Profile for CharlieHayes

I hate to say, I really do think this season will be Smash's last. It's too bad, because I think this season will ultimately be much more creatively successful than last season. I say ultimately, because I do think it's taking a while to settle into its new groove. The writers are cramming some things down our throats (WE GET IT: Jimmy is a self-destructive; Kyle is meek; Julia is falling apart.), while other developments are being brushed over (Ivy's big break and Eileen removing herself fro...

I think it's as simple as standing when you want to stand. Full-house standing o's are probably more often the result of peer pressure and social custom than an abundance of worthy shows/performances. That said, I think once the show is at curtain call, regard for theatergoers seated behind you is less important. If they don't want to stand , they shouldn't. If you want to offer that gesture to the cast and company, you should feel free to.

Early early early. I ended up getting there around 7:20 when I went about a month ago and I was one of the last to get a bracelet. I can't imagine it's any better now. I recommend getting there by 7 and don't forget to bring your ID. Also, special shout-out to the gentleman working the rush line. He was very efficient and made a point of counting us out as soon as possible so nobody who missed the cutoff waited around too long before they realized. (I waited two hours in the cold for Once tic...

Carlos, how is this thread classless?

Gratuitously nasty? I didn't personally attack Ron Raines. How many other threads are on these boards criticizing nominations? What a petty, silly response.

I guess I'm alone on this. His pipes are great, but I found him so boring. Huh.

In a production chalk full of wonderful, colorful performances, his was a snooze. I'd have rather seen tons of other fellas nominated over him. Obviously, there's the Raul Esparza in LEAP OF FAITH snub (which really IS a snub, since the real problem-the musical itself-did somehow swing a nomination. Had it been shut out, the Esparza oversight would've been defensible). As pretty as he's already sitting with a nomination for NEWSIES in the same category, Jeremy Jordan's work in BONNIE AND CLYD...

Thanks for the help and wish me luck!

Does anyone know how busy this rush has been? The box office opens at 10am. How early do you think I should get there to snag a ticket? Thanks!