I think the point of it is how - over the course of a 2 and half hour musical - a girl who is suppose to be "slow" can suddenly learn perfect italian. For someone who happens to have liked the show and really enjoyed Kelli O'Hara's performance, it doesn't makes sense. Or why, after an entire 1st act of songs and scenes in italian does the mother (and Lucas) feel it neccesary to break the forth wall and talk to the audience like we are idiots. We got it the first act, why explain it now?
Actually...they have to be ABOVE the title to get your money back if a "star" isn't in the show...and since ALL of the Spamalot cast is BELOW the title, you can't get a refund if any of them are out like you could in, for example, The Producers or Wicked.
Suprises - no Borle, no McGovern, no Lange, Beach getting a nomination, no David Hyde Pierce, Philip Bosco getting a nomination - but more importantly - NOT A ONE for Glass, Steel, Good Vibrations, All Shook Up, Bklyn...not good.
Tuttle I would just like to know who you work for...PM me if you want, I too work in the industry but do not work for Brooklyn or their GM office - but i think the point being missed her is Tuttle stated that Ms. Clarkson was in NYC doing SNL and spoke to some Casting people for the show. But as was stated earlier that was taped 3.5 months ago - so why wait so long to post an obviously false, albetit interesting rumor. Tuttle, I'll be waiting for your PM to prove you know anything.
Just to end some confusion about Mr. Washington -- he is only atching the amount raised by HIS SHOW, not all of Broadway. Not that donating 50,000 dollars isn't amazing and impressive in and of itself. Also - my fav. line of the show. (Little Sally pulling out a piece of paper from the "Joke Bag" Office Lockstock: What's that Little Sally? Litle Sally: John Caraffa's resume.
I searched but couldn't find an answer. Does Hairspray just have their lottery (are those seats ok?) or do they also do student rush? Are they ever at TKTS? Sorry to be annoying, I'm sure I'll get yelled at, but I am looking for an answer. Thanks.
As a person who has only ever glanced at a MP film, I really did not enjoy the show. I had fun yes, but it was just potty humor and half naked women parading around on stage. I think it was VERY well staged, the set was brillant, and the lighting and costumes were also top notch (much better than anything on Broadway this year) however, it got very old for me and I felt very left out. I am not sure the audience was laughing at what was on the stage or their memory of the film which they know ...
The show started closer to 2:15 and the intermission was 21 minutes...and the show got out (after a very long, although exciting curtain call) at 4:25...
I too saw it and yes he could have gotten home in PLENTY of time to write that review...the show was BARELY 2 hours...it was enjoyable. I will say that.