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Post by carmella1 on Aug 18, 2017 22:37:14 GMT
I hope they have redone the book. And the staging. The entire Broadway show is on YT and not really all that great. Especially the Putting On The Ritz number. It was just wrong. For me I think the prices are a bit too high.
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Post by fiyero on Aug 21, 2017 19:33:39 GMT
As mentioned on the noticeboard I have double booked myself and cannot make it on October 14th. Is there any way Nimax would do an exchange or would I be talking to a brick wall? (I can go on the 26th)
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 21, 2017 20:59:29 GMT
Well they clearly have as it's going to the Garrick. They all learnt how NOT to do it first time round so hopefully it will be better this time. Susan Stromas has sure lost her golden touch though which is a worry. I hope they have redone the book. And the staging. The entire Broadway show is on YT and not really all that great. Especially the Putting On The Ritz number. It was just wrong. For me I think the prices are a bit too high. |
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Post by anita on Aug 22, 2017 9:33:17 GMT
Have been saving my todaytix account money for this but am beginning to have a change of heart.
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Post by dazzerlump on Aug 22, 2017 10:14:25 GMT
I'm seeing it next Thursday and I'm quite looking forward to it
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 10:29:59 GMT
I went on a couple of dates with a guy earlier this summer who had a serious obsession with both YF and Nathan Lane...to the point he talked about both of them more than anyone should ever over one lunch and dinner....and now every time I see this thread I think of that guy (and his ridiculous 'Ted Mosbey' hair) Anyway that was bugging me and I feel better for sharing  Now somebody keep me updated on Hadley... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2017 10:45:03 GMT
It's Mel Brooks and it's got a good cast. How bad can it be?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2017 10:50:33 GMT
Oh. 😐
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 12:22:04 GMT
As mentioned on the noticeboard I have double booked myself and cannot make it on October 14th. Is there any way Nimax would do an exchange or would I be talking to a brick wall? (I can go on the 26th) Did you book direct with Nimax (or at the Garrick box office)? If so, I had to exchange some tickets with the Garrick for the Branagh season there, I'd booked online but went direct to the theatre box office in person and they were happy to swap them. They were even fine to swap two cheap tickets for one more expensive one. May have been a policy for the Branagh season, but they didn't say it was unusual. May have charged a couple of quid to do the swap, can't remember. If you booked through an agency, not sure! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 22, 2017 13:16:13 GMT
Um, as her character wasn't actually in the Puttin' On The Ritz number in Top Hat I'm not sure it'd have helped her that much! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2017 13:25:32 GMT
I hope they keep my favourite scene in
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Post by fiyero on Aug 22, 2017 17:54:58 GMT
As mentioned on the noticeboard I have double booked myself and cannot make it on October 14th. Is there any way Nimax would do an exchange or would I be talking to a brick wall? (I can go on the 26th) Did you book direct with Nimax (or at the Garrick box office)? If so, I had to exchange some tickets with the Garrick for the Branagh season there, I'd booked online but went direct to the theatre box office in person and they were happy to swap them. They were even fine to swap two cheap tickets for one more expensive one. May have been a policy for the Branagh season, but they didn't say it was unusual. May have charged a couple of quid to do the swap, can't remember. If you booked through an agency, not sure! I booked online with Nimax. I'll try and give them a call, there is a seat I can swap with, wouldn't even mind paying a fee as better than losing it! Unfortunately wouldn't be able to try in person for a while. |
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Post by horton on Aug 22, 2017 20:55:06 GMT
Another thread discussing the intricacies of ticket-buying more than the show...
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 22, 2017 21:15:16 GMT
Another thread discussing the intricacies of ticket-buying more than the show... The show hasn't started performances yet!!!! I hope you can make it through this hard time. #pray4horton |
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Post by horton on Aug 23, 2017 5:32:06 GMT
If only the self-centred "oh I hope my ticket is nice" would end when performances begin
Thanks for the prayers but I hope you get the right denomination.
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Post by fiyero on Aug 24, 2017 14:12:22 GMT
I'm not sure if I'm stoking some kind of fire I wasn't expecting by reporting back but the lovely lady at Nimax swapped my ticket for me with no issues :-)
The reason I posted on this thread was because different theatres (and even productions) have different policies so this seemed the best place
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 24, 2017 14:26:24 GMT
Ticketing and seating and anything else not specifically attached to the technical or creative production is welcome in the threads. A thread about a show is a thread about every aspect of the show and experience, of which ticketing is one. Because there are a few posts about ticket or seating topics does not mean that one can't interject with thoughts on the production itself. The thread is open to all topics of discussion on the subject. I cannot see the issue at all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 15:15:48 GMT
I fail to see what is so hard about skim-reading a couple of posts on a thread that don't interest you. Other readers might not give a damn about scenery and only want to discuss the performances but they don't whinge any time someone brings up a set.
As above it's a thread about the entire show, and sometimes (particularly when talking about regional based productions) information about unfamiliar theatres is very useful, and integral to the discussion. If we can spend an age talking about whether or not Follies has or has not got an interval I think we can stand a couple of posts that confirm 'Hey Box office for this were helpful'.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 24, 2017 15:22:00 GMT
Also, we had a discussion backstage about the proposal to separate discussion about seats/ticketing from the show thread and the unanimous decision of those taking part in that discussion was that it wouldn't work if we tried to, so we're not going to do it. horton I know it annoys you but it's not going to change I'm afraid. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 16:18:27 GMT
I think it's impossible to navigate anything on the internet without having to gloss over the bits that don't interest you. Social media is a prime example of that. I'm constantly skimming past the dross from a girl I used to go to school with putting a video of her pasta boiling for her tea on her Instagram story. I wouldn't ever begrudge her for doing so, but it's just of no interest to me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 18:25:59 GMT
I think it's impossible to navigate anything on the internet without having to gloss over the bits that don't interest you. Social media is a prime example of that. I'm constantly skimming past the dross from a girl I used to go to school with putting a video of her pasta boiling for her tea on her Instagram story. I wouldn't ever begrudge her for doing so, but it's just of no interest to me. Right? it's the 'I have to see pictures of your baby, then you have to see pictures of my dog' theory. Granted it's not much of a theory but....the point stands. |
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Post by PhantomNcl on Aug 26, 2017 22:41:46 GMT
What a fantastic opening night!
Susan Strohman gave a lovely pre-show speech saying what a beautiful theatre it was, and that this would the first full run-through of the show so to please bear with them for any show stops. With the exception of a snagged backdrop it went ahead with no hitches.
A cheap but cheerful set - mainly back cloths but with trucked doors, book cases, rocks etc. and some very nice lighting effects, particularly the lightning!
The cast were superb. Hadley F is perfect as Frankenstein - a fantastoc voice and just the right level of madness. Lesley J took a while to warm into the role but her rendition of 'He voss my boyfriend' was very funny. Ross N was excellent as Igor, providing some great comedy moments, including many old favourites from the film. Diane P and Summer S are perfect as Elizabeth and I have, and Shuler's 'Puttin' on the Ritz' was right ok the money. A supporting cast of 8-10 performers as random angry villagers filled in the stage nicely.
There was a huge round of applause as Mel Brooks took his seat to watch the performance, and he gave a lovely speech at the curtain.
Can't wait to see it again later in the run!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 27, 2017 0:04:28 GMT
I knew it would be good.
Wait for the usual suspects in London to start screeching in indignation about the sets not being up to the west end. Yaaaawn.
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Post by kirstylovesmusicals on Aug 27, 2017 0:05:26 GMT
I echo those sentiments, such a good atmosphere tonight and a wonderful production. I haven't laughed so much at a show in ages! Felt very privileged to be there and tempted to go back later in the week if I can get a ticket!
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Post by showtoones on Aug 27, 2017 5:56:12 GMT
Does the set look cheap or just minimal? Would you say this is being directed as a chamber version of the show that was on Broadway?
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Now somebody keep me updated on Hadley...
