PARADISE SQUARE reviews- Page 5

[HogansHero]

Posted: 4/4/22 at 10:34pm

LucasIvy said: "I did not realize you were a print aficionado! When you have a minute can you fill me in on Field and Stream readers, do they buy tickets?"

1. I Never touch newsprint. It's dirty. (Were it up to me, the world would be digital. Save the trees. They are our lungs and I hear you need all the oxygen you can get.)

2. No clue. Never seen it in an ad budget though.

 

[KJisgroovy]

Posted: 4/4/22 at 10:36pm

“THANKS HOGANS! I DO LOVE TRAIPSING! I have no obsession with the show, I just think it stinks.”

You joined to talk about the show. You’ve literally only posted about this show or Garth Darbinsky. I’d say obsessed is accurate. 
 

The critic for the Post, though a nice fellow and fun to read, is a huge MAGA Trumper and his agenda manifests itself frequently in his reviews. I

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:07pm

Joaquina is out of today's matinee.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:11pm

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[tbaker2]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:24pm

I wouldn't assume it's a COVID case. She could be doing press for the show or just needs some extra rest after their opening weekend. That is the only reason why Aisha is there. 

I did speak to Aisha recently, and she doesn't have a specific standby schedule (i.e. Wed. & Sat. matinees). I'm hoping this does become a thing though before I get to NYC in May! 

Updated On: 4/6/22 at 02:24 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:26pm

Unless it's Covid related and that is confirmed, people need to STOP spreading false information about Covid in certain companies. Thanks so much. 

[Smaxie]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:38pm

It's not COVID.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:47pm

Therefore deleted as well. 

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[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 4/6/22 at 2:54pm

I saw the Saturday matinee, having seen Joaquina previously, it was clear she had something she was fighting and even coughed a few times, so I’m not surprised she’s out. I’ve been a Joaquina fan since her Wild Party appearance at Encores. I’ve been watching her and waiting for her to breakthrough and she’s giving a tour de force performance in this! 

[Dan6]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 3:38am

Anyone know if she was back in for the evening performance?

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 10:57am

Joaquina was out at last night's performance, as well. First time seeing the show and, as a fan and after hearing so many good things, I was disappointed not to see her, but Aisha was excellent.

Has there been any news on a cast recording? Really, really hoping they record one - I'm already itching to hear those songs again! (Apologies if this has been discussed already.)

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 11:27am

GilmoreGirlO2 said: "Joaquina was out at last night's performance, as well. First time seeing the show and, as a fan and after hearing so many good things, I was disappointed not to see her, but Aisha was excellent.

Has there been any news on a cast recording? Really, really hoping they record one - I'm already itching to hear those songs again! (Apologies if this has been discussed already.)"

They will record the album sometime this month.

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 12:05pm

Aisha was incredible as Nelly last night.  Well-deserved standing O for her Let it Burn.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 12:44pm

Every performance through the first of May is now on TDF, and other discounts including TKTS are available. Anyone wanting to see the show should be able to find a more affordable ticket.

My guess from the posts: Ms. Kulakango has had a cold/equivalent and will return to the full 8. Elsewhere, I've heard speculation that she will use the standby as alternate. Not verified.

It's important that it's being recorded. As noted above, this show likely has a full life elsewhere, particularly colleges. Recorded scores matter in promoting subsidiary rights. And for now, a music drop might well help it on Broadway. I went early because I liked the Chicago clips I'd heard on YouTube.

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 12:46pm

EDSOSLO858 said

They will record the album sometime this month."

Wonderful news, thank you!

[MarilynMonroeSmash]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 6:53pm

Just canceled their performance for tonight “out of abundance of caution due to COVID cases in the company” according to Instagram

[BdwyFan]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 6:59pm

What a disaster. 

[Melissa25]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 7:07pm

You can say that again.   I finally got to see it yesterday and Aisha was great. One song can't hold up a show though.  But I agree with what everyone has said please replace the lamppost with a clip of "Let it Burn."

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/7/22 at 7:15pm

In a recent piece for Gold Derby, Sam Eckmann wrote about the possibilities of how far Joaquina Kalukango could go in this year's Tony race for Best Lead Actress in a Musical.
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2022/joaquina-kalukango-paradise-square-tonys/

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 4/8/22 at 12:09am

Is it conffirmed that Kalukango has COVID or we dont know?

my ticket is for tomorrow, I was going specially for her, but maybe we wont have a show at all?

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 4/8/22 at 12:56am

I’ve canceled my trip Saturday as I’m not confident there will be a show. I’m pretty sad about it. 

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 4/8/22 at 3:31am

BdwyFan said: "What a disaster."

What a melodrama queen.

[PeterC6482]

Posted: 4/8/22 at 11:02am

Other company members have the virus.

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 4/8/22 at 11:06am

I hope, that if they are cancelling the performances through the Weekend, they announce soon.

[DrMonicaDeMoneco]

Posted: 4/8/22 at 12:42pm

I went to see Thursday’s show. 
cancelled.

13 cast members out

i got a refund!

I got a $39 ticket at the box office

TKTS wanted $55.