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I seldom see shows multiple times, but I saw "Once On This Island" at least three if not four times and I saw "Next To Normal" three times.

Carly Rachel, any 15 year old interested in the theatre and concerned with its' etiquette is encouraging and a person to be commended. Let the uglier comments go. They are silly, inappropriate responses. They, in fact, display a sad lack of etiquette. Go on being wonderful and go see shows as often as you can.

Hi. In general actors are warily amused at people who hang around the stage doors of shows. It is a curious part of the business and one that has required increased security measures in the past few years. The precautions taken at both the revival of "How To Succeed" and "Next To Normal" were significant.

If the character of Elphaba has resonance for you, as she does for so many young people, I suggest you write Gregory Maguire, who authored the novel, or Winnie Holzman and Stephen

The dress code at the Beacon was decidedly black tie. It is a much smaller venue. At Radio City the mood is laxer, but you need at the least a very elegant cocktail dress. I think you would feel foolish in sneakers.

Jordan Catalano, as of yesterday there were plenty of tix available for tonight's 7:30 show!

I saw this last night and it is easily my favorite musical of this season. There are many problems still to address and some surprisingly sloppy direction, but the story is heartbreaking and the music gorgeous. "Miro" will not leave my head. I prefer sets that simply get out of the way, so I had no problem with that element.

Kelli O'Hara is giving her best performance. The chilliness other posters have mentioned (and that I have perceived in the past) works well in this role.