Profile for Wayman_Wong

Re: "Merrily" at Signature

Nov 1, 2026 — 3:55:38 PM

"Pacific Overtures" is the Sondheim show that introduced me to musical theater. And his "Sweeney Todd'' was the first musical I ever saw on Broadway. But the Sondheim musical that always moves me to tears is ''Merrily We Roll Along'' (with George Furth's book), especially ''Our Time.'' I've seen 6 incarnations: including La Jolla Playhouse (1985), York Theatre (1994), Encores! (2012) and Menier Chocolate Factory (2013). Nothing can ever match the 2002 Broadway reunion concert, starring Jim Wa...

Re: JUST IN TIME 2.0 & 4.0 - Matthew Morrison

Oct 31, 2026 — 11:40:49 PM

TV flashback: Best Matthew Morrison Performances on 'Glee'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpPM6pUPBeU

'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,' the Demon Barber of Dixie

Oct 31, 2026 — 1:46:57 PM

Broadway Brass Band: 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,' featuring Jonnie Reinhart (Swampy Cover)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmUki1iN58

Jennifer Holliday in 'Dreamgirls': 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' (2026 Master)

Oct 10, 2026 — 2:52:45 AM

Stunning look back to its glory from the 1982 Tonys:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PsF-YZMbZo

Re: Bill Pay the Musical - When was the last industrial musical?

Sep 27, 2026 — 2:09:43 PM

''Bathtubs Over Broadway '' (2018 ) is Dava Whisenant's award-winning and delightful documentary about industrial musicals. It follows Steve Young, a former comedy writer for ''Late Night With David Letterman,'' and his obsession with finding their creators and performers, including Chita Rivera and Sheldon Harnick.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTgS1SXr0nc

New Duncan Sheik musical will receive private reading this month

Sep 25, 2026 — 9:16:27 PM

I'm a big fan of Duncan Sheik's music. I saw ''Spring Awakening'' countless times, and think ''American Psycho'' is so underrated, so I'm eager to catch ''Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.'' It's sad that Sheik just passed away so young (at 56), before he could see ''Memoirs'' debut and ''Spring Awakening'' revived Off-Broadway. Anyway, break a leg to the cast and creatives at ''Memoirs,'' which begins previews tonight (Sept. 25). Eager to hear any reports, plus any sug

Matt Cavenaugh, former 'Urban Cowboy' star, rides back into town at 54 Below

Sep 23, 2026 — 10:44:28 PM

Matt and his Broadway actress-wife Jenny Powers (''Grease,'' ''Little Women'' ) will be joined by their kids, George, Henry and Rose, in ''Keeping Up With the Cavenaughs'' on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at 54 Below, 254 W. 54th St., NYC. (The Oct. 3 show also will be live-streamed.)Among their credits, Cavenaugh is a 2009 Outer Critics Circle nominee for ''West Side Story'' and 2012 Drama Desk nominee for ''Death Takes a Holiday.'' Powers is a 2013 Drama Desk nominee for '...

Re: "Merrily" at Signature

Sep 21, 2026 — 9:38:32 PM

From the opening paragraphs of Thomas Floyd's Washington Post's rave review of Signature's ''Merrily'':''Rattling off “Franklin Shepard, Inc.,” the neurotic tongue twister that arrives early in “Merrily We Roll Along,” can be a Tony-worthy feat. Just ask Daniel Radcliffe, who landed the award two years ago [on Broadway]. Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics come thick and fast. So does the anxious energy. Mindful of the musical’s reverse chronology, the actor portraying Charley Kringas must channel an e...

Re: SCHMIGADOON! Reviews

Sep 11, 2026 — 2:49:49 AM

''Center Stage,'' Patrick Pacheco's new show on CUNY TV, includes interviews with Chita Rivera Award winners Christopher Gattelli, Isabelle McCalla and Max Clayton. But first, this episode opens with Sherie Rene Scott, who has joined ''The Rocky Horror Show.''https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmGvic_YdOo

Re: Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80

Sep 3, 2026 — 1:08:23 PM

Kudos to Michael and Matthew Gardiner's tiptop tap tribute to Dolly Parton. They're an Irish-American dance duo of brothers who've performed in ''Riverdance'' and are now based in Nashville.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4GNr7St_PQc

How did The Lost Boys lose to Schmigadoon??

Aug 30, 2026 — 11:13:15 AM

''Schmigadoon!'' also won Best Musical over ''The Lost Boys'' at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. And ''Schmigadoon!'' won Best Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, where ''The Lost Boys'' wasn't even nominated in that category.

Re: RIP Anna Louizos

Aug 29, 2026 — 1:14:54 PM

Anna Louizos designed a terrific, Tony-nominated set for ''The Last Real Record Store'' in ''High Fidelity'' (2006) ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg5TzplxHSA

Re: SCHMIGADOON! Reviews

Aug 27, 2026 — 2:08:04 PM

'Schmigadoon!' Cast Plays 'Bridge' on 'Good Morning America'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DyG9BDYv8I&t=8s

Re: Tim Curry has passed away at age 80

Aug 26, 2026 — 12:12:15 PM

Tim Curry was so wonderful as Alan Swann in Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens' ''My Favorite Year'' (1992), with Evan Pappas, Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin. Here are promo clips from Curry's YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XQS0bC0W5o

Re: Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80

Aug 25, 2026 — 5:00:54 PM

Much will be written about Dolly Parton's hit songs, like ''Jolene'' and ''I Wil Always Love You.'' But I want to call attention to ''From Here to the Moon and Book,'' a lesser-known, but lovely and lilting tune she wrote for "Joyful Noise'' (2012), a wonderful movie written and directed by Todd Graff (who also did ''Camp'' and was a Tony nominee for ''Baby''). Dolly played G.G. Sparrow as she recalls her late husband (Kris Kristofferson), and Jeremy Jordan, in his feature film debut, portrayed

A terrific tribute to Patrick Adiarte, star of stage & screen's 'Flower Drum Song'

Jul 25, 2026 — 5:10:28 PM

What an Asian-American pioneer of performers! Miller Daurey of ''Hey, Dancer!'' salutes the amazing dancer whom Gene Kelly once raved about as the next Fred Astaire. What a life and legacy!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCpGxcijqKg

Josh Grisetti has passed away…

Jul 12, 2026 — 8:07:44 PM

How sad! Josh was an incredible comic actor, especially in ''Enter Laughing,'' which earned him raves and awards buzz. Below is a clip from Josh's YouTube channel from the show. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig9yQbv4teo

Josh Grisetti has passed away…

Jul 12, 2026 — 7:33:21 PM

TheaterMania: Josh Grisetti, Broadway Performer & Cal State Fullerton Professor, Dies at 44https://www.theatermania.com/news/josh-grisetti-broadway-performer-and-cal-state-fullerton-professor-dies-at-44_1845476/

'1776': Historically accurate or are too many liberties taken?

Jul 11, 2026 — 2:04:03 AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda is the first to say that '' '1776' certainly paved the way for 'Hamilton,' and he says he discovered ''1776'' while in college. Anyway, here's a fun interview Miranda did with William Daniels, the original John Adams, a decade ago about ''1776'' and ''Hamilton'' for Playbill.com ...https://playbill.com/article/lin-manuel-miranda-and-william-daniels-talk-hamilton-1776-mr-feeny-

'1776': Historically accurate or are too many liberties taken?

Jul 6, 2026 — 1:56:12 PM

Reel History: '1776' Is Way More Radical Than You Think! History Prof Jared Frederick Reacts!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAHEUe7UVxs

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