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I rushed the show on Friday night, got there around 7:45pm. No problem getting tickets. I had no idea how incredibly charming Ms. Rivera is. A really fantastic performer.

Technically, opening night was tonight, it's usually on Wednesdays, with an early curtain. I went tonight and ended up with the same seat as millie, except on the left side. Having never seen the show, I thought it was enjoyable, but a tad forgettable. Ditto the unresponsive audience. As for the house, I heard after the show that the balcony was near empty, and they had contemplated closing it off except that a few patrons wanted to stay where they were.

The rush seats in Boston are much better the farther back you sit. The last couple rows of the orchestra were empty though Wednesday night, so you can always move. There were indeed a lot of kids there, slightly annoying. The show was decent for what it is. I wish the enunciation was a bit better though, I had a hard time understanding a lot of the lyrics. Of course, this wasn't helped by the mics being turned on full blast during the "dramatic" moments. Almost went deaf during the "Touch me!...

liotte, Would love to hear more details about Adult night!

The puppets were from the last show, I believe. I wasn't there, but it sounds like it was hilarious. http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?page=3&thread=911295&boardname=bway

Ask her if she brought her finger puppets with her. This is wonderful news.

Wait, what? I tried lotto on Wednesday (didn't win) but didn't see Sara Inbar's name on the boards. Did I totally miss something here? If so, I need to see Spelling Bee before going back to Boston.

I don't know if this counts as anything, but before I left Boston for the holidays, I walked past the Opera House and they already had the marquee up for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Bump Did anyone in Boston go to "Singing Like Grownups" last night? Would love to hear details.

Fourteen years old (the age of crazy teenage obsession), and I was in love with Jane Eyre. I finally got the chance to see the show a week before it closed. I still remember everything about that day, but what I remember the most was what happened before the performance. I was hanging out by the stage door hoping to get a chance to talk to Marla Schaffel and James Barbour before the show. When Marla came around, a few other people mobbed her for autographs. It was my turn, but she apologized ...

I'm expecting full reports on the last performance! Can you believe that I, of all people, can't make it? Last night was my very last time seeing the show. The audience was very energetic, and it was a great show all around. Unfortunately, Betsy Wolfe was still out. Elsa is getting more relaxed as Peretti, so perhaps it was just nerves the beginning of the week.

I think the speller was thinking about it too much, he started off with an "o" and then realized his mistake. Elsa is decent, but I think we've been spoiled by Betsy Wolfe. Elsa's Rona is much more serious and more matronly. I think it plays better having a quirky Rona, who's may be an adult figure, but still has a childish innocence about her. And yes, Betsy Wolfe has a gorgeous, gorgeous voice.

Bumping this to say that tonight, the speller spelled "cow" wrong. And where is Betsy Wolfe? She was out tonight. I hope she's well.

yelli, I think I may have seen you. I was sitting to the left of the person on your left. I went (again!) tonight, and Elsa Carmon was on for Betsy Wolfe (Rona Lisa Peretti). She did a decent job, although her Peretti is much different, much more straight-faced and more authoritative. Also, the height difference was sort of jarring. Betsy Wolfe is about a foot taller than most of the "kids", and Elsa Carmon is about Sara Inbar's (Logainne) height, who's the shortest. The audience was really i...

shesamarshmallow, I've seen that video, and it's adorable beyond belief. Only makes me love the cast more! yellibean, I was sitting dead center (105), all by my lonely self. One of the guest spellers (the boy) was sitting two seats down from me. The four seats next to me were totally empty. This Saturday will be the my "closing". I'm going back home the next day. I sure will miss this show.

I don't think there's anything wrong with seeing a show more than once. To me, it's the equivalent of seeing your favorite band in concert or a movie or a favorite restaurant. If the experience was enjoyable, then why not go again? Spelling Bee _ 17 (16 in Boston, once in NY) The Producers - 9 Sweeney Todd revival - 6 La Cage revival - 5 As for money, being a student helps tremendously. The most I have ever paid for a ticket was $60. And that's on the high end for me. Usually, I pay around $2...

The lotto seats used to be the first couple rows of the side orchestra, usually the last 2 of each aisle so it was a pretty extreme side view of the stage. Plus, if you were on the odd side, you completely missed seeing Jesus.

Lotto is my best friend. They seem to be just giving away random seats now. I usually go 10 minutes before curtain (I hate waiting) and they're almost always available. The last time I went (last night), I wound up Row G, center orchestra. Right smack in the middle of what would be considered a premium seat. If for some odd reason they're sold out, there's a college discount. Best available for only $37.50.

FinallyAmember, I was sitting right behind you! You certainly threw everyone off by spelling "Mexicans" wrong. At least it wasn't "cow"! Glad you enjoyed the show though. It's really just wonderful.

liotte, come up to Boston! And this goes for all Bostonians (and those in the general area), go support the show in its final weeks! I went tonight, and the orchestra was sadly less than half full. It's been like that the past couple times I went, including weekends.