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Dance of the Vampires

Jekyll and Hyde

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Another vote for The Prom. It's hilarious with a far superior cast and score than Mean Girls. 

Two understudy performances that I really liked were:

1. Christian Dante White (for Gavin Creel) in Hello Dolly. 

2. Stephanie Martignetti (for Siobhan Dillon) in Sunset Boulevard.

To be honest, I enjoyed White's performance more than Creel's. 

Ah, what an incredible few hours! I'm so glad I purchased a ticket for the final performance (back in March), but I'm also sad that I won't be able to see this fantastic show any more (today was my 6th time).

As yaoqian said, the energy in the theater was incredible and, without exception, everyone's performance was the best I had seen. I thought Glenn's singing was really excellent today; her voice was strong and she didn't have a problem hitting certain notes (this wasn't the case when I saw the show back in Feb. during previews and in early March).  "With One Look" got a lot of applause and cheering (but no standing ovation that I could see from my orchestra seat). However, "As If We Never Said Goodbye" got a much deserved and sustained standing ovation. The audience would just not sit down. Glenn actually cried during this - I could see a tear fall from her cheek and she was wiping her eyes when she finally turned & walked to Nancy Anderson's character. And oh my god, her acting!!! You could feel Norma's joy, sadness, hope, madness, fear...I don't think I've ever seen an actor portray a role so powerfully and completely. She becomes Norma Desmond.

Michael Xavier and Fred Johanson were fantastic, and Siobhan Dillon was great, as was the rest of the cast. The actor who plays the owner of the men's clothing shop went all out today, ogling Joe, making various faces, gestures, etc.  

The audience was on its feet before Glenn had hit her final note, and the applause didn't end until she began her speech. Andrew Lloyd Webber came out although he didn't say anything. 

It was quite a powerful and emotional and perfect final performance!

 

 

Agreed, the energy in the theater was incredible as were all of the performances! It was truly magical, unforgettable, amazing... Please enjoy this video of Glenn's speech while I collect my thoughts on the train ride home. 

https://youtu.be/lC-IxQDQNwo

Thanks for the heads up. I just bought a ticket for the 5/31 evening performance, orch. row D center aisle, for the same price. 

Box seats are partial view, although the price doesn't reflect that. If you sit there, you won't be able to see 1/3 of the stage. Of the choices you list, I'd go with front mezz or rear center orch., then side front orch. 

Daddy Warbucks said: "I was at the show on Saturday and Glen auctioned off some shoes that she was wearing on stage. They ended up going for $6000!"

The auction that was held on her birthday raised $10,000! Long video here, if anyone is interested: https://youtu.be/fRlwfEh07Xk

At the Saturday matinee, they auctioned off her autographed "vintage GAP" Sunset Blvd. denim jacket from the original production, her fake eyelashes, and her gloves, which went for $3300.

 

Original cast of Evita

Rooney & Miller, Sugar Babies

Yul Brynner, King & I (1985 revival)

Lane & Prince, Guys & Dolls

Neuwirth & Reinking, Chicago
 

After Eight said: "I watched the grotesque squirrel number in disbelief. If they don't cut it before the opening, it will enter Broadway annals alongside the pig's blood number in Carrie for sheer mind-numbing, jaw-dropping awfulness."

This, and also Violet's offstage death, brought gasps and murmurs and finally polite applause from the audience last night. The show is a 2 1/2 hour train wreck.

 

Groundhog Day is one of my favorite movies, so I wasn't sure if a stage version would be as good as the film or if it could even be pulled off. I went to yesterday's matinee and absolutely loved it! Andy Karl is fantastic, music & lyrics are great, and the staging is amazing (from the front mezz I could really appreciate the intricate timing/choreography that has gone into moving actors and set pieces around the revolving pieces). There were so many hysterical lines and lyrics that I've decided I need to see it again.  

Dame, I believe I did sit next to your friend last night! We spoke briefly, and he told me that he had seen Carol Channing as Dolly in 1995. Cool! It sounds like he felt the same way about his seat as I did mine. Even though he missed seeing all of the show, I hope he still mostly enjoyed it. 

Ha, yes I missed the confetti tonight as well! It was there at the Wed. matinee I attended at the end of March.

I sat in a box seat for the first time ever: D4. This is a horrible seat and should be sold as partial view. Buyer beware.