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Re: MIDNIGHT (Off-Broadway)

Oct 4, 2026 — 10:20:06 PM

I saw yesterday's matinee with a friend who saw the 2nd workshop run in March in the UK. I thought it was one of the best new original musicals I've seen in the last 10 years. My friend said they made major revisions from what he saw in March that made it much stronger. I had no problems following the plot and I thought that the 2nd act "surprise" was set up very clearly. Judging from the conversation going on around me at intermission, it was apparent everyone knew exactly what was going to ...

Re: MIDNIGHT (Off-Broadway)

Sep 25, 2026 — 4:04:45 PM

Obviously, someone (or more) on the production team is at fault here but as I see it, that's between them and their higher power. None of my business and not for me to judge. If you interpret my post as a sign of support for someone I never even named in my post, that's your interpretation. It does not make it true.

Re: MIDNIGHT (Off-Broadway)

Sep 25, 2026 — 1:32:04 PM

The show had two workshop runs at Sadler's Wells East which is primarily a dance theatre that seats 550 and has about 3,800 sq ft of convertible stage space. The Daryl Roth seats 300 and advertises itself as a convertible performance space of 3,600 sq ft. At face value you can see why they booked the theatre. What is not readily apparent is that the Roth's 3,600 sq ft includes the seating space for the audience which makes the playing space 900 to 1200 sq ft. Fitting a production that was des...

CHESS Previews

Oct 30, 2025 — 1:33:46 AM

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

THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Previews

Oct 13, 2025 — 12:41:26 PM

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...

GYPSY Previews

Dec 9, 2024 — 3:06:34 PM

"... 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...

Redrum with Alice Ripley & Douglas Sills

May 7, 2015 — 12:00:56 PM

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".

Stage Management Colleges

Aug 19, 2014 — 1:17:37 PM

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.

Plays that deal with crimes or courts

Jul 24, 2014 — 3:51:52 PM

Agnes of God Gross Indecency

Lady Day Previews

Mar 27, 2014 — 1:45:52 PM

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?

Audra McDonald: One Night Only (Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall)

May 10, 2013 — 2:32:51 PM

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.

re: Kristin Chenoweth in The Ghosts of Versailles 2010?

Jan 12, 2010 — 9:43:01 AM

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.

is FINIAN'S extending & moving to the Neil Simon?

Jan 8, 2010 — 3:03:47 PM

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

re: 9 to 5 Reviews

Apr 30, 2009 — 11:44:39 PM

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

re: BLITHE SPIRIT Reviews

Mar 16, 2009 — 12:59:31 AM

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...

re: Shows that have TOTALLY turned it around turning previews?

Nov 14, 2008 — 9:34:23 AM

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.

re: Valley of the Dolls Musical

Aug 14, 2008 — 3:54:21 PM

"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!!!"!

re: Clever Lyrics that make you Smile Every Time!

Aug 14, 2008 — 3:20:08 PM

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.

re: Letts to pen OSAGE COUNTY screenplay - film in the works

Aug 6, 2008 — 8:53:28 AM

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.

re: Glimmer Glass Production of Kiss Me Kate

Jul 15, 2008 — 3:52:34 PM

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

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