It really is bringing me near to tears to see these great notices. To see this kind of American Classic back on broadway, and executed in such a joyous way is just really moving to me. I fell in love with this production and I hope to see it many more times. Here's to a healthy run.
From BWW's review: "Robert Cary and Jonathan Tolins are credited with writing additional material; unnecessary, but pretty much in the Comden and Green style"
I'm so happy and it's only 5:30am reading these reviews. I've always been a fan of Tony and so proud of this entire production-I think I'll be going back again tomorrow! Congrats to the cast crew and everyone else involved!
"If we don't wake up
and shake the nation,
we'll eat the dust of the world,
wondering why...why?"
"YAY!!! Fantastic!! Brantley really got it right this time.Bravo to all involved and I can't wait to see it again at the earliest opportunity. Many thanks to Pal Joey for the link to the opening night video and the Hal Prince note to the cast. Now that's cool!!!"
Amazing how smart Brantley is when people agree with him - lol. I think Brantley got it right with "Matilda" also
Another rave, this one from Elyse Gardner in USA Today, explains why I've been so convinced since Barrington that even the irascible Jerry Robbins would approve of this revival:
Bergasse's routines, even at their most irresistibly dizzy, reflect Robbins' emphasis on storytelling and expression of character.
I love that this production is getting the raves it's getting, AND I love PJs unbridled passion, excitement and joy about it.
We should all have this wonderful exuberance; that's what brought us here in the first place.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
It really is great to see when a new show gets rave reviews! It makes one feel all warm inside...
Hey, anyone think On the Town will perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? I know it may be cutting it close since it is a month away, but you never know...
"Hey, anyone think On the Town will perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? I know it may be cutting it close since it is a month away, but you never know."
They've been performing at a lot of events even before previews started. It's likely that their marketing team has secured a parade performance already.
I was in the audience last night. I've been to opening nights before, but this may have been my favorite. What an absolute joy. I fell in love the first time I saw this production, and to see it have such a celebration was truly moving.
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"For those who have seen it, how challenging is Tony Yazbeck's role? Will he continue to do 8 performance?"
I think some of the singing is the most challenging for him. I've seen it twice, and I thought some of the notes he was belting had to be at his upper range. I don't see how he can sustain that level. I think he needs to find a way if he wants to be able to handle 8 shows per week.
In that PBS documentary on Broadway, Mel Brooks said "A great musical blows the dust off your soul". And that is the perfect way to describe what On the Town did for me last week.
And, to quote the ad line from That's Entertainment, "Boy, do we need it now".