Posted: 9/1/26 at 5:48pm
I’m honestly glad they went with a group of working New York actors instead of stuffing it unnecessarily with more celebrities. Also, is this Krysta’s first straight play on Broadway?
Posted: 9/1/26 at 6:13pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "I’m honestly glad they went with a group of working New York actors instead of stuffing it unnecessarily with more celebrities. Also, is this Krysta’s first straight play on Broadway?"
She had a featured role in The Collaboration at MTC a few years ago.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 6:13pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "I’m honestly glad they went with a group of working New York actors instead of stuffing it unnecessarily with more celebrities. Also, is this Krysta’s first straight play on Broadway?"
I think "The Collaboration" with Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany was her first straight Broadway play.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 6:21pm
She was barely in The Collaboration.
Pretty disappointing. There had to have been someone else in the mix they lost. Cannot imagine Rodriguez being the first pick.
Hopefully Whitford and Blyth and the title alone are enough. I'm not so sure. Announcing end of day - on a Tuesday is ... interesting - and perhaps, telling.
Updated On: 9/2/26 at 06:21 PM
Posted: 9/1/26 at 6:24pm
Also worth noting that Gabriel Mann — 1/3 of The Rescues (THE LOST BOYS) — is credited with original music for this revival.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 6:27pm
Pretty disappointing. There had to have been someone else in the mix they lost. Cannot imagine Rodriguez being the first pick.
She's best friends with Michael Arden and his husband. They even all lived together for a time. I bet she was his choice and he could use his clout to cast her.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 6:58pm
AC126748 said: "Pretty disappointing. There had to have been someone else in the mix they lost. Cannot imagine Rodriguez being the first pick.
She's best friends with Michael Arden and his husband. They even all lived together for a time. I bet she was his choice and he could use his clout to cast her."
Yes, you're right. Forget that they are friends and did that outdoor show upstate.
Pretty sure clout wasn't needed. She's cheaper than a name would be and this a limited run. Sure LCT was happy for the savings.
It's just not exciting unfortunately.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 7:14pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "Also worth noting that Gabriel Mann — 1/3 of The Rescues (THE LOST BOYS) —is credited with original music for this revival."
Perhaps Santiago or Martkinson will, for no reason at all, also 'trust-fall' backwards into an elevated hole.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 8:10pm
Posted: 9/1/26 at 8:23pm
Nettik said: "Am I reading correctly that there's a credited dance captain?"
that's not a good sign.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 9:59pm
Michael Braugher! I saw him as Hamlet at the Guthrie - he was very good! Glad to see him booking other substantial parts.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 10:15pm
CoffeeBreak said: "It's just not exciting unfortunately."
If you're not excited about seeing Krysta Rodriguez on a Broadway stage, then I don't know what to tell ya.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 10:16pm
CoffeeBreak said: "AC126748 said: "Pretty disappointing. There had to have been someone else in the mix they lost. Cannot imagine Rodriguez being the first pick.
She's best friends with Michael Arden and his husband. They even all lived together for a time. I bet she was his choice and he could use his clout to cast her."
Yes, you're right. Forget that they are friends and did that outdoor show upstate.
Pretty sure clout wasn't needed. She's cheaper than a name would be and this a limited run. Sure LCT was happy for the savings.
It's just not exciting unfortunately."
Not exciting for YOU. You bitter, hating troll of a theater lover. I hope she earns a Tony nomination just to shut you up. You talk like you really have the keys to kingdom of theater. Id love to see you act in something. Oh wait, thats probably not exciting for any of us.
Posted: 9/1/26 at 10:47pm
When they cast celebrities, we complain that the commercialization of Broadway is so unfortunate, and what about working theater actors who have put in the time and have the talent, etc
But when they cast actors who have been on Broadway for 20+ years in a variety of roles, when the Broadway star but non-celebrity get the gig, we complain anyway?
Insufferable.
Yes I am sure that Arden and the producers were hoping for Taylor Swift to make her debut, but once they settled on non-celeb talent, why are we not excited to see what Rodriguez can do?
Posted: 9/2/26 at 12:48am
It's not about non-celeb talent. They have celebs in the show already. Because from Smash Tv, The Collaboration, Smash on Broadway etc etc. she has never proved to be that exciting on stage. always the same. Serviceable and in the loop. in this case, the loop is being friends with Arden.
Updated On: 9/2/26 at 12:48 AM
Posted: 9/2/26 at 12:52am
Ensemble1698878795 said: "
Not exciting for YOU. You bitter, hating troll of a theater lover. I hope she earns a Tony nomination just to shut you up. You talk like you really have the keys to kingdom of theater. Id love to see you act in something. Oh wait, thats probably not exciting for any of us."
This is correct. Not exciting for ME. Try not being hateful and calling names. It's a chat board. I do not have the "keys to the kingdom". You're funny - and only triggered by, and have opinions on, very specific things ENSEMBLE ----95. The jig is up on who you get upset about / are connected to - there must be reasons why...
Excited to see the rest of the cast, and maybe she will be prove effective - BUT as a first choice (without friendship connection) this, from my experiences - on paper - isn't adding much value. The other two leads are at least interesting choices. Rodriguez is a bland one. was hoping for better and interesting choice. just An opinion.
Updated On: 9/2/26 at 12:52 AM
Posted: 9/2/26 at 1:20am
ACL2006 said: "Nettik said: "Am I reading correctly that there's a credited dance captain?"
that's not a good sign."
The best part of this production (and lucky for us) - Ricky Ubeda is in charge of the staging & movement direction. A dance captain is needed.to keep all of that together on top of Ricky's staging / movement team. This is the most exciting.
Updated On: 9/2/26 at 01:20 AM
Posted: 9/2/26 at 2:10am
CoffeeBreak said: "
....The jig is up on who you get upset about / are connected to - there must be reasons why..."
That's kinda rich, coming from you... You've never met an Arden production that you liked -- or without crediting everyone but him.
Updated On: 9/2/26 at 02:10 AM
Posted: 9/2/26 at 9:51am
I'm a huge Krysta fan, and I realize I'm in the minority, but I had no interest in seeing this until she was announced.
If anybody snagged a LincTix before they sold out and is willing to part with it, I'd buy it off you in a heartbeat!
Posted: 9/2/26 at 10:02am
CoffeeBreak said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "
Not exciting for YOU. You bitter, hating troll of a theater lover. I hope she earns a Tony nomination just to shut you up. You talk like you really have the keys to kingdom of theater. Id love to see you act in something. Oh wait, thats probably not exciting for any of us."
This is correct. Not exciting for ME. Try not being hateful and calling names.It's a chat board. I do not have the "keys to the kingdom". You're funny - and only triggered by, and have opinions on, very specific things ENSEMBLE ----95. The jig is up on who you get upset about / are connected to - there must be reasons why...
Excited to see the rest of the cast, and maybe she will be prove effective - BUT as a first choice (without friendship connection) this, from my experiences- on paper - isn't adding much value. The other two leads are at least interesting choices. Rodriguez is a bland one. was hoping for better and interesting choice. just An opinion."
This is now the fourth Arden-led production in fewer than 3 years you've started casting doubt on and intimating behind-the-scenes issues before it even started performances. And then you crouch in the production threads and continue to try to stir the pot for weeks. Whenever you get called out on it, you immediately play dumb. It's weird.
Updated On: 9/2/26 at 10:02 AM
Posted: 9/2/26 at 10:10am
ACL2006 said: "Nettik said: "Am I reading correctly that there's a credited dance captain?"
that's not a good sign."
Why? I highly doubt they’re going to add some kind of dream ballet, but it wouldn’t be that absurd for a piece of theatre to have some level of movement direction. And if there’s even the slightest bit of choreography, the show requires a dance captain.
Posted: 9/2/26 at 12:12pm
Will a door open at the end ala spring and lost boys and everyone walks out ?
Posted: 9/2/26 at 12:15pm
WldKingdomHM said: "Will a door open at the end ala spring and lost boys and everyone walks out ?"
Why don't we ask Jamie Lloyd?
Posted: 9/2/26 at 12:31pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "When they cast celebrities, we complain that the commercialization of Broadway is so unfortunate, and what about working theater actors who have put in the time and have the talent, etc
But when they cast actors who have been on Broadway for 20+ years in a variety of roles, when the Broadway star but non-celebrity get the gig, we complain anyway?
Insufferable.
Yes I am sure that Arden and the producers were hoping for Taylor Swift to make her debut, but once they settled on non-celeb talent, why are we not excited to see what Rodriguez can do?"
Pretty sure there is only that one guy/person complaining here. 🤷🏻♀️
Posted: 9/2/26 at 12:54pm
ACL2006 said: "Nettik said: "Am I reading correctly that there's a credited dance captain?"
that's not a good sign."
It's a pretty normal sign for a Broadway production. As I said yesterday, the cast won't disappoint and the production is in good shape.
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