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The new site is such a huge step backwards. It's so much less information-dense than before. The results aren't sortable, and they're not even alphabetized by default. You used to be able to see all results on one page, but now you have to click through every page manually. And on mobile, the page controls are missing entirely, so you're stuck only seeing the first 20 results in the arbitrary order they're listed in! You can't filter to newly-posted listings.You can no longer open shows in a ...

It also overlaps with Dead Outlaw (Feb 10-March 21, 2027) coming to Chicago!

After this and last year's Willy's Chocolate Experience, I'm looking forward to stories about whatever cultural treasure the UK bootlegs in 2026.

bear88 said: "[...] When is the last new Broadway show that made significant changes in previews? I don’t see enough of them to know. Of musicals I have seen,I knowShuffle Alongchanged quite a bit during previews, replacing significant songs and choreography, but even that was basically the same show. Or was it? (I only saw it in previews.)"This might not be significant enough, but during previews, Maybe Happy Ending ditched an elaborate, two-story set with an enclosed motel room for the scen...

I live and work in Manhattan and haven't noticed any souvenir stores crop up in the places I spend the most of my time in. OTOH, why are there so many private equity ghost kitchens popping up everywhere?

I must've been sitting right by you in the back-right of the orchestra because I heard the hair dye comment too! There was also an audience member in the area who took multiple photos about an hour into the play, really taking her time to do so without any hint of shame or discretion.

I saw this tonight. Between NEA funding being pulled and seeing Ella Beatty on stage again, it's been a rough week.

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I know Outsiders has Playbills for $75 and Posters $150. Sunset had Playbills for $60 and Posters for $300. Redwood had Playbills for $60 and Posters for $150.Anyone know is Maybe Happy Ending has Playbills or not?"MHE has Playbills for $100, posters for $200 (I might be misremembering the price), and signed prop magazines covers for $200 (the issue featuring Louis Armstrong) or $350 (Gil Bentley). They're even "signed" by Hwaboon!

Totally unrelated to the show itself, but I'm really curious about the front row situation. I saw the Saturday matinee from the front row and it was right up against the stage (with no legroom and with the stage above eye level). I'd also sat in the front row the second time I saw Prima Facie and don't remember it being anything like this, with a comfortable gap from the stage. Did Prima Facie remove a row or two of seats, or is the position of the stage variable?

I was at last night's preview. I was most excited to see Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean from being a fan of their work in Better Call Saul, and curious to see how Kieren Culkin would play a role I strongly associate with Al Pacino (the film is the only version I've seen).I thought the show was in great shape. Odenkirk was a standout for me, channeling the desperation and showmanship he mastered in BCS. I wish McKean had more to work with. I wasn’t familiar at all with Bill Burr, but he fit h...

Nothing for Glengarry Glen Ross

I have a few items I've picked up from the Broadway Flea, the most interesting being one of the notebooks Reeve Carney writes in during Hadestown. It must've been used across multiple shows, because the entire notebook is filled with writing from different pens. It's all mostly lyrics from the show, musical note sequences, and massive blocks of "LaLaLaLaLaLaLaLa"s.

I saw this last night and loved everything about it! I found it to be a beautiful slice of life piece that was excellently written and performed. The humor came very naturally. It's easy to get cheap laughs out of things lost in translation, but the writing brought something fresh to that concept without feeling crass, and threw in some fun cultural references. I even marveled at the lighting and liked the transition music (reminds me of Ravel's piano work). The final scene was exquisite.

For those who can't get enough of this show (myself included), Michael Arden did an AmA on Reddit this afternoon: https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/1gva2c6/im_michael_arden_director_of_maybe_happy_ending/

Thursday night's wedding was sponsored by Mountain Dew: Do the Dew.

GilmoreGirlO2 said: "[...] The highlight of my experience were the new bathrooms in the renovated theatre – I’d say best bathrooms on Broadway!" My experience was the opposite! I was sitting in the orchestra and was kind of shocked at the narrow staircase leading down to a very cramped and chaotic queue for the inadequately-sized bathroom. It looked as if no consideration had been given to expanding that bathroom or making crowd flow more efficient.

I really enjoyed this last night! I loved the set design and all the inventive movement that never became tired or gimmicky - it was a visual feast that surprised throughout. I found the music to be pleasant and perfectly matched the endearing charm of the story. I suppose one could accuse of it being too mellow, but I found that big, showy numbers weren't necessary.

I'd be curious to hear the rationale for posting snarky Andrew Rannells photos? I really can't imagine what he would have brought to the table that would have salvaged any facet of this. If anything, this is career kryptonite and he dodged a bullet in detaching himself from the Broadway run.

I was disappointed with this. While it was fun to see the cast and the mayhem that followed from the core concept, it felt very slight and sitcom-like. I found some of Frank's plot too convoluted considering how shallow the work was in general. There was a scene with some dated language that came across as more of a cheap shock tactic and less of a substantive commentary. When the piece abruptly pivoted to an Afterschool Special Message, I couldn't help but be reminded of "White Girls in Dang...

Fairview. So many wildly effective rug-pulling moments!