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Not exactly “sophomore” effort for Lin-Manuel; that was Hamilton (after In the Heights). Plus, of course, his work on Bring It On, and New York, New York, etc. Still, it has been a while…

ncgator said: "Just went to the show tonight and thought it was excellent. There was a special curtain call presentation after the show tonight to celebrate the 40th anniversary. Cameron Mackintosh came out and said a few words and called out Claude-Michel Schönberg andAlain Boublil who were in the audience (right behind me!). Thenthey brought out multiple sets of former cast members who had played key roles over time to sing one of their key songs. First up was the Fantine’s and Eponine’s wh...

Probably they’ll have a boy play Jason since the part is a 12/13 year old who’s voice hasn’t yet changed…

From Playbill:The distinction generally has to do with theatre size (but not 100 percent of the time). Theatres with up to 99 seats generally are considered Off-Off-Broadway; 99-499 seats generally denote Off-Broadway; and 500 and larger generally denote Broadway. There are many exceptions, however, and some overlap. The real key is what sort of contract the production has.

quizking101 said: "Sounds like Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez will be spelling tomorrow afternoon.This will be great!"

I’ve never posted my celebrity sightings, and I’m sure I’ve forgotten some, but I’ll never forget being at a urinal at intermission of Jules Feiffer’s GROWNUPS, and realizing I was beside Paul Newman (handsome as ever in a tan leather jacket). To my great surprise, he was in Frances Sternhagen’s dressing room when we went to greet her after the show (several of us struggling young actors were there with Frannie’s son, and my good friend, Tony Carlin). Memorable night!Some others that come to ...

I feel like he knows we know he wears a wig (but with all his money, why not a much better one?); I can’t imagine anyone willing to broach the subject with him, but who knows?

Thank you, Kad! Now I understand! (And makes me wonder if Sondheim ever set any other author’s words to music?)

The Frogs was written by Aristophanes, not Shakespeare….

theaterkid1015 said: "tellybox, there used to be a clip of HALLELUJAH, BABY! on bluegobo that was removed, and it's a shame. This video is hysterical, but Leslie Uggams has some serious talent. "She still has it! Not too long ago she stunned us all with a powerful “I Am What I Am!” at the memorial for Jerry Herman…🤓. And she’s at 54Below repeatedly…

I was deeply impressed and moved by the Broadway production of ROMEO AND JULIET last year with Rachel Ziegler and Kit O’Connor. I wonder if the success of that production has caused the somewhat lackluster reception and interest in this NYSF production?

Re: DAMN YANKEES - Of course they could temporarily reconfigure a theater to be thrust or in the round (such as the recent CABARET at the August Wilson, HERE LIES LOVE at the Broadway), but that obviously adds great expense…maybe they ARE aiming for Circle in the Square after JIT closes down the road?

I'm seeing this tonight, and I'm really looking forward to it! Seems much more in line with what the mission of Encores! has been, at least in the past. Plus, Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell?! I mean, come on! Any chance to see and hear them is worthwhile!

This video posted today on BroadwayWorld is pretty damn exciting! We get George C. Wolfe talking a bit about the show GYPSY, then Audra and how this is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, and then "curtain up" and we see the theater in all it's glory from the stage. THEN, we get the whole GYPSY overture, which of course is one of the greatest show overtures ever created! This finally put me over the edge and I went to the show site and bought my ticket (I've seen Gypsy with everyone since Ty...

Well, this will get me back to see it again, one more time...Aaron's singing in this is thrilling...

After all these years, it is still "Moose Murders". My friend and I were given free tickets by a connection at New Dramatists for a late preview. My friend stood up and bellowed at intermission, "This is an outrage to the theater!" and stormed out. I refused to leave until I saw Act 2, to see if it could get any worse. Oh, it did! Somehow Holland Taylor survived this epic pile of horse ****!

She was magnificent last night in Morristown, NJ at the Mayo Performing Arts Center! I've seen her in several shows (Song and Dance, Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun, Follies, and Hello, Dolly! twice, plus the Jerry Herman memorial), but never in concert until last night.It is mind-boggling to think she is 76 years old! That body, that ease of movement on stage, and glorious communication of classic Broadway songs...hilarious take on Peggy Lee's "Fever", terrific stories, she sounded a little bit ho...

Had to come back just to add to my post above that listening to this now, I'm reminded how delightfully dark and hilarious this material is, how sublime every performer is here, just how freakin' great...what a glorious treat in the midst of such troubled days...

What an incredible joy it is to be listening to this final show of Sondheim's career...I was lucky enough to have seen it at The Shed some months ago, and now to relive it and savor the brilliant melodies, the intricate delicious lyrics, the sublime orchestrations...what a treasure this is!So thankful that it even exists. Truly a great blessing for all of us Sondheim lovers.

There are 15 new musicals that will be eligible for Tony nominations this season. Is that a record number? I've been in NYC since 1982 and I don't recall a season that has ever had this many!This season of abundant openings, not to mention the plays, and the revivals of both plays and musicals, is heartening to me, but I worry that there is so much "product" on the boards right now, many will not survive...Back to my original question, any one know if this season's 15 new musicals on Broadway...