9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
#19/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 12:03am
Well folks, we’ve had this date circled in blood red since the beginning of May… Broadway is officially reopening at 100% capacity TOMORROW.
With it comes the reopening of four long-running, Tony-winning Broadway musical blockbusters: Chicago, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. In other words, be prepared for a swankified revolution in the circle of life… and all that jazz.
In keeping with BWW tradition, a separate preview thread has been created for Lackawanna Blues, the Ruben Santiago-Hudson play also beginning tomorrow night.
This is a very highly anticipated day for theatre aficionados… I’d like to read some reports on all four as Tuesday night unfolds! I’m sure it will be electric at the Ambassador, Rodgers, Minskoff, and Gershwin.
For the lucky ones that are going to Tuesday’s performances, please post thoughts and reactions below!
Oh look, a bibu!
#29/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 11:31amAre any of the four returning shows doing rush, lotto or SRO?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#39/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 11:35am
ACL2006 said: "Are any of the four returning shows doing rush, lotto or SRO?"
The digital #HAM4HAM lottery is back… don’t know about the other three yet.
Oh look, a bibu!
Jakeevan942
Leading Actor Joined: 6/18/08
#49/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 12:12pm
I just checked-Lion King Lottery on Broadway Direct is live and closes 3pm today for the re-launch show tomorrow.
Chicago was always a Rush show, will likely start after tomorrow.
Wicked remains to be seen.
#59/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 12:13pm
ACL2006 said: "Are any of the four returning shows doing rush, lotto or SRO?"
The Lion King is doing their Broadway Direct lottery
#69/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 1:05pmI’ll be at Wicked tomorrow. First show back in 566 days. I expect I’ll run out of tears.
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#79/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:14pmLackawanna Blues tomorrow, Hamilton Wednesday, SIX on Friday for me. Exciting week.
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#89/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:17pm
ACL2006 said: "Are any of the four returning shows doing rush, lotto or SRO?"
In regards to Wicked, I believe their system has always been and will continue to be online and in person lottery. No rush or anything. Except I think they had a standby line too but I could be wrong
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#99/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:18pm
ACL2006 said: "Are any of the four returning shows doing rush, lotto or SRO?"
In regards to Wicked, I believe their system has always been and will continue to be online and in person lottery. No rush or anything. Except I think they had a standby line too but I could be wrong
#109/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:30pm
Will be at Wicked tomorrow night, then Hamilton on Wednesday!!!
BROADWAY IS BACK, BABY!!!!
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#119/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:32pm
wish i were here2 said: "Will be at Wicked tomorrow night, then Hamilton on Wednesday!!!
BROADWAY IS BACK, BABY!!!!"
Jealous! Have an amazing two nights!!
RWPrincess
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
#129/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/13/21 at 5:12pm
I can't wait to read the reports on here. I saw Hadestown last week and the energy was just electric in there.
For anyone interested, the Disney On Broadway TikTok account will be live-streaming the opening number at 7pm ET. I'm not sure if the app is required or if you can watch on a website as well.
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#139/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 1:30pmSo I feel like Lin Manuel is basically confirmed to show up at Hamilton? Do we think he'll also be at the opening night of Freestyle Love Supreme too?
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#149/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 1:43pm
Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "So I feel like Lin Manuel is basically confirmed to show up at Hamilton? Do we think he'll also be at the opening night of Freestyle Love Supreme too?"
No way to know unless you’re there 🤷🏻♀️
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#159/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 4:13pmI wish I was! I'm sure it'll be amazing though!
#169/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 4:21pm
I mean, this certainly is confirmation that he'll be at Hamilton tonight.
https://twitter.com/Lin_Manuel/status/1437869904099790848
Det95
Featured Actor Joined: 10/14/19
#179/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 5:01pmI’m at my pre Wicked dinner, and it felt so good to just say “I have theatre tickets so I need to be out by…” Tonight is gonna be so great.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#189/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 5:39pm
Have a wonderful night at the theater, Det95!
शक्तिशाली महिला
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#199/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 5:52pmYes, Lin will be at the opening of FLS. There is a contest you can enter on Prizeo to meet him there.
#209/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 7:17pmDid Lion King start (tik tok hasn't had anything)?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#219/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 7:18pm
Here's the TikTok link. They're backstage now, and the show starts at 7:30.
https://www.tiktok.com/@disneyonbroadway/live?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6935998420642842118&is_from_webapp=v1&is_copy_url=0
#229/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 7:55pmWeeping over "Circle of Life"!
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#239/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 8:41pm
Wicked's opening:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT0kz6NALJT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Det95
Featured Actor Joined: 10/14/19
#249/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 8:41pmIntermission at Wicked. My god my heart is racing. I’ve never been in a house like this. Lindsey Pierce is a fantastic Elphaba. Will post more thoughts later.
#259/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
Posted: 9/14/21 at 8:50pm
Just saw Wicked's via their Facebook page. Chills!
I wonder if Chicago will post something with All That Jazz? Will this be the norm with all shows reopening?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
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