GUYS & DOLLS, SPIDER WOMAN & Block in SUNSET BLVD at the Kennedy Center- Page 5

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 11/2/22 at 12:54am

inception said: "BUT it sounds like he will be leaving Moulin Rouge for this...so I wonder who will replace him there?"

Probably not leaving the show completely. Could conceivably take 2 weeks off and then come back.

[RunnyBabbit]

Posted: 11/2/22 at 11:24am

I’m excited to see Auli'i Cravalho in the cast!

Honestly, I’m there for SJB. They could have her doing the show with cardboard cutouts for the other characters and I’d still buy a ticket.

[Popular]

Posted: 11/3/22 at 12:46pm

So now that tickets for Sunset Blvd are officially on sale, can any locals give advice as to best airport to fly into and best way to travel to and from Kennedy Center, preferred areas to stay, places and areas to absolutely avoid (safety wise). Thanks!

[JasonC3]

Posted: 11/3/22 at 1:00pm

Flying into DCA (Reagan National) gets you closest to the city and you have immediate Metro access.  But the new Silver Line opens later this month which means you can take Metro in from Dulles (IAD) as well.  It will be a longer trip, but if the fare difference is significant, it might be worth considering.

Where you might like to stay really depends on what you want to spend.  The Kennedy Center is a safe, half-mile walk from the Foggy Bottom Metro station, but they also loop continuous shuttles from there before or after the show.  If the weather is nice, I usually just walk it as the time it takes is about the same as waiting to get one one of the shuttles.

Rates for staying in downtown DC can vary widely by time of year, if Congress is in session, and if major conferences are in town.  I often stay in the Crystal City or Arlington areas since both have excellent Metro access into the city and hotel rates are generally less.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 4:27pm

Broadway powerhouse Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show, Into the Woods) stars as former silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond. Tony Award® nominee Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) is Joe Gillis, Auli'i Cravalho (Moana, Rise, The Little Mermaid Live!) is Betty Schaefer, and internationally-renowned Grammy Award® winning baritone Nathan Gunn is Max von Mayerling. They are joined by Michael Maliakel (Aladdin) as Artie Green, Kevin Pariseau (My Fair Lady, Ink) as Sheldrake, Tyley Ross (Finding Neverland, Miss Saigon) as Manfred, and Paul Schoeffler (Sunset Boulevard, Rock of Ages) as Cecil B. DeMille. The Ensemble will include David André, Lauren Blackman, Julio Catano-Yee, Colin Cunliffe, Haile Ferrier, Emily Harvey, Wonza Johnson, Aubrie Knapp, Ryland Marbutt, Lance Roberts, Maria Cristina Posada Slye, and Kristin Yancy.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Derek-Klena-Aulii-Cravalho-Nathan-Gunn-Join-Stephanie-J-Block-Led-SUNSET-BOULEVARD-20230105

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 4:34pm

Oh, I think Nathan Gunn will be FABULOUS as Max.

I still don't have a ticket. Hoping to go, just don't want to break the bank on a trip right now.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:09pm

OMG NATHAN GUNN!!! *swooooooon*

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:20pm

Nathan Gunn! YES. Klena. Ehhh. I hope he changes his wig for this show. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:27pm

This cast smells like it could end up as a Broadway transfer.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:27pm

Bettyboy72 said: "Nathan Gunn! YES. Klena. Ehhh. I hope he changes his wig for this show."

Is that what it is????

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:41pm

CATSNYrevival said: "Bettyboy72 said: "Nathan Gunn! YES. Klena. Ehhh. I hope he changes his wig for this show."

Is that what it is????"

Pretty common these days. 
 

I love Block but can’t imagine this would transfer even with stellar reviews. 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 7:57pm

SouthernCakes said: "CATSNYrevival said: "Bettyboy72 said: "Nathan Gunn! YES. Klena. Ehhh. I hope he changes his wig for this show."

Is that what it is????"

Pretty common these days.


I love Block but can’t imagine this would transfer even with stellar reviews."

The closer this gets the less I see Block in the role. Yes she can sing the score to heaven and back but I’m so curious about her approach. I adore her but I’m just not sold. 
 

I don’t think this would ever transfer with the last Close revival being so recent. 

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 8:18pm

Oh I think she’ll be fantastic! I can see her acting already! And nice to have a younger Norma who can really sing the score. I’m excited for that!

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 9:14pm

I think she’ll be fine. I don’t see another concert production transferring without a star though.

[blaxx]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 9:35pm

Bettyboy72 said: "Nathan Gunn! YES. Klena. Ehhh. I hope he changes his wig for this show."

Truly, he is the least exciting Joe I can think of.

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 10:01pm

I'm excited that Michael Maliakel is part of this--he is fantastic as Aladdin so I'm happy to see him taking on other projects. It's also nice to see some of The Music Man cast in this. Looking forward to seeing this next month.

[seussical93]

Posted: 1/22/23 at 10:58pm

anyone know of any discounts for this/ rush or something? thanks!

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/22/23 at 11:06pm

Its been up on Goldstar for some performances.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/22/23 at 11:09pm

CATSNYrevival said: "I think she’ll be fine. I don’t see another concert production transferring without a star though."

This does not need to transfer for it to be a success for the Kennedy Center. Can't imagine there are ANY aspirations to transfer it or record it. Maybe at best she adds With One Look and As If We Never Said Goodbye to her concert repertoire.

[yyys]

Posted: 1/23/23 at 6:23am

Don't really think they intend to transfer ANY of the Broadway Series presented at the Kennedy Center.

DC is lucky to have Jeffrey Finn as its artistic director.

 

CATSNYrevival said: "I think she’ll be fine. I don’t see another concert production transferring without a star though."

 

[babyjunegem]

Posted: 1/23/23 at 9:52am

What’s going on with the Spider Woman casting? I guess it could be announced closer to May, but still…

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/24/23 at 4:06pm

SJB sings “As If We Never Said Goodbye”
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnz6MB_Jrvi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Updated On: 1/24/23 at 04:06 PM

[Valentina3]

Posted: 1/24/23 at 4:13pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "SJB sings “As If We Never Said Goodbye”

https://fb.watch/ig0rtxvvyE/?mibextid=cr9u03"


I love her and loved this video and will be there in the audience twice. But... why is this giving Cher? LOL. It works but like... it's her Cher voice!

Edit - I saw the whole clip on instagram reel, and it weirdly doesn't sound like the FB clip at all? Hahah. I love both versions. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnz6MB_Jrvi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Updated On: 1/24/23 at 04:13 PM

[chernjam]

Posted: 1/24/23 at 4:48pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "SJB sings “As If We Never Said Goodbye”
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnz6MB_Jrvi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="

This just depressed me to no end. 

There's just no way I can make it down to Washington DC next week and from the clips of SJB doing With One Look and now As If We Never Said Goodbye - it appears this is going to be something quite special.  She doesn't just sing the songs exquisitely, but gets the character and nuances - even in a rehearsal setting.  

Won't even put out a hope for a Broadway transfer or recording because I know they're as likely as the long-planned movie version.  Looking forward to hearing everyone's reports

[kdogg36]

Posted: 1/24/23 at 5:32pm

She's definitely putting a whole lot of "character touches" into her singing. For some roles this would be distracting, but I think it'll work for this kind of melodrama (not intended as a derogatory term).

I see it on 2/5 and will be sure to report back.