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It is not available through Samuel French, though they do sell the Libretto and the Vocal selections. Under the price, it says "Licensing not available through Samuel French".

Paljoey, how is anyone supposed to learn if they don't ask questions?

Correct, contracts are usually only for a year or so, and then get extended. Once a contract is up, it could simply not get renewed.

I am visiting Chicago over the weekend, and am going to try and see it! Excited to report back.

I saw this on Friday, and I am on the "loved it" side. For me, the funny thing is thatI went home, started to listen to the Raul Esparza recording, and I just couldn't listen to it. It fell flat for me after witnessing Lin's performance, even though his voice sounds so good on it. I didn't WANT him to sound that good. Lin had to work to sing every note, and I love how much it reminded me of Jonathan singing the songs.

Loved this. Makes me more excited to see this!

Sorry ClydeBarrow, apparently Hyperbole isn't allowed on the BWW. Better luck next time.

I think saying "Aladdin is the only sure nominee" misinterprets the article just a bit. He says that it is "the closest thing to a hit", but not that it is a sure nominee (especially given the Disney's recent track record at the Tonys. I understand where the title comes from, but I think saying that is putting unintended words in Mr. Healy's mouth

They have to be careful though, because they do run the risk of people (like April and myself) going back to the full review, which makes them look bad. I think it is a mistake to treat your audiences like morons which is what the Atlantic did in this instance (and many others do.)

I think the commercial looks kind of cool too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nieXALavPVc#t=20

It's Today- Mame

Wonderful Day Like Today- Roar of the Greasepaint...

While I think the show is sort of fun and cute, I don't think it merits a full price ticket purchase, and believe eventually audiences will begin to feel the same way. I could be wrong, just my prediction.

My guess is that despite the great reviews, they start seeing really low numbers in January/February, but do their best to fight through to try and get to the Tony's in hopes that Jefferson Mays will win. Not sure if they will be able to though. And if Tony season doesn't go well for them, they will be done for.

I have started to wonder the same thing, actually. I didn't love Big Fish, but I disagree that the score is what did it in. I put the blame far more on direction and vision.

I hope that Lippa can write something successful soon to get past the critical schlump he is in.

While I didn't hate the show, I don't think it deserved the raves that it got. To be honest, I was pretty bored for much of it. Everything about it just seemed "middle of the road." A light chuckle here and there. I agree that it will have a great regional life. It is a show that if someone asked me if they should see it, my answer is "only if your ticket is $40 or less". I couldn't, in good conscience, tell somebody to buy a full price ticket.

People need to learn the difference between "complained about" and "asked politely". qolbinau asked politely. Let's back off.

My money is on Fun Home.

I have to agree with HorseTears on this one. I think that an intermission would hurt the momentum. To make it work they would have to add more to the production, and quite frankly if they added more time to the show, it would start to lose its appeal. It was the perfect length. I am pretty sure if they added more time, audiences would start to get antsy since there is not a book.