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Tammy Faye announces closing - December 8 Broadway's Tammy Faye Abruptly Sets Final Performance PLAYBILL.COM The Elton John-Jake Shears musical opened at the Palace Theatre November 14.

A gorgeous production. Not sure we’ll see something like that again on that kind of scale.

I’m glad you saw the video - it was a beautiful performance.

I hear you. However, if I’m already attracted to you, then why lie about your age? The lie doesn’t change how I feel, so what’s the point? It seems like the lie might stem from insecurity or a desire to present a version of yourself that you think is more acceptable, but if I’m still interested regardless, it makes the deception seem unnecessary. So the real question becomes: What are you hoping to gain from the lie when it doesn’t impact my attraction?

Update: I recently had the chance to see Adam Lambert in Cabaret, and his performance completely blew me away. Unlike Eddie Redmayne, whose Emcee felt trapped in an abstract and overly cerebral interpretation, Lambert brought the character to life with vibrant energy and authenticity. He perfectly captured the balance between playful decadence and heartbreaking vulnerability, creating a performance that felt both grounded and electric. What truly set Lambert apart was his extraordinary voice (Side note: I became a huge fan when I saw his rendition of Cher’s Believe at the Kennedy Center.) He commanded every song with such power and emotion that it gave the numbers a whole new depth. But it wasn’t just about the vocals—Lambert understood the Emcee. He embodied the character as a fluid, ever-changing enigma: part entertainer, part provocateur, and part harbinger of the looming darkness. His Emcee didn’t just inhabit the stage; he owned it, pulling the audience into the cabaret’s chaotic and haunting world. This was a brilliant interpretation that should have opened this revival.

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Agreed! Didn’t Elton John also do Lestat? That was a tragic evening at the theater. I do love Carolee Carmello, but… ouch. I think he peaked with Billy Elliott and hasn’t quite matched that magic since. I saw Ben Platt when he performed at the Palace and the bathrooms were exactly as you described.

I’m so glad you said that!! I had a few friends over for a watch party when it premiered on Netflix. We made it a whole thing—cocktails, champagne, and some very on-brand hors d’oeuvres: cucumber sandwiches, mini beef Wellingtons, and a “Crown Jewel” cheese platter. Every time a character dramatically said “the People,” we took a sip, which, in hindsight, explains why we ran out of Prosecco halfway through Act One. By the time they got to “This Is How Your People Dance,” we were choreographing our own royal routines in the living room, tiaras askew. Regal chaos.

Let the clock down begin.

True. He had top billing—his name came first. Bigger star. Neither received a Tony nomination, but Cerveris did. It played at the Marquis, which never seems able to hold down a musical for long. There’s just something about that location.

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Michael Fassbender Paul Mescal Henry Cavill Charlie Hunnam Richard Madden

Extending this string further afield, the reviews for Tammy Faye are in—Lord help them, because they’ll need a prayer to stay open. The consensus seems to be that the refurbished Palace Theatre is the real star of the show. On a related note, I bet Andrew Rannells is feeling pretty content that contract negotiations fell through and Christian Borle took over the role of Jim Bakker.

LCT would be a great home for Ragtime - smart move!

1. Michael Fassbender 2. Paul Mescal 3. Henry Cavill 4. Charlie Hunnam 5. Richard Madden

The 2009 revival, despite strong reviews and a scaled-down production, closed after only a few months, which might make investors wary. I’d love to see it back on Broadway again.

Out of respect for the moderator, I’ll keep this brief and on-topic. You knowingly hired someone with a history of theft, left a review here, and then chose to demean him further with unnecessary commentary. That goes beyond any legitimate review and says more about your own standards than his. Regardless of his age—23 is a kid in my book—the language you used was offensive and reductive, not a great look for any of us, especially for bottoms, and certainly not in a forum that should reflect some level of mutual respect.

Noted that you didn’t make the comment, yet here you are playing mouthpiece for someone who’s been here all of three months while also finding it “amusing.” Criticizing me for being a member for one month? Self-awareness, much like basic respect, clearly isn’t part of your repertoire.

Yes, I joined a month ago. If that’s all you’ve got, it says more about your inability to defend the original comment than my recent membership. Sarcasm or not, demeaning someone like that isn’t amusing. He’s a kid. Do better!

A comment like that is as off-putting as it gets. Reducing someone to “face down, ass up” is not only demeaning but also says far more about the person writing it than about the escort.

The word of the day already seems to be rubbing off on you. 🙂 Nigella Lawson used to (maybe she still does) do really nice dessert cooking shows.

I like the word of the day.