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Post by niklas on Jun 23, 2018 12:25:30 GMT
In the process of booking tickets- anyone sat in the front row for the palladium, or even better this production? They’re rather cheap (£50) in comparison with the rest of the stall which makes me think they aren’t the best of views?! Where did you find the £50 front row tickets, latefortheoverture? I've been skimming through different ticket sites for such a discount but couldn't find front tow tickets any cheaper than £80. I would love to see the production, but the todaytix rush seats appear to be quite remote from the stage.
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Post by poster J on Jun 23, 2018 14:34:01 GMT
I would love to see the production, but the todaytix rush seats appear to be quite remote from the stage. I thought people were getting stalls or royal circle for the rush seats? My view from the Grand Circle last night was great, so I don't think the lower levels will be anything to complain about! Up to you though - if you want to be very close to the stage you have to be prepared to pay for it!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 16:55:01 GMT
In the process of booking tickets- anyone sat in the front row for the palladium, or even better this production? They’re rather cheap (£50) in comparison with the rest of the stall which makes me think they aren’t the best of views?! Where did you find the £50 front row tickets, latefortheoverture? I've been skimming through different ticket sites for such a discount but couldn't find front tow tickets any cheaper than £80. I would love to see the production, but the todaytix rush seats appear to be quite remote from the stage. What is your definition of "remote" niklas? I got a rush seat last night and it was row N in the stalls. The view was terrific I thought.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 20:32:42 GMT
I was seated first row center at Lincoln Center for the Broadway run. When the boat arrived, I about had a heart attack as it was so imposing and coming right at me. Love hearing all the praise for Kelli who truly is sublime and one of the nicest human beings on the planet.
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Post by emj892 on Jun 23, 2018 22:20:47 GMT
KELLI O'HARA WHAT A STAR. Honestly had a marvellous night due to her. I had sky high expectations. She was the sole reason I booked my ticket and she truly delivered. Her voice was soaring! She was absolutely charming as Anna. Really embodied the role. Gosh she was marvellous and I hope she does more in the West End.
Agree with others that Ken Wanatabe was difficult to understand. He has great comedic timing though and he had the audience eating out of his hand. Tuptim (Na-Young Jeon) and Lun Tha (Dean John-Wilson) weren't really believable as lovers although their singing was fine. I suppose their lack of chemistry is particularly obvious when you have Kelli and Ken practically giving a masterclass on stage. Let's just say people were fanning themselves during Shall we Dance and not just due to the heat 😉
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 23, 2018 23:44:37 GMT
So I had quite a frustrating experience trying for Rush tickets on Saturday (though I guess trying to get them for a Saturday evening performance was the first error!), but I was on dead at 10am and it went straight to "all tickets in other customers basket" or words to that effect, and for the next 45 minutes it switched between "1 ticket remaining" or "5 tickets remaining" or "6 tickets remaining" or backing the "all tickets in other customers basket" but even when it said there were however many tickets remaining, it still wouldn't let me through to book as then there was a pop up just telling me they were in other people's basket again! Has anyone else experienced this whilst trying for Rush Tickets since Thurs or has it been pretty seamless for others?
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Post by Sam on Jun 24, 2018 8:06:04 GMT
So I had quite a frustrating experience trying for Rush tickets on Saturday (though I guess trying to get them for a Saturday evening performance was the first error!), but I was on dead at 10am and it went straight to "all tickets in other customers basket" or words to that effect, and for the next 45 minutes it switched between "1 ticket remaining" or "5 tickets remaining" or "6 tickets remaining" or backing the "all tickets in other customers basket" but even when it said there were however many tickets remaining, it still wouldn't let me through to book as then there was a pop up just telling me they were in other people's basket again! Has anyone else experienced this whilst trying for Rush Tickets since Thurs or has it been pretty seamless for others? That was pretty much my experience each day so far, though I haven't persisted beyond ten minutes. I'm hoping it will calm down before I plan to go in a few weeks.
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Post by poster J on Jun 24, 2018 8:12:29 GMT
So I had quite a frustrating experience trying for Rush tickets on Saturday (though I guess trying to get them for a Saturday evening performance was the first error!), but I was on dead at 10am and it went straight to "all tickets in other customers basket" or words to that effect, and for the next 45 minutes it switched between "1 ticket remaining" or "5 tickets remaining" or "6 tickets remaining" or backing the "all tickets in other customers basket" but even when it said there were however many tickets remaining, it still wouldn't let me through to book as then there was a pop up just telling me they were in other people's basket again! Has anyone else experienced this whilst trying for Rush Tickets since Thurs or has it been pretty seamless for others? TodayTix does that frequently - I've had the same problem for The Ferryman and 42nd Street in the past (got some for the latter in the end but not the former) despite being on the app and refreshing at exactly 10am. Whatever software they use to run the rush ticketing is rubbish.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jun 24, 2018 10:52:24 GMT
So I had quite a frustrating experience trying for Rush tickets on Saturday (though I guess trying to get them for a Saturday evening performance was the first error!), but I was on dead at 10am and it went straight to "all tickets in other customers basket" or words to that effect, and for the next 45 minutes it switched between "1 ticket remaining" or "5 tickets remaining" or "6 tickets remaining" or backing the "all tickets in other customers basket" but even when it said there were however many tickets remaining, it still wouldn't let me through to book as then there was a pop up just telling me they were in other people's basket again! Has anyone else experienced this whilst trying for Rush Tickets since Thurs or has it been pretty seamless for others? It's always like that for popular shows, unfortunately, particularly at the weekend. You have to keep refreshing and hope that someone releases a ticket at the exact second you want one, before the screen updates to show remaining tickets. Obviously much easier if you're going for singles than pairs as well.
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Post by bimse on Jun 24, 2018 13:45:36 GMT
If anyone can help how much are programmes and brochures for The King and I ?
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Post by emj892 on Jun 24, 2018 14:15:47 GMT
If anyone can help how much are programmes and brochures for The King and I ? The programme was £5.
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Post by Stephen on Jun 24, 2018 14:56:03 GMT
It's also a nice programme. Something between a programme and souvenir brochure with a bit of nice history and background on the show including costume designs.
I've only managed to see little bits of the production so far. How does the orchestra sound? I noticed that it is a bit reduced ie not a full string section.
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Post by Oleanna on Jun 24, 2018 15:33:52 GMT
Anybody able to post the list of orchestra players please?
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 24, 2018 17:08:09 GMT
Many thanks to those who responded re: Rush Tickets - glad to know it's not just me haha!
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Post by Stephen on Jun 24, 2018 17:10:29 GMT
I'm sure someone here with a programme can post for the London Production. I believe it's about 14 plus conductor.
For the Lincoln Center Production, it was 29 plus conductor
Violin (5) Viola (3) Cello (2) Bass (1) Flute/Piccolo (1) Flute (1) Clarinet (2) Bass Clarinet (1) Oboe/English Horn (1) Bassoon (1) French Horn (3) Trumpet (3) Trombone (2) Tuba (1) Harp (1) Percussion (1)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 24, 2018 19:17:59 GMT
Dare one ask.... what is the magnet situation? 🤭
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Post by bimse on Jun 24, 2018 20:30:45 GMT
If anyone can help how much are programmes and brochures for The King and I ? The programme was £5. Thanks for the information emj892
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Post by bimse on Jun 24, 2018 20:32:39 GMT
It's also a nice programme. Something between a programme and souvenir brochure with a bit of nice history and background on the show including costume designs. I've only managed to see little bits of the production so far. How does the orchestra sound? I noticed that it is a bit reduced ie not a full string section. Thanks Stephen . I’m looking forward to being back at the Palladium . I was last there for Barry Humphries’ farewell show .
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Post by Stephen on Jun 24, 2018 20:33:30 GMT
Dare one ask.... what is the magnet situation? 🤭 At the moment no but there will be more merch on offer from next week so could have then. I'll let you know. There's a tea towel though!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 24, 2018 20:53:00 GMT
Dare one ask.... what is the magnet situation? 🤭 There's a tea towel though! 😑
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Post by sf on Jun 24, 2018 23:17:22 GMT
I'm sure someone here with a programme can post for the London Production. I believe it's about 14 plus conductor. For the Lincoln Center Production, it was 29 plus conductor Violin (5) Viola (3) Cello (2) Bass (1) Flute/Piccolo (1) Flute (1) Clarinet (2) Bass Clarinet (1) Oboe/English Horn (1) Bassoon (1) French Horn (3) Trumpet (3) Trombone (2) Tuba (1) Harp (1) Percussion (1)
If that's true - I mean, that the orchestra in London is half the size of the one they used on Broadway - then any interest I had in seeing the production just evaporated. At those prices, for this score, fourteen players isn't enough.
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Post by poster J on Jun 25, 2018 6:04:34 GMT
If that's true - I mean, that the orchestra in London is half the size of the one they used on Broadway - then any interest I had in seeing the production just evaporated. At those prices, for this score, fourteen players isn't enough. It is though - it doesn't sound thin at all. You can't possibly know if it's enough or not unless you actually hear it!
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 25, 2018 9:17:27 GMT
Well I fared a little better in the Rush Tickets this morning! Offered Row Q in Stalls and I must admit to thinking for a couple of seconds about releasing them and seeing what else I might be offered but wanting to see it outweighed the small chance of getting better seats so I went with them and very excited I am too!
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Post by Sam on Jun 25, 2018 10:30:46 GMT
Well I fared a little better in the Rush Tickets this morning! Offered Row Q in Stalls and I must admit to thinking for a couple of seconds about releasing them and seeing what else I might be offered but wanting to see it outweighed the small chance of getting better seats so I went with them and very excited I am too! I think you did the right thing. It seems to have quietened down quite a bit as tickets are still available now (11.30am), but they're further back in the stalls.
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Post by sf on Jun 25, 2018 10:42:59 GMT
If that's true - I mean, that the orchestra in London is half the size of the one they used on Broadway - then any interest I had in seeing the production just evaporated. At those prices, for this score, fourteen players isn't enough. It is though - it doesn't sound thin at all. You can't possibly know if it's enough or not unless you actually hear it!
Yes, actually, I can. There is a big, big difference between the sound you get with 29 players in the pit and the sound you get with 14. A skilled orchestrator can close the gap a little, but only a little; you're still going to end up with either a tiny handful of violins trying to sound like a full string section - they don't, ever - or synthesised string pads. Producers depend on the fact that people aren't discerning enough to tell the difference, but the difference is easy to hear, particularly with a score like this one.
And really, if they can run it in the Vivian Beaumont with 29 players in the pit, there's no excuse for just fourteen in a theatre with 1100 more seats. That's just cheap.
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 25, 2018 11:18:55 GMT
Well I fared a little better in the Rush Tickets this morning! Offered Row Q in Stalls and I must admit to thinking for a couple of seconds about releasing them and seeing what else I might be offered but wanting to see it outweighed the small chance of getting better seats so I went with them and very excited I am too! I think you did the right thing. It seems to have quietened down quite a bit as tickets are still available now (11.30am), but they're further back in the stalls. Well that's good to know!! Thanks for posting!
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Post by poster J on Jun 25, 2018 11:37:25 GMT
It is though - it doesn't sound thin at all. You can't possibly know if it's enough or not unless you actually hear it!
Yes, actually, I can. There is a big, big difference between the sound you get with 29 players in the pit and the sound you get with 14. A skilled orchestrator can close the gap a little, but only a little; you're still going to end up with either a tiny handful of violins trying to sound like a full string section - they don't, ever - or synthesised string pads. Producers depend on the fact that people aren't discerning enough to tell the difference, but the difference is easy to hear, particularly with a score like this one.
And really, if they can run it in the Vivian Beaumont with 29 players in the pit, there's no excuse for just fourteen in a theatre with 1100 more seats. That's just cheap.
My post was from my experience of seeing this production in the Palladium, which you haven't done, so I think in this regard I'm in a better position to judge what the score actually sounded like in the theatre than you, particularly given you appear to be unwilling to give it a chance purely based on numbers. I'm a musician, I know full well what the difference is, and I also know that what I heard on Friday night sitting in the Grand Circle of the Palladium sounded perfectly fine, and although 29 musicians would obviously have created a different sound, the 14 who were playing were more than adequate. If you don't want to give it a chance, that's your prerogative, but in my experience rather than hypothetical judgment there was no sound quality issue whatsoever. If you want to miss out for no reason other than because you assume there won't be enough musicians, that's up to you.
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Post by sf on Jun 25, 2018 11:47:18 GMT
I'm a musician, I know full well what the difference is, and I also know that what I heard on Friday night sitting in the Grand Circle of the Palladium sounded perfectly fine, and although 29 musicians would obviously have created a different sound, the 14 who were playing were more than adequate.
But that's the point: at these prices, "more than adequate" isn't good enough. I've seen/heard enough musical revivals over the years that I know perfectly well what it'll sound like with 14 players in the pit. The revival at Curve a few years ago had fewer than that; at regional theatre prices, in a smaller house, I'm OK with it. To present the show in the Palladium, with premium seats costing up to £175, is just cheap. At those prices - not that I'd have paid £175, but everything other than the back third of the upper circle is at least £49 - I want the real deal, not a cut-down imitation of it. Producers get away with it because audiences and critics don't challenge them on it. We should, because cutting the orchestra back significantly alters the experience.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 11:53:54 GMT
I think they spent the money on Kelli's frocks to be honest. And baby oil for DJW. Oh, and the BLOOMIN' GREAT BIG SHIP!!!
I'm no musician but it did sound nice to me, certainly better than more than adequate. Not sure I would have necessarily known that there were only 14 people sat there fiddling with their instruments. Then again I was singing along with every song so that might have helped.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 13:26:12 GMT
Honestly, if I'm seeing the Lincoln Center production of The King And I directed by Bartlett Sher, then I am DEFINITELY okay with them spending the money on frocks rather than musicians. Sorry not sorry, but have you SEEN those frocks.
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