Profile for laporms

Well. Maybe after that. 🤷

I was watching Las Culturistas and Jinx Monsoon was a guest. She loves Death Becomes Her the movie and musical. Seems like a shoo-in for the Simard role after her First h Mary stint. 

Whoops. I read a misleading headline. 

Has the replacement for Jennifer Simard been announced yet?

I am thinking about a trip in February to see Chess. I checked out the upcoming Broadway shows and it's pretty sparse. 

Any chances that anything else will be opening by then, or is it pretty much going to be a slew of shows opening in March/April?

Has anyone been successful in stage dooring at the Cadillac Palace theatre?

I attended the Saturday night performance. It was a great effort by all to bring a production at this level to a casino showroom. Was great seeing Andrea McArdle and other excellent performers. It wasn't my favorite of all time, but I think it shows promise for this new production company in Las Vegas. 

Can anyone point me to an audio or video archive where I could hear Mommie Dearest as Norma Desmond? TIA

I really wish Britney would attend a performance, either with a crowd or in a private showing, and do some Instagrams. Spin around on stage. Do something! 

I have been expecting Reeve and Eva to call it a day soon at Hadestown, but they seem to be going strong. Good for them. 

It made me wonder, what actors/actresses have had long-term contracts with a show in a major role beyond the usual 12-18 month contract? 

It's no different then pretty much every other city in America. There is like 2% of the touring market that does extended runs. 

This is definitely a downgrade of a season. 

Las Vegas

Beetlejuice: Aug. 29-Sept. 3

Ain't Too Proud Oct. 10-15

Chicago: Jan. 16-21

Funny Girl: Mar. 26-31

Come From Away: May 14-19

Girl from the North Country: June 4-9

Peter Pan: June 18-23

Les Miserables: Sept. 12-17
 

I've noticed a trend that unless it's the first date of a tour run, there is at least one or more understudies on. This seems to be more than on Broadway. 

How many days off do touring actors usually get off, besides travel and Mondays? 

So, what are the thoughts as to why this is doing so poorly the second time around? 

Is this another Beetlejuice with high hopes that didn't meet expectations? Or was this a Waitress who came back for a pro-shot? 

I just realized teachers have access to TDF subscriptions. 

If I am planning a trip, how far in advance do shows typically end up on here? I would like to maximize the year. 

Also, are these similar offerings to what's available at the booth? 

Update: Paris also hosted "We Will Rock You" which is another show beloved in London. It was horrible. 

"Bat Out of Hell" is the same. I have no idea what I was watching. Props to a great cast, but the show makes zero sense. 

The Paris should do "Fame: The Musical" next and they will have hit the threepeat on London shows that U.S. audiences will never buy into and will fail miserably.