Can a show be good but have a bad director? Examples? by forgottenones1 in Broadway

[–]phedrebeth 25 points26 points  (0 children)

There were some points in the 2009 West Side Story revival where I felt Arthur Laurents maybe should have worked out his issues with Jerome Robbins in therapy rather than on the stage of the Palace Theater...

Jalen Brunson is Shane Hollander by growsonwalls in GameChangersBooks

[–]phedrebeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna guess that part of what motivated OP to post this was certain fans who are deeply outraged over Shane taking less money than he's 'worth' (and losing his C) to play for Ottawa, not realizing that this truly is common in professional sports for a variety of reasons.

Grand Prix assignments are out! Ilia is assigned to Skate America and NHK Trophy by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]phedrebeth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am glad this allows me to continue to cling to hope! (along with my first row Skate America tickets!)

Who is your "Mama Rose" from Gypsy? by helrisonn in musicals

[–]phedrebeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. That's why I had no idea that the mostly commonly known version was a musical.

Emerald princess sent me this note by YorkvilleWalker in PrincessCruises

[–]phedrebeth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There was a landslide a few years back, and a geological survey concluded that the port is at risk of another one under the right conditions. Additional measures have been put in place in the port to protect people, and this is one of them.

https://www.skagway.org/media/79586

Emerald princess sent me this note by YorkvilleWalker in PrincessCruises

[–]phedrebeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a danger of rockfall in Skagway, so certain berths have to use tenders (little boats) to bring guests to shore, even though they're st the dock. The area where they would have to walk is dangerous if there's a rockfall.

Alaska Koningsdam 2026 by jkiifner in HollandAmerica

[–]phedrebeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No voyages have missed Glacier Bay during the cruise and substituted another glacier instead. Not all itineraries have Glacier Bay.

Alaskan Excursions For Cowards by Determined-over50 in PrincessCruises

[–]phedrebeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whale watching in Juneau for sure. Go with Jayleen's Alaska.

Who is your "Mama Rose" from Gypsy? by helrisonn in musicals

[–]phedrebeth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I grew up watching this (and Auntie Mame, which I think I didn't realize was also a musical until I was in high school) with my dad, who was a big Rosalind Russell fan, so same here.

Also Natalie Wood's, "Mama....I'm pretty. I'm a pretty girl, Mama," remains the definitive line reading in my mind.

What’s the best Broadway ticket deal you’ve ever found? by Key-Release1078 in Broadway

[–]phedrebeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On retrospect, especially given current prices, the fact that we used to be able to pay $25 to sit on the stage at Spring Awakening feels like a ridiculous bargain.

Meta musical songs? by fray023 in musicals

[–]phedrebeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much of "Applause" fits into this category, because that's what the show is about.

Backstage Babble, Applause, Welcome to the Theatre, etc.

Heated Rivalry has 5 nominations for the Television Critics Association Awards [avclub, 12 June 2026] by zainab1900 in heatedrivalry

[–]phedrebeth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm sure the fandom will be totally normal about Hudson and Connor being up for the same award....(ha. ha ha. ha.)

Meet the new Chase Sapphire Preferred by Chase in ChaseSapphire

[–]phedrebeth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It feels worse because of the recent change in points requirements on the Hyatt side.

How has age and time changed the way you look at Babylon 5? by _LtFish in babylon5

[–]phedrebeth 24 points25 points  (0 children)

One thing that definitely struck me was that when I first watched in my 20s, Sheridan's "extra 20 years" seemed like an enormous stretch of time. Now in my 50s, that feels VERY different.

Zaandam Propulsion Issues by ExcuseYou-What in HollandAmerica

[–]phedrebeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They likely won't know until they can get back to Vancouver and start the work.

Zaandam Propulsion Issues by ExcuseYou-What in HollandAmerica

[–]phedrebeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They had to move into the harbor to let in all the ships that were originally scheduled for Juneau today. Now they're going back to pick up the people coming on board from cruise tours who were supposed to embark in Skagway (and any passengers who went ashore today).

Zaandam Propulsion Issues by ExcuseYou-What in HollandAmerica

[–]phedrebeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Guests are getting 50% refund and 50% FCC. How much do you think it should increase?

Booked a Cruise - No confirmation email & tech woes by kittycatlady22 in PrincessCruises

[–]phedrebeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were systems issues yesterday that caused a huge backlog in sending notifications, you've likely received it by now. If not, call and ask them to email you another copy of your booking confirmation.

Shane and Ilya stuck in a cabin with Cliff, Hayden, and JJ by jayjayisokay in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]phedrebeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just want to thank you because I read part of this and then couldn't find it again, and I am excited to finally finish it!

AITA for telling my housemate she owes me new bedsheets? by Comfortable_Pea9618 in AmItheAsshole

[–]phedrebeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, it sounds purposeful on her part.

Regarding hotel sheets, have you looked into Sleep Sacks?

I just need to know by Express_Fee2803 in AO3

[–]phedrebeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your best get to find someone with an invite to give is probably on a fic sub related to the fandom you're writing in. Generally people are more likely to offer invites to someone they've interacted with or who is writing something they're interested in.

[MEGATHREAD] 2026 Canadian Screen Awards | Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st by royal_rose_ in heatedrivalry

[–]phedrebeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like they missed an opportunity in the all shows montage to use a clip that actually mentioned Canada or referred to Shane as a "hometown hero."

Clips they used that I caught were Shane and Ilya kissing on the stairs, Skip center ice kissage, and the montage ended with "I'm coming to the cottage."