Profile for Phil B

ACL2006 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Would probably be a good idea to go see this soon, if you had been wanting to check it out."This, BOOP and Real Women all closing on June 29?"Is this just speculation, or based on something concrete?

DAME said: "Phil B said: "I’ve listened to the Death Becomes Her cast recording several times, and found most of the songs to beweak, to see the least. Barely a discernible melody in there. How it’s been nominated for Best Score, I have no idea. I’ve found the songs from Boop which have been released are far better…"Yet you have listened to it several times.I love DBH . I am thrilled . Love how some of the songs have become parodies on social media . Great show."Yes, I’ve listened to it sever...

I’ve listened to the Death Becomes Her cast recording several times, and found most of the songs to be weak, to see the least. Barely a discernible melody in there. How it’s been nominated for Best Score, I have no idea. I’ve found the songs from Boop which have been released are far better…

I’m planning a trip to New York in July. Trying to decide whether to include Little Shop. I’ve seen it many times before, but not this production. Is there anything in particular to recommend/differentiate this production, or is it a pretty standard version?Also, does anyone know how long the current leads are contracted for, or whether there are any rumours about who the next leads might be?Thanks!

mrshowbiz90210 said: "If you read the post with some degree of intelligence, He asked for my honest opinion having both invested and produced theater. This is not about hoping Boop! Will fail, that is a certainty, it’s about keep a friend from being too hopeful."If you’re merely providing this invaluable service to your friend, why the need to post it (twice) on Broadwayworld? Just tell them directly!

Funnily enough, at Scissorhandz in London this evening, someone in the front row was continually rustling their bag of Maltesers. One of the performers (Emma Williams) turned to another performer during one of the lighter moments of the show and said “sorry, I’m just so distracted by the sweets in the front row… it’s SO loud!” It was a great moment, and the bag of Maltesers was swiftly put away…

Couldn’t agree more. I really don’t understand why theatres generally only cover mobile phone disturbance in their pre-show announcement. Devil Wears Prada (in London) is the only show I’ve ever been to where they specifically said in the pre-show announcement that the rustling of food wrappers is really annoying - I hope other theatres follow suit, as it can totally ruin a show if you’re near someone constantly making food noise. I’ve written to ATG to raise this and got nowhere

Although she is undoubtedly talented in the roles she plays, I find her own personality to offer little of interest - and I’ve certainly not detected any humour. So I’ll be interested to see how she does when hosting.Also, having followed her career for a long time, I previously found her (on social media, anyway) to often be abrasive and self-important. So I’m sceptical of this post-Wicked public persona.

Does anyone know how long Bernadette is contracted for? Thanks

Hi - I'm coming to New York next year, from the UK. First time in a while. I've been looking at Mean Girls tickets at the August Wilson Theatre - surprised at how expensive it is compared to the West End! Paying $250 + fees is really unheard of here. I've narrowed down my seat choices (still expensive, but more bearable....) to front orchestra on the side (around row D, E or F, 3 or 4 seats in from the far side) or front mezzanine on the side (row A, about 5 or 6 seats in from the side).If an...

I sat in the front row at Pippin, and although being so close did have its good moments, the view was extremely restricted. What annoyed me the most was that when I booked the tickets (online), there was no mention whatsoever that these were partial view tickets - the first I knew of it was when I picked the tickets up immediately before the performance, and saw that the tickets had 'partial view' written across the middle of them. I don't find that acceptable

I don't think it's as simple as saying that he grows up; the fact remains that some people do achieve extraordinary things (as Pippin attempts), even once they have grown up. Is the implication that Pippin has failed in life by not achieving these things, or that he has found the true meaning of life (and that extraordinary things aren't actually important), or that for most people, the reality is that grown-up life just isn't extraordinary?

Just got back from Pippin at the Music Box. It was a truly amazing cast and production (but that's another thread....) On the way back, we were discussing the meaning of the story, and had interpreted it differently. So I was interested to know what others felt: By the end of the story, is Pippin satisfied and content with the simple life which he has established with Catherine, or is he disappointed that he isn't leading an extraordinary life (and has simply taken a safe option)? If he himse...