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Yes, also on my to see list. Looks good. Music by Jimmy Buffett.

That is one amazing list of upcoming shows.

Shows to look for this Spring: MUSICALS Escape to Margaritaville Marquis Theatre. Previews start February 16th Frozen St. James Theatre. Previews start February 22nd Carousel Imperial Theatre. Previews start February 28th Mean Girls August Wilson Theatre. Previews start March 12th My Fair Lady Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Previews start March 15th Rocktopia Broadway Theatre. Previews start March 20th Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Previews start March 28th PLAYS John Lithgow: Stories of the Heart American Airlines Theatre. Already open, closes March 4th Angels in America Neil Simon Theatre. Previews February 23rd Three Tall Women John Golden Theatre. Previews February 27th Lobby Hero Helen Hayes Theatre. Previews March 1st Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Lyric Theatre. Previews March 16th. Two Parts Children of a Lesser God Studio 54. Previews March 22nd The Iceman Cometh Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Previews March 22nd Travesties American Airlines Theatre. Previews March 29th Saint Joan Samuel J. Theatre. Previews April 3rd The Boys in the Band Booth Theatre. Previews April 30th

Awaiting the opening of some new Broadway shows, I took a chance in seeing, SpongeBob SquarePants, at the Palace Theatre. The theatre and stage are decorated in bright colors with all sorts of beach toys from surfboards to noodles. The orchestra is to the right and the members are dressed in colorful tropical wear. The entertainment is geared for young children. For a Wednesday matinee and a school day, I was surprised to see so many children under the age of 11, however, there were also a lot of empty seats in the orchestra. The kids loved it. They oohed and aahed throughout the play. The drama evolves around the eruption of Mount Humongous which threatens to destroy their town, Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and his 2 friends come up with a plan to stop the volcano from destroying their village. I found it entertaining and enjoyed the songs, dance, and acting. I didn't go in with high expectations but left with a big smile on my face. As the play concludes and the island is saved there are bubbles, streamers, and beach balls shooting out all over the theatre. Again, it's for children and it certainly captured their attention. Like all Broadway shows there is no use of cell phones or taking photos during play. And, I didn't see any. As for the kids in the audience, their youthful enthusiasm was not a distraction but added to the fun. One young girl seated near me shouted out, "they did it", in response to saving the island. She definitely was caught up in the story. Coop

According to USA Today, Alexa losing her voice was the winning commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6-8DQALGt4

NFL Bad Lip Reading:

It’s reported that a Super Bowl commercial costs $5 million for 30 seconds.

Australia Tourism Commercial. Danny McBride & Chris Hemsworth.

M&M’s Super Bowl Commercial with Danny DeVito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZcxeqa1g4

Doritos Blaze vs Mountain Dew Ice. Peter Dinklage & Morgan Freeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XLkru5Nzd4

Odell Beckham Jr. & Eli Manning. Doing some Dirty Dancing!

As the title suggests, The Play That Goes Wrong, is about all sorts of mishaps that can occur during a live production. As the audience is being seated, some actors are searching the theater for a lost dog, others are stage hands fixing doors, floor boards, fireplace mantel, books, pictures, etc. The plot is a murder mystery with several suspects. Unfortunately, while the investigation is taking place, everything on stage begins to fall apart and some actors are injured. The cast is very talented and manages to carry out their lines with several obstacles to overcome. Many in the theater were lol. It's fun entertainment and, if you've seen almost everything else on Broadway, I'd suggest looking into this play. There were several school groups in the audience which added to the loud laughs and participation. It's a 2 hour show with an intermission. Tickets are easy to get.

I was reluctant in seeing Anastasia as the reviews were not good, fortunately, I'm not a critic and loved it. This musical ain't just for kids! Most of us already know the story of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and the assassination of the royal family. So, was it possible one child, Anastasia, survived? This production is very lively with a wonderful and talented cast of characters. Excellent musical numbers that left me humming some song, not sure its name but it was catchy. Most impressive was the scenery. You go on an amazing train ride from St. Petersburg to Paris. The depiction of the landmarks along the way was incredible. The dancing was very entertaining, from formal ballroom, to night club, to ballet. And, the costumes were done to perfection. There were 2 young, well behaved, children sitting in front of me. They were mesmerized by this show and were laughing, along with me, at some of the very funny acts. The leads who played Anya, Dmitry, Gleb, Vlad, Countess Lily, and Dowager Empress were excellent! Dimitry, played by Derek Klena, is a hunk. Regardless of what the critics had to say, I'm glad I saw it. Coop

If you were watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, you might have caught a number from Dear Evan Hansen. This musical won 6 Tony Awards &, now, has a new lead. Noah Galvin, from the TV show The Real O'Neal's, has taken over for Ben Platt. Other than Noah, the cast remains the same. Here's the cast singing, "You Will Be Found". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjmwAwMUID8

Today's NY Post features a story of people purchasing their Broadway tickets from scalpers only to find out they were scammed. I've seen these scalpers around TKTS & theaters offering tickets for hard to see shows like Hello Dolly, Hamilton, & Dear Evan Hansen. Tourists are an easy target & often get ripped off. Has anyone had an experience like this? A scam artist was busted for selling nearly $800 in fake tickets to the hit Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” authorities said Monday as the accused crook was arraigned. Bruno Lisa, 34, allegedly swindled $400 from his first victim for two forged tickets on Nov. 11, 2017, according to the criminal complaint. The accused fraudster ensnared his second mark three days later, selling another pair of bogus tickets for $398 to the Tony Award-winning musical, the complaint states. Both victims had their nights ruined when the Music Box Theatre turned them away and reported the scam to cops. Last Sunday, Det. Thomas Schick arrested Lisa on the corner of East 39th Street and Madison Avenue and found two more forged tickets in his jacket pocket, court papers charge.

Meet the cast of Afterglow & hear what the play means to them:

I certainly won't ask about your circumstances but hope by being a member here you can find what you are looking for. Coop

Sorry to hear that. Is that by choice?

Well, that's amazing. You've been a member for just 2 months & have already reached 1,000 posts. How do you find the time? Coop

@RyanDean. The play runs till Jan 15, 2018. As @foxy & I mentioned, it's better than we thought. There was no line @ TKTS. Just remember, there's a separate line for "plays". Ticket cost $48.50. It's in the loft of a small theater. Lots of stairs to climb. I was told there's an elevator. The stage is in the center, so, all seats are good. Bathrooms are in the basement. ;-) Hope you get to see it. Coop

Yes, saw it! The 1 Act, 90 minute play starts out with 3 very handsome naked men relaxing on the bed. They've just had some great sex. We quickly learn that Josh (an actor) and Alex (a student) are married and in an open relationship. They've invited Darius, their younger massage therapist, to join them in bed. At first everything is cool between them but Josh and Darius continue to see each other and start falling in love. At a surprise birthday party Alex learns that Josh is paying Darius' rent and their marriage, based on love, trust, and loyalty, starts to fall apart. In an attempt to save their marriage, Alex tells Josh to end it. A well acted and likable cast. I enjoyed it and, yes, lots of nudity.

As a kid, I always enjoyed the Christmas Show and still do today. As foxy mentioned, the Rockettes are amazing and mesmerizing. Add the organ music, the light show, the orchestra, numerous performances, and you truly have a Christmas spectacular. Also, there's a brief 3D show that has Santa traveling around the world and landing right in front of Radio City. The recreation of the Nativity scene still uses live animals and is done to perfection with a wonderful Christmas story. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is up, but has scaffolding all around it. The ice skating rink is open and the area is starting to look very festive.

@cany10011 What did you think of the play? I found the dialogue between Arnold (Michael Urie) and Ma (Mercedes Ruehl) to be brilliant and mesmerizing. Drawing on your every emotion. It's plays like these that draw me to Broadway. David (Jack DiFalco), playing the 15 yo (almost 16) old boy soon to be adopted by Arnold, is so likable and talented. Enjoyed every minute he was on stage. The 2 hunks, Ed (Ward Horton) and Alan (Michael Rosen), were amazing in their roles and looked great in their boxers/briefs. What can I say about the talented Laurel (Roxanna Hope Radja). What a roller-coaster role she had to play and pulled it off with such charm, humor, and class. Highly recommended.

What an amazing & well written play. Extremely talented & likable cast. One of Harvey Fierstein's best!