Papp140

Inspired by the great theater champion, writing my reviews & musings on the stage happenings of today. Briefly.

[Papp140 @Papp140]

Two more days. Figure out a ticket & go see this. A FAMILIAR story...beautifully written, and delivered via a wonderfully energetic cast. Stellar job by @immerwahr threading it all together, and subtle but super effective lighting by the always excellent @KaptainKilowatt https://t.co/kIRXaguaw7

[Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company @woollymammothtc]

Last chance to see FAMILIAR – the show must close March 11! Don’t miss this “funny and warmhearted” (-@washingtonpost) play from @DanaiGurira: https://t.co/57kVfKO0Rg

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Just a few weeks ago, I saw a pregnant @RuthieAnnMiles in a thrilling #Chess at @kencen. Today, she's hospitalized and lost her 4 year old daughter after getting hit by a car in Brooklyn. Donate now to help her recovery. https://t.co/gc5DyoM3aq

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@thatsphunny @marcodirven @SirTimRice Ditto to Betsey's comments. Saw the third performance (Friday) - while the performances were thrilling - the orchestra made many songs hard to understand.

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@SirTimRice Would love to see you fix the sound in its next iteration. Amazing performances were overshadowed by the noisy orchestra perched above them

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@petermarksdrama And otherwise - yes to it needing to be shorter, and yes to it being thrilling, especially watching Karimloo close out the first act

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@petermarksdrama thanks for harping on the sound, peter. Caught it tonight & still a problem

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@petermarksdrama @arenastage FY15 taxes show Molly Smith made $400K (!). So how about playing with their org's riches, and establish a real - $20 pp rush. FIGURE IT OUT

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@petermarksdrama @arenastage And "HOTTIX", their closest thing to a general rush = at least $40 a seat.

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@petermarksdrama @arenastage Hero's discount - for military + our local PD&FD - means these folks have to pay $60 per ticket (at the discount!) for the next show there

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@petermarksdrama @arenastage Yet what interests and bothers me is that, for the middle class + middle aged, they do not succeed.

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@petermarksdrama @arenastage And--to their credit--there are "savings programs" for students, people under 30, southwest residents, and families.

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(1/a few here - and cc'ing @petermarksdrama) - I called @arenastage recently to ask about their rush ticket policy for a show to see in DC

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Excited for the latest @RajivAJoseph to come to @AtlanticTheater. Dude can WRITE.

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If I was to offer one critique to @colinhovde, Mollye Maxner, and the folks there - the sound quality was noticeably bad at moments.

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Super super 'Still Life with Rocket' @ThtrAllianceDC. Experiential theater + beautiful dance/movement throughout

[Susan Neely @Susankneely]

Proud of Washington's @arenastage that had vision and invested in Dear Evan Hansen. #TonyAwards2017

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Shoutout for @petermarksdrama at @TheTonyAwards! Doing the @washingtonpost proud and recognizing greatness. Congrats Peter, well deserved

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So cool to see @RebeccaTaichman--who helmed @woollymammothtc's mystical 'The Clean House' many moons ago--come home a winner @TheTonyAwards

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Amazing Amazing Amazing @BenSPLATT performance. I've long followed @DearEvanHansen, and now i'll make sure I see it.

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The @PublicTheaterNY - just six years behind @woollymammothtc in its play selection. :-P https://t.co/gyEHFJfmRT