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London NEXT TO NORMAL now available on DVD

Oct 19, 2026 — 10:57:02 AM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "quizking101 said: "I’m hoping to find GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY soon too, but it’s only available in the UK or on region free 4K Blu-Ray (which…why does that need to be a thing?)"I’ve never really heard a compelling answer for why regions exist. It’s annoying."To assist in facilitating maximum profit.From: https://www.bgr.com/2199842/why-do-dvds-have-region-co

Live TV Musicals Making a Comeback?

Oct 18, 2026 — 8:06:24 AM

I hope the show chosen will be one that doesn't require any censor changes to make it "family-friendly". ...or make the choice to air it @ 9PM instead of prime time.

Donald Trump bioplay DONALD from THE LEHMAN TRILOGY author Stefano Massini sets UK premiere

Oct 18, 2026 — 7:52:42 AM

If the play is truthful about showing Trump for who he is, I have no problem with it playing outside of the US. I don't see any reason(s) to consider it playing in the US.I'm concerned about that poster art, though. There's too much possibility for it being seen in a positive light.

Re: Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center

Oct 16, 2026 — 8:12:35 AM

This article @ Forbes.com offers some additional info: “'The most likely outcome is that the judge will order the Justice Department to produce those materials for him [the judge] to examine in chambers, without access to Rep. Beatty,' David Super, law professor at Georgetown University, told Forbes. 'He would then release the ones in which Mr. T

Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 10, 2026 — 6:39:35 AM

JSquared2 said: "No, they were NOT from a "press performance", you fool. They were from a studio rehearsal that some theatre press and "influencers"were invited to watch and film. There's a big difference."Are your brain cells holding hands?You write as if titling it "studio rehearsal" makes any difference to titling it "Press Performance", as Second Stage did.Contrary to your dim-witted assertion above, there's no big difference between the two....An

Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 9, 2026 — 2:40:42 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "WHY DON'T WE WAIT TO ACTUALLY SEE THE SHOW BEFORE MAKING RASH JUDGEMENTS BASED ON SONG PERFORMANCES OCCURRING OUTSIDE OF THE THEATRE OR THE REHEARSAL ROOM!"Because some person or persons associated with Second Stage Theater's YouTube page wants discussion now - they are not content to wait until after the show opens.If you feel they've posted prematurely, please save your "outside" voice for yelling at them.

Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 9, 2026 — 11:58:01 AM

HenryTDobson said: "I'm confused by the negativity coming out of a couple of rehearsal videos. He sounds great! They all sound great! Let's give the show a chance before tearing it apart."Except that these aren't "a couple of rehearsal videos". They're from a Press Performance that were uploaded to Second Stage Theater's YouTube page, for a show that's scheduled to open 13 days from today (as of this writing).The "ch

Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 9, 2026 — 10:03:58 AM

RE: "out of context"Two posters have used this phrase as a defense for what was presented. ...and I really can appreciate their positive spin, but...Isn't it always an actor's job to place/convey their character within a context for the audience? (And I say that without commentary re: 'right' or 'wrong'.)If I were a casting director, and these videos were an audition, I would definitely not hire an actor who did not project a contextual element in their performance.

Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 9, 2026 — 7:21:15 AM

UWS10023 said: "The success of the show will depend upon the concept, the direction and whether or not the story pulls at the heartstrings. As a gay person I choose to root for it’s success."I agree, and as another Gay person, I also hope for the best. But...This was a presentation for the Press. What was presented was meant to give an impression to the Press for what to expect. I’d very much like to hear what people do like about what was presented.I'm not a member of the press, but my thoug...

Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 9, 2026 — 4:46:56 AM

blaxx said: "CukorLover said: "Yikes! Hopefully he'll be bare-chested underneath the cape and scarf."A lot cheaper to just subscribe to his Intragam."...or catch him on Apple TV's S3 of "Loot".

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 8, 2026 — 6:34:03 PM

I watched this Press Performance on YouTube.I get that they're in rehearsals, but... >oOf

Re: THELMA & LOUISE Musical in the Works

Oct 1, 2026 — 3:13:25 PM

Scarywarhol said: "When will we learn that writers of popular songs are not automatically qualified to write dramatic songs for a musical? This is one of my favorite films but that song was...really not encouraging."I'll admit that I'm negatively biased, as I can't see how the movie's SFX can ever be portrayed on a stage. (I'm specifically thinking about blowing up that semi...)I watched

Re: Broadway songs sung with very little vibrato

Sep 30, 2026 — 4:41:38 AM

walnutoraroach said: "Vibrato, for singers who can really control it, is part of the storytelling toolkit, "I absolutely believe this. Choosing a couple of examples in regards to Katrina: • I really enjoyed her vocals as Arachne being reminiscent of Bjork's vocals. • Her Dina employs straight tone, her natural vibrato, and she also sings a trill in the final notes of "Omar Sharif" that remind me of

MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN (Off-Broadway) - Duncan Sheik

Sep 27, 2026 — 6:30:37 PM

I'm looking forward to a cast album.I've listened to "Immured" several times, now. To describe oneself as being immured is so incredibly dark, as the act of being immured is tortuously horrific. The allusion is not an extreme I've ever heard used regarding a relationship before. (TBH, I doubt I will ever hear it used again.)I'm also really taken by Sophia Anne Caruso's delivery of the song, especially when she "scre

Re: Bill Pay the Musical - When was the last industrial musical?

Sep 27, 2026 — 3:58:43 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I don’t think that is the question being asked.Industrial musicals are shows being written as an advertisement/propaganda for a company. They were big in the 60s-80s but fell out of fashion (and were quite expensive to put on - but they gave work to a lot of Bway talent)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_musicalhttps://en

Re: THE ODD COUPLE with Stephen Colbert Next for the Sondheim Theatre?

Sep 25, 2026 — 8:37:56 PM

John Adams said: "JT2030 said: "Whoa if true, and quite exciting...we'll see.I do recall aLate Showepisode where Jon was Stephen's guest, the topic of Stephen doing Broadway came up and the idea of both of them doingThe Odd Coupleopposite each other got bantered about."Actually, that was Carell..."EDIT: I just watched

Re: THE ODD COUPLE with Stephen Colbert Next for the Sondheim Theatre?

Sep 25, 2026 — 5:09:59 PM

JT2030 said: "Whoa if true, and quite exciting...we'll see.I do recall a Late Show episode where Jon was Stephen's guest, the topic of Stephen doing Broadway came up and the idea of both of them doing The Odd Couple opposite each other got bantered about."Actually, that was Carell...

Re: THE ODD COUPLE with Stephen Colbert Next for the Sondheim Theatre?

Sep 25, 2026 — 2:41:06 PM

gibsons2 said: "Is Steve Carell busy?"Very good choice, but I think Colbert might likely be cast as Felix. If that's the case, I think Jon Stewart would be my preference for Oscar.I could see Carell as any one of the guys in Oscar's poker group.I also love MaxineElliott's request for The Ed Sullivan Theater.

Guillermo - Dancing With the Stars

Sep 25, 2026 — 8:04:55 AM

I share Jimmy Kimmel's views re: Guillermo's performances on "Dancing With the Stars" - especially his caveat re: "...with all the bad stuff goin' on in the world..." and "... and maybe this is just a temporary thing, but I'll take it 'cause I I feel excited, and dare I say, 'uplifted' thanks to this man standing right over there."For me, watching Guillermo's performances is a lot like watching most high school musical theater productions. There is a lot of "forgiveness" involved.

Re: Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology - LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA UNBOXING

Sep 25, 2026 — 7:09:49 AM

I didn't watch the whole of either Lin's or Weird Al's videos ('cause for me, "Hamilton" is very old news), but my initial thought was that both the LP and the CD versions are pretty handsome sets. There are some clunkier, junk items (like that poster), but overall, pretty nice.The packaging itself is very much like Apple's products. Their design is purposefully crafted to give the user an "experience" - just by opening the product.That price tag, though... >oof

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