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Post by sf on Oct 12, 2018 21:13:11 GMT
I was also there last night. I know (the original version of) the show very well indeed, and went sceptical, and this production blew me away - so much so that I'm trying to work out if I can get back to see it again before it closes. I'll write something longer when I've had a chance to draw breath - it was 3am before I got home - but I loved pretty much everything about it.
I even liked Ms. Patti LuPone, who appears to be on her best behaviour, and whose diction in 'The Ladies Who Lunch' is almost entirely - ALMOST entirely - not crap. And her pre-show announcement is genius.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 21:14:51 GMT
I am so excited to see this tomorrow. So excited. As in, super excited. I may die.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 21:33:16 GMT
Nice article on Elliott in the Financial Times.
Google
FT The woman giving Stephen Sondheim a feminine spin
to avoid the paywall.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 21:36:26 GMT
I'm in my fabulous Broadway Divas t-shirt (look away TallPaul ) and some squirrel grey cord trousers. Hellos, waves, smiles and inappropriate gropes all welcome. Trying to envision what you would consider to be an inappropriate grope. A guidance pictorial might be in order. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 21:52:41 GMT
If you don't think that the mobile phone announcement before the show is the work of genius then you should check for a pulse.
Trust me.
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Post by wickedgrin on Oct 12, 2018 23:35:05 GMT
I can't wait to see this. Very excited by the many positive comments on here.
However, we are in a very small theatrical bubble on here, I think, as checking out availability on the Delfont website - there is TONS of availability for this, which surprises me given the very limited run. However, the prices are very steep front stalls and circle all premium prices at 125 and 100 pounds - top prices (80 and 53) getting you rear stalls and dress. This partly may explain the lack of sales together with the fact that Sondheim has never been "box office" and continues to be niche. Plus (I know I will get shot down in flames for this but) Patti LuPone and Rosalie Craig are not big names outside the musical theatre clique! I can see it selling better on Broadway.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 13, 2018 6:19:36 GMT
Would it sell any better if it was cheaper ? I know I didn’t buy a ticket because of the prices and so lucked out with Day Seats. I want to see it again and so will try the same method
I am happy paying 25 squid but not 125
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 6:34:54 GMT
They are doing the dynamic pricing thing so prices are fluctuating and dropping close to each performance.
This Thursdays Matinee was pretty much sold out bar the top corners up of the upper circle but a week prior there were alot of seats left on sale.
I think word of mouth will help make this. Demand (and intrigue) is there. People want to go at a decent price but not premium.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 6:35:27 GMT
I am so excited to see this tomorrow. So excited. As in, super excited. I may die. If you are going to die, I highly suggest you see this first. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 13, 2018 6:39:36 GMT
Would it sell any better if it was cheaper ? I know I didn’t buy a ticket because of the prices and so lucked out with Day Seats. I want to see it again and so will try the same method I am happy paying 25 squid but not 125 Same here, I paid 25£ for the front row, I'm not paying 50 for the last one. |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 13, 2018 6:56:05 GMT
Well I'm sat here in the dayseat queue with 8 people ahead of me desperately hoping I secure tickets for tonight. A nervous 2 hour wait......
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Post by ali973 on Oct 13, 2018 6:57:40 GMT
You should be fine If there are only eight people ahead of you.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 13, 2018 7:47:43 GMT
You should be fine If there are only eight people ahead of you. Well if they all want evening I may be out of luck. The house is very full looking at DM website, would they really sell the remaining premiums for £25 at 10am? |
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Post by ali973 on Oct 13, 2018 8:14:41 GMT
I thought the day seats were for the first row. Normally they'll only allow two seats per buyer. So at worse case scenario they will sell sixteen seats from the first row, and I'm sure the first row has more than sixteen seats, and I'm sure some of these people ahead of you will buy matinee too.
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 13, 2018 8:18:34 GMT
Danny Mac went to the show earlier in the week and posted on instagram congratulating the cast etc. and then finished the post with “Best save a bunch of seats right up front at the Royal Albert Hall in April...”
What could that mean?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 8:19:38 GMT
Danny Mac went to the show earlier in the week and posted on instagram congratulating the cast etc. and then finished the post with “Best save a bunch of seats right up front at the Royal Albert Hall in April...” What could that mean? That they’ll be winning Olivier Awards |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 8:20:27 GMT
Danny Mac went to the show earlier in the week and posted on instagram congratulating the cast etc. and then finished the post with “Best save a bunch of seats right up front at the Royal Albert Hall in April...” What could that mean? They will win Olivier awards I assume |
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Post by jamb0r on Oct 13, 2018 8:21:33 GMT
I thought the day seats were for the first row. I (and the few other people I spoke to around me) was given front row in the TodayTix rush a couple of days ago, so I don’t think they give front row to day seat queuers (or at least not all of it) |
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 13, 2018 8:25:33 GMT
Danny Mac went to the show earlier in the week and posted on instagram congratulating the cast etc. and then finished the post with “Best save a bunch of seats right up front at the Royal Albert Hall in April...” What could that mean? That they’ll be winning Olivier Awards Oh of course, senior moment! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 13, 2018 8:29:44 GMT
Bit early to say it’s not selling when the reviews aren’t even out yet, isn’t it?
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Post by Mark on Oct 13, 2018 8:42:08 GMT
I thought the day seats were for the first row. I (and the few other people I spoke to around me) was given front row in the TodayTix rush a couple of days ago, so I don’t think they give front row to day seat queuers (or at least not all of it) Only one person gotvfront row when I dayseated by the looks of it, and then they worked back with what they had. I got row L which was perfect. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 8:50:39 GMT
I'm another who hasn't booked because of the prices - I've never been a huge Sondheim fan. I'll see this because of the hype on here, of course, so I can make up my own mind, but I'm certainly not going to pay £125 to do so! TodayTix or day seating will be fine for me.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 13, 2018 10:07:18 GMT
I'm another who hasn't booked because of the prices - I've never been a huge Sondheim fan. I'll see this because of the hype on here, of course, so I can make up my own mind, but I'm certainly not going to pay £125 to do so! TodayTix or day seating will be fine for me. You do know that there tickets other than those priced at £125 don’t you? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 13, 2018 10:10:46 GMT
Danny Mac went to the show earlier in the week and posted on instagram congratulating the cast etc. and then finished the post with “Best save a bunch of seats right up front at the Royal Albert Hall in April...” What could that mean? That they’ll be winning Olivier Awards I’d love to see Jonathan Bailey win.. but Adrienne Warren will win for Tina and I think it will be a very close call for revival up against Little Shop. I guess it’s best chance may be for best director but Stephen Daldry deserves all the awards for The Inheritance IMO. So daft that there aren’t separate play/musical director awards anymore. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 10:14:19 GMT
That they’ll be winning Olivier Awards I’d love to see Jonathan Bailey win.. but Adrienne Warren will win for Tina and I think it will be a very close call for revival up against Little Shop. I guess it’s best chance may be for best director but Stephen Daldry deserves all the awards for The Inheritance IMO. So daft that there aren’t separate play/musical director awards anymore. I actually think Company is a lock for Revival at this point. Both King and I and Little Shop will be the nominees, but for what they have done to Company and it working, I'd be very surprised. I also think Direction is a two way race between Marianne and, as said, Stephen for Inheritance. |
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