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Post by kathryn on Sept 15, 2019 19:14:27 GMT
On the desktop version of the Telecharge website you can get the cheaper tickets up - we managed back of the mezzanine in the far corner for $123.75 each, once you add all the fees on.
That’s obviously expensive by London standards but probably average for Broadway! Pretty sure this is not going to end up discounted at all, though.
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jun 24, 2020 13:37:18 GMT
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 24, 2020 16:14:02 GMT
Not rumor
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Post by kathryn on Jun 25, 2020 11:50:21 GMT
My tickets have been moved to 20th April. Now need to see if I can move my flights to match.
Not perfect for us - we're planning to go on to Canada afterwards, and it'll be a whole different holiday in April than it would have been in September - but there doesn't appear to be seats available later in the run to exchange to so I guess we're stuck with this date.
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Post by Stephen on Jun 22, 2021 23:05:55 GMT
I have been eagerly awaiting public booking reopening for this and it finally has. I have my ticket booked for next April. Glad that Scott Rudin was replaced as a producer and this can still go ahead! Think it'll be a blast.
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Post by thebroadwayboy on Oct 30, 2021 5:57:14 GMT
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Post by Stephen on Dec 21, 2021 16:53:16 GMT
I’m excited that this has managed to open as scheduled so far! We have tickets booked for April and it looks to be a great production. Wonder if this would transfer well the the West End.
Having listened to the cast recordings there are a few lyrics and moments which haven’t aged so well. Notably the song ‘Shipoopi’ I wonder if this has been cut or changed or if they’ve remained with the original material!
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Post by adrianics on Dec 24, 2021 12:49:04 GMT
Don't have an awful lot of interest in this show but this is pure class from Jackman
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Post by harrietcraig on Dec 24, 2021 15:35:08 GMT
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Post by karloscar on Dec 28, 2021 23:21:02 GMT
Well now Hugh and his standby have both tested positive for Covid, so no performance till the New Year. It's a major problem trying to keep a show running these days.
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Post by kathryn on Dec 31, 2021 13:39:29 GMT
All shows cancelled until the 6th Jan. Which means we are now going to New York to see a show that has been cancelled. Too late to cancel flights etc now, so we’re making the best of it.
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Post by Stephen on Feb 11, 2022 13:40:17 GMT
The critics can't seem to agree on this. Two stars in the New York post but praising Foster over Jackman with others praising Jackman over Foster. Still excited to see this but not sure it's living up to the hype!
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Post by Mark on Feb 17, 2022 18:05:59 GMT
Rushed for this and got a front row seat for $49. For all the complaints over how expensive the tickets are for this, it's great that they have this rush policy for those willing to wait.
Hugh Jackman - what a showman! Oozing charisma and I thought he was really fantastic in the role. Sutton Foster I thought was great, but she is so wasted in this role. She doesn't have much an opportunity to dance until the finale. Supporting cast all very good.
The choreography in 76 Trombones and Marian the Librarian was next level brilliant. I also really enjoyed the finale. I was unfamiliar with the score and I wasn't too convinced with the first few numbers - A lot of the score is quite "talk-sing" which I wasn't expecting - but it did grow on me as the show progressed. Really loved the closing number of act one - The Wells Fargo Wagon.
I can see why the reviews are mixed. Hello, Dolly! this is not. But for an afternoons entertainment it was greatly enjoyable and I left the theatre with a huge smile on my face. Will be trying to make a return visit next month.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 18, 2022 13:09:39 GMT
Mark What time did you start queuing if you don’t mind me asking? Flying out to New York at the end of next week and definitely want to see the show. :-)
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Post by ABr on Feb 18, 2022 14:52:25 GMT
Has there been any talk of a cast recording of this production? I feel that it would be such a missed opportunity if they didn't!
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Post by Mark on Feb 18, 2022 15:43:25 GMT
Mark What time did you start queuing if you don’t mind me asking? Flying out to New York at the end of next week and definitely want to see the show. :-) 6:30 and I was first in line! I recon you'd of been fine up until atleast 8am on Wednesday (2 show day) I was told all seats were partial view but mine in A9 was absolutely fine, just a small restriction for about 5 minutes of the show when a piano was blocking the scene.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 18, 2022 17:57:33 GMT
Mark What time did you start queuing if you don’t mind me asking? Flying out to New York at the end of next week and definitely want to see the show. :-) 6:30 and I was first in line! I recon you'd of been fine up until atleast 8am on Wednesday (2 show day) I was told all seats were partial view but mine in A9 was absolutely fine, just a small restriction for about 5 minutes of the show when a piano was blocking the scene. Great! Thanks for the info. :-)
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Post by Stephen on Mar 26, 2022 1:47:19 GMT
Playbill are now publishing Broadway weekly grosses again with this taking the top spot last week at $3.4 million. Excited to see it in less that two weeks on our trip! We are also seeing Cursed Child which doesn't seem to be selling quite so well.
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Post by Stephen on Apr 12, 2022 3:21:00 GMT
It's always so fun seeing a big musical on Broadway for a change and this one didn't disappoint on Friday night! The theatre was full and buzzing. Broadway theatres are employing people just to police face masks and audience compliance was therefore 100%. This makes the incoming a bit stressful but nice to see that they take keeping theatres open so seriously.
The show, although it took the first 15 minutes to get going is everything you'd want from a big revival of a classic musical. It has been directed in such a way that the show almost feels like a parody of itself really playing up the stereotypical small town behaviours of the characters to great comic effect. It zips along at a nice pace. Jackman excellent in the role however Sutton and the supporting cast did steal it a bit with some great comedy. The orchestra sounded wonderful with a lot of nice detail in the playing and not overblown. The barbershop quartet were excellent and vocally stunning - as was the ensemble.
Lovely set design with a particularly well constructed house set which appears several times throughout the evening.
Shipoopi at the start of act 2 has been rewritten as a slightly less sexist number than it was before!
At the end of the performance was the usual auction for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and Jackman auctioned off a glove to an audience member for $12,000. A great donation for a great cause!
There's always an element on Broadway of 'I've payed hundreds of dollars for a ticket so really want it to be good' but this Music Man really is a very fun show!
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Post by mattnyc on Apr 12, 2022 3:26:13 GMT
Yeah we don’t play around with Covid over here. At a show a few days ago they asked the lady behind me to put her mask up and a few minutes later (i guess she pulled it down again) they came over, told her to gather her things and follow them out - she was leaving.
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Post by Stephen on Apr 12, 2022 3:56:10 GMT
Yeah we don’t play around with Covid over here. At a show a few days ago they asked the lady behind me to put her mask up and a few minutes later (i guess she pulled it down again) they came over, told her to gather her things and follow them out - she was leaving. Yes I saw a party being escorted out of Harry Potter by security too so I assume this was the same thing.
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 12, 2022 11:04:05 GMT
Three auction items sold on Sunday. One pair of gloves for $20k, a second pair for $20k, then a signed whistle for $20k (I’m not sure how you sign a whistle…) Sounds like the Thursday audience got a bargain!
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Post by Stephen on Apr 13, 2022 20:23:40 GMT
I'm also really hoping for a cast recording. Is there one in the works?
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Post by theatremiss on May 10, 2022 9:55:40 GMT
Any advice for someone visiting in Sep and really wants to see this? The ticket prices are ridiculous and I could never afford them. Is day seating my only option for a cheapie and if so does anyone know how many seats they have up for grabs? I don’t mind the queue (well only a bit), but I’d hate to be queuing 4 hours to find out there’s only 20 tickets and I’m number 21!
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Post by mattnyc on May 12, 2022 17:39:19 GMT
Any advice for someone visiting in Sep and really wants to see this? The ticket prices are ridiculous and I could never afford them. Is day seating my only option for a cheapie and if so does anyone know how many seats they have up for grabs? I don’t mind the queue (well only a bit), but I’d hate to be queuing 4 hours to find out there’s only 20 tickets and I’m number 21! I’m thinking Hugh probably won’t be with the show in September so prices should fall. However this far out you should be able to get some of the $99 seats they sell at normal price.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2022 13:29:47 GMT
Any advice for someone visiting in Sep and really wants to see this? The ticket prices are ridiculous and I could never afford them. Is day seating my only option for a cheapie and if so does anyone know how many seats they have up for grabs? I don’t mind the queue (well only a bit), but I’d hate to be queuing 4 hours to find out there’s only 20 tickets and I’m number 21! I’m thinking Hugh probably won’t be with the show in September so prices should fall. However this far out you should be able to get some of the $99 seats they sell at normal price. Broadway.com says "Hugh Jackman will not appear as Harold Hill August 15–21, 2022; September 5–11, 2022 and October 10–16, 2022", suggesting he's staying on. But I'd be interested to know how long he and Sutton Foster are planning to stay, as I'm hoping to catch them in November.
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Post by mattnyc on May 13, 2022 13:56:08 GMT
Oh interesting. Somewhere in my mind, I really thought I was told he was leaving earlier. 9/10 months (not counting rehearsals) for someone with his filming schedule is a LOT.
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Post by theatremiss on May 13, 2022 16:01:45 GMT
I’m thinking Hugh probably won’t be with the show in September so prices should fall. However this far out you should be able to get some of the $99 seats they sell at normal price. Broadway.com says "Hugh Jackman will not appear as Harold Hill August 15–21, 2022; September 5–11, 2022 and October 10–16, 2022", suggesting he's staying on. But I'd be interested to know how long he and Sutton Foster are planning to stay, as I'm hoping to catch them in November. Those dates fit well with me, he’s on when I’m there. Now to try and get tickets
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