Worst Broadway Theatre?
Worst Broadway Theatre?
CurtainUp2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/8/04
#0Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 11:42amMy vote for Worst Broadway Theatre is the Marquis at the Marriott Hotel. I'm thrilled that "La Cage aux Folles" is returning to Broadway, but really disappointed that it'll be playing at the Marquis. There's something about that theatre that reminds me of a high school auditorium.
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popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#2re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 11:57amThe Minskoff.
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#3re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 11:57amI liked the Marquis. I like all theaters, as long as there is a good show in there. Well, the Marquis did have a good show.
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Amy Archer
Leading Actor Joined: 7/2/03
#4re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 12:01pmYes, the Marquis did have a good show...when Me and My Girl played there.
#5re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 12:16pmI hate the Eugene O'Neill. My family had to crouch. It was very uncomfortable. But otherwise I like the theaters I go to.
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#6re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 12:30pmThe Ambassador has horrendous sight lines. Too far left or right will cut off 1/3 of the view for you
Derek2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/10/04
#7re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 12:33pmI hate when you sit in the orchestra underneath the mezz. sometimes it cuts off the top of the stage and you miss some of the upper scenery. i think such theatres are the majestic, boadway, st. james, marquis, palace...and its sad because those are probably the nicest looking theatres. the sightlines at the ambassador. they suck. my favorite theatre is the broadway theatre. it is so nice inside. it is the perfect house for big broadway musicals
Missy37
Stand-by Joined: 6/8/03
#8re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 1:40pmThe cort, lyceum, ambasador and Longacre are the worst!!!
magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#9re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 1:44pmThe Cort and the Lyceum are really lovely theatres. What do you dislike about them, Missy?
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#10re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 2:01pmThe Brooks Atkinson is awful --
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magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#11re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 3:22pmThe Brooks Atkinson?? I think it's both very comfortable and attractive. Have you been in it in the last few years, KMF? It had a renovation not too long ago...
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WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#13re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 3:26pmit must have been unless I am thining of a differnt house....
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magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#14re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 3:31pmIf you were in the Brooks Atkinson in the mid to late 90s, I would agree with you. It was a terrible house. I'm not sure when they gave it a clean-up and paint job, but it's now a really good looking theatre inside.
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#15re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 5:23pmJust out of curisoity-What is the inside of the Marquis like? One of my friends saw Millie, and said that the theatre is not too impressive.
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magruder
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#16re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 5:25pmIt's a vision in mauve.
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kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#17re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 5:25pm
Shades of salmon mousse.
And you can hear the ventilation system crank on and off.
But I think it's getting some sort of refurbishment since Millie closed.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#18re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 5:29pmEven though it is not that pretty I thought that the seats were really comfortable lol!
#19re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 5:40pmMarquis and the Gershwin. Those '70s theatre are so box-like, like a giant tissue box. No interior decore like the LOVELY Belasco. Imperial is pretty uncomfortable too.
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#20re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 6:57pmI don't care what theater it is, as long as i'm seeing a show :wink:
#21re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:05pm
Minskoff. I was in the front row and still felt like I was a mile away. Of course, it didn't help that the show ("Sat. Night Fever") was lousy.
I'm also not a fan of the Ford Center. Saw "Ragtime" there and after the opening number, my friend turned to me and said "I don't get it, there are 50 people on stage, 25 musicians, we're in row T of the orchestra and I can't hear it!!"
I don't know why people hate the Marquis. No, its not the most beautiful theatre, but I do feel like the sightlines couldn't be better, the sound system is fabulous, and the seats are incredibly comfy.
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#22re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:13pmI liked the St. James but my feet were to cramped thats all.
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kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#23re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 10:36pmThe sound system for the Marquis is only good when a musical is involved. I saw Patrick Stewart do his "A Christmas Carol" there, and I heard more of the ventilation system than I cared to.
#24re: Worst Broadway Theatre?
Posted: 8/30/04 at 10:39pm
Marquis is horrible
THe Imperial is pretty but if you perform there it is a pain in the ass, the nearest dressing rooms are down a whole bunch of stairs and for the last 17 years the sets have been too big for the wings.
My Favorite: The Palace and (The Imperial because I got to perform there and it holds memories even though it is really really really difficult).
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