A STRANGE LOOP On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 43

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/16/23 at 7:25pm

JBroadway said: "forfivemoreminutes said: "in many Black community spaces, engaging with performances/presentations more vocally is encouraged and a community norm (note the differences in norms and expected behaviour at a predominantly white church vs a historically Black church, for example). Other shows like Ain’t No Mo’ incorporated these norms explicitly into their structure, and it’s clear that the Black cast and creative team were visibly moved and appreciative of the vocal support of their community. A closing show (especially of a show like this) is a time for the community of people who love it to come together and express their connection to the material. The way they do that might differ in a show with a predominantly POC cast/creative team/fan base, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Theatre is for everyone, not just for white people."



Well said - and more generally speaking: "etiquette" in any given situation is effectively set by mutual expectations. I find that when everyone is doing something, it's rarely distracting, because it becomes part of the experience. Ironically, the Rocky Horror screenings are a perfect example of that.

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This. All of this. I'm white as winter snow (despite being part Hispanic) and being at shows like A STRANGE LOOP, AIN'T NO MO, and TOPDOG/UNDERDOG has helped me navigate and challenge my ideas of how to respond to theatre. I've brought many queer POC friends to ASL and they had vocal reactions to what they saw because they saw themselves and were able to relate. Who am I to control someone's reaction to theatre, unless they are actively disrupting the performers onstage (Example: That drunk guy at DEATH OF A SALESMAN)

[Alex M]

Posted: 1/16/23 at 8:32pm

JSquared2 said: 
“Only if you were at one of the few performances where the cast actually showed up."

I’m sure the mods will delete this response as they have been every time I tell you but… please…for the love of god…GET A LIFE!

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/16/23 at 9:05pm

ACL2006 said: "Mars was at the closing, however, Zachary Myers wasn't due to being ill."

It really sucks that both Antwayn and Zachary couldn't be there. Just another bit of bad luck for a show marred by terrible luck.

[Ensemble1671017357]

Posted: 1/17/23 at 2:34pm

Updated On: 1/17/23 at 02:34 PM

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/17/23 at 7:57pm

Having a sell-out final week AND breaking the Lyceum box office record on their last week of shows.

My heart is full
 

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/7/23 at 5:55pm

I’m assuming that based on the change of their Twitter handle, they’ll officially be announcing A Strange Loop going to LONDON soon!

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 4/4/23 at 12:10pm

Now available for licensing by professional groups via Concord Theatricals

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 4/19/23 at 3:24pm

Has anyone heard any casting rumors for the London production? I just saw a post on Instagram that said less than 2 months until performances start…seems odd to not have any sort of rumor or announcement as of yet. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 4/19/23 at 3:31pm

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Has anyone heard any casting rumors for the London production? I just saw a post on Instagram that said less than 2 months until performances start…seems odd to not have any sort of rumor or announcement as of yet."

It's confirmed none of the Broadway cast are going over to London, but I don't think this is going to be a show that's going to have "star casting" that would merit rumors. I think it might be a cast of mostly West End debuts breaking out like the Broadway production was. I just hope they maintain Thought #1 casting as a trans woman.

[bear88]

Posted: 4/20/23 at 3:22am

KevinKlawitter said: "Now available for licensing by professional groups via Concord Theatricals "

I realize a lot of things about the show have been unusual, but I'm wondering about the timing of this. If they weren't planning even a mini-tour of major cities, why wait this long? I have been assuming one of the ambitious San Francisco Bay Area companies would take a crack at this, but there's been nothing thus far. But I guess it was only just made available.

Then again, it took Great Comet more than five years to make its West Coast debut at the Shotgun Players in Berkeley, and now it's already about to start at another Bay Area theater.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 7:01am

London Cast has been Announced!

Usher: Kyle Ramar Freeman 

Thought 1: Sharlene Hector

Thought 2: Jason Pennycooke

Thought 4: Tendai Humphrey Sitima

Thought 5: Danny Bailey

Thought 6: Eddie Elliot
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crk20FkNa_w/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[quizking101]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 8:01am

I’m SCREAMING for Kyle right now. Much deserved!

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 8:12am

Couldn’t be happier for Kyle. Damn, does he deserve it.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 8:22am

quizking101 said: "I’m SCREAMING for Kyle right now. Much deserved!"

I was shocked as well! I got to see him last year on Broadway and loved his Usher performance! He's gonna do great!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 8:43am

Happy for Kyle. Well deserved! Hopefully he does the US tour, too, if it goes out next year.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 10:45am

Kyle so deserves this. I like the Basement Jaxx and would love to see Sharlene Hector.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/28/23 at 12:53pm

quizking101 said: "I’m SCREAMING for Kyle right now. Much deserved!"

I'm right next to you screaming my ass off. He was a STUNNING Usher and audiences over there will absolutely love him. Bravo! 

 

[JasonC3]

Posted: 11/28/23 at 1:12pm

Michael R. Jackson interviewed by designer and performer Isaac Mizrahi on his Hello Isaac podcast:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-hello-isaac-116583106/episode/a-strange-loop-playwright-composer-130986625/