#michael arden to direct

[disastergenius]

my Only Good Thought of the day:

Come From Away but staged in the round/immersive. 

I think it would be a fun concept to introduce the audience into the show, it has the focus on bringing people together and community. Because while they are telling a story about the aftermath of one event, the show invites the audience to feel the grief and weight of 9/11 with the characters as they do, and then learn and grow with the community of Gander. 

[d-criss-news]

Darren Criss on Maybe Happy Ending – Meet the Broadway Company | Broadway Direct

[grntaire]

someone yell at me to get my shit together and buy tickets for queen of versailles bc i always miss boston shows that inevitably transfer to broadway

[the-river-rix]

I love moritz I forgot I drew this

[ectonurites]

now i can say that i've beat a Tony Award Winning Director in bar trivia wahoo

[tulsa24]

YEAH MICHAEL ARDEN!!!

[olympain]

Best Direction of a Musical — Michael Arden, Parade

[we-keep-odd-hours]

I have....questions, concerns, etc.

[tookishcombeferre]

Metamorphosis & Mutation: A Cedric the Sorcerer Playlist

My hand slipped and made a 2+ hour playlist. My challenge for myself was that I was not allowed to use *any* of the songs from the series.

If you know how much I love music, you know I love a good challenge. There are one or two songs that cuss in them. (Only one "f-bomb" from a Passenger song, but it's worth it because the song "Fairytales and Firesides" is beautiful. The line "We are bitter losers, snarling through our smiles" was just too perfect to pass up.)

"The Incident" and its immediate aftermath is represented by "The Sacrifice of Faramir" for ... reasons. It just felt perfect. Any LotR fans will likely understand that and where my mind was going with that one. (Surprising number of parallels between Sofia and Pippin, Cedric and Faramir, and Goodwyn and Denethor. Might make a post about this eventually. Due to the casting in movies, which don't get me wrong, overall I love, very few people remember (or know) that, in the novels, Pippin was 28 at the beginning of the book and turns 29 in Gondor near the end of the trilogy. Hobbits don't reach full cultural maturity, and are considered minors, until 33. Billy Boyd was actually the oldest of the hobbit actors. So, most people forget that/ don't know that fact. But, now you know! :D) (I may or may not have spent four years of my life researching these books and relationships in almost monastic levels of isolation except for when my [now] spouse and our mutual friends would drag me out my dorm room to ensure I ate and hydrated myself. The sad thing is I am only kind of hyperbolizing.) A note on the song "I Found" by Amber Run - that is meant platonically/ paternally. If people read anything else into that DON'T. Just DON'T. (For people who have read "In the Flares of the Sun," and continue to read it, this song will hit different. The whole idea of "I found love where it wasn't supposed to be, right in front of me, talk some sense to me." is just ... it hits. Platonically. It hits from two directions for folks who have read the chapter "First, Do No Harm." Honestly, this song has always given me *deep friendship* vibes more than anything else anyway. The first playlist I ever used it on was an adopted mother-daughter relationship in a dystopian novel I was writing. It was used right alongside "You'll Be In My Heart" from Tarzan. So, if you want to know the vibes I get from this song, now you know. The kid was based on Thomas Paine so it was actually a "Common Sense" pun. ;D) "Show Me" by Idina Menzel is also intended platonically. I first heard that song on an Anna and Elsa tribute video so I've always thought of that song platonically. But, if you're gonna weird about either of those songs, just don't. With that out of the way, there are some very "me" choices in here. "This is the Moment" from Jekyll and Hyde was my *jam* in middle school. I almost broke my CD of the "dream cast album" with Anthony Warlow as Jekyll/Hyde playing it so many times on my CD player before I got an iPod. (I NEVER claimed I was not old, y'all. Also, I'm actually auditioning for the role of Jekyll/Hyde in December. XD) The fact that there is both Jason Robert Brown and Marianas Trench on this playlist is a very "me" choice. Also, yes, I did put two songs from the new Hunchback of Notre Dame with Michael Arden as Quasimodo on here. Don't *judge* me. (Made of Stone is a perfect song for Cedric, COME ON!) Also, if I chose to set Cedric's rant to Roland as "If It's True" from Hadestown. It is *my* prerogative to give my sad trash-panda this beautiful rant. If I wanna play that pre-dungeon moment as a little more justified because it felt a little more true than not ... it's *my* playlist. (Hadestown is based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The song "If It's True" is set just after Orpheus has just gotten his butt whooped by Hades and told that he's worthless, that he's basically lower than dirt, and that music and love are meaningless.) (1. I'm absolutely setting this playlist in the universe of "In the Flares of the Sun." So, mild spoiler, in the first verse of this song, for backstory about something that has only been implied so far, but is coming up in a future chapter. The spoiler is very blink and you'll miss it. It's like a line and a half of the song. But, it's there, and I did choose the song intentionally because of the backstory I built in the world of that fic/ other fics I'm planning for future. So, you'll get a brief glimpse into my brain. 2. But, let's be real:

"'Cause the ones who tell the lies/ Are the solemnest to swear/ And the ones who load the dice/ Always say the toss is fair/ And the ones who deal the cards/ Are the ones who take the tricks/ With their hands over their hearts/ While we play the game they fix/ And the ones who speak the words/ Always say it is the last/ And no answer will be heard/ To the question no one asks" Mmmmm ... so perfect. So angry. Also that: "Tell me what to do" - so many different characters that could be directed towards.) But, this is also why I put the world's best anti-villain anthem that sounds like a Disney-princess "I want song" right before it. It's about the *juxtaposition.* It's about the *nuance.* (Cedric basically is Dr. Jekyll. Okay? It's probably why I love him. Jekyll/Hyde has long been a favorite character of mine.) Also, I'm obsessed with Collabro. Their covers are so good, and the story of how they came together is so supremely weird and serendipitous. Look them up. They do not disappoint. Also, "Chosen Family" is one of my favorite songs ever. I used the one where Rina Sawayama and Elton John sing together. Though, Rina Sawayama is the original writer. I love both versions, but I also just love Elton John so much, and I love the version where he sings with her. I hope y'all enjoy it too. I will spread the gospel of this song forever because I just love it. And, I had to end with the credit's song of "The Tigger Movie" - "Your Heart Will Lead You Home" - because that movie destroys me every single time I watch it. The end. That's my notes on this. There are a whole bunch of other songs I didn't cover. But, yeah. These are the ones I wanted to make notes on. This got really long. If you can't tell music is something of a special interest of mine. I managed to refrain from putting full blown oprea on here. You're welcome. I'm not sure exactly where I would have gone if I *had* decided to put opera on here. But, it's not an impossibility or something I wouldn't do, or haven't done, for other character playlists in the past. XD

[sillyname30]

happy_thoms: Maybe Happy Ending (Saturday November 2nd Matinee) My favorite recent new musical! Technologically impressive, Visually stunning. Beautiful catchy music. I can’t believe how easy it was to fall in love with these dying robots and how much I believed their connection. The story of this show is heartwarming and breaking at the same time. Amazing performances by Darren and Helen with an absolutely insanely cool set. Michael Arden’s direction is seamless. Darren forgot one of his lyrics in the first song but covered it up with a very in character robot styles break down for a few seconds.

[therescues]

Become one of us…

Based on the 1987 classic Warner Bros. film, The Lost Boys- A New Musical will be directed by Michael Arden with music and lyrics by The Rescues and book by David Hornsby & Chris Hoch.

Produced by James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson.

[d-criss-news]

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording

Great news to share for fans of Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. On social media, the show revealed this evening that a cast recording is in the works.The show features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, book by both Aronson and Park, and direction by Tony Award-winner Michael Arden.

[grntaire]

okay but. michael arden film director when

[dorothy16]

paulwontorek Meet the stars of a new forever favorite musical! Darren Criss and Helen J Shen are making magic at the Belasco in Maybe Happy Ending, a deeply-inspired and deeply-felt show by Will Aronson and Hue Park (direction by the genius Michael Arden) that has beautiful things to say about life and love. The terrific Marcus Choi and Dez Duron round out the cast. I was tremendously moved and can’t recommended it enough. ❤️❤️❤️

[trashyspaceprxnce]

Tony Award Thoughts

Brandon Uranowitz coming out of the gate swinging and making me cry with the first speech

& Juliet performance was not giving. i actually like the show but that's my least favourite song it in and i thought it was a weird choice

(The most iconic song they could have done would have been I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman and make the Tony's feel bad for not nominating Justin David Sullivan)

Michael Arden best speech hands down. Obsessed with him what a well deserved win (after being robbed for best direction for spring awakening AND once on this island)

(ok tbh I thought he won for once on this island until i googled it rn??? I guess i got it confused with it winning best revival)

Sweeney, Some Like it Hot and Shucked had the best performances tbh, good vibes and actually showed what the show was about

was SO stressed about best leading actor and was hoping Josh Groban could get his revenge but J. Harrison Ghee rightfully won it!

(people who are still mad about the 2017 Tony's I am here for you)

Also Alex Newell deserved it after being robbed for once on this island as well

Obsessed that we had two non-binary performers win but maybe can we talk about how we should fix the gendered categories??? Especially w/ Justin not being nominated

Also can we talk about best score and choreography not being shown??? what's up with that

"it's good for Lea Michelle that she's presented a Tony that year where there's no script" - what I sent to my friend during the show

tbh i have barely heard of Kimberly Akimbo but maybe I'll check it out? The song they did seems fun

I cannot explain the amount of rage that filled my body when Funny Girl did their performance.... Lea Michelle I am out to get you. Beanie Feldstein if you need someone to fight for you, you can count on me

anyways time to go into hibernation for another year (jk im seeing the Hadestown tour in like two months)

[dwsavideos]

what are your tony predictions??

Love this question! I’m not gonna give ALL my predictions just because there are so many categories, but here are some of my 2023 Tony Awards predictions/who I personally want to win:

Best Musical:

Who I want: Kimberly Akimbo

My prediction: Kimberly Akimbo

It’s amazing and tbh I feel like just about everyone who’s seen it absolutely loves it. Talented cast, funny and touching story, catchy songs. That show has it all.

Best Play:

Who I want: Leopoldstadt

My prediction: Ain’t No Mo’

Both plays are super important and super dark. But Ain’t No Mo’ also has the comedic element that’s more pleasing to audiences at the end of the day.

Best Musical Revival:

Who I want: Parade

My prediction: Into The Woods

I love both of these musicals so much. I’m a huge Sondheim fan too. As fantastic as Parade is, I just can’t see Into The Woods losing after all the hype.

Leading Actress in a Musical:

Who I want: Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo) or Lorna Courtney (&Juliet)

My prediction: Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo) or Micaela Diamond (Parade)

This category is stacked. I honestly don’t care who wins. They all deserve it.

Leading Actor in a Musical:

Who I want: Colton Ryan (New York, New York)

My prediction: Ben Platt (Parade)

Ben Platt will definitely win. I’m 98% sure.

Featured Actor in a Musical:

Who I want: Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo)

My prediction: Kevin Cahoon (Shucked)

Justin is only like 19 or 20 years old so I think him winning a Tony would be awesome.

Featured Actress in a Musical:

Who I want: Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) or NaTasha Yvette Williams (Some Like It Hot)

My prediction: Julia Lester (Into The Woods)

I love Bonnie, and NaTasha is a legend. I just feel like Julia’s gonna get it.

Here are my other predictions without my opinion:

Best Revival of a Play: A Doll’s House Best Direction (Play): Jaime Lloyd (A Doll’s House) Best Direction (Musical): Michael Arden (Parade) Best Choreography: Susan Stroman (New York, New York) Best Book: Kimberly Akimbo Best Score: Kimberly Akimbo or Shucked

Honorable mentions: I will forever be rooting for Michael Arden to win Best Direction. He was robbed in 2016. I hope Natasha Katz (Some Like It Hot, Sweeney Todd) wins best Lighting Design because she did the Lighting Design for Sing Street and it was outstanding!!

Overall I don’t really think Kimberly Akimbo will sweep (as much as I love that musical lol) I don’t think any show will sweep this year. I have a feeling it’s gonna be evenly dispersed. Thanks for the ask!