Profile for TheQuibbler

ClydeBarrow said: "Some of the worst acting I’ve ever seen on a stage. Some of the worst and most perplexing direction. The final scene takes place on a diagonal strip of carpet that none can seem to get off of making for interactions I assume the director thought would be funny but was painful to watch. This is by no stretch of the imagination a comedy because there’s nothing funny nor jokes."In a night of baffling choices, this was perhaps the most bizarre. Where were they? At first I thoug...

Ensemble1722365202 said: "Saw it last Saturday and I thought it was entirely forgettable. Sam Underwood was the best part.Wish I caught the New American Ensemble's IVANOV earlier this year, as I heard great things."Can concur; it’s completely lifeless with some, frankly, embarrassing directing and acting going on. The actors who may have been capable in another production are entirely at sea.

I loved seeing Curry making the round during the 50th RHPS celebrations. He still had his signature wit and cheekiness. What a singular performer!

Sutton Ross said: "TheQuibbler said: "And the nostalgia monster continues to devour the wallets of millennials. Will they ever learn to resist?"Good thing it's none of your business what we spend our money on, what a relief for you!"I’m also a millennial. :)

And the nostalgia monster continues to devour the wallets of millennials. Will they ever learn to resist?

I’m with Kad almost 100%. I’m baffled why more of it wasn’t cut. Leontes’s monologues get pretty repetitive and, like Kad said, we’re way ahead of the curve. Most of the first “act” is simply lacking energy and urgency. Lots of pauses between lines, waiting for actors to cross, too much dead air. The second half is better paced, though I found both young lovers to be dreadfully boring and out of their depths textually. Something spiteful takes over when it’s after 11pm, you know it’s gonna ta...

BrodyFosse123 said: ""Are they even trying anymore with these designs? This looks like the logo of an overpriced brick oven pizza restaurant in an airport.

I have nothing real to contribute to this conversation other than I’ve always loved the way she says “get offa my runway” in her version of Rose’s Turn.

joevitus said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "TheQuibbler said: "I think my issue with DeBose is that she seems so insincere. I thought she was great inWest Side Storybut her public persona is very off-putting. She’s always adopting some affected manner of speaking, never feels like a genuine person. I wish she’d just drop the act because I am, for some reason, rooting for her. I think these qualities make her pretty wrong for Charity."Ariana doesn’t owe you a personality you like. She owes us so...

I think my issue with DeBose is that she seems so insincere. I thought she was great in West Side Story but her public persona is very off-putting. She’s always adopting some affected manner of speaking, never feels like a genuine person. I wish she’d just drop the act because I am, for some reason, rooting for her. I think these qualities make her pretty wrong for Charity.

joevitus said: "Usually the point of a recording is to extend the audience for a show beyond those who have a chance to see it, not just satisfy those who already have. It’s both. “And l loveA Chorus Line and love the cast album, but I certainly don't see the choreography in my head when I'm listenting to it. I doubt many people do. I can't imagine the average person who saw/liked this production having been able to memorize the dance movements throughout (a particular moment that really stoo...

RUkiddingme said: "I will get attacked for this one! LOLThe show is about energy - not vocals.It's the staging and the choreography - not vocals.I can't imagine people listening to most of this new recording."I can't be the only person who listens to a cast recording to remember the production. So, sure, all the dips and splits won't be on the recording, but I'll be able to listen to those artists sing the songs and remember the incredible staging and choreography that went with

I’m so curious what about Sutton Foster’s stage persona or current singing ability makes folks think she should play Rose. I love her but… not seeing it.

quizking101 said: "Has Saheem Ali ever directed a show in a space this size?"The Delacorte is technically larger than The Majestic, seat-wise.

I hope it’s not an Apple TV+ exclusive because they’re very averse to releasing their catalogue on DVD/Blu-Ray. Killers of the Flower Moon is the only exception I can think of.

I wonder if this will be before or after Britney Spears takes over in Sweet Charity.

Alaska Thunderf*ck is Mary September 19 through January 17, followed by J. Harrison Ghee.Oh Mary - US Tour Cast & Creative

getatme said: "Sherie enters looking like a million books..."I love this typo so much. Really made me laugh.

I hope someone in this thread uses the word “niche” again!

Everyone is quick to blame the admittedly not great second film, but it still made half a billion dollars, its critical reception was more down the middle than outright negative (a 58 on Metacritic, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes), and the audience reception was still fairly positive (an “A” from the less discerning Cinemascore, 6.7 on IMDb, 3.4 out of 5 on Letterboxd). I’m not sure how much blockbuster business a 23 year old show is expected to do. Like others have said, I’m sure it can have a nice ...