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Comment on A look at the musicals eyeing 2012-13 Broadway runs… by vrigsbee

vrigsbee — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:58:55 +0000

Thanks for the correction. She should have been…

Comment on A look at the musicals eyeing 2012-13 Broadway runs… by Jeff Kyler (@JKsTheatreScene)

Jeff Kyler (@JKsTheatreScene) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:57:01 +0000

Just one thing. Betty Buckley was AWESOME as Edwin Drood, but she was NOT nominated for a Tony for her efforts.

Comment on The Reviews for Priscilla Queen of the Desert are in… by Blake

Blake — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:08:37 +0000

Question: Does anyone know where to go get any discounts for Priscilla? Do they do student rush or lotto? I’m coming in from NC and have been dying to see it. I’ve been hunting for some cheap Orchestra seats everywhere…Thoughts?

Comment on 2012 Tony Award Nominees by P.J.

P.J. — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:19:30 +0000

I’m so excited for Newsies to be nominated!!!

Comment on The Reviews for Nice Work if You Can Get It are In… by Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick O'Donnell — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:23:11 +0000

I saw the show twice and it is simply marvelous. Matthew Broderick is fantastic, energetic, roaringly funny — he dances like an angel. The idiot reviewers who think this is fluff are too ignorant to know the genre they are reviewing nor the endless complex and delightful references to old movies, the period and the moves of Gershwin’s time in history. Bravo foir Matthew! Boo to ignorant critics! So glad the show is sold-out for months…When are we going to begin to ignore tyhis idiot critics?

Comment on CD Giveaway: Off-Broadway’s With Glee by vrigsbee

vrigsbee — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:37:37 +0000

Congratulations to Jack Mack, Carla Pullum, Courtney, Cara Quigley, Jay, Anniesotm, Christopher Leavy, Keith, jsm6133 and wagrobanite – the randomly selected winners for this competition. If you were one of the lucky ones, keep an eye on your inbox as John Gregor, the composer for WITH GLEE, will be in touch shortly to get you your CDs. Congratulations!

For those who didn’t win this time, keep an eye on the blog. Another contest is on its way!

Comment on CD Giveaway: Off-Broadway’s With Glee by Jack Mack

Jack Mack — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:31:37 +0000

Even though it’s completely unrealistic for people to suddenly burst into song to express their emotions, somehow, musical theater forces us to believe that it’s truer than reality. We laugh. We cry. Sometimes, we even get the t-shirt.

Comment on The Reviews for Bonnie & Clyde are In… by marisa

marisa — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:49:20 +0000

I recently saw the show and liked it a lot. I thought the music was very good as well as the actors. I have never seen the movie “Bonnie and Clyde” and have limited knowledge of the two, so I cannot compare the musical to any of it. Maybe that’s a good thing. I just read the show closed Dec 30 which I found quite sad. I often think critics are too harsh in which they judge certain shows on Broadway.
I was brought up going to the theater at a very young age, I see countless shows every year, and I also critique them for an online publication. I know I have good taste. So do you. It’s a shame others don’t. Someone once said “Critics are people who couldn’t make it as real writers.” Oh yeah, that was me. Remember, any idiot can give their opinion.

-M

Comment on About by Michael

Michael — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:09:01 +0000

There’s a musical version of The Honeymoon Killers opening in Wellington New Zealand in a few weeks. Here’s a preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69olZ6aUNFU

Comment on The Reviews for On a Clear Day You Can See Forever are In… by Mark Levine

Mark Levine — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:22:37 +0000

I was fortunate enough to see the show last evening. Although I felt the early part was slow and did not grab my attention, it was needed in order to build the story and introduce the characters.

The first half did gain momentum and had some absolutely delightful scenes. The second half was just the opposite. It grabbed my attention from the start and not only held it but I thought was excellent. At time a tear jerker, at times funny, and at times amusing.

The show is unusual and enters some unusual boundries. If you are expecting the original version, this certainly is not it. If you are willing to open up to new ideas and something different on Broadway, you may appreciate it as a beautiful but unusual love story, introduced in a unique way.

I applaud Michael Mayer for taking the chance of entering a new arena with these radical and quirky changes.

In this day of gay marriage, the storyline behind the show is even more appropriate.

The actors protrayed their parts well but outstanding in her Broadway debut was Jessie Mueller who certainly deserved her numerous rounds of applause.

I wnet expecting a strong musical but left having enjoyed a fun show, with some great songs, not muct dancing with the exception of an absolutely titilating three way dance between Harry Connick, Jr, David Turner, and Jessie Mueller. Harry Connick Jr. made this unique dance graceful and unique.

I certainy would not say this was the best show I have seen, but I would see it again. It is not for everyone, but it was a very enjoyable evening.