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Thanks for telling me what I can and can't be shocked by. I wasn't policing the original poster's opinion but saying I was surprised by how different it was than my own reaction. You're telling me that I shouldn't be shocked that we all have different opinions and then scolding me for sharing mine. Good grief.

n2nbaby said: "I do agree with a lot of what you said but man, oh man. I can’t get so much of this score out of my head. I need a cast recording yesterday.I do hope they do the work because it has got GREAT bones."I'm shocked by this. Only two moments really gelled into something musical and lyrical for me, and that was the solo for Giulia's daughter, and the song that occurred AFTER the curtain call. To me, the music and lyrics seemed to just ramble.

Plus, he's f*cking 80 years old holding a sustained note for 30 seconds 8 times a week!"He did not do this the evening I saw it…

This entire production is Lear's direction! Every scene is staged very intentionally. I'll never understand how folks think this production is a "park and bark" concert. The staging has gotten a lot more complex since its origins at City Center.

I will also say that I saw Andre DeShield's final performance before his week away and his voice was in particularly rough shape. He didn't hold his Old Deuteronomy note at all. His presence in the show is fabulous, but he wouldn't have my vote - especially after winning several years ago for playing another elder master of ceremonies...

Other than Joshua Henry, I found Caissie Levy and Ben Levi Ross's performance to be the beating hearts at the center of this production of Ragtime. Both of their characters' arcs (and the depth they provide to their characters) are arguably the catalysts for the entire story. Levy just recently shared in an interview that someone pointed out to her that her character's "I will take responsibility" is what sets forth the change in the show. And Younger Brother's confrontation scene with Father...

You haven't seen it, but are certain it's flawed? In my eyes it is a perfect production of a perfect musical and I would give it 3 of the 4 acting awards. I'd give Featured Actress to Ana Gasteyer.

Ptero2 said: "re: cats, I don't think it's too surprising that people aren't getting the concept when they're not really doing anything to make that happen. I had no idea what was going on with the in-memoriam-but-not-actually-in-memoriam slideshow of people at the beginning of the second act and then later found out that I was supposed to watch a documentary as homework beforehand. Whoops!"I've never watched Paris is Burning, though I did watch Pose. I don't think any prior knowledge of ball...

gibsons2 said: "theatrekid3302 said: "To say this has the best book is utterly ridiculous the storyline is ridiculously simple and lacks any real plot.This would have been a good Lifetime or Hallmark movie."I think it's difficult to write a musical with perfectlydeveloped characters. Most musicals, even very good ones, lack in that department. But minimizing Two Strangers to a surface level, primitive Hallmark movie is ridiculous and short minded. Both characters are deeply flawed, one with s...

I honestly can’t listen to a single song from Queen of Versailles without cringing at at least one lyric (and usually a majority of lyrics). While a few of the songs are mildly static in the show, Lost Boys is an album I will listen to very frequently. And after viewing the show many musical moments are stuck in my mind. In contrast, I’ve listened to two strangers multiple times and seen it once, and can really only recall two musical moments/songs.

Unpopular to those above: I thought Cats:Jellicle Ball was as dramaturgically successful as any piece of theater. Titanique, however, was unsuccessful to me as theater, comedy, or musical revue.

I didn't say I'd vote for Cats over Ragtime for revival. Ragtime would likely have my vote for Revival, Actor, Actress, Director, and Featured Actor. I solely said I would have voted for Tempress to win Best Featured Actress.

getatme said: "everythingtaboo said: "Maybe I'm in the minority, but I would've preferred anyone else besides Nichelle or Hannah in Featured. Nichelle didn't really register for me at all, and Hannah was lovely singing but maybe it was the role itself, but it didn't do much for me.Otherwise, all the other nominees were pretty spot on."I continue to be baffled by the praise given to Nichelle's performance. I found her easy to ignore at City Center, and actively bad on Broadway. Her nomination ...

itsahopi said: "theatrejunkie007 said: "Can't believe Lorin Latarro didn't get nominated for Choreography forCHESS.... very surprising."To anyone who understands storytelling through choreography, it’s not surprising Latarro has yet to receive a nomination. The movements she strings together to whatever counts she’s decided on are insane. The Chess choreography was the worst element of that show. Everything she does is too try hard and manic. Over dancing does not equal awardable choreography...

TheGingerBreadMan said: "I would be absolutely shocked if Cats doesn't take home Best Revival, despite only one performance nod. While this production of Ragtime features some stunning performances, the other elements (direction, design, etc) are not top-tier, and not what I'd hoped for in regards to one of the greatest musicals of all time returning to Broadway. The strength lies in the writing of the show itselfand the cast. Jellicle Ballexcels in more areas."Ragtime would actually have my ...

While there are some nominations I was hoping for that didn't happen, I'm really happy about:- Aya Cash - I've loved her since You're the Worst and found her performance in Giant breathtaking. - Nicholas Christopher - not a surprise, but this man is putting in the work and can't wait to see what he does next.- Joshua Henry - He should have won for Carousel (and his performance in The Wrong Man continues to live in my memory) and I can't see how this isn't finally his year. - Sara Chase - I sa...

Didn't Paradise Square have a lot of unpaid bills - including payment for work on the cast recording, which is why it was never realeased.

Emo is, by definition, a subgenre of rock music...CoffeeBreak said: "Interesting that people are getting "rock energy". This, to me, felt like a cast of Spring Awakening performed an emo musical whilstholding guitars (with a random, single attempt, at a "rock song" ina mosh pit visual)."

It's me! Born in 83 and going back with my 10 and 12 year olds...jazzicat said: "I honestly think the middle aged moms (and dads?) are going to be the biggest unexpected audience for this and they are going “Wild” for it. So anyone born 77-84 ish … Many have tweens who can’t go alone - so don’t discount this for that 10-14 age and then teensof course.I actually see “Wild” charting as some kind of mid-life female Anthem. They better release a single soon or the Santa Clarita sessions will char...

I was hoping to like this score on second listen. The music is very listenable but the lyrics are often very terrible! I’m especially shocked at the lyrics for Pretty Wins, which everyone seemed to point to as the highlight of the score.