GUYS & DOLLS, SPIDER WOMAN & Block in SUNSET BLVD at the Kennedy Center- Page 5
GUYS & DOLLS, SPIDER WOMAN & Block in SUNSET BLVD at the Kennedy Center
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
GUYS & DOLLS at the Kennedy Center#100
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.
GUYS & DOLLS at the Kennedy Center#101
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.
GUYS & DOLLS at the Kennedy Center#102
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!
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
GUYS & DOLLS at the Kennedy Center#103
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#104
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
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#105
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.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#107
Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:20pm
Nathan Gunn! YES. Klena. Ehhh. I hope he changes his wig for this show.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#108
Posted: 1/5/23 at 6:27pm
This cast smells like it could end up as a Broadway transfer.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#109
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????
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#110
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.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#111
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.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#112
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!
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#113
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#114
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.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#115
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.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#116
Posted: 1/22/23 at 10:58pm
anyone know of any discounts for this/ rush or something? thanks!
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#117
Posted: 1/22/23 at 11:06pm
Its been up on Goldstar for some performances.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#118
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.
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#119
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."
Understudy Joined: 12/1/21
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#120
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…
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#121
Posted: 1/24/23 at 4:06pm
SJB sings “As If We Never Said Goodbye”
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnz6MB_Jrvi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#122
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
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#123
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
SUNSET BOULEVARD at the Kennedy Center#124
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.
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