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[Karin1984]

I got this clip in my time line. I had seen it before but it is absolutely one of the best Tony Award performances ever: Michael Jeter in Grand Hotel (and a very young, Brent Barrett).
I love this clip that includes his Tony speech.

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

I got this clip in my time line. I had seen it before but it is absolutely one of the best Tony Award performances ever: Michael Jeter in Grand Hotel (and a very young, Brent Barrett).
I love this clip that includes his Tony speech.

This is a huge comfort performance of mine. Michael Jeter deserved every inch of that Tony award

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

Not Broadway related but have been wanting to tell this thread!
I was at Billy Joel’s return to the garden last Friday night.
Everyone had to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for those under 12.
They did say masks were optional for those vaccinated (I wore mine the whole time minus a couple pre show pictures because I admittedly don’t trust some humans). All in all there were a decent chunk of humans in masks.

Billy was amazing! He still sounds amazing and even the few songs he has to change keys for it’s not that big a key change. Yes he sang almost all his songs in the original key and sounds as good as he ever has. Maybe a half step or one full step down (sorry non musician people-just know it’s not that bad a key change). The only songs I remember having key changes were Shes always a woman to me and Downeaster Alexa.

He even did a tribute for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Beautiful.

It was a glorious 3 hour return.

 

[elgerber]

Not Broadway related but have been wanting to tell this thread!
I was at Billy Joel’s return to the garden last Friday night.
Everyone had to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for those under 12.
They did say masks were optional for those vaccinated (I wore mine the whole time minus a couple pre show pictures because I admittedly don’t trust some humans). All in all there were a decent chunk of humans in masks.

Billy was amazing! He still sounds amazing and even the few songs he has to change keys for it’s not that big a key change. Yes he sang almost all his songs in the original key and sounds as good as he ever has. Maybe a half step or one full step down (sorry non musician people-just know it’s not that bad a key change). The only songs I remember having key changes were Shes always a woman to me and Downeaster Alexa.

He even did a tribute for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Beautiful.

It was a glorious 3 hour return.

I have seen Billy 4 times over 30 years or so, one of my all time faves (never at MSG). He is always amazing. Last time I took my adult kids and told them, you haven't lived until you have heard Piano Man live.

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

I have seen Billy 4 times over 30 years or so, one of my all time faves (never at MSG). He is always amazing. Last time I took my adult kids and told them, you haven't lived until you have heard Piano Man live.

My parents said the same thing to me! And it was absolutely true! He opened with Miami 2017 and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house (happy tears while we were all screaming our heads off at his return!)
Happy to say I’m seeing Elton as well when he returns in February! At least I’ll have both these legends under my belt in terms of concerts!

 

[elgerber]

My parents said the same thing to me! And it was absolutely true! He opened with Miami 2017 and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house (happy tears while we were all screaming our heads off at his return!)
Happy to say I’m seeing Elton as well when he returns in February! At least I’ll have both these legends under my belt in terms of concerts!

I saw them together

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

I saw them together

LUCKY

 

[Imzadi]

The U.S. borders have opened back up for international travelers to come in for non-essential travel.
Welcome back!

This is the vaccination requirement for international guests attending Broadway shows:

"For international guests TWO doses of any “mix and match” combination of an FDA or WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine are acceptable." ​

For U.S. residents, this is the updated vaccination requirements for Broadway Shows:
https://www.broadway.org/info/covid-19-updates/

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Vaccination and Mask Policy for Broadway Shows in NYC​

The owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will continue to require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff, for all performances through February 28, 2022. We have also initiated new provisions to welcome international visitors and children under 12 years old. Masks will continue to be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while actively eating or drinking in designated locations.​

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Under the updated policy, guests age 12 and older will need to be Fully Vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine AND present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID - no photo required.) “Fully vaccinated” means on the date of the performance a guest is at least 14 days after their second dose of a two dose COVID-19 vaccine OR at least 14 days after their single dose of an approved single dose COVID-19 vaccine.​

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For international guests TWO doses of any “mix and match” combination of an FDA or WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine are acceptable.​

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Guests under 12, when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult may enter the theatre with ONE of the following:​

• Proof of ONE dose (through February 28, 2022 only) of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine at least 14 days before the performance date OR
• A negative COVID-19 PCR test performed by a medical provider within 72 hours of the performance start time. The test results must clearly show the date and time of the test; OR
• A negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time. The test results must clearly show the date and time of the test.

For more information regarding safety and safety protocols, please consult your show’s official website or the website of the theatre you are planning to visit whose links can be found below. Please verify the theatre policies and requirements before making your purchase.​

For Ain't Too Proud, American Buffalo, Chicago, Chicken & Biscuits, Come From Away, Company, Dana H., Dear Evan Hansen, Diana: The Musical, Freestyle Love Supreme, Girl from the North Country, Is This a Room, Jagged Little Pill, Macbeth, The Minutes, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Music Man, Paradise Square, The Phantom of the Opera, Thoughts of a Colored Man, To Kill a Mockingbird, Waitress, please visit The Shubert Organization for more information.​

For American Utopia, The Book of Mormon, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Slave Play, please visit Jujamcyn Theaters for more information.​

Beetlejuice, Hamilton, The Lehman Trilogy, The Lion King, MJ The Musical, Six, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, Wicked please visit Broadway Direct for more information.​

For Birthday Candles, Caroline, or Change, Trouble in Mind please visit Roundabout Theatre Company for more information.​

For Aladdin, please visit Disney on Broadway for more information.​

For Clyde’s, Take Me Out please visit Second Stage Theater for more information.​

For Flying Over Sunset, visit Lincoln Center Theater for more information.​

For Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, please visit Harry Potter the Play for more information.​

For Lackawanna Blues, Skeleton Crew please visit Manhattan Theatre Club for more information.​

For Plaza Suite, please visit The Hudson Theatre for more information.​

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[ashley0139]

I got most of my tickets for my long weekend to NYC in December today. I am seeing:

Company (so so so excited about this one!)
Baby (off-Broadway)
Flying Over Sunset

And hopefully will get tickets for Moulin Rouge as well.

 

[WDWJDS]

Saw Mrs. Doubtfire (still in previews)….FABULOUS!! Rob McClure should definitely be nominated

 

[mouschievous]

Saw Mrs. Doubtfire (still in previews)….FABULOUS!! Rob McClure should definitely be nominated

I adore him! I wanted to get up to Seattle to see it when it was there but we weren't able to make it work.

 

[Imzadi]

If anyone is in the city TODAY (Nov 16th):

There will be a free outdoor celebration for the Broadway show Chicago which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Broadway.

Beginning at 5PM on the TKTS Red Steps at 47th St & Broadway a marching band will march to the theatre at 49th Street playing Kander & Ebb music from the show. The Ambassador Theatre will be lit in red with a star-studded red carpet. Chicago will receive a Mayoral Proclamation and will welcome appearances by original cast members, and a tribute to Ann Reinking, plus other surprises throughout the night.

Tonight's performance inside the theatre will start at 6:30 as it's a special performance.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Announces-25th-Anniversary-Celebration-Events-20211115

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[tinkerhon]

Saw Mrs. Doubtfire (still in previews)….FABULOUS!! Rob McClure should definitely be nominated

And he is one of the nicest ppl on earth !!! Always very gracious !

 

[Eureka]

My parents said the same thing to me! And it was absolutely true! He opened with Miami 2017 and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house (happy tears while we were all screaming our heads off at his return!)
Happy to say I’m seeing Elton as well when he returns in February! At least I’ll have both these legends under my belt in terms of concerts!

My first Billy concert was in 1989 and he was great. I've also seen Billy and Elton together (1994) as well as both of them separately in the last few years and they both still put on a great show. Saw Billy at MSG in 2017 and he opened with Miami 2017 then too, it was amazing. We took our then-teens who loved it too.

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

My first Billy concert was in 1989 and he was great. I've also seen Billy and Elton together (1994) as well as both of them separately in the last few years and they both still put on a great show. Saw Billy at MSG in 2017 and he opened with Miami 2017 then too, it was amazing. We took our then-teens who loved it too.

Knowing it’s eltons final time in the city too is going to be amazing! Billy just announced June will be show number 80 at the garden since his residency started!

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

And he is one of the nicest ppl on earth !!! Always very gracious !

Love Rob! Met him after he played Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin. Absolute gem of a human being!

 

[mom2febgirls]

My daughter is going to New York tomorrow for a convention and asked me if I wanted to come see a show. I booked a train ticket and entered the MR and Hadestown lotteries. Is 1pm too late to get rush tickets? I've never done that before. If I don't win the lotteries I am just going to wing it at the Tkts booth.

 

[Figment of Speech]

A couple of years ago, construction was completed on a performing arts center here in Greensboro, NC, that was fit to host touring Broadway shows. Prior to that, we needed to drive an hour and a half to Raleigh to see them. The inaugural performance was going to be Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. I bought my partner tickets for Christmas 2019, for the performance in, well, spring 2020.

Needless to say, the grand opening of the new performing arts center did not take place as planned. I got a couple of messages in my email over the course of the next year, telling me what date the show had been bumped to. June 2020 and then February 2021, and finally November 2021. In the meantime, the schedule got all jumbled, so Wicked ended up being the premiere performance. So in the past month, I've seen two touring Broadway casts, Wicked in October and Beautiful just last week. We have tickets for Dear Evan Hansen in a few weeks.

So glad to have this in our city now!

 

[Imzadi]

Saw Mrs. Doubtfire (still in previews)….FABULOUS!! Rob McClure should definitely be nominated

Here's a performance of Mrs. Doubtfire on Good Morning America yesterday.

 

[Imzadi]

On a loosely entertainment related note:

Live Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis is back:

https://2021.jazz.org/