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The Play's the Thing: Theater Thread
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MichVandal
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Over the past few weeks, we've seen Rent at a local theater and Chicago at a local HS.
No review of either, since they have been out for so long- heck, Chicago even predates the internet.
But just a suggestion to go see regional theater and even try to see some HS shows. And if you are in a university town, most do one or two shows every year. Some can be pretty bad (we saw a pretty poor show of We Will Rock You once), but most are really good and fun to see.
No review of either, since they have been out for so long- heck, Chicago even predates the internet.
But just a suggestion to go see regional theater and even try to see some HS shows. And if you are in a university town, most do one or two shows every year. Some can be pretty bad (we saw a pretty poor show of We Will Rock You once), but most are really good and fun to see.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
We always enjoy doing this. However, admittedly, we haven't gone back to it since the Pandemic. No reason. Just laziness.
Kepler
Si certus es dubita
You should try. Live theater is in serious trouble. Particularly if your regional rep or university puts on real theater (Greeks, Shakes, Ibsen, etc) they are worth supporting with tickets, donations, and volunteer work.
It's also a good way to meet the most intelligent and interesting people in your local area.
MichVandal
Well-known member
It was just announced that “Warriors” is coming to Broadway in 2027. Why is this bigger news than most? It’s Lin Manuel Miranda’s new project.
The older posters may remember seeing the film “The Warriors” from 1979, which is what this musical is based on. And a concept album from just over a year ago.
The older posters may remember seeing the film “The Warriors” from 1979, which is what this musical is based on. And a concept album from just over a year ago.
MichVandal
Well-known member
Halfway through a Broadway week.
Started with The Outsiders. See previous review- but we saw it a second time because we liked it so much.
25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee- this was a lot of fun- in a small theater a few blocks off Broadway. It’s about a spelling bee. I know, unexpected. But the kids the writer came up with are so very funny in how awkward they are. And some great crowd interaction, you can even sign up to participate. But you will be forced out at parts.
The Great Gatsby- we saw this to see Bway glitz and glamour, and it delivered on that really well. I didn’t read the book now really pay attention to the movie, but there are apparently parts that people miss a lot. So if you like that stuff, reportedly you may be let down. If not, it is quite fun.
Death of a Salesman- holy cow, what a play. Of course this is a revival. A very old revival. The performances of Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf are extraordinary. We came out of that not knowing how they pull themselves out of the emotional state they ended the play in. That all being said, you would be lucky to see it, since it closes on Sunday, and there are just a handful of seats left.
4 more to go. One repeat, one that is closing at the end of Aug, and two fun ones that should stick around, but who knows.
Started with The Outsiders. See previous review- but we saw it a second time because we liked it so much.
25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee- this was a lot of fun- in a small theater a few blocks off Broadway. It’s about a spelling bee. I know, unexpected. But the kids the writer came up with are so very funny in how awkward they are. And some great crowd interaction, you can even sign up to participate. But you will be forced out at parts.
The Great Gatsby- we saw this to see Bway glitz and glamour, and it delivered on that really well. I didn’t read the book now really pay attention to the movie, but there are apparently parts that people miss a lot. So if you like that stuff, reportedly you may be let down. If not, it is quite fun.
Death of a Salesman- holy cow, what a play. Of course this is a revival. A very old revival. The performances of Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf are extraordinary. We came out of that not knowing how they pull themselves out of the emotional state they ended the play in. That all being said, you would be lucky to see it, since it closes on Sunday, and there are just a handful of seats left.
4 more to go. One repeat, one that is closing at the end of Aug, and two fun ones that should stick around, but who knows.