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Sondheim and Ives' HERE WE ARE at The Shed
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#1175Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/18/23 at 8:29pm
I can't imagine that they won't. (well, a recording... Can't promise the format.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#1176Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/18/23 at 10:16pm
Here We Are, Sondheim's Final Work, Extends Off-Broadway The new musical opens its world premiere run October 22 at The Shed with performances now continuing through January 21, 2024
https://playbill.com/article/here-we-are-sondheims-final-work-extends-off-broadway
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#1177Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 6:16am
ACL2006 said: "This is definitely getting mixed word-of-mouth. IF this is planned to transfer to Broadway in the Spring, will they workshop it again in Feb and tweak what's needed?"
With 11 new musical this season, I think they would be VERY stupid to do so. Stranger things have happened, but if they were to “workshop” anything, that would mean the earliest arrival to Broadway would be the Fall.
Also, unless Kimberly Akimbo closes, there’s not really any viable house this could go into.
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#1178Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 7:04am
At this stage, based on the word of mouth and current sales - and this is from people who are interested and even excited about the show not the general public - I agree it would be a mistake to transfer. They’d need a couple major stars to offset the lack of wide interest and challenges with the appeal of the material. That said, it’s possible and indeed the official party line (eg the Frank Rich article) is that they did not launch this as a pre-Broadway transfer. Given the relatively large size of the house and high prices, which are likely to be mostly sold for the entire run even if not instant, the financial plan might have been such that the off Broadway run is all they were needing to cover most of the costs with some subsidies. Rather than struggle on Broadway they could close at The Shed with a ‘successful’ run and everyone happy :).
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#1179Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 7:57am
Wasn't there talk, even while Sonheim was alive, that this was not intended for a BROADWAY run?
We're already paying Broadway prices, let it stay where it is or somewhere comparable.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#1180Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 8:02am
When Sondheim was alive, the theatre they were eying was the public. According to the Frank rich article, they went with the Shed however in part because they claimed it won’t set the expectation that the show is a Broadway tryout and treated as such. I would have left it at that had it not been for this lavish production, team and cast that I could easily see on a Broadway stage (even if I don’t know how many people would buy tickets). Plus the $8 million enhancement. I was not expecting the production to be so good which is why I can’t help but feel surely SOMEONE is or was thinking about it. But maybe it’s just out of respect for the cultural event that this is and not because there are greater plans.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#1181Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 8:17am
I can’t seem to edit my post but to clarify I mean during the early stages of development they were looking at the public. However that plan was abandoned while Sondheim was alive.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#1182Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 11:40am
Do we know what nights critics are there?
StylishCynic
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#1183Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:35pmTotallyEffed said: "Do we know what nights critics are there?"
They usually attend in the 5 performances up to opening night, as they each have different schedules. A critic friend of mine usually attends Thursday shows.
#1184Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:46pm
There's no performance tonight, so maybe they're cramming all the critics into the final 3 previews?
#1185Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 4:21pm
In case anyone is interested, I have attempted to notate the opening passage of "Here We Are" (which I guess we might consider a kind of theme?). Interestingly, it appears to be in F Major, despite starting with a C. If anyone plays an instrument and wants to check they agree feel free hehe. 
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
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Chorus Member Joined: 10/1/23
#1186Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/19/23 at 4:44pm
binau said: "In case anyone is interested, I have attempted to notate the opening passage of "Here We Are" (which I guess we might consider a kind of theme?). Interestingly, it appears to be in F Major, despite starting with a C. If anyone plays an instrument and wants to check they agree feel free hehe.0"
This is exactly where I hear. A little Night Music. This theme sounds extremely similar to ensemble members singing in the Glamorous Life, la la la.
#1187Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:50am
Last night was the show's gala performance, apparently.
#1188Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 1:31pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
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#1189Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 1:32pm
Robbie2 said: ""
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
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#1190Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 2:36pmDoes anyone have any educated guesses on how they might format the cast album if/when they record one? Would the album just end with the last full song in act two or might they also include some dialogue and the musical interludes in act two in order to fill out the disc and give the listener some idea of what the second act is like?
#1191Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 3:09pm
I’d be shocked if they didn’t record the musical interludes, and the finale underscoring with some dialogue.
#1192Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 4:45pm
Eg I think they’d probably (or should) record the DHP monologue in act two (the one with shoe) as it’s quite poignant. Or maybe Tommy K from PS classics will come out of retirement and record the entire thing 😝
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
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Stand-by Joined: 5/5/17
#1193Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 5:57pmHas anyone sat on the far sides/cheapest sides? Wondering about the view
#1194Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:28pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
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#1195Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:29pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
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#1196Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:30pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#1197Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:30pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#1198Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:31pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
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#1199Sondheim/Ives HERE WE ARE @ The Shed
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:33pm
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
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