Profile for Dusoleilcanwhistle

The show that sold the most tickets tonight from the performance segments was Chicago lol - and that about sums up this season of commercial musicals on Broadway.

quizking101 said: "Peppa222 said: "Do we have any info on what Oh, Mary!'s breakeven is? I'm sure they're fine as they've weathered these sorts of grosses during Gilpin's run (the most underrated Mary imo), but I'm just curious about the weekly nut."They were capitalized at $4.7 million during their initial run and had recouped in roughly 5 months. They have been running in the black ever since and have made profit galore. The breakeven islikely around the same amount as TWO STRANGERS (roughl...

Was able to catch this production earlier this week, and it was a truly sensational experience. I was a fan of the score and caught the Broadway production in previews (did the standing room in the orchestra in the mosh pit) and felt like the show itself just didn't work in that space. What Snehal Desai (the Artistic Director at CTG and the Director of this production) was able to do with a few small tweaks to the material and a fairly traditional space was make a show that still felt immersi...

The score has some really good songs - the original demo they released for it with "Building Momentum" and "So Much in Common" made a few of my musical theater playlists that year.Here's the bottom line, if you don't like the show, don't produce it, act it in it, or see it when it's mounted near you. Find a show you do like and support it.

It's really not that unusual for an independently-financed film to not have distribution right after the world premiere, especially one that has a higher price tag. The subject matter here also complicates sales given how few buyers there are now in Hollywood, and those that are left are mostly sucking up to the guy in the White House, which would keep them far away from this. I'm sure it will wind up somewhere eventually, but likely won't be released until the winter and make it an awards pl...

Highly recommend Story Cellar for lunch or dinner - great place to dine on your own at their Chef's Counter

Really curious to see the NY Critics takes on "Operation Mincemeat" in a few months. It was one of my favorite shows in a long time on Broadway or the West End when I caught it with the original cast who are transferring with it, and hope the critics can see through how "British" it is. Such a clever, fun, and well-done new musical from my vantage point, but who knows what people on Broadway will think...

Saw the show in La Jolla and Idina certainly gives a dynamic performance (and the entire cast, Michael Park especially impressed) but the show itself was a total meh. Felt like half an idea with a very underwhelming score. The set design/projections that Jason Ardizzone-West did were completely stunning, but on the whole, this did not feel like a show that should be headed to Broadway to me. I hope they prove me wrong!

Caught this phenomenal production over the weekend and can't sing its praises enough! If you're in LA, do whatever you need to and find a way to see this!The level of ambition here was nearly a 10 - they re-conceived the entire space in a brilliant way to make the show feel nearly immersive and the performers themselves were unanimously fantastic. Truly everyone was excellent, but special mention to Thomas Dekker who played every color of the rainbow over the course of the evening in the best...

Mincemeat is a bona-fide commercial hit (unlike several of the past Olivier winners who didn't transfer), but it's definitely also an intimate show.I saw it a few months back and think Broadway audiences would eat it up if presented the right way. It would be a perfect fit for one of the smaller houses. It would have to be restaged a bit but Circle in the Square could work quite well, if not perhaps the Booth or Golden. Alternatively, I actually think putting it in a New World Stages-situatio...

So happy to see this and hope it comes to Broadway as well. Truly even better than the amazing original production - Cassie Levy will walk away with the Tony and Olivier for this role.

Saw this show a few weeks ago, and in contrast to my comments about OPERATION MINCEMEAT (which I loved and think should transfer), this one should absolutely not.I love Mark Rylance, but this was the first performance of his I've ever seen that felt like he was playing himself, or what people think he is (as an actor, rather than really getting into a character). I felt that the play was very poorly written and directed - attempting to throw every theatrical device in a kitchen sink approach ...

I saw it a few weeks ago - it took me a song or two to really get into it, but once I did, I completely loved it. I've been listening to the Cast Recording a lot since - a lot of very catchy songs and the performers are terrific. The scale and scope make it feel a bit more like an Off-Broadway show to me that could run really well at a New World Stages, but given it's likely to win a bunch of Olivier Awards, maybe they could make a deal with Second Stage for a run at the Hayes, if not the Ker...

Caught this tonight and it was absolutely phenomenal. I saw the Original Broadway Cast and the replacement ensemble with Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley and while comparisons are hard because these are differently directed productions, I found myself much more moved by this company. SPOILERS AHEAD regarding the direction/performances This is a much more grounded and realistic production than the original which felt like it leaned much more on theme. As a result, the performances feel much mor...

lapinitsa said: "Dusoleilcanwhistle said: "I would be concerned if I was "Here Lies Love" - yes, it's a tourism driven week and people leave town, but for a show that is supposed have a cult following from it's previous life, you would expect the grosses to be somewhat frontloaded pre-reviews and that is not the case here.I did enjoy seeing the show recently, but it is NOT for everyone and very much not for most tourists (who aren't seeking out challenging art for the most part). This show wa...

I would be concerned if I was "Here Lies Love" - yes, it's a tourism driven week and people leave town, but for a show that is supposed have a cult following from it's previous life, you would expect the grosses to be somewhat frontloaded pre-reviews and that is not the case here.I did enjoy seeing the show recently, but it is NOT for everyone and very much not for most tourists (who aren't seeking out challenging art for the most part). This show was always going to be a tough sell on Broadw...

Agreed with the general sentiment on the floor standing tickets - did it this week and had a great time for about 20 minutes. After that, the execution of the shifting set and everyone moving around made it hard to really enjoy the show itself. It's a very interesting piece of art, but as a Broadway show, it left me wanting a fair amount. Not something I would really recommend to people who aren't die-hard theater lovers.

This has been rumored about in LA Theater Circles for a while - very sad to see the official announcement. It really has never been more challenging for non-profit theater companies across the country - anyone who is in a position to, please donate to your favorite local theater company!

Agreed - a terrific season for the Pasadena Playhouse which I think is partly why they just won the Regional Tony Award. Next season doesn't look quite as promising (I don't know who was begging for a new production of JELLY'S LAST JAM?) but this production, their SUNDAY with Graham Philips and SANCTUARY CITY were excellent this year.

Breaking News: WGA will not grant the waiver but now will not picket the awards after the Tonys promised some specific changes. Miraculous.Article here