Profile for a-mad

Yes she is an Executive Producer, so I doubt she'd ever say it wasn't great if it's indeed not great... but Rita Moreno is effusive in her praise of the finished product:https://deadline.com/2021/08/rita-moreno-just-a-girl-who-decided-to-go-for-it-documentary-director-mariem-perez-riera-pbs-american-masters-tca-1234813772/

Huge piece on DEH in Hollywood Reporter this morning (both the evolution of the stage musical and the movie)... some pretty interesting stuff:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dear-evan-hansen-oral-history-1235005684/

If they add a song that wasn't in the stage production, I hope it's "In the Bedroom Down the Hall"... an already-great song that was cut before the show opened.

darquegk said: "Everyone says Steve Martin, but Martin Short might be interesting as the Wizard... I think he’d get the “corny and smarmy with something nasty and cold hidden underneath” better than anyone since Joel Grey."^ THIS! Martin Short would be amazing as the Wizard. He's a great actor - both comedic and dramatic... and he's got a terrific voice.

Variety recently posted a very interesting interview with Amanda Seyfried where she said she is actively seeking the role of Glinda in the new Wicked movie:https://variety.com/2021/film/news/amanda-seyfried-mank-oscars-wicked-glinda-podcast-1234946864/It went so far as saying she recorded "Popular" and sent it in to Casting. Also, that she and Samantha Barks have driven around LA singing "For Good"...hoping to be cast as Glinda and Elphaba.I love Seyfried and think she'd act the part really w...

"Walkabout" - LOST"Hush" - Buffy the Vampire Slayer"Pilot" - Modern Family

I saw this in '96 and thought it was terrific. Donna Murphy was outstanding... yes she does tend to sing a bit under pitch, but I've just gotten used to it and feel her voice is unique and powerful. But what stood out to me was her acting. She showed so much emotional range as Anna, and you could truly feel her transformation thoughout the show... and as others have said, she was really great at the light humor, esp with LDP.Did any of you see Marie Osmond in the touring production? I've seen...

"Being Alive" is a great choice...I'll also throw in "Wheels of a Dream" from Ragtime...

2 musicals I've been looking forward to, but whose development seems to have stalled:13 Going On 30Unbreakable (Adam Pascal)

.... not a surprise. I would have expected another delay even without the effects of COVID-19. I'm betting it moves to the holiday corridor of 2023, with 2022 a slight possibility. I think Universal will release this around Christmas regardless of the year...

WldKingdomHM said: "End of Act 1 -Proof" You beat me to the punch... ^ THIS!

Wow... after hearing reactions from the West End I truly thought this would be a huge contender for awards this spring. I know we have to wait for critical notices, but this isn't looking good so far. I thought JLP might be a longshot to get a nomination, but perhaps its chances are much better now...? Moulin Rouge FTW?

It's all pretty interesting... this last time they bumped it they made a BIG deal about dating it for 2021. Before then, it really felt like a soft date. This time, it felt much more permanent. The reason? A major movie studio is not going to sit out an entire holiday movie-going season without releasing at least one big release. If you look at Universal's slate of releases in 2021, there is NOTHING dated for late 2021 except for Wicked... so either they are planning on pushing it through, or...

bdn223 said: "@A-Mad yes the tour has opened to significantly better reviews then the Broadway production. The Broadway production opened to mixed reviews at best, with the tour opening to near unanimous praise with some slight reservations. This is not saying the tour opened to Hamilton, Book of Mormon, or Dear Evan Hansen levels of reviews, but much more in line with Aladdin saying. Basically they aren’t saying its a must see, but rather its everything you hoped it would be."Thanks bdn223. ...

bdn223 said: "wish i were here2 said: "RWPrincess said: "Nice interview with the Carolines:http://www.justjared.com/2020/01/07/meet-the-stars-of-the-frozen-national-tour-with-these-10-fun-facts-exclusive/It also specifically states that the new song hasn't come to Broadway "yet". I think this is the first I've seen of this in writing. I know we've speculated about it quite a bit."I wouldn't be surprised if all the tour changes come next month when the new Anna and Elsa start. To be honest, it...

There is so much to say right now... but I'll just state the following prediction - The film adaptation of "Wicked" (once it's finally released) will make more domestically in it's opening weekend than "Cats" will gross in it's entire run.

A great week all around, as expected. Nice to see Frozen have such a huge increase. Yes, it was expected, but I'm wondering if the sequel is helping drive some ticket sales. It will be interesting to see what develops this Spring.

Great picks so far... I wholeheartedly agree with:Answer Me - The Band's VisitWhen I Grow Up - MatlidaShe Used to be Mine - WaitressBefore and After You/One Second and a Million Miles - Bridges of Madison CountyHamilton - so tough to pick one or two of many... but I'm going to say One Last Time and BurnI'll add a couple more:For Forever - Dear Evan Hansen (the score is full of great songs... this one is my favorite. alt - In the Bedroom Down the Hall - perhaps the best song written for a musi...

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "a-mad said: "I know she might be a little old for the part, but I would love to see Donna Murphy as Mother... plus it would be a little tribute to Marin as they starred in "Passion" together."Donna Murphy did play Motherin the original workshop of RAGTIME, so I doubt she'd do this. She's also not a soprano anymore. (I seem to remember Joel Grey playing Tateh in the original workshop too, but I don't see him mentioned here.)"I had no idea she played Mother in the...

I know she might be a little old for the part, but I would love to see Donna Murphy as Mother... plus it would be a little tribute to Marin as they starred in "Passion" together.