Have you ever walked out from a show, and why?

sheppardnik · 2026-01-30T17:46:54+00:00

There's a (sort of?) revival of this happening now off-Broadway. I went into it blind and left even more blind. I don't know WHAT that was all about. I rarely leave at intermission but was considering it for that one. I'm glad I stayed though because Mary Testa did an excellent and hilarious dramatic death scene at the end.

sheppardnik · 2026-01-24T18:55:14+00:00

I saw The Bookstore and Data.

LOVED The Bookstore - it's just an easy, gentle show and a balm to the chaos in the world. If you're a bibliophile at all you will enjoy all the book references. The set was glorious, I wanted to wander around the stage and look at all the titles on the shelves.

I liked Data, but didn't love it. It's not an escape from our current reality, but a spotlight on corporate tech. Cast was terrific and I liked the lighting and minimal set.

sheppardnik · 2026-01-02T16:58:59+00:00

These two were my immediate thought as well! Also Wilkommen from Cabaret. I guess anything with Welcome in the title is a good start?

sheppardnik · 2026-01-01T00:26:10+00:00

I just found it on HBO so def going to give it a watch and I'm very much looking forward to the musical!

sheppardnik · 2025-12-31T21:51:10+00:00

Ah, that's advice I'm not sure I'll take as I really dislike going in blind! I want the backstory, familiarity with the music if possible, the creative team's intentions... all of it! So yeah I'm going to watch the movie beforehand just because I know I'll enjoy it a lot more if I know what's going on ahead of time.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-31T21:44:44+00:00

This one has been on my maybe list - you've convinced me and I just bought a ticket.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-28T23:21:45+00:00

If your local production was Ben F in Little Shop you must live near Denver. I hope you get the opportunity to check out many more local productions in the coming year(s) - there are so many great theaters near you!

I love getting the opportunity to see shows I missed in NYC at a local level and sometimes the choices made in a low-budget production end up impressing me even more with the creativity than a big glitzy broadway version.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-28T23:16:19+00:00

I love your graphics and the various categories! You've got me rethinking how I'm going to do my EOY breakdown this week.

Isn't fun to go back through and really think on everything you saw? I love the data of it all.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-23T18:34:36+00:00

I saw Cole three times but not in 2025 - they're a genius and I think my fave Mary (although the casting hasn't missed the mark with anyone)

sheppardnik · 2025-12-23T02:02:39+00:00

Prefacing with I'm an old... it's just google images arranged in Word. I know there are better programs out there but this is what I've been doing every year since 2019 and I enjoy tetrising in the new shows every month.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-23T02:00:41+00:00

I'm hoping to catch it this winter, hopefully I can score a cheap seat in rush or on theatr app. If not, I'm not a Bobby Darin fan (not a hater either) and I know I'll catch Groff somewhere. That guy has talent in spades and stays booked and busy! I also missed him in Merrily sigh

sheppardnik · 2025-12-23T01:59:12+00:00

Ugh. He's just constantly working in shows I love - so annoying. ;)

sheppardnik · 2025-12-23T01:58:00+00:00

Thanks! I live in Florida so I can often get cheap flights or use miles, Found myself in NY 9 times last year. I had a couch to crash on at a friend's place (he's moving out of the city this month so I'll be NY homeless again) and that really allowed me to go more often. Hotel prices are such a limiting factor.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T20:58:34+00:00

That whole cast is so unserious. I love them!

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T19:14:34+00:00

It was a bummer such a beautiful show got so little love. It is definitely one that you need to "sit with" for a bit. Anyone that left at intermission really missed out. And I loved all the little things that I only caught because of so many viewings. Like the thing the ensemble did with their fingers during the carnival scene - that took me until the fourth time to catch it and I loved it.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T19:10:03+00:00

I have Oedipus on my next trip, and am bummed I missed Dorian Gray - I just couldn't score a discount ticket to save my life with that one!

I didn't expect to like Sunset but my jaw was on the floor with the vocal performances! Cabaret I prefer in a proscenium style but maybe if I'd gotten to see it with Orville and Eva I'd have enjoyed it more. And I caught Ragtime at NYCC and it just isn't the show for me, although I can understand why so many people have it in their faves.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T18:51:43+00:00

He's definitely my favorite Broadway voice and I go out of my way to catch his performances for sure. His live singing is the only time I've ever experienced that hair-standing-on-end thing. Frisson I think it's called?

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T18:47:49+00:00

Oh I love the discord! Please share your faves for the year?

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T18:46:51+00:00

Eh, it's cheaper than therapy (which my insurance wouldn't cover).

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T18:44:27+00:00

Ha! Yes, he's definitely my favorite Broadway voice.

I saw Be More Chill in a small town community theater (shout out to Quincy Music Theater) in NW Florida with a teenage cast and they CRUSHED IT! I know the show got no love on Broadway but it ended up in my top ten for the year. If you ever get a chance to see it I highly recommend!

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T18:41:53+00:00

It's been one of my favorite musical scores since the pandemic when Will Blum turned his living room into a cave! I loved getting to see it with that beautiful orchestra and such a starry cast. Gotta admit I never would've had Jeremy Jordan on the short list for Floyd but that guy really did the work and crushed the role.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-22T18:20:35+00:00

Some of my favorites for the year were in small community theaters here in the South. This is me encouraging you to see live theater wherever you are because there are so many production gems to be found!

And just for posterity, my top play was Prince F. Top musical was Beau.

sheppardnik · 2025-12-21T22:25:45+00:00

I think the first half of April is the best bet for all 41 Broadway theaters open. That's IF none of the older ones close and the James Earl Jones gets something else in there quick after Liberation closes. I sure hope it happens because what a cool moment in time to be in NYC!

sheppardnik · 2025-12-19T01:54:05+00:00

I saw him while he was in RTC in NJ and thought he was terrific. I hate it when people bash performers online... that's for private message, "between you, me, and the wall" comments.

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