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The second act is so powerful that I found myself sobbing the last 20 minutes. The timing of this show couldn't be better (or worse) with the predicament Israel finds itself in right now. For Chip Zien it's the role of a lifetime. Outside on the sidewalk looking for my friends I bumped into a woman who was still sobbing. She apologized profusely, said, "I have never been so moved by a movie, or a book, or a play, or anything I've ever heard in my life," then disappeared into the crowd still c...

Casey Garvin went on as Joe/Josephine tonight and was absolutely spectacular. Is there a way to find out in advance if he is going on as Joe? I know nothing about him except that I have seen him in this show in various parts, and tonight he was thrillingly brilliant -- his singing voice is gorgeous, his tapdancing (and ballroom dancing) is terrific, and the audience took to him instantly. INSTANTLY! And he's so darn good looking. It's just a matter of time before he lands a starring role for ...

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "The stage set does actually look much better and would be able to use their lighting, and not have those weird purple lit pieces of The View set. Plus they tried to cram this number into that small studio and onstage it has more room to breathe and take in the stage pictures and choreography.Not sure what people are getting in about with the costumes…it’s not the ball in Cinderella. They’re struggling traveling musicians who escape to Mexico for an evening of dancing an...

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "I adore Borle and Ghee, but there are better songs to use in promo performances that have a better chance of grabbing people’s attention. No performances with Hicks or Williams? Come on."It's tricky to find the exact song that represents the whole show and fits within the strict parameters of a TV appearance. My favorite song changes from time to time and short of doing a medley, which would never work if the object is to engage viewers and sell tickets, it will always ...

BorisTomashevsky said: "JSquared2 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Word is that a priority loan has been taken out to help the show survive.This show should have opened four months later than it did.But too many gung-ho (can that term still be said?) producers think all is well in the state of Denmark and that the people will simply flock back to the auditorium like it’s 1999."Considering that the co-lead producer is The Shubert Organization, I think they have a better understanding than you of...

BCfitasafiddle said: "Natasha Yvette Williams has been out for a few days. I really hope she doesn't have COVID. I'm seeing the show on Christmas Eve and she is one the people I've been most excited to see."I've seen it twice this week with Raena White playing Sweet Sue -- she brings a different kind of sass to the part, is a terrific singer, so don't let the absence of NaTasha Yvette Williams keep you at home.

Jarethan said: "Intotheblue said: "Most of us can agree that “Some Like it Hot” is a good show, but clearly something is missing if people are not coming to see it.IMO post-pandemic, it’s a show that needs a star. It can’t just be a “great” show. There needs to be a draw to bring people in. It needs to be an event that people want to pay top $$. Imagine if “The Producers” opened with musical theatre names as opposed to Broderick/Lane. It wouldn’t have been what it became. I feel like the Chri...

RippedMan said: "christinelavin said: "It's official -- last night I met on the ticket holders' line two men from Delaware who, like me, are "Some Like It Hot" Heads. Yup, we now have a name. I was there to see it for the 12th time -- they were there to see it for their 9th time. And they live in Delaware -- so it means every time they come to NYC to see it they incur travel and hotel expenses -- but they don't care because they love the show that much.We compared notes as to the many changes...

It's official -- last night I met on the ticket holders' line two men from Delaware who, like me, are "Some Like It Hot" Heads. Yup, we now have a name. I was there to see it for the 12th time -- they were there to see it for their 9th time. And they live in Delaware -- so it means every time they come to NYC to see it they incur travel and hotel expenses -- but they don't care because they love the show that much.We compared notes as to the many changes made since that first preview -- and w...

I know what I'm about to say may upset many, but there's one thing commenters could do that would take all the differences of opinion to a higher level: use your real names.I know that's probably not going to happen, but I think when you back up your opinion with who you really are it would be acknowledging work created by real flesh and blood artists, writers and actors critiqued by real flesh and blood audience members. Hiding behind nom de plumes allow some to let their better angels be ov...

Am I misunderstanding something here? This musical is still a work-in-progress. I know firsthand because I have seen it a number of times and have been witness to costume changes, dialogue changes, reworked scenes -- it hasn't been "frozen" yet, so why do some write as if it is?I thought it was considered bad form to bad mouth a production before it is set in stone -- it seems unfair to the cast and crew to spread negative opinions as they work it out in front of an audience. My first thought...

MadsonMelo said: "My friend was offered second to the last row of the Balcony for rush ticket. Is this the common rule? I dont think The Balcony at The Shubert is not worth it even for rush tickets, or are they good for this production?"I sat up there, though a few rows lower than that, and actually loved the seats because right behind us were a bunch of teenagers who loved the show big time, were very noisy and enthusiastic (some might not like that, but I do). I'm familiar with the feeling ...

jkcohen626 said: "Saw this last night and LOVED it!It took me a bit to get into it, but I was hooked after the train station scene. I think it was specifically the line about them paying the kids to steal the instruments and then the "this is the earliest I've ever been late" line that really got me!I thought the music was fantastic and I can't wait for a cast album. It definitely had a specific vibe, but I didn't feel like it was too similar. Some Like it Hot, Let's Be Bad, and You Could've ...

Across the street I ran into ALW on the stairs up to the 2nd floor at Sardi's prior to the show, but his body language told me to keep moving, sister! So I did.The sound was much improved last night -- dialogue was crystal clear (3rd time seeing it), though Daphne wore a different red dress, not nearly as flashy as the original, and Sugar Kane's yellow dress at the end is a head scratcher.It's so much fun to watch the actors finding their grooves -- in places that last week got big laughs, la...

I should add to my post that sitting in front of me in the mezzanine was a Ralph Kramden lookalike who I suspect was a Trumper (based on what I overheard him talking about with his wife). I was astonished that in the 2nd half, after that incredible door slamming festival & chase that this man gave it a standing O (this was already after Daphne's big song got one earlier in the 2nd half, that he was also part of). This was a regular guy, taking his wife out on the town to see a Broadway show -...

I was at the first preview and by complete coincidence sat next to Casey Garvin's aunt who explained to me he is in the ensemble and is also understudy for Joe/Josephine (Christian Borle). She told me how he got into theater, how hard he works, how proud she and his whole family is of him. Because it was the first preview I was absorbed in watching the show and following the action, so I didn't even get to see which one he was in the ensemble -- but I'll make sure to figure that out when I go...

Speaking of heads in the way, does anyone have a kind way of letting men know it's bad form to wear a baseball cap to the theater? The brim becomes a real issue if you happen to be short and sit behind one of these dudes. I never want to insult anyone, or make an enemy of someone who is sitting so close to me, but if there's a funny, light way to get them to take it off, I'm all ears.

Tom-497 said: "I saw last night's performance from a first-row, audience-right TodayTix rush seat, and the view was mostly excellent -- only a couple times toward the end was it less than ideal, when action took place on the lip of the stage directly in front of me, and I had to bend my neck far back to look at the actors' faces instead of their knees.As for the performance, I thought the first Act was very strong -- well-acted, well-paced and fluid as it moved back and forth between Willy's ...

"Every show must have a surprise."

Yes, it's long, but don't even think about that -- it's set at a languid pace, so know that, sit back and go for the ride. I've watched it twice. The first time I thought it was way too long. The second time, I didn't. It's not perfect, but nothing ever is. The set is amazing, the choreography is strangely lulling, the actors are all first rate. Have you ever gone to a restaurant where you don't choose your meal -- they choose it for you? Along with the wine? You trust that the chefs creating...