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Tag said: "Anyone else think some of the 'magic' of a live broadcast is lost when we see such polished promos beforehand?  I mean why not just film it and broadcast it?  They're giving away too much.

 

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I agree 100%. I hope they don't use any of these pre recorded promos in the actual "live version". 

 

^I even thought Harvey isn't reading THAT big either.

Noticed that in the promo, for the shots of the finale of YCSTB, I saw Amber with the rest of the cast but no Velma. I know that this is just a promo, but I really hope they haven't cut out Velma from YCSTB. This is probably me just worrying too much about them cutting anything Velma related. LOL. But could not help but noticed this!

But than again, there was no Cheno at all in the promo- so maybe she just wasn't available. One can hope!

Not a huge fan of Tracy here.  She really seems to lack the enthusiasm and spirit of the character.  Everything else looks great, I hope they work out the room tone issues they have in all their other live musicals.     

Well, here's confirmation that Kristin is now out in Los Angeles doing the endless dress/tech rehearsals with the cast as seen in this rehearsal photo of the cast performing "You Can't Stop the Beat" for their "live" appearance on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast.  You can see her as Velma on the left of the photo holding up her pink dress. 

They are rehearsing the number on the exterior Baltimore set on the Universal Studio lot in Los Angeles where the December "live" broadcast will take place.  Los Angeles is only 3 hours behind the east coast so they can easily perform after 7am their time which is after 10am eastern time.  This west coast/east coast "live" scenario has existed and been done for decades.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyN8xTEG-9Q

 

This new promo looks WAY better.

LOVE the new little promo ad with highlighting Kristin-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loaglb8EKbk

Noticed they changed the line "So Short and Stout" to "So Loud and Stout". I am guessing because Kristin is no taller than Maddie. LOL

LIVING for these promos!!

I think in replace of that, they are doing a live preshow either on air or online (or both!) that starts about an hour or a half hour before the show.

Wickedly talented! But really, these promos are so good. The recording comes out on the second right?! I don't even know if I should listen to it in order or start with my favorites. This cast is just too good. 

or a boston thing?