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| What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Last Edit: DanielVincent 03:14 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| Posted by: DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| It's strange to think that 2022 is poised to be the first full year of traditional theatergoing since the close of 2019. While that alone is reason to be very, VERY thankful, I'm curious: if you were to choose just one theatergoing experience from 2022 (thus far) for which you are most thankful, what would it be? My choice: Beanie Feldstein's last performance in Funny Girl, which epitomized the unique symbiosis between audience and performers in live theatre. Some sublime runners-up: --The immersive Next to Normal in Barcelona --Regents Open Air Theatre's wonderfully and surprisingly subversive Legally Blonde --Into the Woods at City Center --The final performance of Roundabout's Caroline, or Change --K. Todd Freeman's performance in Downstate |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 06:47 pm EST 11/25/22 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 06:46 pm EST 11/25/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| My top 10 terrifically theatrical performances of 2022: * Aaron Tveit in ''Moulin Rouge!'' on Broadway and Conor Ryan and Jack Cahill-Lemme in the national tour, playing in San Francisco * Matt Doyle and Claybourne Elder in ''Company'' on Broadway * Ali Ewoldt, Deven Kolluri, Maria Rizzo and Jake Loewenthal in ''She Loves Me'' at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va. * Nikita Burshteyn in ''As You Like It'' at San Francisco Playhouse And I'm perennially thankful for this fascinating, fun and informative forum called All That Chat. |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Posted by: Unhookthestars 01:53 am EST 11/25/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| “Into the Woods:” The cast was uniformly spectacular, but I was especially moved by Brian d’Arcy James’ Baker and David Patrick Kelly’s Mysterious Man. Julia Lester as Little Red was also a standout. “Company:” Matt Doyle’s “Not Getting Married Today;” Jennifer Simmard and Claybourne Elder’s hilarious performances; the new all-male, barbershop-quartet-flavored “You Could Drive a Person Crazy.” “Merrily We Roll Along:” No, not the current one - for which I failed to get tickets. Was lucky enough to catch Theater Latté Da’s production in Minneapolis last month. Very well-acted and staged and quite moving. Reese Britts was the perfect Franklin Shephard. |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Posted by: jero 10:03 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I'd have to say Radiant Baby, Come From Away and Once on this Island. | |
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| Where was RADIANT BABY? | |
| Posted by: Genealley 05:18 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - jero 10:03 am EST 11/24/22 | |
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| I loved the original Public Theatre version. | |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Last Edit: writerkev 11:07 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| Posted by: writerkev 11:07 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - jero 10:03 am EST 11/24/22 | |
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| I moved to the DC area not long before the pandemic, and I’m grateful that it hasn’t meant giving up the theatre I love so much. Some excellent companies here, lots of really provocative theatre, and I’ve been able to catch a number of plays that I missed when they were in NYC. (Last night I saw Alex Edelman’s show “Just For Us,” and next week I’m seeing “People, Places & Things.”) Probably my favorite experience this year was “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” at Studio Theatre. I know I’m way behind in seeing it, but I was gripped throughout. A fascinating exercise in radical empathy. I still get back to NY when I can, and I’ve loved the shows I’ve been able to see there too. Next week we’re doing a quick overnight and seeing “Kimberly Akimbo” and “Leopoldstadt.” Looking forward to both. I’m grateful for all of you, for this site, for Ann and the others who administer it. Even through I’m now several hours away, I feel as close to Broadway as I was before because of all of you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Stay safe. |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Posted by: tedlefdes 07:57 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I've seen a handful of shows twice in the past thirty years, but this year it was Company in February, Company in May, and Company on closing weekend in July. | |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had?/Company | |
| Posted by: Jack1009 08:05 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - tedlefdes 07:57 am EST 11/24/22 | |
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| Saw it twice in NYC. It is supposed to be in Detroit this year and I will see it again. Wonder about the cast? | |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Posted by: BroadwayDude 12:41 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Difficult to pick from the 70+ wonderful shows I saw in 2022. Here's my top three: Into the Woods Encores: Heather Headley leading a bonkers packed cast, so glad I caught it, even if it cost an effing fortune. The enthusiasm of the crowd was contagious. Fiddler in Yiddish: I just plain adored every minute of this production. I laughed, I cried, I kvelled, I kvetched. Oy veigh, does it get better than this ? Kinky Boots: life-affirming sizzling show with outstanding singing and dancing, a grand spectacle with a relatable and touching message |
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| re: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? | |
| Posted by: mermaniac 11:23 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| The exquisite Joaquina Kalukango in "Paradise Square." | |
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| My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican in London... | |
| Posted by: sf 06:24 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| ...with The Band's Visit at the Donmar as the runner-up. | |
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| Ben Crawford as the Phantom and Kevin del Aquila as Osgood | |
| Last Edit: Roman 05:22 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| Posted by: Roman 05:11 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I saw Phantom at last Thursday’s matinee. Absolutely spectacular. He was menacing, romantic, sexy, and thrilling. Kevin Del Aguila is daffy and, surprisingly, deeply moving in Some Like It Hot. He’s giving a show-stealing performance. He is a complete joy. Just joy. I’d give very honorable mentions to the entire casts of Leopoldstadt and Titanique and Ramin’s naked torso. I saw the Radio City Christmas Spectacular this week. I’ve seen it many, many times and have, in the past, found myself bored. But this year’s show is the best in memory. It’s Rockette heavy — and that’s a VERY good thing. No silly, tedious story. Santa hosts it and, at one point, in some of the best graphics and use of technology I have ever seen, we ride with him from the North Pole to Radio City. The 3-D is … breathtaking. And the Rockettes’ legendary precision is on full display. |
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| I love all these recommendations! | |
| Posted by: Genealley 05:39 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Ben Crawford as the Phantom and Kevin del Aquila as Osgood - Roman 05:11 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Thanks, Roman. I'm gonna see Ben asap. and Radio City. And I forgot about Marla Mindelle as Celine. Priceless! |
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| Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Last Edit: Roman 05:59 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| Posted by: Roman 05:54 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: I love all these recommendations! - Genealley 05:39 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| It’s wacky, silly, ridiculous, and delicious. I’ve seen it a few times, including it’s maiden voyage (ahem) at its new home at the Roth Theatre in Union Square. Marla is absolute perfection: such silly joy. She gets laughs before she even appears! But the cast is outrageous, too. Avionce! Russell! Don’t miss it. | |
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| On “Seth Meyers” last night. (Link to performance video) | |
| Posted by: kieran 11:21 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Roman 05:54 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Link | “Titanique” |
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| Thanks for posting that | |
| Posted by: Ann 09:46 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: On “Seth Meyers” last night. (Link to performance video) - kieran 11:21 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Now I see! | |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 06:48 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Roman 05:54 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Interesting! I remember seeing ads for Titanique when I was last in NY and it looked like such a typical not-really-theatre tourist show ala Blue Man Group, Tony & Tina's Wedding, Naked Whomever Singing, that I didn't explore. | |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Last Edit: Chazwaza 10:27 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| Posted by: Chazwaza 10:25 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - DistantDrumming 06:48 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I found it to be a wonderful and fun night... and i'm glad I saw it... but I think it has been wildly over-hyped, and/or perhaps it depends on what cast you get in the often-rotating cast (i loved the whole cast I saw, including an alternate(?) who wasn't in the digital playbill anywhere)... But I did actually think it could be funnier. Several of the songs seemed to stop the flow of the pace/story/ridiculousness and comedy... because outside of the joke of the song coming, or what song it is, some of them just don't have much more to offer comedy-wise, and what they do offer isn't much different than what we already got. This isn't true of most of the songs but enough that I'm saying it. But the cast (especially the actors playing the Billy Zane role and Rose's mother, and Celine of course who also co-created/co-wrote it) were so good and so funny. So while I'm sure you'd have had a blast, I wouldn't lose sleep over missing it. P.S. I also wish Celine had been incorporated much more into the actual proceedings. She never even steps in to play any of the characters, as I recall. I wanted to see this performer's version of Celine take on pretending to be in the story in a different role than just as Celine. But hey, it was very fun/funny/entertaining as is. |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: Roman 09:04 am EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Chazwaza 10:25 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Hamilton or The Cherry Orchard it ain’t. And thank goodness. Titanique never takes itself seriously. Is it a must see? No. But for my money, it’s one of the best shows in New York right now. | |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: Chazwaza 02:11 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Roman 09:04 am EST 11/24/22 | |
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| Not quite sure how you came to that response for what I wrote... my post said nothing about wanting it to be some great masterwork of playwriting, or a nuanced drama or history play, nor did it say anything about how it should take itself more seriously... I asked that it amp up the humor even more, and find more ways to make comedy with the songs it chose. For a theatrical funny good time, sure it is a must see. But I still found it over-hyped... you must admit (or maybe you won't give the level of hype you're offering), the show is VERY VERY hyped. |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: Roman 04:05 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Chazwaza 02:11 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
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| I think you and I agree significantly more than disagree on Titanique. I will confess to having had a terrific (and a terrific amount of) a delicious pink champagne before Sunday’s matinee. And I laughed very hard. Roman, usually a teetotaler |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: Chazwaza 04:21 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Roman 04:05 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
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| I will admit I was unfortunately sober... and I'll admit that I was in the standing section as well. I think being tipsy AND sitting probably contribute notably to scrutinizing the show beat by beat less. If I hadn't been rushing there from work, and if drinks at the theater weren't so damn expensive, that wouldn't have been the case. | |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: Roman 06:35 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - Chazwaza 04:21 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
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| Let’s go! I’ll buy the first ten rounds! And we’ll LAUUUUGGGGGH! And maybe we’ll even go to the show! | |
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| Yeah, drinks help this show go down (so to speak) easier | |
| Posted by: Genealley 05:20 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
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| There are some songs that go on too long, but Celine is always there to liven things up. | |
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| Drinks help ‘em all go down, honey | |
| Posted by: Roman 06:36 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Yeah, drinks help this show go down (so to speak) easier - Genealley 05:20 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
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| I mean, I saw Beanie …TWICE! | |
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| I'll drink to that!! | |
| Posted by: Genealley 07:51 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Drinks help ‘em all go down, honey - Roman 06:36 pm EST 11/24/22 | |
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| And one for Karimloo! (How did he do it???) | |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: sirpupnyc 10:41 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| including an alternate(?) who wasn't in the digital playbill anywhere Their Covid safety manager went on sometime recently when they ran out of covers...maybe it that was when you were there. |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: Roman 07:08 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now - DistantDrumming 06:48 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I can’t speak to its marketing plan. I can attest to its glorious stupidity. A terrific voyage. | |
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| re: Titanique is the most glorious thing in NYC right now | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 07:14 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Hopefully it's still running when I'm back in NY! | |
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| Sara Bareilles in 'Into the Woods' and EVERY SINGLE THING about 'Fat Ham' (NMI) | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 04:00 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| nmi | |
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| Damn, damn, damn | |
| Posted by: Genealley 04:04 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Sara Bareilles in 'Into the Woods' and EVERY SINGLE THING about 'Fat Ham' (NMI) - DistantDrumming 04:00 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I missed FAT HAM!!! Sara didn't wow me...but Milky White was a revelation! |
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| re: Damn, damn, damn | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 06:41 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Damn, damn, damn - Genealley 04:04 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| That's funny, complete reverse for me. I don't quite understand all the breathless reactions to Milky White, though, I agree Kennedy Kanagawa did a lovely job. As for Fat Ham... not to rub salt in the wound, but you really missed out. One of the most consistently entertaining evenings I've had in the theatre. Clever, but not overly clever in its parallels between Hamilton and the 'Fat Ham' family, a universally excellent cast and a charismatic lead actor who felt like he could be on the verge of a big career. That said, I believe someone on ATC who claimed to be in the know said it was coming back (perhaps as a Broadway transfer)? |
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| Definitely my favorite Baker's Wife since Joanna Gleason | |
| Posted by: DanielVincent 04:03 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Sara Bareilles in 'Into the Woods' and EVERY SINGLE THING about 'Fat Ham' (NMI) - DistantDrumming 04:00 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I was surprised strong her acting was. She has really honed her comic sensibility over the years, especially while on Girls5Eva. And the vulnerability she brought so beautifully to Mary in JCS Live was put even to better use here. I only wish that the wider audience had gotten to see opposite Neil Patrick Harris with whom I thought she had much better chemistry than Brian D'Arcy James. |
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| re: Definitely my favorite Baker's Wife since Joanna Gleason | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 06:44 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Definitely my favorite Baker's Wife since Joanna Gleason - DanielVincent 04:03 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Yes, to all of that! Not to mention how beautifully she sang the role. She managed to imbue a touch of her modern singer-songwriter tonality while staying true to the character. Her 'Moment in the Woods' received a long and enthusiastic ovation the night I saw Woods... almost stopped the show. I don't recall thinking that she and BDJ lacked chemistry but I also have no frame of reference having not seen the pre-transfer Encores presentation. |
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| Here's mine | |
| Posted by: Genealley 03:34 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: What 2022 theatergoing experience are you most thankful to have had? - DanielVincent 03:07 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Can't land on one: But I really liked: Callum Francis in Kinky Boots (and a fine revival) MJ - the whole show |
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| re: ... and mine ... | |
| Posted by: NewtonUK 05:54 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Here's mine - Genealley 03:34 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| LEOPOLDSTADT, COST OF LIViNG, Milky White in INTO THE WOODS, TOPDOG UNDERDOG, STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY | |
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| re: Here's mine | |
| Posted by: BillEadie 03:59 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Here's mine - Genealley 03:34 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| The return of an in-person annual meeting of the American Theatre Critics Association, held over Veterans Day weekend in New York. The organizers were able to attract terrific speakers and panels, and the tour of the historic Hudson Theatre was eye-opening. And, there was enough free time to allow seeing Broadway and off-Broadway shows (I threw in an opera to boot). Bill, back in San Diego |
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| Posted by: Genealley 04:02 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| (thumbs up) | |
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| It's a shame the Kinky Boots revival didn't last longer. | |
| Posted by: DanielVincent 03:40 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Francis was exceptional. The only Lola whom I preferred was J. Harrison Ghee. Christian Douglas was also wonderful. It makes me sad that it couldn't find an audience because, while it came along comparatively soon on the heels of the Broadway production's closing, its message and queer positivity seems incredibly necessary right now. While I had more of a mixed experience at MJ than you did, its choreography and dancers are really, really terrific. |
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| I really, really wish I liked SOME LIH. | |
| Posted by: Genealley 03:44 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: It's a shame the Kinky Boots revival didn't last longer. - DanielVincent 03:40 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| I thought Ghee was wasted. and Borle too. Way too much dancing and what was once a genuinely funny plot is lost in all that woke-ness. LOVED Kevin Del Aquila, tho. I predict he's gonna win the Tony. | |
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| re: Here's mine | |
| Posted by: mcurt9 03:38 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Here's mine - Genealley 03:34 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| MJ. and K.Todd Freeman in Downstate! | |
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| OK. Now I have to see DOWNSTATE nm | |
| Posted by: Genealley 03:39 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Here's mine - mcurt9 03:38 pm EST 11/23/22 | |
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| Nm | |
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