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I've seen it and agree that the whiplash between the snarky commentary and the melodrama ultimately doesn't work.IMO, it wouldn't be to hard to salvage this:Strike the set and use a bare stage,Redo the lighting plan so it's only white lights and fog, Relocate the orchestra to the pit,Keep the book as is but recalibrate the performances so it's all delivered without ironyKeep the choreography and blocking It would be mistaken as another "innovative" production by Jamie Lloyd and be the critica...

Kad said: "Broadway previews have never really been a time for huge changes- it's performing surgery on a conscious patient at that point. That should all be happening in readings, workshops, and tryouts.But the development process is lengthy and drives up investment costs, yet all-too-often doesn't yield much, if any, of the changes a show may really need. The blame is probably diffuse but the buck has to stop with the lead producers."I think "never" is being a little hyperbolic and a sign o...

"... to say Audra McDonald"can't sing the score" is absurd beyond words."This!For those who are finding fault with Ms.McDonald's singing in this production, I just have to ask, "What did you expect her to sound like?". She has a very well-documented 30 year career of singing that chronicles her extraordinary vocal talents. From all of the kvetching on this board you would think she was attempting to sing Norma or Tosca! There is something wrong with a world that can't enjoy an artist at the h...

Yes, an operatic treatment of "The Shining" premieres in May 2016 at Minnesota Opera. The composer is Paul Moravec and the libretto is by Mark Campbell who provided the lyrics to the songs that made up "Tales from an Unmade Bed".

I would argue that a college degree is very important no matter what career path you choose especially in today's job market. BWW lists some fine schools with BFA programs in Stage Management.

Agnes of God Gross Indecency

For those that have been, have audience members in the Circle Club been adhering to the request for "Festive Attire"? What has the general dress code been like?

This sounds essentially like the concert tour she did pre-Porgy back in 2011, so no, it's not the first time she has sung "Moments in the Wood" in concert. The Guettel song was "Migratory V" from Myths and Hymns.

This production was scrapped long ago due for budgetary reasons. It requires a large cast and was too expensive to produce. They were reviving it for Angela Gheorghiu and are now doing "La Traviata" instead. The opera premeired back in 1991. The role Chenoweth was to sing was written for Marilyn Horne and Corigliano was rewriting the role for her. There are no plans for a revival in the near future.

I don't think that those people who are gainfully employed for those 8-9 months would call that futile.

Attention NYPOST Please feel free to plagiarize the following headline "HELL NO, DOLLY!"

I think these reviews are pretty much right in line. I saw Saturday's matinee and I found the production to be of a whole utterly delightful. Atkinson was clearly at the top of her game, Everett was masterful and beyond reproach and should be welcome back on the boards whenever he so chooses. Ebersole was quite delectable to me even though I see what people are quibbling about but I found of no consequence. I ask you who of today's actresses could do a better job (and sing so exquisitely in t...

Having seen the second preview performance of "Titanic", I can attest that it was a hot mess when it first started. I'm among those who still think it fell far short of the mark in it's final version as well but it sure was a vast improvement.

"Sparkle, Neele, Sparkle" - an Act One closer Rose's Turn-style breakdown for Neely - Every morning it's up at 5am and "Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle!!!"!

Here's to our firsts, We learned alot Our future will be gloriously fecund. Of firsts we've had the same amount. Now we'll make each second count. From now on my first to be second comes first. and Truth is my friend, just between good guys. Whichever path you take, which life you pick to live in Whichever choice you make, the longing is a given And that's what brings the ache That only the good guys know.

Loved "August", but have to count myself as one of the minority who in the end admired but did not love Amy Morton's performance and found myself wishing I was watching Alison Janney in the role instead, so she is my wish-Barbara for the movie. Also, maybe because she was in the audience the day I saw the play, but I have Glenn Close in my mind for Violet.

Not sure I'd call them "opera-like". I'd go with some other names however...

Having seen an advanced screening on Monday, I can pretty much attest that everything mentioned in the review is true. If taken with a grain of salt, the movie is summertime fluff (I don't know why but "Pirate Movie" with Chris Atkins and Kristi McNichol kept coming to mind while watching it). Streep, Baranski and Walters are game gals but aren't quite enough to overcome an inept director. Wait for the rental.

For a little historical representation: If "Music Man" had not won Best Musical, "West Side Story" would have If "Sound of Music" and "Fiorello" had not tied for Best Musical, "Gypsy" might have been in there somewhere...

Alison Janney and Glenn Close.