastic time. The energy is infectious, the cast is super talented, and the band is phenomenal! It's definitely one of my favorites of the season.
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DEATH BECOMES HER Reviews
Jun 7 2025, 08:28:29 PM
WldKingdomHM said: "MemorableUserName said: "Simard out of the evening show as well. Nothing on BroadwayDirect or Dee Roscioli's Instagram about Hilty being out/Dee being on, so seems like Hilty will most likely be on."
I’m exhausted with Jenn being out all the time"
Why is it affecting you so? 
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