"Generally, we get the big shows pretty soon."
Really? I haven't felt that way since I've lived here (Seattle)... it always seems like it takes at least a couple of years. Then again, I was REALLY spoiled when I lived in DC, where it seemed the tours came earlier, more often, and stayed longer.
And I do agree with you re: the Paramount. I wound up seeing Urinetown from the balcony (and The Producers) and it was aweful (the seating, not the show).
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