Profile for MatthewS1

ACL2006 said: "Was Hannah still out as Marcia? I believe she got injured at the beginning of January and Ginger has been the temporary Marcia. They did fly in Mary Page Nance as an emergency cover for Marcia for a few weeks."I'm pretty sure Hannah was just on vacation for a week when they brought in Mary Page Nance. She was only with the show in Greenville, SC. Hannah was back right after she left. I think one of the other Marcia covers got sick/injured which is why they had to bring in Mary ...

Timon3 said: "Hamilton have only announced 1 date so far for their 2025/26 season, which is Cincinnati. I wonder if they are only going to scale back to 1 touring company?"This is confirmed. The Philip tour closes in Las Vegas on June 1.I also see the Moulin Rouge tour closing this summer. It feels like it has run its course and I think we would have heard of at least one engagement for next season at this point.

Can anyone comment on the new orchestrations? The tour does not have reeds or brass- the band is now 2 keys, drums, percussion, bass, and a string quartet.

There are plenty of audios from last night’s performance on TikTok. The new couple sounds great, ESPECIALLY Anna. She is a star and I have a feeling she’s going to be one of Bway’s next big leading ladies. Benji sounds pretty good- some of Younger Noah’s songs are really tough sings, and I’m sure he’ll settle in.

Full cast announced. How lucky we are to have Ashley Brown back on the boards- it’s been over 13 years.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kayla-Davion-Michael-Hayden-and-More-Join-ELF-THE-MUSICAL-20241008

Call_me_jorge said: "Ryan has been doing a reading directed by Michael Greif the past week which I presume is why he was out Wednesday."Ryan was actually out all day on Wednesday. I have a feeling it was to rest for the filming- he’s been having some vocal issues recently and went flat on a lot of notes during today’s performance.Jordan was back for the evening performance supposedly. Must have been something for Gypsy with Joy. This afternoon was the first time that Hillary Fisher played You...

I am finally seeing the show this afternoon and just learned that Jordan Tyson is out all day. Really surprising for her last weekend. Hope she’s okay and that she’ll go on tomorrow.

At the end of 2022, I did an Ohio State Murders matinee, booked it to Lincoln Center for a 4pm Old Man and The Pool, and had plenty of time before the 8pm 1776. 3 VERY different works- it made for a really fun day.

Oh, man. This HURTS. As a StL resident the past few years, I’ve been able to see Ken in multiple St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts, and most recently this summer in Les Mis at The Muny which must have been his final stage appearance. He had an enormous presence in our city and will be sorely missed. Two devastating losses for the theater community in the past 24 hours.

Fosse76 said: "MatthewS1 said: "The Fox in St. Louis is indeed using Playbills for Back to the Future, which opened tonight. It must be up to the theater- very happy we still get them!!"Why? The program is simply there to give you info about the production you are seeing (and advertise crap you don't need). Why does it matter whichpublisher prints them?"I’ve been collecting my playbills since my first Broadway show at the age of 7. I’m now in college, and it’s neat that the programs still loo...

The Fox in St. Louis is indeed using Playbills for Back to the Future, which opened tonight. It must be up to the theater- very happy we still get them!!

hearthemsing22 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Pretty sure Aisha Jackson will be playing Middle Allie for the remainder of the shows run beginning October 8th. Announcement should come on Tuesday!"Once again- I'd love to know where you heard this from, as people are already acting as it's a sure thing and we don't know where you get your information from"Once again- he was right and no one owes you an explanation. Some people on this board love to hate. Aisha Jackson joins the company on October ...

Call_me_jorge said: "Gabrielle McClinton finishes her run as Satine on tour today!"According to the Detroit playbill, Arianna Rosario is the new permanent Satine beginning on Tuesday.

The Fox in StL had playbills for Hamilton last week. Back to the Future opens on Tuesday- curious to see what we’ll get.

Lana Gordon returns as Persephone from October 22-November 10, and Allison Russell joins the cast on November 12th.

Benji was a great Usnavi in ITH at The Muny this summer. Really excited to see his career take off.

Call_me_jorge said: "The Back to the Future tour also cut a good amount of their strings, if not all of them."They cut them all :( the tour pit is 10 compared to 18 on Broadway. I saw it in previews in NYC and I’ll see it in StL next week- I am tempering my expectations for sure

For those who pay attention to orchestra sizes on tour- Ain’t Too Proud cut all the strings and horns and put them on a click track. The new tour has a 5 piece rhythm section (K1, K2, guitar, drums, bass). The new finale is gonna feel really empty…

According to Britney Coleman, the tour recouped. I’m honestly surprised- it sold terribly in St. Louis but I guess it’s found success in the major metropolitan areas. Congrats to all involved!!

ShowBro said: "Please for anyone who is lucky enough to be in Utica tn, dying to know first thoughts about Carolee Carmello and the new cast!!"Bumping this- did anyone see it? I’ll be seeing it in StL- saw the entire original cast and couldn’t be more excited for the tour.Also, for those who are specifically looking to see Carolee, this link will be your best friend: https://kimberlyakimbothemusical.com/atthisperformance/