MarkBearSF Posted August 5, 2018 #101 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Springsteen closes December 15 with a what looks like a simulcast on Netflix. You're right (Playbill online needs to update their info) Sorry! - Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted August 7, 2018 #102 Share Posted August 7, 2018 We saw Moulin Rouge in Boston and thought that although the sets and costumes and choreography were great, the story was weak and the leads had no chemistry. Most folks and reviewers disagreed with us. We like a good story, though, which is why we loved The Band's Visit (the movie is worth seeing) as well as Come From Away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted September 3, 2018 #103 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I just saw "Aladdin" last week and LOVED IT! Major Attaway is fabulous as The Genie! Sent from my SM-S327VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted September 4, 2018 #104 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Just saw "The Band's Visit" yesterday! Amazing! For the record, Katrina Lenk may be my new favorite Broadway actress! She was just incredible. And, as someone previously stated, this is not your typical Broadway musical. It's a very nuanced production that succeeds without that single blockbuster broadway number. Largely because of Dina and Tewfiq, but also Haled, who's sort of the loveable loser. Highly recommended! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 4, 2018 #105 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Since my last post on this thread I saw Pretty Woman which was fantastic .I loved The Bands Visit but Pretty Woman was a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted September 4, 2018 #106 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Since my last post on this thread I saw Pretty Woman which was fantastic .I loved The Bands Visit but Pretty Woman was a lot better. The Bands Visit won the Tony. Time will tell about Pretty Woman. Isn’t it still in previews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted September 4, 2018 #107 Share Posted September 4, 2018 The Bands Visit won the Tony. Time will tell about Pretty Woman. Isn’t it still in previews?Pretty Woman opened a couple of weeks ago and got torched by the critics. However, the show is grossing over $1 million a week so it should stick around for a while. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted September 4, 2018 #108 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Pretty Woman opened a couple of weeks ago and got torched by the critics. However, the show is grossing over $1 million a week so it should stick around for a while. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app It might stick around but that doesn’t mean it will be nominated for any awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted September 4, 2018 #109 Share Posted September 4, 2018 As mentioned earlier, our two faves this year on B'way have been Band's Visit and Come From Away. But the new Fiddler on the Roof production, off B'way, was the best thing we've seen in years. SO powerful and SO timely, with people who have lived in countries for years, generations even, being told they don't belong and have to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted September 4, 2018 #110 Share Posted September 4, 2018 It might stick around but that doesn’t mean it will be nominated for any awards.You never know. So few shows actually last it may well get nominated for a category or two. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted September 4, 2018 #111 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Since my last post on this thread I saw Pretty Woman which was fantastic .I loved The Bands Visit but Pretty Woman was a lot better. Haven't seen Pretty Woman, but have a hard time believing it's better. I can buy enjoyed it more. I like watching both "The Godfather" and "Animal House" (showing my age for a moment). There's no doubt "The Godfather" is a better movie, but there are times when I just enjoy "Animal House" more. "The Band's Visit" is a quiet little musical that is done amazingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 4, 2018 Author #112 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Haven't seen Pretty Woman, but have a hard time believing it's better. I can buy enjoyed it more. I like watching both "The Godfather" and "Animal House" (showing my age for a moment). There's no doubt "The Godfather" is a better movie, but there are times when I just enjoy "Animal House" more. "The Band's Visit" is a quiet little musical that is done amazingly well. We did a 70’s cruise in March and tv played 70’s movies and tv shows all week included godfather , animal house and blazing saddles . Music guests were Micheal McDonald, BJ Thomas, America, Air SUpply , War and many others, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted September 4, 2018 #113 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I’m seeing “The Play That Goes Wrong” on Sat. It’s a comedy. I can’t stand the commercials for Pretty Woman because the actress is simply imitating Julia Roberts. I’m not picky but no thanks I this. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted September 4, 2018 #114 Share Posted September 4, 2018 "The Play That Goes Wrong" has always looked interesting. It's actually a "play" in Broadway parlance, isn't it? As in not a musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted September 5, 2018 #115 Share Posted September 5, 2018 "The Play That Goes Wrong" has always looked interesting. It's actually a "play" in Broadway parlance, isn't it? As in not a musical. Yes. It’s a play. I’ll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted September 5, 2018 #116 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I've seen it several times, because all my relatives who visit want to see it. It was a lot better with the original British cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Line Posted September 5, 2018 #117 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I've seen it several times, because all my relatives who visit want to see it. It was a lot better with the original British cast. Absolutely a play, from the moment you enter the theater it has started with cast members roaming the seats, won't give any more away. Predictable for the most part but I enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted September 9, 2018 #118 Share Posted September 9, 2018 We loved the Play That Goes Wrong. It closes January 9. Perfect for those who want to have a fun Broadway experience but not a musical. Plus you can get discount code on Theatermania or Playbill Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 15, 2018 #119 Share Posted September 15, 2018 It might stick around but that doesn’t mean it will be nominated for any awards. The lead singers in Pretty Woman are excellent .The Fantastiks played 40+ years and the initial reviews were not that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 15, 2018 #120 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Haven't seen Pretty Woman, but have a hard time believing it's better. I can buy enjoyed it more. I like watching both "The Godfather" and "Animal House" (showing my age for a moment). There's no doubt "The Godfather" is a better movie, but there are times when I just enjoy "Animal House" more. "The Band's Visit" is a quiet little musical that is done amazingly well. Godfather I in my opinion is a masterpiece .Animal House had some truly great comedic scenes but also some that were not that great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 15, 2018 #121 Share Posted September 15, 2018 We loved the Play That Goes Wrong. It closes January 9. Perfect for those who want to have a fun Broadway experience but not a musical. Plus you can get discount code on Theatermania or Playbill Sent from my iPhone using Forums One of my son in laws saw that play and loved every moment of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted September 15, 2018 #122 Share Posted September 15, 2018 The lead singers in Pretty Woman are excellent .The Fantastiks played 40+ years and the initial reviews were not that great. The Fantastiks played in a theater that held under 200 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2018 #123 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The Fantastiks played in a theater that held under 200 people. What difference does that make ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 16, 2018 Author #124 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The Fantastiks played in a theater that held under 200 people. Saw fantastiks several times in original theater first time in 70’s , love the old location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted September 16, 2018 #125 Share Posted September 16, 2018 What difference does that make ? That it's a whole lot easier to sell out a 199 seat theater Off Broadway for many years than it is to sell out a 1250 seat theater in one of the 40 Broadway theaters. Pretty Women will not make any of the "longest playing musicals" lists in it's current incarnation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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