DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week!

These days, in the new age of social media revolution, the best source of information is YOU. Each day, fans of BroadwayWorld post tens of thousands of comments on our multiple message boards (main and local), weighing in on the latest news, rumors, reviews, stars and more.  Each week, we find a few stand-out threads - those that have sparked particularly interesting discussion that we've decided to shine a light on each week in our newest feature: DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, brought to you by YOU!

Be sure to check back each week to see if YOUR thread made the Top 10 list!

The Top 10 from this week? Read on!

Theater Interiors
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Started by lfazin, this thread sparked discussion as to the most beautiful and comfortable theater spaces on Broadway and asked like-minded fans to weigh in on their most overwhelming experiences with the historic architecture of a Broadway house.

FOLLIES 1971 Video Footage
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Started by PalJoey last month, this forum is still active, providing a nostalgic look back at the original 1971 footage.

Shows Without Reprises
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Started by (8) :D, this thread challenged readers to dig deep into their musical theater repertoireand come up with musicals that do not contain reprises.  Click the link about to see the answer!

Broadway tune suggestions for Broadway Revue
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Started by Small_Town_Singer, this thread began as an appeal for suggestions for showstopping numbers to put into a musical review.  No doubt Small_Town_Singer put together a knockout program with your help.

What Do Show Cast Members Say About Their Audiences?
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Actors are used to being harshly critiqued each time they step into an audition and into a role. In one of our favorite picks of the week started by Patti LuPone FANatic, this thread posed the query to all performers out there of how actors similarly critique their audiences from the stage.  You may be surprised by some of their answers!

Are there Any Movies with Shots of Times Square Billboards in the 70s?
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Need to help focus your theater and film history research? Visit the BWW message boards for quick help. qolbinau helped prompt an enlighting discussion about product placement and art direction in films shot in Times Square.

The Old Ziegfeld Theatre:
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Started by rahack, this thread reminisces about productions of old in the historic Ziegfeld Theatre. Click the link to take a trip down memory lane.

Scenes You'll Never Forget:
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Started by Broadwayluva, this thread sparked quite a musing of the most memorable scenes onstage. Definitely a thread to mine through for inspriation.

One of our more unexpected findings was this small thread, started by EponineAmneris, that details all of the Broadway-inspired beauty products on the market for all your vanity needs.

Must Read Plays?
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This final pick, started by jamiekennywicked back in 2009 made the cut, as it is still, nearly two and a half years later, motivating discussion and debate.  Need help navigating the millions of offerings?  Check out this thread for some recommendations and guidance.