Profile for Ball of Buttah

So, this is what is finally makes me buy a record player. And my husband is going to hate it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Kad said: "Sherie ReneScott (!!!) will be taking over as Magenta starting 6/26. Press release just went out. Lewis will have her last performance tomorrow."Wow! Posted on IG six minutes ago. Sherie will knock it out of the park. I hope Lewis is ok.

TheatreFan4 said: "An Aside, I know she's had her statements regarding her time in Cats with the makeup but do you think we could get Lillias White playing Old Deuteronomy at some point?"YAAAASSS!

"A Chorus Line TributeRachel sounded great but what in the world was the point of this? I kept expecting there to be SOMETHING and it was just her singing the song. Felt very unnecessary."The weirdest performance...isn't this musical supposed to be a DANCE extravaganza??? And they had Rachel sing and that's it? So baffling...

Sutton Ross said: "And that was truly the biggest snub of the season. She is a better, stronger singer than anyone who was nominated in both female categories."FACTS! 🧐

Sutton Ross said: "Jarethan,Agree with both of those disappointments. Hannah literally screeched the entire time, and the two people I was with said they both wanted to cover their ears. Just awful. Reminded me of the screeching Evita in 2012. Jesus Christ.And no one should win a Tony simply because they are 80. Andre earned his Tony with Hadestown (brilliant performance), but this year Ben and Ali outshines him entirely."I love Hannah, but she made me involuntarily wince whenever she sang 😭....

Poor Jojo. I'm sure everyone missed out on her version of the songs. Great attitude, though. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY2YN38O14g/?igsh=MThudXNudmtzamk2ZA==Maybe Jessica Vosk can do the tour?? /s

Damnit, Janet!

inlovewithjerryherman said: "Everyone in here saying "more stunt casting", "the producers didn't try", "Laura Benanti"...I don't think truly grasp how difficult it is to find female actors, with name recognition, that not only CAN do this, but would WANT to. I am sure every name thrown out from Benanti to Sherie to Scherzinger (who originated Viola in workshops) were approached. But said actors must WANT to do the job,and it is NOT an easy job to take on. Don't forget Megan Hilty,of all actor...

Ok, another random thought (sorry) on this lovely Mother's Day in ATL (not hot). Looking at "kid-friendly" shows advertised out there, it lists most musicals except for Chess. I think a lot of the drop off in grosses since March and it hitting the actual "ceiling" are due the adult and R-rated theme of the show. Essentially, it's not a family show like Funny Girl was. I actually like Chess more than FG. Would watch Chess multiple times, but once enough for FG.Apologies if this was obvious, bu...

GirlFromOz68 said: "Telecharge has Lea marked out today and tomorrow so she's clearly sick and I saw a rumour Lea has bronchitis which makes sense with the longer absence and her having been off for the Saturday matinee and being said to be struggling on Sunday."She's had a rough week already. I think she pushed herself too much last weekend pre-Tony noms. She's supposed to go on tonight and, hopefully, in much better health.

GirlFromOz68 said: "Dolly80 said: "Robbie2 said: "Peppa222 said: "Was Lea always scheduled off tonight, or is that a new development? Telecharge has an alert on the ticketing page saying she's out."No she was not scheduled to be out tonight.It must be that she's upset not being nominated a TONY. Seems obvious enough!"Well this is all pretty transparent isn’t it.id say it’s Karma that she hasn’t been nominated. She clearly doesn’t want to go in and see her colleagues being celebrated and not h...

"EDSOSLO858 said: "BroadwayGirl107 said:But that still begs the question: what’s winning Best Musical?It feels like momentum is in Schmigadoon’s favor right now."Originality has beenfavored in this category for decades now, so TWO STRANGERS it is."I don't know. I'm getting strong "Outsiders" vibes from "Lost Boys." Mix-positive reviews, a killer set design, ShoBean, and ripe for young fanbase.

ChiDoc said: "Bryce Pinkham got a terrible role and chose to shout his way through it, giving what I thought was a terrible performance and the worst thing about an infuriating production. So I can only laugh at the nomination."I'm pretty bummed Lea didn't get nominated but understand her character was not the best showcase for her acting. What I'm even more surprised about is Chess not getting a Choreography nomination, but Ragtime did. Wow. 🤯 Especially since I thought a lot of the dance nu...

joevitus said: "Ball of Buttah said: "Also, would love it if they recorded a cast album. Luke sounds heavenly and Stephanie sounds incredible. Can't get "Don't Dream It, BEEEE-eee It" out of my head 😩."I'm desperate to hear Juliette Lewis' "Science Fiction," because the responses are all over the place. Guess I could hate it (that seems the majority resposne), but I'm loving the idea that she doesn't appear to best it, but to sing it kind of wisfully and tenderly. I think that actually fits t...

Also, would love it if they recorded a cast album. Luke sounds heavenly and Stephanie sounds incredible. Can't get "Don't Dream It, BEEEE-eee It" out of my head 😩.

Just saw this tonight and had a blast! Set, atmosphere, and vibes were all top notch. It would've been perfect for me if they had a couple cast changes (cough, cough, Harvey & Juliet, cough, cough). Stephanie surprised me with her vocals. Of course, Luke was the highlight. I forget that the songs are soooo catchy. Great audience, perfect amount of call backs, and overall fantastic production.

Also, sorry to report that Casey isn't listed in the Chess playbill anymore and seems that he has wiped his IG account. I truly hope he recovers not only soon, but fully healthy to continue living his dream on Broadway.

All true and good points. That's why it was a wild and stupid thought. (Although, I believe Ever was a "surprise" after giving up almost try to conceive naturally).Anyway, back to the show, I wish I could see this again before Lea leaves in June. But, who knows...might be still around in the Fall when I come back to NYC.

Saw this a second time yesterday and had the best time! Brought a friend with me and she loved it. I saw this first in previews and the difference was astounding to me. First, the sound design was infinitely much better and I could understand most of the lyrics in the group numbers. They also amped up the lead vocals' mics so they didn't get drowned out by the orchestra.Second and, obviously, 6 months after previews the whole cast was much cleaner in blocking and choreography. I'll also lump ...