Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024; Broadway in the fall- Page 7
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024; Broadway in the fall
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#150
Posted: 4/28/24 at 9:04pm
Looking forward to the show on Tuesday. I’ll be sure to report back!
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#151
Posted: 4/28/24 at 9:11pm
I love front row at the palace because it isn’t as close to the pit as the front row at the nederlander and you can stretch legs!
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#152
Posted: 4/28/24 at 9:34pm
Seeing the show on Tuesday! I just watched the movie to familiarize myself. I also came across this article that I found interesting. I'll report back as well!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2024/04/23/death-becomes-her-cast--creators-on-turning-the-film-into-a-musical/?sh=6feac769489a
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#153
Posted: 4/28/24 at 11:42pm
Not to be negative or anything (because I’m actually rooting for this showand I am bummed I can’t see this soon) but I went on to Ticketmaster to see if a ticket sales are like and it’s a very low. The show is it’s not selling green. I am kind of shocked. Are the Chicago theatergoers scared this is going to be another devils wears Prada event?
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#154
Posted: 4/29/24 at 12:00am
I don’t think the crowd is scared, they just don’t know what it is. It’s a 30 year old movie and I’d reckon most millennials/gen z theatre goers have never heard of the source material. Boop was also not a box office success from what I recall.
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#155
Posted: 4/29/24 at 8:31am
Unless there are major celebrities, Broadway tryouts in Chicago never sell well before they open. They never have. Once word of mouth and reviews kick in, they sell out the last few weeks of their run (or don't).
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#156
Posted: 4/29/24 at 1:57pm
KJisgroovy said: "Unless there are major celebrities, Broadway tryouts in Chicago never sell well before they open. They never have. Once word of mouth and reviews kick in, they sell out the last few weeks of their run (or don't)."
A lot of the theater goers I know (including myself) take full advantage of the day of rush tickets and lottery tickets. For tonight's show, I purchased a $25 ticket in the balcony on a special. Every month on the 25th they release certain performances of shows for only $25 a ticket. I also signed up (today) for the the lottery (tomorrow's performance) to see if I can't win better tickets. If I do happen to win and the seats are better, I'll just give the ones I purchased to someone at the theater.
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#157
Posted: 4/29/24 at 2:11pm
Got tickets to the closing show. Looking forward to hearing some reactions after tonight!
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#158
Posted: 4/29/24 at 2:23pm
The Rural Juror said: "Got tickets to the closing show. Looking forward to hearing some reactions after tonight!"
Do they do an invited dress rehearsal out-of-town? Otherwise, preview performances begin tomorrow: Tuesday April 30, 2024.
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#159
Posted: 4/29/24 at 2:25pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "The Rural Juror said: "Got tickets to the closing show. Looking forward to hearing some reactions after tonight!"
Do they do an invited dress rehearsal out-of-town? Otherwise, preview performances begin tomorrow: Tuesday April 30, 2024."
Oops I forgot what day it was
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#160
Posted: 4/29/24 at 8:50pm
I won the lottery for tomorrow night! I can't wait to see it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#162
Posted: 4/30/24 at 11:16am
I'll be there tonight as well. It's always exciting to see the first preview of something new here in Chicago, with no advance word of mouth, song clips, production photos...nothing. Here's hoping it's another Kinky Boots/Spamalot/Producers/Boop, and not another Pretty Woman/Last Ship/Amazing Grace/Devil Wears Prada...
Updated On: 4/30/24 at 11:16 AMHilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#163
Posted: 4/30/24 at 11:20am
I will be there on Sunday night! Seeing the new play at Chicago Shakes with Jason Alexander that afternoon. Really looking forward to this (and fingers crossed the word of mouth is good)
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#164
Posted: 4/30/24 at 2:13pm
Merch is online! https://aracaeventmerch.com/collections/dbh-shop-all
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#165
Posted: 4/30/24 at 2:15pm
I’m gonna need to bring a bag just for merch, next week!
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#166
Posted: 4/30/24 at 2:44pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "
Jacob, this set is amazing! How did you get this picture?
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#167
Posted: 4/30/24 at 2:50pm
The show posted the images online
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#168
Posted: 4/30/24 at 3:49pm
This show has been getting negative buzz from the industry readings and workshops, though the two leads are very good.
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#169
Posted: 4/30/24 at 4:06pm
Jordan Catalano said: "The show posted the images online"
Thanks, Jordan. Can you kindly direct me to the source, please? I don't see it on their site and I've googled but come up with zip.
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#170
Posted: 4/30/24 at 4:14pm
MadAboutTheBoy said: "Jordan Catalano said: "The show posted the images online"
Thanks, Jordan. Can you kindly direct me to the source, please? I don't see it on their site and I've googled but come up with zip."
It’s on their instagram page
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#171
Posted: 4/30/24 at 4:37pm
Call_me_jorge said: "MadAboutTheBoy said: "Jordan Catalano said: "The show posted the images online"
Thanks, Jordan. Can you kindly direct me to the source, please? I don't see it on their site and I've googled but come up with zip."
It’s on their instagrampage"
Thank you! I see it was just posted this morning. I can't wait to see more images!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#172
Posted: 4/30/24 at 5:16pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "This show has been getting negative buzz from the industry readings and workshops, though the two leads are very good."
The very first curtain goes up this evening, so I am optimistic and hope to laugh along with an audience tonight.
Chorus Member Joined: 7/27/10
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#173
Posted: 4/30/24 at 5:34pm
“Everything I do is for the gaze!”
That t shirt catchphrase indicates that they know exactly who their audience is and what their show is about. This already places it ahead of most other recent shows by simply having a focus and something to say. And the curtain doesn’t even go up on first out of town preview for two hours! I’d say it has a head start!
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Hilty & Simard to lead DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago spring 2024#174
Posted: 4/30/24 at 6:23pm
When I saw A Wonderful World at the Palace, they had a table off to the side and upgraded anyone in the balcony, so I wouldn't worry about the lottery and just show up. I ended up getting like Mid-orchestra, perfect seat. Can't wait to hear back! I love the Merch!!
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