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I personally don't care much if a song moves the plot forward, as long as it's a great song with a memorable melody and strong/clever lyrics. Do R & H's songs really move the plot forward? I mean really? I think it would be difficult for any competent music theater writers to write a song that neither advances the plot nor establishes character. But that's me.

One of the most indefensible Tony awards in my opinion was Christine Ebersole's win for 42nd Street over Marla Schaffel. No comparison. I also strongly agree that Robert Cuccioli should have won for Jekyll & Hyde over James Naughton.

As far as I know BIlly Elliot remains the only Tony winning Best Musical not to be given a cast recording. The marvelous cast deserved it. I also vote for the original Toronto cast of Godspell. Never to be equalled

I have been to London and indeed they do serve ice cream at intermission. I also remember having to wade through a mass of ice cream containers on the floor to exit the theater. I can verify that the ginger ice cream was wonderful. However, I go to a show to see a show, not to eat and drink. If I go to a restaurant I don't demand a Bdwy show to be performed as I eat.Oh, well...the modern world!

I believe critics have place so much emphasis on "songs that advance the plot" that the the songs are so rooted in the show they cannot be pulled out of the show to become standards.

I saw the revised minimalist/actors playing instruments production of SB that was highly praised in London. It didn't seem bloated at all. I also enjoyed the Broadway production. I can't imagine a musical based on one of the all time classic films being described as illiterate. A large proportion of the dialogue came right from the Billy Wilder movie, simply one of the greatest films of all time. The worst thing about these boards is that anonymous people without visible credentials can post ...

The CD costs$25 Cdn plus tax at the Avon Theatre where it is playing. In US funds that would currently be about $20 US plus tax.

I saw a production of London Road twice at CanStage in Toronto. There was a dazzling cast of Canadian performers, well-known to Toronto audiences. The show itself was unique and thought-provoking. This was the first production outside of London UK. I'm not sure how well it would lend itself to film, but I would certainly go to see the movie. I don't know how the actors ever learned this music. It was an enormous task, especially given that the musical only had a 2-3 week run.

I have found that at times Terry Teachout reviews shows from a political perspective rather than for their artistic merit.

I love the way people on these boards make snarky insults rather than constructive comments. It's way more important to have an opinion than to justify it.

I find this site to be the slowest of any site I go to. Whatever link I click on seems to take a long time. Sometimes I give up. I like to scan down the Bdwy message board and click on the posts in which I am interested. The screen often seems to freeze on me, and I don't think it's my computer.

Go Gerard! Hope you've got a great role!

I was told by one of the original Bdwy Billys that his Electricity wasn't even choreographed by Peter Darling. I believe it was done by a lady who worked under him. Each Billy did a slightly different routine. I believe Michael Dameski, the Australian boy who came to NYC to play Billy, may have been the most "street dance" Billy.

I totally agree with jv92. The Grammys actually award for merit? Who knew? I thought they were just like the other awards groups. Some day hopefully we will be mature enough to do without these silly awards that serve no purpose.

I liked the play. I didn't think it was great, but I was glad I saw it. I was tired when I saw it, and I had an overnight bus ride immediately afterwards, but I managed to stay focused throughout. I would recommend it.

Of all the sad threads I have checked in on at this site, this thread makes me the saddest. I don't think it is possible that most of your are theater fans at all. In fact, I hope I never meet up with any of you. A boy should be executed for having an adventure? Granny warned Little Red not to stray from the path. Cinderella was told she was not to go to the ball. The Baker's father stole from the Witch. The witch has imprisoning her own daughter for years. The Baker lied to Jack to get Milky...

Count me as one who liked the movie a lot. I wasn't disappointed.

I have always liked I Don't Want To Know from Dear World, The Happy Time from The Happy Time, Kiss of the Spider Woman from KOTS, Look To The Rainbow rom Finian's Rainbow, Send In The Clowns from ALNM. There are many more.

Count me a fan of Big Fish as well. It deserved a better fate.

I agree with you, DigificWriter. I thought Allison was splendid and carried the show admirably. Not so sure about Christopher Walken, although he had his moments.