Profile for Broadway Bob*

I played Edward Bloom in the "9 Chairs Version" of the show. It is now called the "Small Cast Edition." (Although our director still cast a rather large cast, LOL!) It trimmed a lot of the excess "Stroman-isms" from the show and streamlined it to focus on that beautiful story and the characters. When I saw the Broadway version, I was a bit "meh," but I completely fell in love with the show with the scaled back version. Is it true that the London version cast a different actor to play older Bl...

The 2000 ROCKY HORROR revival, directed by Chris Ashley at the Circle in the Square, was one of my favorite things of all times! I first saw it as an audience member and then was lucky enough to get to usher for it for several months up until its first closing night (due to 9/11). Alas, I was out of town during the 6-week return so didn't get to witness the amazingness of Gilbert Gottfried (and the other guest stars) as the Narrator!!! I say just bring back that production since it was cut sh...

Were there Playbills (or programs of any kind)? If so, could someone share a pic of the front?!? Need to know if I need to be on the lookout for one (and, if so, what to look for) for my Lloyd Webber Playbill collection. THANKS!!!

Fordham2015 said: "Got tickets in the rear orchestra so we'd be in the "Sing out, Louise" zone."The Majestic has a very long and steep orchestra. I wonder if she will really enter clear at the back of it or if she'll enter at the mid-orchestra point which wouldn't include the stairs?!? (Around row K-ish I think?)

somecheapfrenchthing said: "Does anyone happen to know if C is the front row for this production or if they're just releasing the first few rows at a later date?"While I don't know for certain, of course, there has been a trend in the past few years of shows not selling the first few rows when tickets first go on sale. I would imagine it is to wait and see if the design of the show dictates needing those rows for set/orchestra purposes. As someone who prefers front row seats it is quite madde...

Playhouse Square in Cleveland has posted some hints about their new season:Playhouse Hints

Check out this site: http://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/You can search by date and it will list most of the on-stage events happening for that day. I have found it quite useful in the past for finding "odd" time performances! Good luck!

Another request for anything for THE WHO'S TOMMY?!? Thanks in advance!

I wonder if this means that Marty (Marcia) will be the one doing Monday nights starting June 17th!?!?! I am seeing the show Saturday the 15th and that might be worth staying in the city an extra day and seeing it again Monday night if Marty is the one doing it!

If her work on the incoming THE WIZ revival is any indication, I would have NO interest in seeing an AIDA directed by Williams. And I adored the original production (minus the aforementioned Father numbers).

Anyone else having trouble with TeleCharge today (1/9)? I haven't been able to get on it all day. Anyone know what's going on?

inception said: "Also based upon leaks last week of Met's 24/25 season on reddit"Oooh... do tell! ;P

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Anyone Can Whistle has gotta be up there as most valuable, simply because of the short run, length of time since it opened, and the pedigree of the talent involved on & off stage. Esp if signed by anyone, because all the major people are dead now."When I started my Sondheim collection, I knew this one would be one of my holy grails. I was amazed when one FINALLY showed up on eBay AND it was a "Premiere Performance" (aka Opening Night) Playbill!!! I'm not ashamed...

annang said: "Broadway Bob* said: the 2021 COMPANY revival had 8 different coversI can only think of 7: the purple one with Lenk on the cover, Opening Night, the 4 Sondheim covers from May 2022, and the 2022 Pridebill. What am I forgetting?"Technically you are correct. I was counting the post-pandemic re-opening performance, but that was just the basic cover a with a special sticker celebrating the return. Sorry for the confusion.

Would love to see Brandon Uranowitz do this tour! I love him and think he would be fantastic!!!

spicemonkey said: "I would also love to collect all the Sondheim OBC / OC playbills, if possible."After Sondheim passed in 2021, I began to collect all major (and some minor) Playbills related to him - most NYC, but some London and a few other places. I have collected Playbills from productioons f his shos, benefit concerts, and others (like from his Memorial). It became an obsession of mine and I now have 20 3" binders full - over 300 Playbills!!! Like a comic book collector, I even got into...

As much as I LOVE Sutton and like Tveit, it is sad how much more excited I am by this announcement than theirs. LOL!!!

dramamama611 said: "GRRRR. Why is it an American Express pre-sale!? Very frustrating.I know it's been asked, but does an American Express GIFT CARD work? (If anyone knows.)"It worked for me on the CABARET presale, though that was a different ticketing sight.

Neuwirth has been made official along with Steven Skybell as Schultz! Bebe Neuwirth, Steven Skybell Join Broadway Revival Cast of Cabaret - TheaterMania.com

Any more word on MERRILY extending? If it indeed closes in March do you think that could hurt Groff's chances?