Burnside Gooch
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There’s been more written about the fact that Julie Taymor’s assistant arranged Lion King house seats for Jeffrey Epstein than the fact that the President of the United States raped children.
February 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
There’s been more written about the fact that Julie Taymor’s assistant arranged Lion King house seats for Jeffrey Epstein than the fact that the President of the United States raped children.
This should have been the film version of Seesaw.
February 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
This should have been the film version of Seesaw.
Without Catherine O’Hara as Vera, is Mame even worth reviving?
January 31, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Without Catherine O’Hara as Vera, is Mame even worth reviving?
Richard Burton and Julie Andrews in Pacific Overtures
January 31, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Richard Burton and Julie Andrews in Pacific Overtures
The outpouring of love for Catherine O’Hara is proof of a life well-lived.
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The outpouring of love for Catherine O’Hara is proof of a life well-lived.
Theatres screening Melania should give out one Epstein file with each full-price ticket purchased.
January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Theatres screening Melania should give out one Epstein file with each full-price ticket purchased.
One can protest without being a savage.
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 PM
One can protest without being a savage.
“It is possible, dear - fer someone to hit you - hit you hard - and not hurt at all.”
from Kiss Me, Carousel
from Kiss Me, Carousel
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
“It is possible, dear - fer someone to hit you - hit you hard - and not hurt at all.”
from Kiss Me, Carousel
from Kiss Me, Carousel
If there are an Broadway shows that need a star for their evening performance, I’m in Times Square and off-book for all currently running shows. I can also provide my own costumes.
January 25, 2026 at 10:38 PM
If there are an Broadway shows that need a star for their evening performance, I’m in Times Square and off-book for all currently running shows. I can also provide my own costumes.
Dissociating for a moment to say that I wish Liza had co-written her book with Fred Ebb. Whoever’s voicing her now sounds nothing like the Liza we knew.
January 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Dissociating for a moment to say that I wish Liza had co-written her book with Fred Ebb. Whoever’s voicing her now sounds nothing like the Liza we knew.
Perhaps not the point, but if seven agents can’t subdue one man without gunfire, they’re not very good at their job.
January 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Perhaps not the point, but if seven agents can’t subdue one man without gunfire, they’re not very good at their job.
I’ve never wanted someone not to get a Tony nomination as much as I want Danny Stong not to get a Tony nomination for Chess.
*I don’t know him, but I’m sure he’s a lovely person
*I don’t know him, but I’m sure he’s a lovely person
January 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM
I’ve never wanted someone not to get a Tony nomination as much as I want Danny Stong not to get a Tony nomination for Chess.
*I don’t know him, but I’m sure he’s a lovely person
*I don’t know him, but I’m sure he’s a lovely person
ANNIE, a hit so big that the show title replaced the name of the theatre.
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
ANNIE, a hit so big that the show title replaced the name of the theatre.
It feels good to call. Don’t be afraid. You’ll probably get an answering machine, and you can write out your message beforehand if it makes you feel more comfortable. Do it. It’s important.
Congress could end it all today. Call your representatives. Call again, and call again. Keep calling.
January 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It feels good to call. Don’t be afraid. You’ll probably get an answering machine, and you can write out your message beforehand if it makes you feel more comfortable. Do it. It’s important.
If Jonas Gahr Støre, prime minister of Norway, is responsible for who wins the Nobel Peace Prize, was Nixon responsible for Follies losing Best Musical?
January 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
If Jonas Gahr Støre, prime minister of Norway, is responsible for who wins the Nobel Peace Prize, was Nixon responsible for Follies losing Best Musical?
Two people with a dream.
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Two people with a dream.
I wasn’t there in 1984, but this is a great season.
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I wasn’t there in 1984, but this is a great season.
Jonathan Bailey is going to be absolutely adorable singing that damn dog song.
*The Day Off
*The Day Off
January 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Jonathan Bailey is going to be absolutely adorable singing that damn dog song.
*The Day Off
*The Day Off
Congress could end it all today. Call your representatives. Call again, and call again. Keep calling.
January 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Congress could end it all today. Call your representatives. Call again, and call again. Keep calling.
Happy New Year TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happy New Year TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! 🎉
Happy 98th Birthday to Show Boat!
December 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Happy 98th Birthday to Show Boat!
Merry Christmas TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Merry Christmas TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! 🎄
Today marks the 17th anniversary of Me at Liza’s at the Palace (front row $25). What a special moment this was:
Liza's At The Palace - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Bonus)
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December 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today marks the 17th anniversary of Me at Liza’s at the Palace (front row $25). What a special moment this was:
Gang, we are not watching the Kennedy Center Honors tonight. Watch a Rob Reiner movie instead.
December 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Gang, we are not watching the Kennedy Center Honors tonight. Watch a Rob Reiner movie instead.