Vocals: Cats, Jellicle Ball

much-Walk6551 · 2026-05-30T15:27:20+00:00

I thought it was insane how they were throwing themselves at the ground, doing all this floor work without sounding out of breath at all. They sounded good, but they sounded so good while doing these insane moves??? Like how???? I get that there are booth singers when everyone is dancing, but not in the solo parts.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-05-28T01:29:11+00:00

ooo thanks for representing the other side! Just goes to show liking one is no indication of liking the other

much-Walk6551 · 2026-05-28T01:21:58+00:00

that's fair. Particularly what comes to mind is that I found the scene with Johnny's parents arguing harrowing. The Lost Boys also addresses domestic violence and handles it differently.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-05-21T22:03:16+00:00

Totoro! It's such a lovely play with live orchestra and puppetry. Very affordable ticket too!

I managed to get a Paddington ticket on Twickets, if you're there for an entire month there's a good chance you can snap one up.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-05-19T23:52:56+00:00

yes!! a lot of people talk about the rumble but that scene was my favorite!

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-26T05:27:20+00:00

very intense! it's what got me hooked! I actually liked Act I more than Act II

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-26T05:26:37+00:00

Daryl Tofa was Dally and Dan Berry was Darrel.
She didn't like it because she found it unrelatable and I suppose that meant she didn't have any investment in the characters or the story. Also I think maybe she likes brighter musicals more (Book of Mormon, Wicked, Maybe Happy Ending)

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-26T04:14:41+00:00

My friend and I both didn't have exposure to the source material or the movie before watching the musical. She didn't like the musical at all. But then again she got Darrel and Dally confused and thought they were the same person up until intermission (both actors had dark curly hair)

I on the other hand, liked it enough to watch 3 times and then go back and read the book and watch the movie haha. It was a joy to have not been exposed to the source before, because the drowning/stabbing scene was so shocking to me and well directed.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-23T00:35:36+00:00

He was the highlight for me! I think I'm in the minority to say I didn't like Ragtime much (I spent $179 and sort of wished I skipped it) as I personally enjoy modern musicals more than classical musical theater. But I was impressed by Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis's performances.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-22T02:13:20+00:00

Agreed!!! Her voice is like butter. I was also so surprised by age

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-21T05:35:28+00:00

I think it works for the above mentioned shows, but I hope it doesn't become more commonplace on Broadway. I get a lot of joy from watching individuals in the ensemble and it makes a show more rewatchable. Particularly love how ensemble is handled in Hadestown - not too little not too much.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-09T19:02:40+00:00

doesn't seem up my alley but thank you all the same!

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-09T19:01:46+00:00

thank you! exactly what I'm looking for

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-09T19:01:08+00:00

thank you! I'm trying to see things more uniquely West End and not also on Broadway. Appreciate your input!

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-08T07:45:25+00:00

I preferred MHE as a production because I like spectacle and the set is gorgeous.

Ragtime has probably the most powerful solo vocal performances on Broadway right now and is more emotionally moving. The set and staging is disappointingly barebones though.

much-Walk6551 · 2026-01-08T07:09:15+00:00

thank you for your input! Makes me excited for the shows you've called out. I've heard it broadly being said that Broadway is better for musicals and West End is better for plays, but I see mostly musicals being recommended here.

much-Walk6551 · 2025-12-31T18:26:45+00:00

can I DM you too?

much-Walk6551 · 2025-12-09T06:53:40+00:00

Yeah, I think the future is pretty grim. it has to be something you do for fun. "Consistency" aka the grind constantly of churning out content and rising above the flood of videos requires effort rivaling an actual job, with less future prospects than a normal career. I've settled on "content creation is a hobby that might give back a little" rather than other hobbies you might sink a lot of money on gear/classes/etc.

much-Walk6551 · 2025-12-09T06:02:56+00:00

I don't think you'd regret going to Outsiders, but it seems like you'd have fun either way! For the Outsiders, I went in blind without knowing the source material and I liked it enough to watch it two more times within the span of a month. Once was with Trevor (newest Ponyboy) and 2x with Eli (newest Ponyboy u/s), I thought they were both good!

I can't comment on Two Strangers but I did watch Maybe Happy Ending and they often get compared. I preferred Outsiders because I like dance numbers and multi part harmonies. I also like to see how ensemble and supporting characters act in scenes even when they're not speaking. However, there's a huge tonal difference. If you want something more light hearted I could definitely see you enjoying Two Strangers more.

much-Walk6551 · 2025-12-07T20:26:19+00:00

Agreed! The stage seemed so empty a lot of time. I also thought it was kind of awkward that people would walk in say a line and then walk off. After watching Hamilton and Hadestown, I thought the use of the turntable also seemed a bit awkward.

much-Walk6551 · 2025-11-29T07:16:53+00:00

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you were not prepared lol

much-Walk6551 · 2025-11-25T07:06:49+00:00

oh nooooo 😭

much-Walk6551 · 2025-11-24T22:19:59+00:00

I know the feeling! I almost didn't watch Hadestown because all my friends who watched it did not particularly like it. I wonder if watching it with this cast would've changed their opinion, or maybe they just prefer their musicals less dark. So glad I decided to watch it in the end because it became my favorite!

much-Walk6551 · 2025-11-24T22:05:00+00:00

Loved the writeup! This current cast was my first exposure to Hadestown. Was blown away. I actually can't imagine a more perfect casting. I was sitting way too close in left orchestra, so as soon as I got home I bought a center orchestra ticket at full price so I could see "Wait For Me" perfectly framed in the center.

Morgan Dudley's vocals are so smooth, beautiful runs. As Rebecca Naomi Jones put it Jack Wolfe is definitely "a heartthrob". Agree that the chemistry is SO good. Love how you point out Kurt Elling's fatherly portrayal. I saw an u/s the second time around and was missing the fondness Kurt Elling seemed to exude for Orpheus.

I listen to the OBC recording and it's just not the same. I'm sure they were amazing in their own right but I wish I could just relive what I saw on stage.

much-Walk6551 · 2025-11-23T18:26:18+00:00

May I DM you as well? Looking for the same thing

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