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Apr 23rd, 2015, 08:25 AM
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On the 20th Century is great; I saw it in early previews. Sadly, the Heidi Chronicles is closing on May 1, so it won't be around long. See it soon if you can. I'm definitely considering Finding Neverland, The King and I, and An American in Paris.
Also, Tony award nominations come out next week. That doesn't usually make a huge impact in ticket sales, but it will have some, especially in shows that are already moderately popular and getting good reviews. If there's something you know you want to see, book it before the 28th.
Also, Tony award nominations come out next week. That doesn't usually make a huge impact in ticket sales, but it will have some, especially in shows that are already moderately popular and getting good reviews. If there's something you know you want to see, book it before the 28th.
Apr 23rd, 2015, 09:06 AM
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Following up on Doug's comment, I would expect that of all the potential nominees, An American in Paris and The King and I will each definitely get an impressive number of Tony nominations. So, especially if you want to see those two shows, get your tickets now.
Apr 23rd, 2015, 07:37 PM
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Just saw an American In Paris tonight. It is superb. SEE it! Dr Zhivago on the other hand falls into the category of...they made a musical about what...? It does have its moments as long as you aren't paying full price.
Apr 24th, 2015, 04:19 PM
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Before the Tonys come the Drama Desk awards. The nominations were revealed today. Hamilton leads the way -- with An American in Paris a close second. The big upset to many is the exclusion of Kelli O'Hara for The King and I.
Here's the list:
http://variety.com/2015/legit/news/d...st-1201478395/
Here's the list:
http://variety.com/2015/legit/news/d...st-1201478395/
Apr 26th, 2015, 02:54 PM
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Sad to say that we (all four of us) did not like Something Rotten. There's one great number in the first act called "A Musical," which just about all of the critics rave about, and it a showstopper. But, for us. that was about it for enjoyment, except for an occasional clever line. After reading Ben Brantley's review in the Times, we thought, "Hey, it couldn't that bad," but it was!
In a sense of fair play, I must add that a lot of the audience seemed to really enjoy the show.
In a sense of fair play, I must add that a lot of the audience seemed to really enjoy the show.
Apr 26th, 2015, 03:28 PM
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Saw Hand To God on Friday, and it is a serious hoot. Riotously funny -- last time I laughed like that at a show was for The Producers (first the movie, then the Lane/Broderick show). Steven Boyer is absolutely amazing and Tony-worthy as both Jason and Tyrone -- or, possibly, Tyrone is Steven Boyer; you'll have to decide that for yourself. The supporting cast is mostly excellent. A note about the Booth Theater: it seemed to me to be an especially wide theater, and I'd avoid the seats at the extreme sides.
I also saw The Audience with Helen Mirren about a week earlier. This is a play that imagines some of the conversation that Queen Elizabeth (Mirren) has had with many of her Prime Ministers during the latters' weekly audiences with the Queen. Mirren gives a tour de force performance -- she's a star in every respect, and deservedly so. And there's some wonderful theatricality in the make-up and wardrobe changes, mostly on-stage, that lets Her Maj be anywhere from her mid-20s to late-80s. The play itself, though, fell just a little flat. It reminded me some of Bryan Cranston and All The Way – great performance by a star, and not much else.
Looking forward to seeing The King & I and Curious Incident in the next several weeks.
I also saw The Audience with Helen Mirren about a week earlier. This is a play that imagines some of the conversation that Queen Elizabeth (Mirren) has had with many of her Prime Ministers during the latters' weekly audiences with the Queen. Mirren gives a tour de force performance -- she's a star in every respect, and deservedly so. And there's some wonderful theatricality in the make-up and wardrobe changes, mostly on-stage, that lets Her Maj be anywhere from her mid-20s to late-80s. The play itself, though, fell just a little flat. It reminded me some of Bryan Cranston and All The Way – great performance by a star, and not much else.
Looking forward to seeing The King & I and Curious Incident in the next several weeks.
Apr 27th, 2015, 02:25 PM
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DebitNM, as you can see from the above comment, our dislike of Something Rotten was far from unamimous among those seeing it. You may enjoy. We didn't. And, believe me, we wanted to like it!!!
For the record, I believe that The Heidi Chronicles got favorable reviews!
For the record, I believe that The Heidi Chronicles got favorable reviews!
Apr 27th, 2015, 02:54 PM
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Howard, I'd say the reviews for Heidi Chronicals ere mixed, but this one from Variety sort of summed up the negative ones : " Variety: A shoddy production can't dim the lights of this long-overdue revival of Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, "The Heidi Chronicles."
In other words, it's a great play, but not so great a production. Elizabeth Moss, however, faired pretty well.
In other words, it's a great play, but not so great a production. Elizabeth Moss, however, faired pretty well.
Apr 28th, 2015, 06:08 AM
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The Tony nominations are in. Fun Home and An American in Paris lead the list, with Something Rotten a close second (or rather third). Here they are:
http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html
http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html
Apr 28th, 2015, 07:40 AM
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SueNYC, are you free this Sat. Night? I broke some bones in my foot yesterday and can't go to NYC this weekend as planned. I am wondering if you would like to have my ticket for Nirbhaya (at the Culture Project at Lynn Redfrave theater on Bleeker). Just one ticket.
Apr 28th, 2015, 08:06 AM
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I've not seen much (if any) mention here of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. It seems to have done well with regards to Tony nominations. Any opinions from those of you who've seen it? I really enjoyed the book and am thinking about seeing the show next month.
Apr 28th, 2015, 08:49 AM
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I think several of us talked about Curious Incident on a previous thread. I think it is WONDERFUL and deserves Best Play and Best Actor (it did get those nominations). It's an exciting production.
