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I saw this earlier this week. I thought it was outstanding and am so glad my long-planned trip was before it closed! The thing that seems to be missing from the articles about it closing is what impact the most recent Broadway revival and the horribly received movie may have had on ticket buyers. We know this was a totally different and fresh production, but does the average casual theater goer or tourist? How many people said, I already saw that, or the movie made them have no desire to see ...

I saw it and thought it was in fairly good shape. The three actresses who play the TLC girls are phenomenal, the choreography is amazing and of course the music is awesome. The book is in decent shape, and the girls' led interesting lives, so there's some substance there. How the author wove Unpretty into the story was a highlight for me. There's also a lot packed in and it was almost 3 hours when I saw it still in previews, so it does need some trimming and work. But I think they've got some...

Bettyboy72 said: "Oh Mary had cast signed posters for $250, Playbills for $100 and Jane was selling her book of sonnets for $500 signed “Knock yourself out, freak! Love, Jane Krakowski” she also said it had her “cheat lines.”There was only one which she should have auctioned but she said it would be with a random volunteer in the lobby. I couldn’t find said volunteer.Just In Time was selling posters for $300 or $350 and Playbills for $175. For $20 you got a JIT box of matches with a tiny rubb...

I agree with your review. Definitely more of an experience than a musical, but a really fun time!

Definitely typical to see discounts during a shutdown. Arena Stage offered free tickets to the Weds matinee on Damn Yankees to federal workers. I think it's a win-win. Helps the theaters fill their seats and gives the people who are affected by the shutdown something to do to take their mind off of things at a reasonable price.

Just back from the matinee. Performance started about 25 min late due to an issue with the sound so they definitely have some sort of bug in their system, which I agree with Dottie is rare for Arena. I was sitting near the sound board and there were two techs there through all of act I looking anxious as they ran the show. A couple of spots where the mic volumes were a little uneven but they largely pulled it off. As far as where to sit, I agree with Gingerbread Man that you really can't go w...

So glad that Kevin McHale is doing the show. I thought he was exceptional in DC. I'm sure Justin Cooley will be great as Coneybear, but I'm sorry that Noah Galvin isn't continuing because he and Nina White, who I'm guessing is doing Queen of Versailles, were the other two stand outs at the Kennedy Center.

That was a mess! I got the unending spinning wheel when trying to select tickets more than once and even got as far as putting my credit card in to buy seats once and then it didn't go through. Finally purchased tickets over the phone. Telecharge really needs to totally overhaul its system.

Fun thread! Sat in front of Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson at Glass Menagerie. Stood in bathroom line with Uma Thurman at My Fair Lady. Gabrielle Union at Stick Fly. Not Broadway but John Lithgow at the Ralph Fines MacBeth in DC. Walked past Michael Douglas on the street after A Little Night Music matinee- he must have been going to spend time with Catherine Zeta-Jones between shows.

If you book your hotel via playbill you can stay at the Paramount minus the resort fee. https://playbilltravel.travelwits.com/That's been the best rate I can find for a May trip as well. It's fine and the location is perfect, but I too will be looking for better rates elsewhere between now and then.

Heading to NYC in May. Going to see Oh Mary, Buena Vista Social Club, and Maybe Happy Ending. Have two spots left and trying to decide between Death Becomes Her, Purpose, John Proctor, and Mincemeat. Which two should I see? (Have already seen Gypsy and Sunset Blvd). Thanks!

I agree with BrodyFosse- you've made a good first step - and their other advice is solid too. Also don't forget about any local professional theaters in your area. That's another place to meet professional SMs, and maybe shadow or even intern. Best wishes to you!

When shows are canceled like this, does everyone still get paid? I know the producers have lost a ton of money in ticket revenue this week, but I am wondering about the actor in the ensemble, or the dresser or light board operator, or front of house folks? Just wondering if people lost basically a full week's pay during the holidays.

1. Merrily 2. Spelling Bee at Kennedy Center3. Once Upon a Mattress4. Appropriate5. Macbeth - Shakespeare Theatre, DC

I agree, Jordan. Either their management has no idea what they are doing (which I don't think is the case), or people must just still be dropping like flies and every time they think they've got covers worked out, someone else drops. So hopefully whomever they've got in terms of a cast who can pull off the show for tomorrow hangs in there. I also have to wonder if their issue isn't just cast illness, but also with illness in the crew? As someone who can only make it to the city a couple of ti...

Saw this tonight and Kim is 16 in this production. Not sure why some were stating that they had increased the character's age.

I personally hate them. I turn off my phone before the show starts and don't turn it on again until it's over and Yonder pouches make it difficult to then put my phone in my pocket and I'm stuck holding it. I find it so frustrating that people can't just follow a simple instruction and turn them off. I can understand using the pouches as an added level of security when there is nudity on stage, but otherwise, I really hope it does not become the norm on Broadway.

TotallyEffed said: "yyys said: "Guess there's really no demand to hear Britney songs 20 years later.Waiting for that Taylor Swift musical in 20 years."There’s always demand for Britney classics. This show is just weak, starting with the title and marketing." I agree- having seen it in DC, the story was weak, even if though the music and dancing made it fun. It looks like they tried to add more bells and whistles for broadway (light up arm bands- an odd choice, and even more choreo) but going u

EDSOSLO858 said: "Many new cast members on that list.Notably, Ryann Redmond replaces MiMi Scardulla, and Nathan Levy replaces Raymond J. Lee."Nothing against Ryann, but I'm sorry to see that MiMi isn't doing this. I thought her performance was a highlight of the show in DC. They've definitely added some characters too. Will be curious to hear about the changes they are making.

Was at Parade on Wednesday and they weren't collecting yet. & Juliet had signed playbills for $50 and signed posted for $100.