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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 19, 2022 13:20:58 GMT
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Post by theatreliker on Mar 23, 2022 20:25:11 GMT
Anyone know if they're planning to do TodayTix/ rush tickets?
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Post by mattnyc on Mar 26, 2022 2:20:14 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 26, 2022 8:24:37 GMT
Really excited for this after the disappointing UK tour If its any consolation the London run was also disappointing. |
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Post by Mark on Mar 26, 2022 10:33:42 GMT
I was able to get a $90 front row seat for April 13th matinee, for my next work trip to New York. Very curious to see how this one is.
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Post by nisev on Mar 27, 2022 17:08:28 GMT
Some clips from the sitzprobe here. Beanie hasn't got the strongest voice, hope she's learned some good techniques for preserving it for an entire run.
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Post by LaLuPone on Mar 27, 2022 17:37:45 GMT
I’d say similar vocal ability to Sheridan. Sheridan was already the nation’s sweetheart going into the show though (and knocked the acting out of the park of course) so I think it’s going to be harder for Beanie.
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Post by nisev on Mar 27, 2022 20:02:41 GMT
A clip of her singing Parade has already found its way onto twitter. She's got a sweet, young sounding voice but definitely not a powerhouse like some people might be wanting as that song has now become such a showy staple for belters etc. I'll be interested to hear how she matures into the role.
Definitely agree that Sheridan had that edge of people really being on her side before she started, plus good acting chops. Beanie is a lovely actor on screen in mostly small-scale movies, but I'm not sure how that will translate on stage in such a huge role. Lot of pressure! I wish her well.
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Post by Mark on Apr 14, 2022 2:47:52 GMT
I saw the matinee today and whilst I did enjoy it, I was left feeling disappointed and wanting more. I have seen the show once before (with Sheridan at the Chocolate Factory) and remember liking it, but not loving it there. Act two in particular I found lacked any momentum after a fairly busy first act.
The main issue with this production is Beanies vocals. She just doesn’t have the power behind her voice to sing these big numbers. Yes she acts her socks off, but really, you need the vocals to go with that. I don’t remember this being an issue for Sheridan.
Of the other cast members, very good - Ramin is wasted here but makes the most of it. Jared Grimes has an amazing tap solo, and Jane Lynch is… well, Jane Lynch (in a good way) - great to see her on stage.
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Post by carmella1 on Apr 15, 2022 17:12:56 GMT
I saw the matinee today and whilst I did enjoy it, I was left feeling disappointed and wanting more. I have seen the show once before (with Sheridan at the Chocolate Factory) and remember liking it, but not loving it there. Act two in particular I found lacked any momentum after a fairly busy first act. The main issue with this production is Beanies vocals. She just doesn’t have the power behind her voice to sing these big numbers. Yes she acts her socks off, but really, you need the vocals to go with that. I don’t remember this being an issue for Sheridan. Of the other cast members, very good - Ramin is wasted here but makes the most of it. Jared Grimes has an amazing tap solo, and Jane Lynch is… well, Jane Lynch (in a good way) - great to see her on stage. I really do not know why Ramin even took the part. |
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Post by Mark on Apr 15, 2022 18:24:20 GMT
A leading man paycheck in a big Broadway revival. Why not?
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Post by lolalou on Apr 25, 2022 9:40:10 GMT
BF getting a roasting across Twitter
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Post by frappuccino on Apr 25, 2022 11:56:05 GMT
Original producers of this show were her (Beanie Feldstein - lead) dad, Jonah Hill (her brother) and Ben Platt's dad.
She is dating Ben Platt.
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Is this true?
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Post by Mark on Apr 25, 2022 12:10:18 GMT
Original producers of this show were her (Beanie Feldstein - lead) dad, Jonah Hill (her brother) and Ben Platt's dad. She is dating Ben Platt. ...... Is this true? Unless Ben has gone straight then at-least part of that is incorrect. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Apr 25, 2022 12:13:54 GMT
Men don't have to be straight to date women. Bisexual people exist.
(Not to say I think they are dating - I really don't care. But it's not exactly impossible on those grounds.)
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Post by couldileaveyou on Apr 25, 2022 12:17:26 GMT
Men don't have to be straight to date women. Bisexual people exist. (Not to say I think they are dating - I really don't care. But it's not exactly impossible on those grounds.) He's been openly gay and dating Noah Galvin for years. I think he and Beanie F are childhood friends |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Apr 25, 2022 12:25:21 GMT
Men don't have to be straight to date women. Bisexual people exist. (Not to say I think they are dating - I really don't care. But it's not exactly impossible on those grounds.) He's been openly gay and dating Noah Galvin for years. I think he and Beanie F are childhood friends Excellent for him. I hope they're very happy together. But I still take issue with the general insinuation (not by you, I know) that only straight men date women. |
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Post by keepitupstairs on Apr 25, 2022 15:57:52 GMT
Original producers of this show were her (Beanie Feldstein - lead) dad, Jonah Hill (her brother) and Ben Platt's dad. She is dating Ben Platt. ...... Is this true? Unless Ben has gone straight then at-least part of that is incorrect. Beanie is also openly gay (and in a relationship) so definitely not true! She did go to high school with Platt though, and his dad is a producer bigwig. |
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Post by marob on Apr 25, 2022 20:57:25 GMT
BF getting a roasting across Twitter Hope she doesn’t wreck her voice, she’s still got about 17 years of filming on Merrily We Roll Along to go! |
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Post by lolalou on Apr 25, 2022 22:41:00 GMT
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Post by karloscar on Apr 26, 2022 8:57:44 GMT
Jules Styne's score is a like a decathlon for any singer attempting to play Fanny Brice. Once he'd heard Streisand's vocal abilities he made it so tricky it put off Anne Bancroft and Carol Burnett from accepting the role (though I'd love to see what Carol could've done with it). Without an actress who can master all of those songs with ease you don't have a show, because the rest of it is very weak indeed.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 26, 2022 13:02:07 GMT
Co-incidentally the film was on TV last Saturday afternoon
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Post by squidward on Jun 16, 2022 14:47:27 GMT
According to Playbill, both Beanie F and Jane L will be leaving the show on Sept 25th. Despite saying that replacement cast will be announced soon, I wonder if this first announcement is a precursor to an announcement that the show closing on Sept 25th too?
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Post by mattnyc on Jun 17, 2022 5:37:35 GMT
The show won’t close in September. It’s selling very well and even with Beanie out last week, their numbers were still fantastic. There’s no way they’d close a show it took millions of dollars to put up.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 17, 2022 18:12:21 GMT
There’s a rumour going round that Beanie is being replaced.
With Lea Michele…
(Don’t shoot the messenger)
Thoughts? 😬
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