A STRANGE LOOP On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 5

[ShowBro]

Posted: 4/12/22 at 5:37pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Yup, but the difference here when comparing to the above is that SIX is –– arguably –– more artful and has more financial potential (because of its small size), AND A Strange Loop is more niche than any of the titles above. This is not a typical year when comparing to the past. Producers still make up more than 40% of the total voters, which is a largely white and male group of people."

Was just wondering what aspects of SIX you deem “more artful” than ASL?

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 4/12/22 at 8:40pm

JBroadway said: "That's cool! Normally I don't pay put much stock in things like "if xyz happens, they'll have an EGOT" because "xyz" could very well not happen for a while - but in this case, it's very plausible that Strange Loop will win best musical.

I do think it's a bit silly that she'd be winning basically just for sticking her name on the show, rather than winning for something that she actually put her own creative talents into. But an EGOT is an EGOT!"

I believe that’s how John Legend* has a Tony, via producing. 

 

Updated On: 4/12/22 at 08:40 PM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/12/22 at 8:44pm

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "JBroadway said: "That's cool! Normally I don't pay put much stock in things like "if xyz happens, they'll have an EGOT" because "xyz" could very well not happen for a while - but in this case, it's very plausible that Strange Loop will win best musical.

I do think it's a bit silly that she'd be winning basically just for sticking her name on the show, rather than winning for something that she actually put her own creative talents into. But an EGOT is an EGOT!"

I believe that’s how John Lennon has a Tony, via producing."

You mean John Legend? Then yes, he got the T in his EGOT by winning a Tony as a co-producer on the 2017 Broadway production of Jitney.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 4/12/22 at 9:31pm

Yes, thank you for correcting my typo. 

[Bigserver1]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 10:38am

Was anyone at this last night? If so, curious to see what people thought!

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 10:42am

It starts previews tomorrow.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 10:43am

Bigserver1 said: "Was anyone at this last night? If so, curious to see what people thought!"

Previews begin Thurs, April 14, because of COVID cases.

Also because of that, I doubt they'll do an invited dress tonight?

[Bigserver1]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 10:46am

TaffyDavenport said: "It starts previews tomorrow."

Oooohhhh got it, thanks. For some reason I thought it started last night. 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 12:59pm

hopefully this gets off the ground tomorrow, clock is ticking to qualify for the TONYS 

[austinyourface]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 1:15pm

They’re fine on time. They don’t need a protracted preview period.

[Wick3]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 5:10pm

If this was a world premiere like Flying Over Sunset then I understand the need for a 4 week preview period.    
However A Strange Loop won the Pulitzer from its 2019 off-Bway run so I’d presume this preview period is mainly for tech and the actors to get used to the Lyceum theater and get their bearings.

[Dylan Pellagrino]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 2:19pm

Going to be at the show tonight! SOOO EXCITED!

** Also this musical is one of only TEN to win the Pulitzer Prize since 1932. The fact that most of you on this thread are dismissive of the power this musical will have is INSANE **  

Updated On: 4/14/22 at 02:19 PM

[Alex M]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 4:15pm

Dylan Pellagrino said: "Going to be at the show tonight! SOOO EXCITED!

** Also this musical is one of only TEN to win the Pulitzer Prize since 1932. The fact that most of you on this thread are dismissive of the power this musical will have is INSANE **"

preach

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 5:21pm

Sorry if someone's asked this already, but does anyone know the approximate runtime for this? Is it a one- or two-act show?

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 5:24pm

ElephantLoveMedley said: "Sorry if someone's asked this already, but does anyone know the approximate runtime for this? Is it a one- or two-act show?"

Approximately 100 minutes. No intermission.

 

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 5:29pm

uncageg said: "Approximately 100 minutes. No intermission."

Thanks so much!

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 7:20pm

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 7:25pm

Can’t wait to see the merch and if they used and clever lines or lyrics! lol. 

[Jimbo2]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 7:27pm

I’m here! I’m here! Free goodie bag. They opened early due to the rain and wind. I’m in the orchestra Row D seat 2-wave or say hello! I’m alone. Will also be here Saturday matinee.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 7:33pm

Have a wonderful time, Jimbo! Did you happen to see any cool merch walking in? 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 7:52pm

Jon-Michael Reese is on for Thought 4 tonight. 

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 8:39pm

''You mean John Legend? Then yes, he got the T in his EGOT by winning a Tony as a co-producer on the 2017 Broadway production of Jitney.''

That's how Whoopi Goldberg got the Tony for her EGOT, too. Not as a performer on the Great White Way, but as a producer of ''Thoroughly Modern Millie.'' 

[cjmclaughlin10]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 8:45pm

If anyone is willing to ship me a bag (I’m happy to pay for shipping)  please let me know 

 

saw this show Off-Broadway and trying to figure out if I can come to NYC to see the new cast 

[TimesSquared]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 9:02pm

James Nederlander is among the dozens of producers.
https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2022/4/14/james-nederlander-donated-thousands-to-donald-trump-and-gop-organizations-in-2021

[dshnookie]

Posted: 4/14/22 at 10:46pm

I saw this at Playwrights and loooooooooved it. If you could wear out a cast album by streaming it on Spotify, I did just that.

BUT, is it worth seeing again on Broadway? Is Jaquel giving an absolutely must see, can’t miss performance? I don’t believe there were any drastic changes from Playwrights to now, but I could be wrong? 

Also were they selling window cards?