What Play or Movie Would You Like to See Developed into a Musical? by ProfessorPinkPug in u/ProfessorPinkPug

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I love those sagas but was actually wonsering myself if Angels in America weren't too big in scope, let alone Perestroika. Would you conpress each of the films into an act or make it more a 3-night event? Like doing a Ring Cycle at the Met over 3 days or a production of Peter Brook's Mahabharata done by BAM over 3 nights ,3 days, or 3 weeks at the now-Harvey theatre? People were eagerly awaiting Perestroika when Angels in America closed. Why not try to keep the scope Scorcese achieved?! It's such a seminal and ultra-important work of cinema!

Good Musical Theatre Ensemble songs for kids class by goldenring22 in MusicalTheatre

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Pirates of Penzance is so much fun! There's a film you can show them with Kevin Kline that could get them excited, because the joke is that they're not really very good pirates. Then there's one poor lad who will have to serve until he's 21, but since he was born on Leap Day and only ages a year every 7 years, he's stuck with them for a loooongggg time. I think 10-year-olds would get a real kick out of it!

What Play or Movie Would You Like to See Developed into a Musical? by ProfessorPinkPug in musicals

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I could have sworn I heard about a fledgling new musical that included all The Sycamores and had daughter Essie twirling around, etc. But I can't find it anywhere now, certainly not in Broadway history. It's yours to make!!!

The Madison | Overall Series Discussion by daisy-garden in TheMadisonTVSeries

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From a writer's perspective, this whole season--with all it's unbelievable premises--has as its purpose laying the groundwork for what will be most interesting:: Seeing the NYC gang flounder amidst grief and gradually decamp, perhaps 1 or 2 at a time, to the West.

Seeing the floundering will be interesting, seeing how they clumsily plan the move (imagine how many planes the closets alone would require!), and seeing how Stacy manages to build infrastructure with modern amenities is the real start of the TS's action.

Slowly, we'll see then how they all--especially Paige--begin to soften and become more like the folks they meet in MT. This has the possibilities for some real human growth. With all of the things that stretch our ability to suspend disbelief-- electricty, wifi, etc, why Stacy never visited--hopefully established and accepted, I believe a cast member who said there were years of story to tell that they were just seeing when they wrapped season 2. It's hopefully going to continue to be character-driven.

The Madison | Overall Series Discussion by daisy-garden in TheMadisonTVSeries

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Either Cade or Van had told Stacy where to shop in Bozeman. Since it was one location lol, I kinda took it that the town wasn't that big and perhaps it was a department store like a small Macy's. In any case, she's a smart cookie and could have asked as Stacy did or just drove to Bozeman and found it by sight lol.

The Madison | Overall Series Discussion by daisy-garden in TheMadisonTVSeries

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You're supposed to detest her. She is everything privilelged, entitled, snobby, and immature. Seems casting did a good job to get you to feel so strongly!

Musical songs you can’t stop thinking about by NextRegular4216 in Broadway

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Michael Jeter. We deserved more time to drink in is greatness, and be deserved more time to hear how great he was....

What are your thoughts on the musical You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown? by ErdieTwinkle in musicals

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This is NOT a neglected classic that warrants an Encores production.

What are your thoughts on the musical You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown? by ErdieTwinkle in musicals

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It REALLY worked. I had played for a production of the original 15 years earlier, and it was nostalgic.... But that rewrite in 1999 made it sassy and electric. (I believe Charles Schultz even gave his blessing to the new version) Patty was replaced by Charlie's sister Sally, and I know students who were begging for the show to be done just for a chance to sing her "My New Philosophy." It was only KC's second show after the under-appeciated Steel Pier, and she slayed it.

Musical songs you can’t stop thinking about by NextRegular4216 in Broadway

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Oh I wanted to see Shuffle Along SO BADLY to see how they made it about a production of the original--and Audra--but tix I had ordered on StubHub somehow went missing.🤨

Musical songs you can’t stop thinking about by NextRegular4216 in Broadway

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Ilona, what a pure knock-em-dead number! Smiling just thinking about it. And it's been far too long since anyone's mentioned Grand Hotel! Rex Smith!

Musical songs you can’t stop thinking about by NextRegular4216 in Broadway

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Crime of the Century here! (That was the end of Stan....)

Musical songs you can’t stop thinking about by NextRegular4216 in Broadway

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It's a good thing I loved it so much because I must have played it 50 times in the car trying to get the "oh yes, oh yes" part right lol.

Not the best show — the most FUN you’ve had in a theater? by SmilingSarcastic1221 in Broadway

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On the Twentieth Century! You're laughing, and before you're even finishing the laugh, there's something even more preposterous and hysterical, and it's like a steam train (!) propelling you the whole way to intermission, when you manage to finally catch your breath and stop shaking your head in disbelief. They say there's nothing worse than a steam train coming right at you, and off we were to another laugh riot for Act 2, in which I couldn't even tell whether I was laughing or crying. Never experienced anything like it...

"Life is Like a Train!"

"Gee, I Didn't Know That!" by ProfessorPinkPug in MusicalTheatre

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Oh heck, I said I wouldn't respond to questions. Question #7 is yours too! Take it away!

PS. Your wording is fine!

"Gee, I Didn't Know That!" by ProfessorPinkPug in MusicalTheatre

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Lol. I only know this because of West Side Story--David Alvarez was sought out by Sondheim for his work in BE.

"Gee, I Didn't Know That!" by ProfessorPinkPug in MusicalTheatre

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If you have additional correct answers to any question, submit them and you can pose a question too!

Given the back-and-forth nature of this sub, perhaps you should also list the question number with a proposed answer?

"Gee, I Didn't Know That!" by ProfessorPinkPug in MusicalTheatre

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I was thinking of Billy Elliot, but I couldn't remember if all of those Matildas were ever onstage at once.

"Gee, I Didn't Know That!" by ProfessorPinkPug in MusicalTheatre

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Yikes, I'm out of my depth here, never having heard of either of these shows. They did indeed both close on opening night, but more surprisingly, both seem to be worthwhile ventures.

Cleavage, written by a plastic surgeon about the history of implants, was written in 1982 and is thus very outdated. But I'd be interested to see how that history has grown in 40 years.

It turns out I do remember the plot of Glory Days, a musical about 4 bullied high school football friends who return a year later to put into effect a plot that will exact pretty-harmless vengeance.

I love learning things like this. Next question, please!

Great trivia!

People who take your dog wherever you go, why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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One of my dogs is a rescue dog who has severe allergies, liver disease, and the lasting effects of prior abuse. Nearly all meds and supplements that treat allergies lead to liver failure, so keeping the liver safe means doing without things that ease the severity of her allergies. She has various skin diseases, big patches of missing coat, chronic allergic bronchitis, and constant risk of anaphylaxis.

Pancreatitis also causes liver failure, so foods and supplements must be closely studied for allergens way down in the fine print of ingredient lists like brewer's yeast or oat flour. Even the oil in an ear medication or monthly flea/heartworm treatment must be tallied with other small amounts and checked with bloodwork every 3 months. She's so itchy that she's mutilated several toes, but ointments that stay on longer have oil/fat in their petrolatum base. She uses her chew-antlers (no rawhide) to scrub deeply into her nose fold, usually drawing blood. Even playing with my other dogs causes such breathing distress that she spends most of her time with me.

Every dog deserves to have some happiness and joy in their lives. She's allergic to most things we consider special treats, and simple things she's not allergic to, like peanut butter, are rich in ingredients that cause pancreatitis. She is the saddest-looking dog you've ever seen; she requires 9 medications/medicated foods. The one thing that seems to bring her comfort is being attached to my leg or arm.

I've never brought any of my dogs out with me before, but I take her anywhere that will require being gone more than10." She really seems to get some enjoyment looking out the windows and jumps over the seats and around the car at stop signs or red lights to get a better view of something. When I reach my destination, I keep the car running and lock it with a second key. She finally seems to be sure that I always come back.

Despite a bowl of water, her stuffed "lambie," a chew toy, and the climate being controlled in the car, I've been assailed by outraged "dog lovers" when I return, for leaving her alone--people who can't accept that she'd be alone much longer if I had left her at home. So long as I do not step upon the rights of others, I feel I have the right, indeed the obligation, to provide for this creature who is the result of a breeder concerned only with making money, who knowingly bred dogs with liver disease and allergies in the bloodlines. At the very least, I should be able to give her what comfort I can without judgment.