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Broadway previews begin September 287, 2024 at the St. James Theatre."

Wow, these preview threads really are starting earlier and earlier...

bellelinus said: "I rushed this morning for the matinee and got row E far side, partial view."

Please let us know what you think! A bit frustrating that of 36 posts on the preview thread, there's a total of one so far from someone who's actually seen the show. 

inception said: "Is this too much?

Great Gatsby @ 2pm

Oh Mary @ 5pm

Sunset Blvd @ 7pm

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It’s doable, if you don’t want to eat or use a bathroom. It’s a bit more than 8 blocks (through crowds) from the Broadway to the Lyceum, and Gatsby tends to run until past 4:30, so that’s the tightest turnaround. 

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/thread/THE-HILLS-OF-CALIFORNIA-Previews

Well, scrap that theory, then.

Suffs should be on your list…I enjoyed it more than Outsiders, and WAY more than Water for Elephants or Gatsby. You also might want to look into Ragtime (amazing cast), Swept Away, Yellow Face, and Shit. Meet. Fan (with Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and Debra Messing). And if you’re there before Oh, Mary! closes on 11/10 (and can find a ticket), that really is a must-see. 

Eva was swapped out for Traci Elaine Lee in the middle of the first act at today’s matinee. I seem to recall reading about that happening once before. Hope she’s ok. 

Has anyone seen Falco in this yet?

World-premiere musical coming to La Jolla Playhouse in February 2025, with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Eric Anderson, Carmen Cusack, and Quentin Earl Darlington. Music by Crystal Monee Hall; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; book by DiPietri. Directed by Christopher Ashley.

From the Playhouse website: “Summer, 1862. The bloody conflict that was supposed to last only 90 days has now been raging for more than a year. President Abraham Lincoln must find a way to end the Civil War. Enter powerful abolitionist Frederick Douglass. If he can meet Lincoln face to face, he can help the president cement a vision of the future that ends slavery along with the war — all while preserving the Union. Just three meetings took place between the two men — pivotal conversations between two fierce and equally brilliant leaders that shaped the course of history.

“This gripping new musical marks the sixth Playhouse collaboration between Joe DiPietro and Christopher Ashley (including the hit shows Babbitt, Diana and Memphis) and they’re thrilled to be joined by composer Crystal Monee Hall and lyricist Daniel J. Watts. Their epic score blends gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems and Broadway to tell the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and that of a brutally divided country coming together.”
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/05/brian-stokes-mitchell-to-lead-cast-of-l-j-playhouse-musical-3-summers-of-lincoln/

For those who saw the play at Atlantic - apart from the star power, how's the play? I only have a couple of remaining open spots in a packed November trip and am wondering if this should be competing for them with Our Town, Hills of California, Left on Tenth, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending.

Personally, I would pare that list down to & Juliet, Illinoise, Oh, Mary!, Stereophonic, & Suffs (although haven't seen Outsiders yet), with Stereophonic at the top. 

WldKingdomHM said: "So they are taking a break. Are we getting new cast members ?"

According to the PAC box office, no, they're just taking the break to do some planned work on the building.  (But they also told me no extension last week, so take it for what it's worth.)

TaffyDavenport said: "New shows added August 22 through September 8."

I had given up hope on this for my late August trip, but just grabbed tix! SO excited!

Extended for one week through 8/23, with Edie Falco.

Gypsy, West Side Story, Follies, Dreamgirls, Ragtime, Pippin, Sunday in the Park With George, Parade all eliminated. But thank God we still have Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. <smh>

I had tickets and was excited to go, but unfortunately am sick so had to miss it. The program is here; no surprises, but was probably great with a cast including Skylar Astin, Patrick Wilson, Jon Jon Briones, Nikki Renée Daniels, and more. https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/2945/2024-07-28/the-music-of-les-miserables-miss-saigon-and-more-boublil-and-schonbergs-do-you-hear-the-people-sing 

Thanks Sutton! Grabbed my third row center tix!