Profile for John Adams

iluvtheatertrash said: "I think it's you, Joevitus,failing to understand QuizKing..."I disagree.QuizKing's response: "Remind me which scene in Oklahoma required contortion into a full spinning dip down to the floor with force?" illustrates the choreographer's responsibility noted in JoeVitus' comment: "the issue isn't what dancers can do, but whether the choreographer is designing dances for that sort of performance schedule."As QuizKing noted,"Some dance styles are simply more strenuous and ...

quizking101 said: "[...] considering some people might mourn a show they won’t be able to see, I figure this might motivate some people to go if they can, should I be correct."So, that's the "panic run on ticket sales" I described in Post #21. The purpose of your post is in the hope that your post will make that scenario a reality?

TheatreFan4 said: "My love, it would have become a rumor had he used it in the headline or not. That is actually how most rumors start. Rumor does not mean true, does not mean I heard it from production, etc.It's just... a lot of energy for someone who just posted his suspicions from his publicly available resources. What exactly is he guilty of?""guilty of"? Nothing, really. Maybe they might be considered responsible for posting their conjecture prematurely, which in turn, birthed the respon...

TheatreFan4 said: "So people are just bitching for bitching sake, rather than the OP actually doing anything wrong..."So... How'd that post work out for quizking do 'ya think? The rumor is now rumored to be a rumor.PS: Feel free to replace the word, "rumor" with "conjecture" if that helps...

PipingHotPiccolo said: "this seems unfair to quizking, who is admittedly obsessed with this CATS revival and clearly stated that his own mind was coming up with (plausible) theories about it potentially closing. he did not pretend to have inside information"See Post #12 where they defend the "veracity" of their rumor:"Why, pray tell, the f#%k would I put this out into the universe if I didn’t [think/believe] there was some veracity to what I’ve been paying attention to?"How is it "unfair" if ...

binau said: "They barely changed a word or note but it was basically a completely new book in terms of interpretation. Every character, every song, every moment was different. And I think it’s the best that can ever be done for the material."Given the circumstances members of the LBGTQ+ community currently find themselves in (especially under the current administration's thumbs), I still believe it would be an appropriate gesture for the RUG to find a way give back to the community that singu...

Dreamboy3 said: "Second definition of Abortion in Miriam Webster is “something regarded as horrifically or disgustingly bad”."You haven't read carefully. The second definition in Miriam Webster is: "a misshapen thing or person : monstrosity".There is an additional sub-definition that's specifically labeled as being "informal + sometimes offensive" - which the use of the word in this thread's title most definitely is, and seems intended to be.

One thing is pretty sure: If the word of mouth in this thread grows in popularity, the chances increase that the show will close in August. There might be a "panic" run on ticket sales from those who fear they've waited too long to see it, and now it's rumored to close, but there's also that bunch who will take these posts to heart and say, "oh well - guess I missed it", and choose not to bother.If the rumor "...Jellicle Ball looks like it's closing in August" builds a life in people's minds,...

Theatrefanboy1 said: "I downloaded the podcast as I was traveling with no data and service and it was my only option other than silence. I truly tried to gain some sort of insight, but am I the only one to find it came across as two gossips making inferences and telling stories that I don't know should have been told or was made out to be far more important than it was. I don't I just found it to be disrespectful of those who have passed. At first I had hoped there would be a redeeming moment...

SonofRobbieJ said: "This is a bit rambling, but I'm hoping it makes some semblance of sense!"Thanks so very much! I appreciate your patience, and I have a much better understanding of your thoughts.Much obliged!

SonofRobbieJ said: "I'm sure Lin-Manuel Miranda would have written Hamilton even if 1776 had never been created, but Hamilton is absolutely in conversation with 1776. He would not have written the way he did without the existence of 1776."There are a couple of phrases that I don't understand (in bold, above). Specifically, "in conversation with" and "He would not have written the way he did". I don't know what it means that the shows might be somehow conversing with each other, or "the way" L...

Theatrefan2 said: "TotallyEffed said: "I’d actually love to see some Shakespeare with period appropriate sets and costumes. No “concept,” just beautiful words and great actors."I agree, its got to the point with Shakespeare tthat this type of production would be quite revolutionary."I believe there are many productions (professional and non-) that fit the brief; many, many more than you or I might be aware of. They just don't get the kind of publicity that Shakespearean "concept" productions ...

merle57 said: "Aren't these shows with style but no substance becoming tiresome?"Speaking for myself? YES.But, there is a section of the population that is eating this up with a spoon. I have no desire to take their joy away from them, nor the aspect of representation. My opinion is however, that ALW is making bank on appropriated cultural aspects of the LGBTQ+ community that have no connection to the musical he wrote beyond the idea of a "Ball". I think if RUG really wanted to make a stateme...

Kad said: "And this is the approach that has long been embraced in staging classic plays. It’s extremely rare to see Shakespeare or Sophocles staged in their literal settings, even as their texts frequently refer to them."I'm completely on board with this, and also your observation that, "That’s what makes the revival work", but I have to admit - I don't know what obscured themes were actually "obscured", or are now brought to light by being presented in the setting of Ball culture.The bigges...

What exactly is "The Jellicle Ball Treatment"? "Cats" has been stripped of anything resembling a cat (including make-up, costumes [animal prints don't count], and choreography) and completely replaced with elements of another culture. Even cat-like behaviors (when applied in this specific setting) are more readily associated with Ball culture than the original concept's setting of Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.Can anyone realistically say that Jellicle Ball is about cats?

TheatreMonkey said: "Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa! [etc.]"I still stand by my response to WorldWithoutYou :"Although I actually do appreciate the humor in this particular instance, I have to wholeheartedly agree."

The first time I did the show I played Sherman. The second time, Adams. The show is historical fiction, but in answer to your question re: "too many liberties", I think there are just enough liberties taken to retain the essence of the men and events, yet embellish/fictionalize enough to still tell a compelling story. I look for 100% historical authenticity from Ken Burns.I think that Dickinson suffers the most (as Jared Frederick points out) from dramatic license. I'm also happy to hear Fred...

WorldWithoutYou said: "Please, enough with the AI slop"Although I actually do appreciate the humor in this particular instance, I have to wholeheartedly agree. The speed at which this was created and distributed is alarming to me. I read Kad's post 'Posted: 7/3/26 at 11:25am' and that meme was 'Posted: 7/4/26 at 3:04am'. That's far too fast for anyone to have given adequate thought about the consequences of, or reactions to its distribution.Just because I (personally) find some humor in this ...

We, as Americans, have a very difficult task in front of us.Although you are entitled to your opinion, the very last thing I (speaking personally) need or want is the equivalent of an annoying gnat, obnoxiously buzzing around my face, expressing an opinion that has already been established as being completely ineffectual.

rosscoe(au) said: "From an outsider looking in, nothing to be proud of.That’s not just America, I’m not sure any country has really learnt anything from prior history."Ahhh... "People in glass houses..."It's very clear to me that you, yourself haven't learned anything from our last conversation when I questioned your thinking re: American awareness, and how as "an outsider looking in" you are completely powerless to effect any change.So... what's your point?