Profile for KingOfTheMine

Can anyone who's seen Giant say how often the cast smokes during the show? Was the smell overwhelming in the theater? I see herbal cigarettes are used, and someone in my party is sensitive to smoke. They had to leave Hangmen early for this reason.

catsthejellicleball.com now live as well as the various social media platforms. Surely this means an announcement is imminent!

Just stopped by the box office and they were still selling the 50% off tickets! Grabbed a pair front mezz center for $90 each.

Found this prior thread from when this project was first rumored, so I will also copy today's article below - Bloomberg reporting that Lin is wrapping up the recording of a concept album for a new musical co-written by playwright Eisa Davis based on the 1979 movie "The Warriors."https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/lin-manuel-miranda-s-next-musical-project-will-be-a-concept-album-1.2094069

Bloomberg reporting that Lin is wrapping up the recording of a concept album for a new musical co-written by playwright Eisa Davis based on the 1979 movie "The Warriors."https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/lin-manuel-miranda-s-next-musical-project-will-be-a-concept-album-1.2094069

Liz Callaway

What a loss for the community. Chita was so full of life and energy which I think is part of why this comes as a shock despite her advanced age. She was one of the greatest performers right through until the end and truly deserves to be remembered as a legend in musical theater. RIP Chita.

I don't know enough about Equity's rules to speak on how Gold was allowed to perform, but it was definitely unexpected. First off, congrats to all of the understudies who made this show happen tonight. It was clear that there was a lot of scrambling and shifting of parts in order to do the play. For reference, Danny Wolohan was on as Duncan, the Porter, and Seyton. Stevie Ray Dallimore played Siward. Peter Smith doubled as Malcolm and the Bloody Captain. I could be wrong as I haven't seen thi...

Intermission now, and Sam Gold has stepped in and is performing in the show tonight! After a brief pre-show speech about the recent COVID outbreak in the cast, Sam told the audience that they wouldn't have had enough people in the building tonight who actually know the show to perform unless he helped out. He's carrying a handheld mike and performing several small roles. More to come on the production itself later!

Seeing this piece tonight was my first introduction to the play itself and Paula Vogel's work more broadly, and I was totally floored by it. The play is complex, and the nonlinear structure allows Vogel to oscillate between disturbing and disarming content. It's a simple production, but extremely effective in that it doesn't get in the way of the script. Parker and Morse are both giving extraordinary performances. For both of them, actor and character blend so seamlessly that you don't see th...

I was also at the matinee. They announced before the show that they would delay five minutes due to technical difficulties, and the show ended up starting some time around 2:15 or 2:20. Then at intermission, they announced that they would perform Act II without any automation or movement of the set due to ongoing technical difficulties. The house left tower toward the front of the stage was able to move about five feet on or off stage, but otherwise they performed the whole show as if it was ...

Malinda5000 said: "Sure… we have The Helen Hayes and The Lunt-Fontanne which by the way Ms. Lynn is sharing with Alfred."Let's not forget the Ethel Barrymore and Vivian Beaumont!

I was also there tonight, and I mostly enjoyed it. The set is beautiful and got its own applause when the curtain came up. I was worried at intermission as both SJP and MB were stiff as a board in Act I. Something just felt strained, and it seemed like they were both trying for laughs and not getting them. But after intermission, it was like someone threw a switch. Acts II and III were much funnier, and both of our leads had great moments of broad physical comedy that they made the most of. T...

Sharon Sachs to join the broadway company as Morrible on Feb 14.Judy Kaye temporarily filling in as Morrible from Feb 2 - Feb 13.Amanda Jane Cooper filling in as Glinda from Feb 2 - Feb 13.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sharon-Sachs-Joins-WICKED-as-Madame-Morrible-Next-Month-20220126

Bianca has extended as Velma through March 13, 2022. Charlotte d'Amboise returns to the show as Roxie tonight:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Charlotte-dAmboise-Returns-to-CHICAGO-and-Bianca-Marroqun-Extends-Her-Run-20220110

Lindsay announced on social media that she's tested positive for COVID. I feel terrible for her because it seems like the bad luck just won't let up throughout her run. Before the shutdown I heard she had some vocal problems that caused absences. Then of course there was the long hiatus. Then the post-shutdown injury, and now this. It's a shame she hasn't had any chance to settle into the role.Jenny DiNoia's been going on for a few shows, and I'm assuming the plan is for her to fill in again ...

Just to provide an update, Lindsay was still out as of today's matinee. Wishing her a speedy recovery. That being said, the show's in great hands with Jenny DiNoia, who blew the roof off the Gershwin this afternoon. I hadn't seen her in the role before, but her voice sounded more powerful and healthy than what I've heard on various recordings. The show looks great, and the current cast is excellent across the board. Seems like having a full rehearsal process was really beneficial.

Lana Gordon joining the Hadestown broadway cast as a Persephone alternate. I wonder what the schedule will look like between her and Amber. Link below:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lana-Gordon-Announced-as-Persephone-Alternate-in-HADESTOWN-on-Broadway-20211006

I saw the show on Friday night and enjoyed Hewitt's performance. Hades was really formed around Patrick Page and his unique voice over the course of several productions and workshops over many years. It would be hard for anyone else to come in and do what had been done originally, so it's good that Tom is avoiding that and making the role his own. As has been reported, the songs haven't been transposed, but he sings certain phrases up the octave. Other low sections he sort of speak-sings in a...

Official casting announcement is out for the Broadway return. Even though we've known most of these folks would be returning, there are a couple interesting bits in here. Mili Diaz will make her Broadway debut as Nessarose. Also, Kathy Fitzgerald will be filling in as Morrible from 9/14 to 9/26. Alexandra Billings then returns to the cast. Link below:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lindsay-Pearce-Ginna-Claire-Mason-Alexandra-Billings-and-More-Announced-for-WICKEDs-Broadway-Return-20210824