The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! Jun 7 2026, 11:47:02 PM
EDSOSLO858 said: "Bonus points for everyone who caught all my P!nk song references in my rave for her."
Actually, I initially only scanned your post. I see you incorporated my lame attempt at humor and many more. Well done, sincerely! Don't let me get me too cocky.
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The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! Jun 7 2026, 11:39:34 PM
EDSOSLO858 said: "raise your glass to a phenomenal performance"
I agree. She was ****ing perfect!
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The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! Jun 7 2026, 11:24:39 PM
TheatreFan4 said: "I feel like for a show to be worthy of Best Revival there's an imperative to not just be an inferior version of the original production which from all I hear about Ragtime is that is all this production is."
This was absolutely not an inferior version. The original production had all kinds of vivid ideas that were, however, not carried out in any coherent manner. That production was a distraction to the sublime material. This revival
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The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! Jun 7 2026, 10:44:50 PM
CoffeeBreak said: "This is pretty embarrassing for the Tonys. Goes to show some of the voters aren't capable of knowing what the best artistically interesting production is. They voted for comfort."
Nah, goes to show that some people have different preferences than we do. My favorite this year is Lost Boys, but I think Schmigadoon is likely to win Best Musical. And that doesn't reflect poorly on me or on the Tony voters. Big d
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SCHMIGADOON! Reviews Jun 2 2026, 10:19:12 PM
Rentaholic2 said: "I don't think it's fair to dismiss them all as parody as if Cinco Paul pulled a Weird Al."
I really loved Schmigadoon and won't mind at all if it wins big this Sunday, but are you even remotely comparing Weird Al negatively to Cinco Paul? Because, based on their careers so far, Weird Al >> Cinco Paul, as talented as the latter writer is.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/31/26 Jun 2 2026, 10:03:26 PM
quizking101 said: "I’m more wringing my hands that Lear will win Direction of a Musical over Zhailon/Bill and my head will explode out of the Radio City balcony"
Although the Cats directors are my pick, both personally and in terms of prediction, both camps are totally worthy and I'll celebrate the win either way.
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Announced But Never Played Jun 2 2026, 06:14:52 PM
Voter said: "And what was that small cast"play with music" adaptation that was cancelled just a year or two ago?"
I think you might be referring to Room.
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Two questions regarding Cynthia Erivo Jun 2 2026, 11:27:45 AM
bear882 said: "One thing for sure: I am not precious aboutPassion. Jamie Lloyd can change what he likes. Cynthia Erivo played Jesus Christ. I think she can play Fosca without everyone freaking out about the racial dynamics of it all."
Agreed. In fact, the show should be cast without regard to race or ethnicity, since those don't figure into the themes of the show in any way at all.
I also think some out-of-the-box
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews May 29 2026, 11:20:59 AM
Given that we all seem to agree that the current orchestrations are very similar to the originals (with a few extra touches catered to this production), does anyone know why David Cullen is not credited (and nominated)? The original orchestrations were credited to him and ALW (as they were for many subsequent shows); given how little has changed, it seems all but certain that a substantial amount of his work remains. It just seems puzzling to me.
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Caps in theaters May 27 2026, 11:25:32 AM
MasterThespian 2 said: "I stand by my comments regarding sports bras and yoga tights as everyday outfits. But I took it a step too far by commenting on body types. I apologize."
That is very honorable of you. Most of us have said something off-kilter on here once or twice!
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Caps in theaters May 26 2026, 10:42:15 PM
MasterThespian 2 said: "Sadly, no different than having your children seewomen of all ages parading around NYC in sports bras and yoga tights. Outfits too often worn by women who have never taken a yoga class (or exercised) in their lives."
You reveal your true self here. Whatever conventions there may be about clothing, it should have nothing to do with the fact that the particular body you want to police hasn't kept itself fit according to your own standards.
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Beth Leavel in Hello, Dolly! at Ogunquit Playhouse May 26 2026, 10:21:19 PM
It's not actually hard to get from South Station to North Station, but if you're coming from NYC and other places down south, this suggestion is good: get off at Back Bay and take the orange line to North Station.
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CHESS Sets June 21 Closing May 26 2026, 10:07:09 PM
steven22 said: "Poor JoJo! I would’ve gone back to see her."
Presumably she'll get some sort of payout, right? I can't imagine the deal was "we'll use your name to sell tickets, but if it doesn't work, then go **** yourself."
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Caps in theaters May 26 2026, 05:12:17 PM
iluvtheatertrash said: "You're at a family musical. You've taken your kids. And the lady next to you has taken off her shirt and is wearing only a bra. And you now need to explain to your child why someone is in a theatre in their underwear."
Well, I wouldn't blame those parents for having a problem with it. And I expect theater management might have a problem with it, which is their right (as John Adams explained). I just wouldn't have a problem
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Caps in theaters May 26 2026, 11:22:50 AM
iluvtheatertrash said: "I once sat next to a woman at Wicked who took her sweater off and watched the show in her bra because she was warm. My view wasn't obstructed, but should we normalize this too."
I wouldn't do it (or the equivalent), but it wouldn't bother me at all. If the fact that I decline to judge others for harmless behavior makes me not a grown-up, then so be it.
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Caps in theaters May 24 2026, 05:06:47 PM
Obviously I'd be bothered if a hat blocks someone's view. Otherwise, I cannot possibly overstate how little I care what other people choose to wear, at the theater or anywhere else.
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LIMELIGHT: A Novel by Andrew Keenan Bolger May 20 2026, 11:08:47 AM
BrodyFosse123 said: "Oy! Former Broadway actor still grasping that social media influencer pipe dream. Met him once and that arrogant ego was hilarious. Bless his heart. 🤣"
And I'm sure you're a delight.
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DEATH BECOMES HER To Close on Broadway June 28, 2026 May 19 2026, 10:19:32 PM
TotallyEffed said: "Sondheim rarely had big financialhits, but we all know they’re still the best. :)"
I love you.
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Tour of The Ed Sullivan Theater (& 'The Late Show' Set) May 19 2026, 10:12:18 PM
Don't worry, I always assume good faith on your part.
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Tour of The Ed Sullivan Theater (& 'The Late Show' Set) May 19 2026, 08:24:29 PM
My comment was definitely a compliment! I've seen you use this technique to great rhetorical effect several times. As I said, I'm just glad you've never challenged me in this way, because I doubt I'd stand up to the scrutiny. 
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