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Re: Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS will open on Broadway this fall

Oct 9, 2026 — 9:33:37 PM

I don't care for the original story. I don't like watching Luisa get abused, and don't particularly want her to get stuck with Matt. The conservative ending never sits right with me. I'm hoping this new reimagining can win me over to a messy show like Cats: The Jellicle Ball did.

Re: DAMN YANKEES - 2027 Broadway revisal (Marquis) - Harris, Hough & Scott

Sep 29, 2026 — 1:37:53 PM

The 1950’s libretto gives a lot of stage time to Lola despite her having little impact on the story. The 1994 revival cast recording suggests they pull back on her role in the second act and give Meg some more backbone. The new arrangement of Meg and Joe’s Near to You is terrific. While the new version of Two Lost Souls is a throwaway number. Not the 11’o clock piece it was in the film. The final baseball game is also much more exciting in the 1994 version. The 50’s version had to keep Joes f...

THE LOST BOYS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread

Jul 24, 2026 — 8:44:46 AM

The cast sounds great. The vampire harmonies are a highlight. Mom has too many Dear Evan Hansen style ballads. The Frogs are more unlikable than the vampires. It seems unintentional.The GBQ themes are strong. Not just for Sam but in David's obvious attraction to Michael. I can only assume Arden's statements are appeasing Warner Bros execs who don't want to scare conservative tourists.I have the same issues with Michael's arc that I did in the theater. Michael is never tempted by vampire power...

BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre

Jun 14, 2026 — 8:05:53 PM

WBUR: 'Black Swan' musical is stunning portrayal of desirehttps://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/12/american-repertory-theater-black-swan-reviewBoston.com: ‘Black Swan’ dazzles with stunning choreography despite a forgettable scorehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainme

Has Anyone Caught the HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical?

Jun 7, 2026 — 5:03:19 PM

The 2026 Edinburgh Fringe will be hosting three Heated Rivalry parodies. The Off-Broadway musical, a drag king parody, and another musical by LA's Upright Citizens Brigade. We have another Gatsby / Wild Party situation!Heated Rivalry: The Deeply Unauthorized Musical Parody - Upright Citizens Brigade

THE LOST BOYS Reviews

May 31, 2026 — 6:18:52 AM

Saw this yesterday. I liked the score in act one better than most. But agree about act two. There are too many similar songs repeating information we already learned. I’d have traded two of mom’s Dear Evan Hansen solos for the chance to learn something about the other vampire musicians.

Has Anyone Caught the HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical?

May 30, 2026 — 3:35:05 PM

I enjoyed this. Yes I’d like something with more satirical bite. But Jimin Moon is adorable and the ensemble kept me laughing. The disappointment, oddly, was Ilya. The actor’s great but the abridged script cuts his humor and character arc. Ilya was the breakout star of the TV show. Here he just feels like the love interest.

THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread

Apr 4, 2026 — 6:16:11 AM

It's nice to hear Kristen's voice again. I still enjoy the act one and act two finales. But the album reminds me how little agency Jackie has. Her husband gains, loses and regains a fortune. She squanders it. That's the plot. In the act one finale she insists she'll take control and save Versailles. In act two she makes some half-baked fundraising attempts. But her husband ultimately saves things with his crooked off-stage dealings. I prefer an active protagonist. Jackie, for all her spark, i...

THE LOST BOYS Previews

Mar 29, 2026 — 12:19:59 PM

Finally watched the movie. I'd heard the hype about how homoerotic it was. I was disappointed that this boiled down to some flirty looks from Sutherland and flamboyant behavior from Haim. (Plus that Rob Lowe poster). Does the musical make any of these characters openly LGBT+?

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

Mar 25, 2026 — 8:18:50 PM

In February a Heated Rivarly musical was announced, starring Zachary Noah Piser and Jay Armstrong Johnson. It was scheduled to perform in March, 2026, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. I haven't found any further press, promotional images or reviews. The page was removed from the Beechman Theatre website. Did anyone see it? Was it cancelled? Postponed?HEATED RIVALRY Musical Parody Coming to the Laurie Beechman Theatre

The Outsiders

Feb 21, 2026 — 8:52:00 AM

The tour is impressive. The staging is clever and the cast is strong. I find it a dour show with a samey score. I miss the humor and variety of the similar West Side Story. But then I'm fully aware that I'm older than the target audience. The teen crowd screamed at the curtain call like they were watch rock stars. Two even younger kids were having an animated discussion at intermission on how it compares to the novel. I'm glad they're getting to see this.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviews

Jan 1, 2026 — 10:58:27 AM

The Broadway script was full of holes. I'd hoped the final season of the show would fill the gaps and make it feel like a necessary work. Sadly, it only gets the briefest of nods. Click Here To Toggle Spoiler ContentThe Duffers cut the moment Henry first met the Mindflayer from the play so that they could feature it in the final episode. And, while we see a glimpse of the play in Vecna's memory, we get no word from Patty Newby, the play's co-

THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES To Close January 4, 2026

Dec 10, 2025 — 7:07:50 AM

I saw the musical in Boston. Then watched the documentary. If it gets retooled they need to dial up Fred Siegel's malevolence. In the documentary he was emotionally abusive, and she was afraid of him. It may have been a factor in her hoarder tendencies.The house looked empty on stage. But in the film, she filled it with garbage, animals, feces and a pack of feral children. It was more Grey Gardens than Barbie Dream House.A production where the set becomes more and more cluttered till she's wa...

New Merrily Pro-Shot reviews

Dec 5, 2025 — 12:17:46 AM

I'm impressed by how much Groff brought to the shallow protagonist. And kudos to the actress who did something with dishrag Beth. I wish this story didn't revolve so much around Gussie the femme fatale. She's an absolute cartoon here, making Frank seem stupid for sacrificing everything for her. His friends, on the flip side, are too saintly. The same director found more grit in these roles in her 2013 London production.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviews

Nov 30, 2025 — 6:36:10 PM

Re Drama Teach. Yes, Joyce decides to produce Dark of the Moon instead of the previously announced production of Oklahoma. I'm not sure why this involved passing out fliers for Oklahoma but I'll roll with it.As far as stage actors go, another fan pointed out that Alex Breaux plays Dr. Brenner on Broadway and Lt. Akers in season five. I'm not sure if any other stage actors will be making cameos.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviews

Nov 30, 2025 — 12:41:51 PM

Netflix has posted the first four episodes of Stranger Things: Season Five. I found two brief nods to the events of The First Shadow. Click Here To Toggle Spoiler ContentA flashback to Joyce in high school, passing out flyers for the school play.A reference to a cave that Henry is afraid of. Apparently it was discussed in more detail in the play in London. But was cut to just a sentence or two when I saw it on Broadway. The Duff

Immersive AMERICAN PSYCHO Premiering 2025 In Brooklyn?

Sep 13, 2025 — 9:26:16 AM

Reviews of the Houston production don't say much about the new rewrites. Though I was surprised by this comment: ""A Girl Before," a wry send-up of showtune tropes.""If We Get Married" and "Nice Thought" had satirical elements. But "A Girl Before" was a sincere (slightly dull) ballad in the version I saw. I'm curious to know if the lyrics have been tweaked.A rebor

What is the state of Broadwayworld now in 2025?

Aug 29, 2025 — 2:48:16 PM

I still enjoy the Show threads that analyze the books and scores of new works. Reddit will tell me whether a show is popular. But Broadwayworld will tell me what works and why. I also appreciate the folks who report the way a show changes in tryouts and previews.

Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil - Broadway?

Jul 24, 2025 — 10:12:26 AM

If they’re going to keep the focus on Chablis they’ll have to write her a proper story and character arc. In Chicago we just had two+ hours of her telling us how fabulous she was. She could have been the Velma to Jim’s Roxie. But they rarely interacted. The book kept her in a separate show. The film found a way to get her in the court room.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviews

Jul 19, 2025 — 5:00:04 PM

Finally saw this. I agree with many others here. Louis McCartney is heartbreaking. He could play a proper arc if the script would let him. I can spot the issues when I compare it to something like Stephen King’s Carrie. That story gives Carrie’s relationships with her bullies, mother and love interest a set up and a pay off. It builds to a cathartic finale. The First Shadow can’t do that. The set up was in Season four and finale can’t happen till season five. So the play is stuck in the middl...

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