"We are the eyes and ears, the business side of theater. Anything not on stage goes through us. Justin likes to say we're the octopus of the show."
There is a kind of role that I've always wanted to play that I feel like I'm getting to play for the first time, which is kind of a cocky, quick *sshole. I watched Chris Pine do a role when I was a teenager in this play Fat Pig that's that. This Is Our Youth has that. Glengarry Glen Ross has Ricky Roma, especially, has that.
"I always say they're literally eternal. They're cool and sexy, and everybody is intrigued by the thought of living forever. They're just something that we all could kind of relate to - it's that piece of mortality that feels so daunting. Like, 'What if that was lifted from my shoulders?'"
Godspell is a musical that brings the teachings of Christ to life through a modern lens, featuring a diverse cast of characters who engage audiences with skits, songs, and games.
In that small 30-block zone last year, there were 486 reported crashes, injuring 76 cyclists, 108 pedestrians (one fatally) and 67 motorists, according to city stats. That's more than a crash every day, injuring more than 250 people.
So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
Bea is a neighborhood favorite. A mere 12-14 minute walk west from Times Square gives you enough distance to breathe normally again. Inside, it's low-lit and lively, with servers and bartenders who manage the pre-theater rush like they've seen it all a million times. The bar program is what sets Bea apart from others of its ilk with a short but sweet cocktail menu offering novelty and fun.
We decided this could be an opportunity to design something specifically for those theatergoers, and maybe many others who may have been reluctant to attend on their own. This is not 'singles night.' If a meaningful connection happens, that's a bonus. But at the end of the day, it's really about being comfortable going solo to a show and enjoying it with people who have that same experience.
As Broadway heads into the busy spring theater season, a wave of new productions and high-profile revivals is arriving across Midtown. This year's lineup leans heavily on recognizable titles including revivals of classics and stage adaptations of familiar screen properties as well as star casting.