Posted: 12/20/21 at 12:19pm
Hugh sends a message, as he arrives at the theatre very early.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtmNxkJgod/
Posted: 12/20/21 at 12:32pm
Auggie27 said: "Minority opinion: It's refreshing to see Harold not wear a suit or suitcoat in every scene. It's the middle of summer, so his attire makes sense. Also, this is a dancing Harold Hill, so this makes performing sense."
Especially refreshing after his summer flop movie REMEMBRANCE was set in a futuristic world where climate change flooded Miami and kept people inside during the day because of the heat...yet he wore overcoats any time he was outside!!
Posted: 12/20/21 at 1:54pm
TaffyDavenport said: "Invited dress was Saturday night, and there are a couple of second-hand reactions on the other thread."
The only thing people will be eagerly awaiting with regard to word from the first previews and then opening night is does it get an A+ or an A++++.
We’re talking about The Music Man. Headed by Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. A feel good musical with great music and some super choreography.
This is a shoo-in. For success, and built in Tonys, from top to bottom.
The rest of the musicals don’t even have to worry themselves. Open up, enjoy, get your deserved Tony nods.
But the writing is as much on the wall for this as it was when Bette was announced for Dolly. You knew it was hers before they even went into rehearsals.
My predictions…Jackman, Foster, Best Revival, and Choreography, Sets and Lightning maybe.
Always open for the underdog win, but I don’t see it here.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 2:01pm
For those going tonight, I hope you all have an amazing time! 
Posted: 12/20/21 at 2:03pm
theatreguy12 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Invited dress was Saturday night, and there are a couple of second-hand reactions on the other thread."
The only thing people will be eagerly awaiting with regard to word from the first previews and then opening night is does it get an A+ or an A++++.
We’re talking about The Music Man. Headed by Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. A feel good musical with great music and some super choreography.
This is a shoo-in. For success, and built in Tonys, from top to bottom.
The rest of the musicals don’t even have to worry themselves. Open up, enjoy, get your deserved Tony nods.
But the writing is as much on the wall for this as it was when Bette was announced for Dolly. You knew it was hers before they even went into rehearsals.
My predictions…Jackman, Foster, Best Revival, and Choreography, Sets and Lightning maybe.
Always open for the underdog win, but I don’t see it here.
"
I wouldn’t rule out the Company revival if I were you. One negative review doesn’t negate how successful and timely it’s been.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 2:58pm
I’m curious how much it resembles the tried and true MTI version of the show and how much has changed or been rewritten, reordered, added, cut or altered.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 3:02pm
We know that we at least have new orchestrations, and I would imagine new dance arrangements as well.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 4:58pm
HeyMrMusic said: "bwayobsessed said: "SueFB said: "bwayobsessed said: "Does Shipoopi not take place outside in the musical? I’m more familiar with the movies"
I don't know. My speculation was based on one of the cast members commenting "SHIPOOPI!" on their social media over this photo. It also seems odd that Harold is wearing such casual clothing, right? I guess we'll know after tonight!"
I was also thinking Harold looked very casual for Shipoopi. Maybe it was just like a rehearsal shot? Though it would be sorta weird for Joan Marcus to be photographing that…"
“Shipoopi” takes place in the gym as everyone is rehearsing for the ice cream social. It doesn’t take place at the actual event like in the movie."
Although the Susan Stroman-helmed revival had 'Shipoopi' take place in the same position as it was in the movie.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 5:22pm
ljay889 said: "theatreguy12 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Invited dress was Saturday night, and there are a couple of second-hand reactions on the other thread."
The only thing people will be eagerly awaiting with regard to word from the first previews and then opening night is does it get an A+ or an A++++.
We’re talking about The Music Man. Headed by Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. A feel good musical with great music and some super choreography.
This is a shoo-in. For success, and built in Tonys, from top to bottom.
The rest of the musicals don’t even have to worry themselves. Open up, enjoy, get your deserved Tony nods.
But the writing is as much on the wall for this as it was when Bette was announced for Dolly. You knew it was hers before they even went into rehearsals.
My predictions…Jackman, Foster, Best Revival, and Choreography, Sets and Lightning maybe.
Always open for the underdog win, but I don’t see it here.
"
I wouldn’t rule out the Company revival if I were you. One negative review doesn’t negate how successful and timely it’s been."
I'd say that without knowing anything about TMM, it's 50/50 whether Best Revival of a Musical will go to Company or TMM. It'll be an engaging discussion during awards season whether voters choose to reward a Golden Age Revival or a Contemporary Interpretation.
I ask myself, should a new vision be celebrated more than a perfect originalist revival?
Also... Company has a heavier hand on the scale right now with the recent death of Sondheim. That will certainly play into how voters choose to memorialize this moment.
Updated On: 12/20/21 at 05:22 PM
Posted: 12/20/21 at 5:32pm
Say what you will but I think this still reeks of scot rudin to not cancel til after Christmas. At what cost. Hughs reputation
Posted: 12/20/21 at 5:35pm
StylishCynic said: "ljay889 said: "theatreguy12 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Invited dress was Saturday night, and there are a couple of second-hand reactions on the other thread."
The only thing people will be eagerly awaiting with regard to word from the first previews and then opening night is does it get an A+ or an A++++.
We’re talking about The Music Man. Headed by Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. A feel good musical with great music and some super choreography.
This is a shoo-in. For success, and built in Tonys, from top to bottom.
The rest of the musicals don’t even have to worry themselves. Open up, enjoy, get your deserved Tony nods.
But the writing is as much on the wall for this as it was when Bette was announced for Dolly. You knew it was hers before they even went into rehearsals.
My predictions…Jackman, Foster, Best Revival, and Choreography, Sets and Lightning maybe.
Always open for the underdog win, but I don’t see it here.
"
I wouldn’t rule out the Company revival if I were you. One negative review doesn’t negate how successful and timely it’s been."
I'd say that without knowing anything about TMM, it's 50/50 whether Best Revival of a Musical will go to Company or TMM. It'll be an engaging discussion during awards season whether voters choose to reward a Golden Age Revival or a Contemporary Interpretation.
I ask myself, should a new vision be celebrated more than a perfect originalist revival?
Also... Company has a heavier hand on the scale right now with the recent death of Sondheim. That will certainly play into how voters choose to memorialize this moment."
This is something I've previously mentioned in the Company previews thread. The case for The Music Man to come out on top could be that it’s a more traditional musical comedy that’ll make everyone feel good after the rough couple of years the world has gone through. However, the case for Company could be that it not only offers a bold new take on a classic, but it’s also the final Broadway revival of a Stephen Sondheim musical that Sondheim himself got to be involved with. We have seen instances before where a bold new production of a musical ended up beating out a more straightforward presentation of a classic such as The Color Purple winning in 2016 over She Loves Me and Oklahoma! winning in 2019 over Kiss Me, Kate.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:45pm
Anyone at the Winter Garden right now? As of right now, first preview is going on as scheduled.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:47pm
Looking at Instagram, there's no show curtain, just the barn set that was seen in most photos from the invited dress.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:00pm
Anyone at the show tonight should treasure the experience since who knows how long before they also have to close because of positive tests.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:01pm
TaffyDavenport said: "Looking at Instagram, there's no show curtain, just the barn set that was seen in most photos from the invited dress."
The proscenium and flat are ugly as sin.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:05pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Looking at Instagram, there's no show curtain, just the barn set that was seen in most photos from the invited dress."
The proscenium and flat are ugly as sin."
Agree. Looks horrible. So does the set in photo they released.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:06pm
https://twitter.com/BrigidNYC/status/1473088509082849287?s=20
Updated On: 12/20/21 at 08:06 PM
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:07pm
I would certainly vote for CAROLINE over COMPANY for Best Revival.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:23pm
Friend def posted a landscape curtain so maybe that's for intermission. Agreed the barn look isn't great. Curious if this will be a "big" set.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:38pm
Found these online… look like load in or tech.
https://ibb.co/MpcCgvY
https://ibb.co/gSy4qXS
https://ibb.co/Qr0vz3D
https://ibb.co/yRL03Hn
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:45pm
Which thread has the "second hand" reactions? I'm curious.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:51pm
Really hoping Company gets all the awards it deserves over this high priced spectacle.
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:53pm
LesMiz24601 said: "Which thread has the "second hand" reactions? I'm curious."
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1123712&page=8
Posted: 12/20/21 at 9:03pm
I need a Music Man hoodie (if they have them) for my boyfriend’a Christmas gift. Would someone mind posting a pic of the merchandise? Thanks!
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