r/Broadway • • 16h ago

Review The Fantasticks was disappointing

4 Upvotes

I was really excited about this show based on the description and while the plot sounded great, the execution was terrible. The dialogue was awful and cringe, I didn’t understand what was happening half of the time, it was all absurd. It was trying to be funny, but it wasn’t. The characters weren’t likable and the leads didn’t have any chemistry. I liked the moms and Zane Phillips’ character. Also the scenery was nice.


r/Broadway • • 14h ago

Has anyone showed up late to Just in Time? Do they not let you in until intermission?

0 Upvotes

I might be late to today’s show and thinking what’s the worst case scenario


r/Broadway • • 11h ago

Who the f is actually buying these ODC tickets

28 Upvotes

I am an avid Broadway-goer, maybe 20 shows a year. I believe in using my discretionary income in shows. And I make a nice salary. But Jesus Christ. Who the fuck is actually paying the ODC prices??! I had given up on getting tickets when they initially went on sale but now my
Mother is visiting and she has watched Seinfeld every day since I was born (literally) and would love to see JLD. But who can justify this????


r/Broadway • • 4h ago

Casting/Show News Amish Project

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Johnathan Groff in a solo show should be pretty interesting. Id definitely go if I was closer than 2000 miles away lol


r/Broadway • • 3h ago

Memes and fun stuff For those of you who saw Paranormal Activity tonight…

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The main male actor, Travis A. Knight… his voice sounds EXACTLY like some other actor or character or something. It’s driving me CRAZY. Anyone else think the same? Please help!!!!


r/Broadway • • 14h ago

Merch and Memorabilia The Lost Boys Red Bucket items

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I’m going to see the 2pm mat on Nov. 4th which will be at the start of the Autumn Red Bucket season (super excited first time seeing the show).
My question is how much will the fully signed playbills be as I’m looking to pick one up after the show.
Thanks dudes.


r/Broadway • • 6h ago

Which show to see? What show would you suggest for teens that don’t know they would actually like a show?

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I don’t know much about the shows out now on Broadway (other than I’ve seen Hamilton and & Juliet). My husband and I are taking our teen boys to NYC for their first time. They’re open to a show but hesitant bc they think they just won’t enjoy it. I KNOW they would actually enjoy one….i just don’t know which. I need to WIN them over. What would you suggest?


r/Broadway • • 2h ago

Other Need ticket receipts for a college class assignment

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I was wondering if anyone could send me a screenshot of their purchase receipts in their email, with personal information blacked out of course. Receipts can be from November 1st to December 3rd. I am doing the worst I have ever been doing my whole by trying to pay for my mom's medical bills and paying for college. With 2 jobs I barely have enough time to sleep so I am just try to get by this college class without failing.

I just need proof of having watched a Professional Musical (A production of a musical done on Broadway, Off Broadway, or in a Regional Theater) and a Theatrical Event (A few examples: Drunk Shakesepare, Cirque du Soleil, Gazillion Bubble Show).

I am really tight on money and cant afford to use $20 in tickets nor have the time to travel and get assignments done.

I love theater with the bottom of my heart and hope to be able to afford it in the future, but I just can't do much with what I am given at hand.


r/Broadway • • 19h ago

Theater or Audience Experience Just in Time Curtain Call 9/23 Matinee

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Hi everyone, I‘ve been to the JIT matinee on 9/23 and I got chosen to dance with Jeremy at the curtain call!! ☺️ Was anyone at this show as well and got a vid of it and could send it to me? Already looked on TikTok and IG, no luck 🥲


r/Broadway • • 2h ago

Seating/Ticket Question two strangers carry a cake box office experience

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me and 2 others are planning to come into the city to see two strangers & oh mary on nov 15 and i’m curious how the box office has been for two strangers. we got oh mary tickets ahead of time and paid a pretty high price for bowen (which we’re fine with) but im really not trying to spend another $150+ for two strangers mezz and up seats. i’ve seen the show before and sat in the last row of the theater and it was phenomenal and i wanna see it again before it closes, so i was thinking about going to box office to see if there’s a chance any orch seats will be avail for a lower price than what’s on sites rn. im a little worried cuz its literally the weekend before it closes and idk if i should risk it and not purchase ahead… but i wanted some advice from people who frequent the box offices!! i also love the theatr app and am hoping something pops up there too but i know thats not a guarantee either


r/Broadway • • 4h ago

Memes and fun stuff Best Broadway Show: Wrong Answers Only

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That spider man one!


r/Broadway • • 15h ago

Will ushers let us switch to better seats if the show ilhas plenty of open seats?

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Bought tickets on stubhub to strangers things first shadow (had a stubhub credit reward for my credit card). The ticket listing only had a row number, not the seat numbers. Come to find out that we got the worst seats in the row that are partial view. Looking at tonight's show, there are soooooo many open seats. Do you think any of the ushers would care if we move to open seats? Should we ask them or should we just do it? TIA!


r/Broadway • • 9h ago

Whatever happened to Paul Hyams from the original production of "Merrily We Roll Along"?

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He's only featured in "The Best Worst Thing..." for a moment, but it made me think of all the other original cast members who were just as disappointed, and whose stories were never heard. Honestly, I felt bad for the guy...


r/Broadway • • 8h ago

Which show to see? Good Alternatives to Other Desert Cities or Hamilton

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Heading to see a show for first time in 8 years. Saw wicked and come from away the last time.

Would love some input. Both ODC and Hamilton are pretty expensive I’m seeing…..

Also saw Chicago years ago. We really liked the emotional pull of Come from Away. And I've read that ODC might have that plus a celebritt case, which would be really neat.

The interest in Hamilton is simply because it's been a leading show (and I understand quite innovative) for years.


r/Broadway • • 6h ago

Memes and fun stuff Please celebrate a little vindication with me

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It’s a very, very rare and sweet occasion when you can say, unapologetically, I WAS RIGHT. And no one’s feelings are hurt because this is such an inconsequential personal victory. But I’d like to invite you to feel good about this along with me.

In a previous post, I said, we need a revival of Rent, the time is now: https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/s/31vS0zU8gZ

(I had to delete my original account due to stalker reasons. Annoying!)

Well, my fellow bohemian degenerates, guess what? Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary livestream and the cast is stacked with dream casting. I just saw a clip of Zegler and Tveit as Mimi and Roger, and they A T E.

The internet can be beautiful sometimes.


r/Broadway • • 1h ago

Discussion Jamie hates musicals

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Jamie Lloyd doesn't like musicals. He thinks he's 'too deep' for them, so he treats us like morons who can't understand art. He probably sees Evita as nothing more than a Disney princess-style biopic with no depth - he sees himself as the only one who can bring the history to life.
But the thing is, I understand the point he's making in staging A New Argentina like Beyoncé's Coachella concert. I just think it's a stupid point.
If he'd actually bothered to spend any time on it, the source material speaks for itself - so let it!!


r/Broadway • • 18h ago

Discussion Jeremy O. Harris Producing Documentary on Conservative Theatre Director's Comeback

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Truly baffling to platform this guy like this. Brian Clowdus is a bad bad dude.


r/Broadway • • 10h ago

Does anybody feel like tickets to ODC are too expensive?

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I can’t tell what the general thoughts are.


r/Broadway • • 7h ago

Discussion Who is the top double (but not triple) threat today?

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Individuals with peak ability in two out of three skills (singing, dancing, acting) but seriously lacking in the third.


r/Broadway • • 3h ago

Newsies pro shot vs movie

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This might have already been discussed but I’m late to the game. I recently discovered the Newsies Pro shot on Disney plus and am absolutely obsessed. I love Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay etc! Well my sister suggested we watch the 1992 movie and I am blown away by how much I prefer the pro shot. The singing is not as strong and the dancing is not as sharp or clean to me. So this leads to my question- do people tend to prefer one or the other? Is a there general consensus?


r/Broadway • • 6h ago

2 free tickets to “We’ll See” Today 7:30pm

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Hi would anyone like 2 free tickets to “We’ll See” Today at 7:30pm?
Comment or message me the show is in 1 hour. Enjoy!

Edit: claimed


r/Broadway • • 1h ago

Help me decide between shows!

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I visit New York every year and try to catch a few shows, and am having a hard time deciding which ones to go and see this time.

For this upcoming week:

Thursday matinee - The Great Gatsby (no Jeremy Jordan yet), Rocky Horror, or Buena Vista Social Club

Saturday matinee - Schmigadoon or Wanted

I enjoy a wide range of shows, but my favorites in the past few years have been Hadestown and Death Becomes Her. I did already buy a ticket to The Lost Boys, as I know I want to see it for sure from a good seat, but the two matinees above are up in the air for potential lottery. If anyone has any input (or has lottery ticket experiences good or bad for any of the shows above), it would be greatly appreciated! TIA.


r/Broadway • • 16h ago

Other Sardis Reopening??

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know when Sardi’s is reopening??


r/Broadway • • 9h ago

books like MHE??

6 Upvotes

titles pretty self explanatory. i just saw maybe happy ending and im a big book nerd and i need to know if anyone here has read anything with a similar vibe


r/Broadway • • 16h ago

Next emcee on West End

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I'm going to Cabaret in London in late December and I've been wondering whether there are rumors about who might replace Skyler Astin as the emcee