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[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 5:50pm

They just posted a video of their workshop thing they did.  It’s already annoying me in all of its stereotypical old schoolness.  You can be sure with Susan stroman and shaiman and wittman, this is going to be something we’ve seen a million times over.  Generic boring musical comedy coming our way spring 2025.  

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 6:08pm

Is there a new work session happening? Why is this thread blowing up all of a sudden with comments about the lottery?

I’m just confused abt the timing lol if someone can explain. Thanks.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 6:26pm

Broadway Flash said: "They just posted a video of their workshop thing they did. It’s already annoying me in all of its stereotypical old schoolness. You can be sure with Susan stroman and shaiman and wittman, this is going to be something we’ve seen a million times over. Generic boring musical comedy coming our way spring 2025."

 

Oh pipe down, Skippy.  Based on the clip[, the show looks pretty fun to me.  Not everything can be as good as your beloved Great Gatsby (or Bad Cinderella for that matter)!

 

Updated On: 8/22/24 at 06:26 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 6:30pm

Robbie2 said: "Broadway Flash said: "They’re hinting something is coming next week"

I heard the Imperial Theatre"

W4E closing notice tomorrow or Saturday to bury it on a weekend?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 7:33pm

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_Ltwhve8i/

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 7:39pm

hearthemsing22 said: "DiscoCrows said: "I really enjoyed this but something about Jonalyn didn’t do it for me. It may have been how it was written, I think she’s a great performer otherwise. I felt like the character needed more bite, and to that point, needed someone other than her playing it."

I loved her as Karen in Mean Girls, but I'm not sure if I buy her as one of the leads in this highly anticipated show"

I know this post is a few months old, but Karen isn't a lead character in the musical.

Updated On: 8/22/24 at 07:39 PM

[Voter]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 7:41pm

TaffyDavenport said: "https://www.instagram.com/p/C-_Ltwhve8i/"

 

This is going to be Robynn Hurder’s breakout role. I know she is a Tony award nominee but this is going to be her star studded role to date. One day she will win that tony and I hope it is for A Chorus Line revival

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 7:44pm

Voter said:

"This is going to be Robynn Hurder’s breakout role. I know she isa Tony award nominee but this is going to be her star studded role to date. One day she will win that tony and I hope it is for A Chorus Line revival"

Not unless they drastically rewrite her role. Not only did she have barely any material, but the storyline for the role was pitiful.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 8:18pm

Obviously this is still Smash, but what is the new approach to “the creation of Bombshell”? Who are these characters? Are we getting all the songs if Let’s Be Bad was already in Some Like It Hot? Been waiting for this one for a long time, but what I’ve heard sounds like things that’ve all been done a thousand times.

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 8:37pm

Brooks gonna Brooks.

Terrible last note. 

Why would they release this awful video? It’s a new strategy that’s for sure. 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 8:42pm

I agree that the video didn’t instill confidence. Feels stale. From Brooks’ over-the-top flamboyance to Hurder’s maybe-stronger-dance-wise-but-not-vocally Ivy, I don’t know. As I said, I’ll go because I’ve been waiting for it, but this isn’t making me think others will feel the same way.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 8/22/24 at 10:19pm

I thought she sang fine but she’s no megyn hilty in the voice department.  I think the musical numbers are the only thing this show has going for it. 

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 10:57am

…Why would they release this. My interest has dropped drastically. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 11:21am

DramaTeach said: "I agree that the video didn’t instill confidence. Feels stale. From Brooks’ over-the-top flamboyance to Hurder’s maybe-stronger-dance-wise-but-not-vocally Ivy, I don’t know. As I said, I’ll go because I’ve been waiting for it, but this isn’t making me think others will feel the same way."

This is a video from their workshop presentation, to be clear. I think it's fine, nothing spectacular, but if they want video content without doing a special shoot, this is all they've got.

[singer234]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 11:23am

I thought it all looked fun lol. I mean I know they released it and people have a right to judge but...even having said that damn y'all are quick for less than a minute of footage. Fair enough though.

[singer234]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 11:27am

Also, I didn't see the reading, but does Robyn even sing all of Megan's songs? I was under the impression that the Bella Coppola character sang some of the big ones.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 12:27pm

If a 50th anniversary revival of A Chorus Line does happen next year, Robyn needs to be Cassie. She's the best Cassie I've seen in the past 20 years.

 

But Robyn has stated she likes tackling new material. Who knows if she even wants to play Cassie again.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 1:31pm

I know one of her dream roles has always been Lola in Damn Yankees and by-golly, she must do THAT revival!

[TheatreMonkey]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 8:08pm

Broadway Flash said: "I thought she sangfine but she’s no megyn hilty in the voice department. I think the musical numbers are the only thing this show has going for it."

Hon, I think you're conflating Megan Hilty and Megyn Kelly...*shudders*

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 8:46pm

I will say that I wasn't that impressed by Robyn's vocals, either. Bella Coppola had the best voice, with the 2 most memorable numbers, in my opinion.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 8:49pm

TaffyDavenport said: "I will say that I wasn't that impressed by Robyn's vocals, either. Bella Coppola had the best voice, with the2most memorable numbers, in my opinion."

I so hope Coppola and Nielsen continue with the show. 

[GottaGetAGimmick420]

Posted: 8/23/24 at 9:00pm

Honestly, I think Ariana Maddix would be the perfect replacement for Jonalyn. She'd bring in extra fans too. It'd be a perfect role for her to originate.

[DrMonicaDeMoneco]

Posted: 8/27/24 at 2:16pm

Maybe I’ve forgotten everything about the TV show, SMASH… but isn’t Robyn Hurder way too old to be playing one of the leading ladies?

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/27/24 at 2:26pm

It's not the television show on stage and this was just a reading. No casting has been announced for next year and I doubt they would cast someone for the lead pretty much unknown outside of midtown. 

 

 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 8/27/24 at 2:40pm

Robyn Hurder is definitely cast. She’s posted about it multiple times.