Hugh Jackman Says MUSIC MAN Still On Schedule for September — Page 2

From a multi-topic interview with film blog site COLLIDER.

collider.com/hugh-jackman-interview-bad-education-the-music-man-reminiscence/

JSquared2 said: "bwaydreamer said: "Zero chance this will be opening in the Fall, and Jackman can call up his friends The Trump family to thank them for being so terrible at their jobs that he won't be able to do this. Maybe now he will see what blind support of friends gets you."

Stop being ridiculous. You’re just embarrassing yourself."



Nope. He is embarrassing himself. He is not an American citizen so he didn't vote for either of them. Him singing at an event for Hillary means nothing. He is friends and a supporter of the Trumps even after all the things they have done, he has said he is still their friend. You may be fine looking the other way but I am not.

Updated On: 8/15/21 at 05:34 PM

Impossible2 said: "kade.ivy said: "Sigh. Sometimes this board is insufferable.

Hopefully Equity will soon require actors to include the name of the person they voted for in the last election in their bios. That way y’all can decide which shows you see each year!"

As it should be."

Impossible2 is really impossible...

Jerry Zaks has confirmed that the show will not go on as scheduled, but he's hoping for a postponement, rather than an outright cancellation.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Jerry-Zaks-Shares-Updates-on-Future-of-THE-MUSIC-MAN-MRS-DOUBTFIRE-and-His-Latest-Project--LOVE-LETTERS-20200521

kade.ivy said: "Man I hope this still happens. Selfishly because I have tickets and am dying to see it. But also because this will be a perfect production with which to reopen Broadway. Our time’s one true song and dance superstar of stage and screen opposite who in my opinion is Broadway’s most prolific leading lady of the 21st century in a lavish Zaks/Carlyle/Loquasto production of a classic.Tickets will sell (heck, have sold!), and spirits will be high!!!"

You are right - it is selfish of you. And to say you're dying to see it is so insensitive. Death is constantly on everyone's mind amidst a city that could very possibly fall apart economically from the pandemic. Essential workers are risking their lives every day and the Front Liners are the only people I am interesting seeing on a stage and being applauded right now...and in the (near?) future.

Jordan Catalano said: "Oh, Jesus. Careful not to get a nosebleed up there on that high horse."

Funny how you tend to interpret facts and the truth into someone being....

Ugh, never mind.

Tell Michael Aronov I said hello.

kennedy_rose said: "kade.ivy said: "Man I hope this still happens. Selfishly because I have tickets and am dying to see it. But also because this will be a perfect production with which to reopen Broadway. Our time’s one true song and dancesuperstar of stage and screen opposite who in my opinion is Broadway’s most prolific leading lady of the 21st century in a lavish Zaks/Carlyle/Loquasto production of a classic.Tickets will sell (heck, have sold!), and spirits will be high!!!"

You are right - it is selfish of you. And to say you're dying to see it is so insensitive. Death is constantly on everyone's mind amidst a city that could very possibly fallapart economically from the pandemic. Essential workers are risking their lives every day and the Front Liners are the only people I am interesting seeing on a stage and being applauded right now...and in the (near?) future.

Is it really necessary to shame an excited theatregoer on a THEATRE BOARD for expressing a desire to see THEATRE?? Think not. Many people are looking forward to the things and events we get to see and do when things better. And they will get better.
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kennedy_rose said: "matt1982 said: "kennedy_rose said: "kade.ivy said: "Man I hope this still happens. Selfishly because I have tickets and am dying to see it. But also because this will be a perfect production with which to reopen Broadway. Our time’s one true song and dancesuperstar of stage and screen opposite who in my opinion is Broadway’s most prolific leading lady of the 21st century in a lavish Zaks/Carlyle/Loquasto production of a classic.Tickets will sell (heck, have sold!), and spirits will be high!!!"

You are right - it is selfish of you. And to say you're dying to see it is so insensitive. Death is constantly on everyone's mind amidst a city that could very possibly fallapart economically from the pandemic. Essential workers are risking their lives every day and the Front Liners are the only people I am interesting seeing on a stage and being applauded right now...and in the (near?) future.

Is it really necessary to shame an excited theatregoer on a THEATRE BOARD for expressing a desire to see THEATRE?? Think not. Many people are looking forward to the things and events we get to see and do when things better. And they will get better."

Why are you interpreting my opinion as me shaming someone?Maybe you agree with me and are just afraid to express what is really my take on a horrible situation.

You want to see Broadway come back? Then, for example, send that money you want to spend on tickets to actors who may have to move out of NYC and go God knows whereonce the rent moratorium is over and Broadway is still shut down. Now THAT, I hope does not happen - but it could. Then let'srevisit the insensitivity of certain people who come on this board and parade their wishes to see Hugh Jackman starring on Broadway, who TRUST ME is financially doing just fine...biding his time while these performers are wondering what will become of them and their careers once there is movement in...when....Fall of 2021.

You think Cuomo is going to convince his Real Estate buddies to forgive rents all the way up until then? You think Our government is going to keep sending us $1200 each to keep going in this city, that TRUST ME, has yet to see the real pain come to the surface.

Go to the hospitals and see what the Front Liners are doing. My need to express gratitude to them from a seat in a theatre was totally ignored by your post and INSTEAD, you said I was shaming someone.

Oof."

Yes, again, I think you are shaming someone for being excited to see a musical. I'm excited to see musicals too. That's why I am on this board. Actually, isn't that why we are all here? So, yeah, I don't agree with your take at all. And that's ok, cause we don't all have to agree.

The world is in a dark place. It'll get better. People cope in different ways. Looking towards the future, and the good stuff that will come in the future, even if it is a simple and trite as seeing Hugh Jackman in a musical, is actually a healthy thing. I really don't think it's insensitive at all to express the desire to see or do something. In my large circle of friends and family, we are all constantly talking about fun things we are looking forward to doing when we can. Not ashamed. Not one bit.

And I think it's wonderful that you support front line workers. I do too! Some dear friends are nurses. They are true heroes, for sure!

HOLLAAAAAAAAA

The return of the bright lights of Broadway will likely be one of the most significant accomplishments of New York City and the theatre-loving public ( whether one comes from the area or will have to take a plane ride to get there) once the crisis abates to a tolerable level. It is the least expected to be at the starting block when NYC reopens its doors...but it represents a sign to people that it may well be the light at the end of the tunnel! Many think that a feel-good musical will do that... and it is not unusual for people to look forward to the return of those whose runs were interrupted or whose plans to open might be delayed.

Count me in among those who won't mind a long plane ride simply to experience that feel-good feeling one more time! And who thanks Rudin, Hugh, and Zaks for trying to bring The Music Man back to the stage! I will be happy to chat ( if already allowed) to anyone sitting next to me, before that much awaited hush comes, the lights dim, and the curtain ( if rhere is one) starts to open! Such a fantastic feeling!

Updated On: 8/15/21 at 12:14 PM