Profile for Broadway61004

BdwyFan said: "Anyone know what’s happening with Damn Yankees? Heard it’s an amazing revisal based upon what I heard and read from DC Arena. When and which theatre? Not the Lunt apparently. "The EPA they had a few months ago said rehearsals would begin in January for a spring opening. Doesn't mean that's 100% accurate, but it does seem the intention is for the spring.

Kad said: "I mean... the main difference is that Hammerstein, Fosse, et al are all long dead."Sure, but their estates still get all the money from supporting these shows. Same with MJ who others are saying we should boycott because of Michael Jackson, who was also long dead before this production existed. And while JK Rowling is alive, she's about uninvolved with the Harry Potter stage show as any of those others are (collecting money from it, but having nothing to do with it) yet everyone wa...

Not at all defending Rudin or how he's behaved, but are all of you boycotting his shows going to boycott Sound of Music as well? Because by all accounts Hammerstein was just as much (if not more) of a brute as Rudin is. How about Chicago given all the issues with Fosse (not to mention that production's director and costume designer)? Again, not defending Rudin, but I do question why there is so much "cancel him" thrown around specifically at him when others are given a free pass.

TheOtherOne2 said: "Ke3 said: "Offhand I don't think either of them is a Phyllis, but Kelli might have one in her."I mean, she's already played Young Phyllis in the first revival, so it would be kind of interesting to see how she's grown into Older Phyllis.

Plannietink08 said: "Patti and Glenn,and I'm deadly serious."Only if it's a concert in which Lloyd Webber accompanies them.

It should be no surprise that the "journalist" who wrote that article also has really horrendous ideas for musicals.

There have been so many bad community theatre and high school productions of 1776 that slow it down and play it seriously that people have started to think that's what the show is supposed to be. It's not. 1776 is an extremely satirical look at our government that was written as a protest piece during Vietnam. It is not meant to be taken at face value. Not to mention, the original production was 2 hrs 20 mins with no intermission (not the 3-hour funeral dirge that it's become). That should te...

Ensemble1698878795 Then don't announce her as director and puppeteer her every move. That's the producers fault not Camille's. You are only proven in this industry if you are given a chance to prove yourself. Many white creatives in this industry are given those chances time and time again and fail. Please name me the amount of Black women who are allowed to direct major musicals on Broadway besides Whitney White and Ms. Cruz. I'll wait."You're really not following this, are you? You seem to ...

Ensemble1698878795 said: "And when is anyone allowed to no longer be green and be given a chance? Who decides? Casey Nicholaw and Jerry Mitchell have taken the same course from choreographer to director. I find the analysis of “green” to be convenient in some cases and not others."The people putting up money for the production get to decide. Are you going to invest a few million in this production? If so, you can hire Brown as the director. If not, then they have every right to say they don't...

quizking101 said: "To be fair, most of Stroman’s best work was during the years she was married. As a director, her career has floundered since THE PRODUCERS with one notable exception - THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS. She’s recognized/respected more for her choreographic work than her direction,"That's sort of my point. She was incredibly successful as a choreographer (same as Brown) but was just breaking into directing more (same as Brown) and ultimately found far better success as a choreographer tha...

Ensemble1698878795 said: "Let it be known that Camille is not a 5X Tony nominee by accident. People don't "trust" her because white powers that be love to puppeteer Black creatives in this business. The lack of trust comes from the producers not because she isn't capable. Jellicle Ball is the perfect example of a producer stepping back and letting directors do what they do in a world the producer doesn't live in. From what I hear: the Deamgirls producers, not so much."In early 2000, Susan Str...

Matt Rogers said: "The various casts of Grease would like a word.Also, you realize the time period of Dreamgirls spans many years, correct?"Even in the "old people" revival (the jokingly coined descriptor of that 1994 revival) of Grease, the oldest principal cast member was 33. And yes, I'm aware it spans roughly a decade--hence I said 16-26.For context, Jennifer Holliday was 22 and Jennifer Hudson was 24. So no, suggesting a 40 year old would be too old for the role is not insane.

OhHiii said: "Tiffany absolutely can and has performed much younger. What are you talking about."That a 40-year-old shouldn't be playing a 16-year-old on Broadway. Not sure what's hard to comprehend about that notion.

OhHiii said: "Tiffany would be a phenomenal Effie and it would be a star-making moment for her that's long overdue,so that's disappointing, but workshop casts don't always continue with the show when it's primetime."I hate to say this, because she's insanely talented and could sing the heck out of this role, but realistically, she would have been a great Effie...15 years ago. The character(s) are supposed to age from approximately 16 to 26 throughout the course of the show. By the time this a...

I like the cast, but are these really big enough names to sell this show? I mean, yes, they obviously all have their fans, but are the majority of Superman and Heated Rivalry fans going to flock to a 3-person Broadway show that most tourists have probably never heard of?

Mr. Wormwood said: "Cast June Squibb as Maria you cowards"This is officially the only casting I accept. Can we get Dick Van Dyke as Rolf?

I mean, the obvious answer is: Click Here To Toggle Spoiler ContentThey're all Tony winners.But not sure about the second part.

A few that stand out in my memory:Sitting next to Henry Winkler at Bridges of Madison County.Sitting in front of Bill Cowher at The King and I.And then this doesn't really count since obviously they were working on the show, but I stood next to Matt Stone and Casey Nicholaw taking notes at one of the first Mormon previews.

I am not, nor have I ever been, a run time.

quizking101 said: "After seeing him at the Jellicle Ball last night, I think I honestly would like to see a nomination for Wayne Brady in something. He has a great track record on Broadway so far, but has never originated a role - likely because his commitments to Let’s Make A Deal prevent long term engagements."He did originate The Wiz, but...we don't talk about that production.