Profile for lastmidnights

Sorry, everyone, for the false alarm. I heard it was Aidy Bryant, obviously, that didn't go through. Jane will be stellar

Playbill_Trash said: "Any rumors of what casting would be after this cast leaves?"Heard it was a former SNL lady, but not sure if that has been finalized

I believe the new Glinda is Emma Flynn who did Clueless in the West End.

What the hell happened to Laura Collins-Hughes? She used to be such a great critic. I don't need a critic to always share the same opinion as me, but I would at least like to understand where they are coming from or what they appreciated about the show. That review was so vague I can't even tell you what in particular she liked about it. At least with Greene, I could understand why he came to the conclusions he came to. I'm looking forward to Shaw.

blaxx said: "Why is Matt Doyle not all over this?"Unfortunately, he'd sell even fewer tickets than Jordan.Would love to see him as an alternate for a stunt cast or for a tour. He's actually a really great choice, blaxx.

I'm sad to report I thought this was actually worse than everyone has reported so far. I will be far pickier about what Tommy Kail shows I go to in the future, because this was terrible. My thoughts are a little all over the place because I was so, so disappointed by this. I'll start with the positive. I want to praise Brian D'Arcy James and Tom Sturridge, who give really great performances despite being in a very bad production. I actually enjoyed the moving of the platforms, but only to hav...

TotallyEffed said: "And I do hope he has changed, and I believe there will be lasting consequences if he has not."He has not changed (personal opinion that I'm not allowed to elaborate on), and the extent of the consequence was having to leave his ongoing projects. I mean, now his net worth is only $250M instead of $300M! He really got what he deserved! Lmfao. Some of the offenses detailed in the Hollywood Reporter article were to the level of second-degree assault, which is a felony. He got ...

TotallyEffed said: "I understand your stance on Rudn, lastmidnights. But by your logic the whole cast of Book of Mormon should’ve quit long ago. Do you think he isn’t profiting from Book of Mormon? Do you think he isn’t still involved with it?"I addressed this in my previous comment. "You cannot possibly believe Laurie Metcalf has the same number of career opportunities/options that people currently in/auditioning for Book of Mormon have.""Your comments about actors suggest to me you know lit...

I can't believe I have to explain this... It can be true that child labor is bad, and that many of us work in professions that require the use of a smartphone. What ethically produced smartphone options are out there that are supported by major carriers in the US? By your logic, I guess we should just get a different job that does not require the use of a phone, laptop, etc. Your comment is so obviously disingenuous because it is not true that Laurie Metcalf is required to be in Scott Rudin-p...

There is a big difference between headlining Scott Rudin's Broadway return production and being in a show of his that's been running for however many years.You cannot possibly believe Laurie Metcalf has the same number of career opportunities/options that people currently in/auditioning for Book of Mormon have. If anything, Laurie could probably be getting paid more to do TV/film work right now, but instead, she chooses this. TotallyEffed, this has nothing to do with "ethical consumption," an...

NYCtheater said: "What MTA bus from Times Square/midtown area do you recommend for getting to the York Theatre on the weekend? Thanks for any help! :)"I think the M3

MysteriousLady said: "And f*CK you for being happy that people who did nothing wrong are out of work."I, for one, do not care that Laurie Metcalf is "out of work." Frankly, I lost a lot of respect for her when she decided to continue working with Rudin. She's fortunate enough to be able to choose her projects, and she decided to work with someone who verbally abuses his staff and consistently creates toxic working environments. It's an obvious choice to prioritize her career or "art" over her...

Any word on who's replacing Groff? I heard awhile back they were having a hard time finding a replacement but don't know if they locked anything down since then

Workshop held this week in NYC. Cast included Helen J. Shen as Rachel (Constance Wu in film), Alyssa Fox as Astrid (Gemma Chan in film), Liam Oh as Nick, and Jasmine Forsberg.Isa Briones, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Buitu, Ruthie Ann Miles, Raymond J Lee, Kelvin Moon Loh, Giullian Yao Gioiello have been in previous readings.I believe they are getting close to an out-of-town tryout.

An all-star world premiere of a new musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' beloved novel The Count of Monte Cristo is coming in 2026.Directed by Peter Flynn, the new musical will play Off-Broadway's York Theatre in the spring, running March 12-April 5. Opening night is set for March 19.Monte Cristo centers on a man wrongfully imprisoned who returns richer, wiser, and bent on vengeance. But as his carefully orchestrated plan unfolds, he must face the ultimate question: is justice enough withou...

theatergoer3 said: "But without a few more cuts, it’s a tough sell for mainstream audiences. It’s close to 3 hours (with a very long act 2),"The final version after opening night was 2 hours 35 minutes

There's absolutely an audience for this. I think the extended preview period/the uneven shape it was in early hurt their word of mouth, but they made all the necessary changes and were in incredible shape by opening. I can only imagine what a few more workshops would do to help tighten this up a bit more. The biggest issue that remains in my eyes is Act 3, which probably needs a few cuts. Maybe I'm naïve, maybe I really like this show, but I don't see this ending here. The Public has spent 10...

ColorTheHours048 said: "Do we know, for sure, that they’re releasing a cast recording? I’d be so sad if they didn’t. I know The Public has usually been pretty good about recording their original musicals, but I haven’t seen anything about this one yet."Not announced yet, but I can confirm. It's being recorded this week.

ColorTheHours048 said: "I saw this again last night and loved it even more than my first viewing. The pace has tightened substantially, though it still slows down late into act 3, before waking up again for that banger finale."Seconding this. The show now runs 2 hours 35 minutes, while in early previews it was at least 3 hours. They did a fantastic job tightening it.I don't know what the plans are for this show beyond the cast recording they are going to release, but I hope it does have a lif...