SUFFS is coming to Broadway — Page 8

auroraspice62 said: "I do realize that, and I said the same thing about him. My intent is not to say anything poorly about Shaina Taub, I think she's an excellent writer. But I do think that there are plenty of wonderful actors out there who could fill this role. Do any of you stop to think before you make assumptions about others?"

It looks like the assumption was that you have an issue with her starring in the show, which turns out to be true, so I don't get why you're offended by the implication. Believe me, I don't like defending that poster, but their comment wasn't completely off-base.

Updated On: 1/17/24 at 11:42 AM

It's not her job to provide opporturnities to "others". If she and the producers believe is the best (or even a good enough) choice then good for her.



LMM created In the Heights to star in, FOLLOWED by Hamilton - to star in. Heck, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon wrote Good Will Hunting so they could star in it because Hollywood wasn't knocking on their doors. Nothing wrong with it at all.

dramamama611 said: "It's not her job to provide opporturnities to "others". If she and the producers believe is the best (or even a good enough) choice then good for her.



LMM created In the Heights to star in, FOLLOWED by Hamilton - to star in. Heck, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon wrote Good Will Hunting so they could star in it because Hollywood wasn't knocking on their doors. Nothing wrong with it at all."

I never said it was their "job". I just think it's something they could do. And to reiterate, I think the same thing about Lin. I'm not knocking Shaina's talent or treating her differently than anyone else in this situation.

Updated On: 1/17/24 at 02:23 PM

Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale were scheduled to be on the Broadway Cruise March 13-18. On January 3, the cruise organizer sent an email saying that they would not be participating because they "have been cast in roles in new works that conflict with the dates of our cruise." (Replaced by Bernadette, so not all bad.) Knowing that Suffs starts previews the following week, I automatically assumed that's what they were referring to, but obviously there's something else in the offing. I thought she was wonderful at the Public and will miss her in this production, although I also loved Hannah Cruz in The Connector.

I guess I’ll be the lone dissenter and say that I thought Soo was wildly miscast at the Public. Did not for a single second buy her as a brassy socialite. Hannah Cruz and McLean were by far the standout performances for me, and I’m please Cruz will be taking a larger role on Broadway.

PipingHotPiccolo said: "So Hannah Cruz is replacing Soo, and Emily Skinner is replacing Aisha de Haas? Any other replacements?

Kinda rich to see people tsktsk-ing Taub for playing the lead in the show she conceptualized start to finish, when LMM is now a household name and multi millionaire for doing precisely the same thing. The sexism isnt intentional but wow is it glaring."

I think I can safely assume that last paragraph is at least in part aimed at me. I wouldn't say I'm tsk-tsking her. As I've said numerous times now, I feel exactly the same way about Lin and anyone who does this. It's not a judgement of Shaina or her talent and most certainly not about her sex or gender. I just consider it a missed opportunity. So sue me, Adelaide. And side note, Lin would've been a multi-millionaire without having starred in either show of his.

auroraspice62 said: "PipingHotPiccolo said: "So Hannah Cruz is replacing Soo, and Emily Skinner is replacing Aisha de Haas? Any other replacements?

Kinda rich to see people tsktsk-ing Taub for playing the lead in the show she conceptualized start to finish, when LMM is now a household name and multi millionaire for doing precisely the same thing. The sexism isnt intentional but wow is it glaring."

I think I can safely assume that last paragraph is at least in part aimed at me. I wouldn't say I'm tsk-tsking her. As I've said numerous times now, I feel exactly the same way about Lin and anyone who does this. It's not a judgement of Shaina or her talent and most certainly not about her sex or gender. I just consider it a missed opportunity. So sue me, Adelaide. And side note, Lin would've been a multi-millionaire without having starred in either show of his."

Guess I’m in the minority because I purposely skipped seeing LMM in Hamilton because I think it’s a terrible actor and singer. And sounds like almost the same situation here.

Broadway Flash said: "Presales are doing very well and the first two months of the run are selling at 90%. They are definitely a lock for a Best Musical nomination. All they have to do is get somewhat decent reviews, market the show properly,and it sounds like a hit."

Not sure where you’re looking, but sales on Telecharge are nowhere near 90%, and, actually, I’d say they’re poor, with the mezzanine very undersold for most performances.

Updated On: 2/19/24 at 04:07 AM

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Soo was the best performance at The Public. Shaina doesn't have much a presence on stage. Lin does, more so. We also wish the Broadway production was cast with a more exciting ACTRESS singer in this role.

JSquared2 said:

They’re called house seats and they’re held back on every show. Shows in previews also hold back a lot of production seats for the creative team."

100 house seats for almost every performance?

inception said: "JSquared2 said:

They’re called house seats and they’re held back on every show. Shows in previews also hold back a lot of production seats for the creative team."

100 house seats for almost every performance?

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Closer to 200. The theatre owner alone gets 40-50 pairs for each performance. Then there are 20-30 production seat holds, press holds, etc — it adds up!