(Also, I'm envious of Hamilton fans, because while I suspect that a professionally-filmed version of Wicked is out there somewhere and will eventually be released, I don't think there's one for Beetlejuice, and the closest I'll get to seeing it is bootleg footage.)

I suspect that going forward the standard single-camera archival video of any theatrical production will become multi-camera shoots that can be edited into something that can be streamed. Not quite the scale of Hamilton, but better than what is meant for production/touring staff to study. I know my employer is planning this.

In the theatre I saw the Chicago production with Miguel Cervantes as Hamilton, who was excellent. As good as the filmed production is, it's never quite the same as being in the room and having that shared experience with everyone else. That said, I did love being able to see the facial expressions (only nosebleed seats were in my budget) and most of the original cast.

I did love being able to see the facial expressions (only nosebleed seats were in my budget) and most of the original cast.

When we saw it in Cincinnati, we had nosebleed seats, and the unexpected benefit was really being able to appreciate the lighting, in ways that the filmed show didn't quite show off, particularly in "Right-Hand Man." OTOH, I honestly didn't notice until watching the filmed production how many times the lighting on the floor puts A. Ham in the middle of a multi-ringed bullseye target. Ouch.

I suspect that going forward the standard single-camera archival video of any theatrical production will become multi-camera shoots that can be edited into something that can be streamed. Not quite the scale of Hamilton, but better than what is meant for production/touring staff to study. I know my employer is planning this.

Pleaseohplease. I watch bootlegs because I don't have any other option. I soothe my guilt about it by purchasing the Original Cast Recordings and official merch. But even when/if shows start touring again, Beetlejuice may not be one of them.

They're not likely to be released during the run of a show. Any video requires agreements from a lot of unions, so it would only be under extreme circumstances. For instance, if we are able to open A Christmas Carol, but only to a reduced house, we may be able to offer a vimeo link to ticket holders.

Teppy, I love that you appreciated the lighting. There's a lot of it in that show!

Teppy, I love that you appreciated the lighting. There's a lot of it in that show!

It was my big surprise, seeing it live, because I hadn't really read anything about the lighting. The music and acting and choreography, sure, and the writing and orchestra, but not the lighting. And it was used SO superbly throughout.

That's one of the things that a live performance can do for you -- not that cinema doesn't use lighting, but you're of necessity looking at the shots that the director used, not able to focus on your own at the actor(s) or the whole scene lit and moving and alive.

The lighting is awesome. I am on my thrid viewing, and I do hate to say that LMM is the weakest singer, but also, this show couldn't exist without him, so I think he is good, and I think he would acknowledge it, I was just sharing how CLEAN the cravats were on Facebook. There is a lot of great costume work. While I love we get to hear from Alex Lacamore, Andy Blankenbueler, and Tommy Kail in the press junkets, I would really appreciate the lighting, set, costume and sound designers to.

LMM is not the strongest singer but I love his performances anyway. I saw In the Heights with both him and, I think, Javier Munoz as well, and though Javier was amazing overall and a better singer, there was something about LMMs delivery that felt funnier and more relatable. I get that form his Hamilton too. Our Hamilton when I saw it on tour (unfortunately I don't remember the actor's name) sang better but felt flatter.

My pleasant surprise was Phillipa Soo Eliza, who I liked MUCH more on stage then on the recording. She sings beautifully but her vocal performance on the recording is the least nuanced to me, very straightforward ingenue, but on stage her delivery was more expressive AND her facial expressions were awesome.

My surprise like was Anthony Ramos overall (but especially as little Phillip) , and Oke as James Madison, as well as Phillipa. They really benefitted from the visual.