Profile for A.J.

Musicians are setup onstage for some sort of performance. Principal casting announcement incoming?

https://x.com/theatermania/status/1833219777763910039?s=46&t=EFvwDZiUfOQBBmi_0Py8bg

The costumes are really hit and miss for me so far.

Elphaba’s gown looks rather bulky, cheap and synthetic.

Announcing on the Sunday morning before Labour Day is an odd choice. I understand the date is a reference to the show, but is that gag really worth it when many people aren’t paying attention on that day?

nativenewyorker2 said: "Y'all realize you are putting your trust in a sweaty man in a bathrobe that just screams at the camera right?"

Nobody is entrusting this person with their lives or safety; We’re talking Broadway rumours here, not neurosurgery.

The smartest move for Mincemeat would be a pre-NYC tryout in a major subscription market (Chicago, Toronto, San Fran, etc).
 

This gives them the chance to start building a public profile (currently non-existent), while fine-tuning any script or accent changes needed for the North American ear. 
 

TITANIQUE will debut in Montreal at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts from October 27 – November 24, 2024, followed by an engagement at Toronto’s CAA Theatre from December 5, 2024 – January 12, 2025.

London dates TBA. 

Long-time Production Stage Manager, Mary Beth Abel  is departing as of today’s performance. 
Highly recommend this BWW feature: https://youtu.be/DqFvbcl7z_o?si=F2G9Lx4WuXTNrovL

Trailer from the Hamburg production: https://youtu.be/_GBmHA1xzds?si=-vLRfYD3cVOE6ami

The set and puppet designs are much better than previous incarnations IMO. 
I really wish they hadn’t slowed the tempo for Zero to Hero this much, it sucks the energy out of one of the most exciting songs.

The director and musical team are all theatre/rock veterans who likely have been damaging their hearing for decades. 

I would expect levels to balance out once the creatives ease off a bit. 

fashionguru_23 said: "The mystery show has to be something that isn't announced yet for tour, or is a transfer from London, or a world premiere. I have a hard time believing they would hold back the name of the show if it was announced in other cities."


Perhaps Mirvish is still deciding how long Six will reman open before closing to make space for Come From Away, which was already soft-announced for the Royal Alex starting September 2024. 

The Toronto 2024/2025 season was announced this morning:

• Life of Pi (September/October 2024) 
• Mamma Mia (October/November 2024)
• Lion King (November 2nd 2024 - Open Ended) 
• Moulin Rouge (November 2024/January 2025)
• Beetlejuice (May/July 2025)
• Back to The Future (July/August 2025)
• 1 x TBD Show 

ACL2006 said: "A.J. said: "Fingers crossed this tour makes a stop in Toronto in its second year."

this tour isn't running for a second year."

Thanks for the heads-up. 

It’s such a bummer when shows launch a “North American” tour that never leaves the states.

Why not just call it a “National Tour” instead of teasing us Canadians? 

 

Fingers crossed this tour makes a stop in Toronto in its second year. 

Allie’s time will come eventually.
I could see them slotting her in when one of the movies premiere so she and Ariana can appear in a little PR moment together. 
Anyone else from 13 available to make it a mini reunion?

The Toronto 2024/2025 season will be announced on Feb 13th. 
We’re still waiting for a number of tours from the past few years: Frozen, Beetlejuice, Funny Girl, Company, Moulin Rouge and more. 

Marty (Marcia) is also the only listed Emcee understudy as per the official website. 

Good for them, what a fantastic gig!

The Balcony and Mezz are practically unsold for most performances so far. 

This should have opened at a reasonably sized house 5 or 6 seasons ago, while the off-Broadway buzz was still hot. 
 

Would a show like this require a larger insurance premium to account for all the circus risks? 

Does anyone know if this was an issue for the last Pippin revival?