In the theater world, opening night is preceded by previews, public performances that allow cast and crew to fine-tune the show before it’s ‘frozen,’ meaning no more changes can be made. Tickets to previews are often less expensive because performances may still admittedly be rough. At Syracuse Stage, when the musical “The Hello Girls” opened on Friday, three audiences had already seen it: two during previews and one during a show reserved for military veterans.

We’re a small town. We can’t keep our mouths shut.

Thanks to social media, everybody’s a reviewer.

The online buzz has been rapturous. Sensational. Stunning. Awesome.

The same phrase keeps coming up: The best show in years.

Introducing an unknown musical as its 2025-26 season opener, Syracuse Stage seemingly took a risk with

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