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They sure are cute, and sexy. Almost could pass for brothers. Sandusky, Ohio? That's some deep, Midwestern stock. Home to Cedar Point. Light years away from big city life. I'd love to meet them just to chat.

He can canoe in my tub.

Lust has been gone from my life for a long time, and I'm happy to say I don't miss it too much. It does sadden me sometimes, but it's nothing a small bowl of good ice cream can't fix. At a certain point my doctors asked, "Do want sex or life?" I opted for life.

By vanity project, I did not mean anything about Audra's look or appearance. Google's AI definition of vanity project, A vanity project is a project undertaken primarily for personal gratification, recognition, or to satisfy an ego, rather than for practical or beneficial reasons. It often involves excessive self-indulgence and may lack a strong commercial or functional justification. This is what I meant. Oh, for those black performers, Oscars and Tonys don't matter. LOL. Fandom. There simply is no telling a Madonna fan that Madonna can't sing or act. Patti LuPone had to find out the hard way. The minute you mention another actor's name in a discussion like this, you enter the personal bias rabbit hole. Not a problem. I enjoy mucking it up with fellow theater lovers. Up to now, I've seen every famous version of Mama Rose. I've even seen several road versions from actors no one has heard of, and some of those were dynamite performances. I fully enjoyed Tyne Daly's Tony Award winning performance. It blew me away. But I did not love her singing. On paper, Audra McDonald wins all the 2025 revival arguments for a black interpretation of the show. This was not a Beanie Feldstein decision. I still think Audra was a bad bet (nothing to do with her acting talent), but I hope ticket sales prove me wrong. I hate to see most shows close before the investors are paid back. I also prefer actors to remain working for as long as possible.

Hell if I know. 😈

I was curious about his X account, but I refuse to join X.

A true and honest argument against investing in this idea. I disagree. Gypsy is old-school, but the fabulous score will live on forever, and fans never tire of hearing it sung well live. Mama Rose will always be a part in search of the next Broadway diva. With the right casting, it could break through that wall. Risk and vanity are not mutually exclusive. Spoken like a true fan. It's only a false equivalent because Broadway does not have a black equivalent musical to Gypsy. Please, say no more. To the millions of people who love this show, Gypsy is indeed a very real person, much like Fanny Brice's relationship to Funny Girl. Yes, we open-minded theater ticket buyers will support a black actress wanting to play these roles, because we understand fiction and theatrical invention. The production decision, however, is risky, not only for white acceptance, but also for black acceptance. Had George Wolfe cast Jennifer Holiday or Jennifer Hudson, I would have run to purchased tickets, and I can no longer run.

With AI Photoshop, it's very difficult to tell what's real these days. But when I saw this first video of Victor de Orange, I wondered if AI retouching had come to moving pictures: justthegays/victordeorange (I hope the link works. Justthegays can be a wonky website.) Then I saw this Victor compilation, and holy shit, the kid seems for real. He gets a lot of gruff for being a fem-bottom, but I don't think he's fem at all. For a slight, twink-ish guy, he's got a gorgeous, x-large cock. I think his voice is sexy. monstercockland/victordeorange

I hear the sales pitch. I can even hear it in George Wolfe's voice. But where are the advance ticket sales and endless sell-out shows? Not just Audra. Nothing personal against Audra. I may not be a fan of her singing voice, but I respect her talents, her accomplishments, and those who are fans of her singing. To each his own. However, imagine what would happen to a white Broadway director who cast a white actress to play a real life historical black woman? Not. Going. To. Happen.

Hard for me to wrap my brain around this, but I believe it's true. But once the asshole exposes his true self, I get to turn the page. Cancelled.

Even though Liza won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical, 1977's The Act was a financial disaster, mostly due to Liza's missed performances, which were caused by her serious addiction issues. It is a miracle anyone wanted to finance The Rink in 1984. Liza had to leave that show early to enter the Betty Ford Clinic for the first time. That show ended in financial disaster. In 1987, Liza introduced a Marvin Hamlisch arranged "Some People" in her famous Carnegie Hall performance. It was a terrific rendition, and the crowds went wild. The song stayed in her act for decades. Fans fantasized out loud about Liza one day doing Mama Rose. However, who was going to throw Broadway money at Liza when she had proven over and over again that she was in no shape to handle an 8-show a week schedule? Once Liza's struggle with addictions went public in 1984, her career on Broadway seemed to end. In 1997, Liza stepped in for Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria for 4 weeks, while Julie took a lengthy vacation. I believe that was Liza's last time working an 8-show a week Broadway engagement.

There is only 1 Ethel Merman. Similar to 1 Streisand playing Fanny Brice. Sure, other actors may get their shot, but the shadows to overcome are long and wide.

From my experience, investors are not woke. They definitely need to be convinced their money will be paid back and they will make a profit. Putting a black actress in the famous role of a white woman, who actually existed in history, is a controversial decision, especially with soaring ticket prices. I'm sure George Wolfe was hit with many uncomfortable questions. There don't seem to be many left. Risk money is very challenging to find.

Rose is not an easy role to cast these days. Too many revivals. Who wants to sing and act that hard 8 times a week, for a Broadway salary? IMO, this revival was a vanity project for Audra McDonald and George Wolfe. Somebody told someone somewhere that this idea would attract lots of white ticket buyers for a total recoup of money. It isn't going to happen, because Audra McDonald is not that kind of star.

He did have a huge library. Odd productions. Never saw him naked. He ate ass a lot. Even worked with a young Reno Gold.

Off is an understatement. I realize Audra McDonald has her loyal fans who think she can do no wrong. IMO, she was miscast as Mamma Rose, and I'm so glad I did not spend money to see this revival. I think Audra over-acts, and her voice is not suited for this score or the character.

Very happy for you.

Do one wrong, and you'll find out.

Unfortunately, I take too much medication to drink alcohol, but that was none of her business. I would have re-gifted it, but since I didn't know anything about the product, I didn't want the responsibility of ownership.

Perhaps that's true, but "1000 an hour" is the guy's 4th line in his ad. We don't see that very often, so it's easy to suspect it's there to grab attention. So who is the bait master here? IMO, he poses like an Instagram girl placing ads for her OF account. I can only guess how many guys there are who want to drop their "load" in this guy's butt at $1000 an hour. If the marketing works for him, then there it is. I doubt anything said here is really going to matter.

I suppose it was just a matter of time before a young, poor, gay boy from Oregon, with bad teeth, who doesn't know what gender they is, but has a ton of talent, takes Broadway by storm, in a dress. Good for him/they/them. Sadly, the "them" is 38, and hit Broadway plays do not last forever. I hope the woke star is saving all their money and finds a way to survive and thrive in this current climate crisis.

Someone once gifted me with a homemade bottle of wine. She had gone to a class. I got the distinct impression she was trying to unload her stash of bottles that were collecting dust in her garage. I remember throwing it away without ever opening it.

That may be a sign that you have talent. If you think it's something that you would enjoy doing, all the better. If I were you, I would seek professional training. The last thing you'll want to do is hurt somebody, and also hurt yourself for doing something illegal, if you happen to get caught.

It's too bad the boy had to learn this lesson the hard way. The world is so unfair. There are certain jobs or opportunities that will not tolerate sex work of any kind. At least this brings more attention to him, so if he wants to pump his OF numbers, he can.

Final Reckoning was shot with IMAX cameras. I don't go to movies often enough to please everyone.