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Judge John Hodgman

Getting Justice Today

May 24, 2023
Award-winning duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez lend their expertise to settle disputes about the ending of Pippin, post-show etiquette in community theater, and lots of Sondheim. They also discuss updating 'Company' to the present day, the groundbreaking nature of 'Company', staying true to the original words and music in theater, gateway musicals and childhood experiences, taking a break with ads for 'Baby Geniuses' and 'Tights and Fights', showing support for artists, and a driving and navigation dispute.
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Quick takeaways

  • Public feedback to performers should be limited to thank yous or compliments.
  • Unsolicited critique in community theater should be avoided unless specifically asked for.

Deep dives

Public feedback on performances

Abraham's wife believes it's appropriate to interact with performers and give them feedback, while Abraham thinks critique should be saved for a different and less public time. Abraham is right and public feedback should be limited to thank yous or compliments.

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