9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#1
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!
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#2
Posted: 9/13/21 at 11:31amAre any of the four returning shows doing rush, lotto or SRO?
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#3
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.
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9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#4
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.
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#5
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
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#6
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.
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#7
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:14pmLackawanna Blues tomorrow, Hamilton Wednesday, SIX on Friday for me. Exciting week.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#8
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#9
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
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#10
Posted: 9/13/21 at 4:30pm
Will be at Wicked tomorrow night, then Hamilton on Wednesday!!!
BROADWAY IS BACK, BABY!!!!
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#11
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!!
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#12
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#13
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?
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#14
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 🤷🏻♀️
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#15
Posted: 9/14/21 at 4:13pmI wish I was! I'm sure it'll be amazing though!
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#16
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
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#17
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#18
Posted: 9/14/21 at 5:39pm
Have a wonderful night at the theater, Det95!
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#19
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.
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#20
Posted: 9/14/21 at 7:17pmDid Lion King start (tik tok hasn't had anything)?
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#21
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
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#22
Posted: 9/14/21 at 7:55pmWeeping over "Circle of Life"!
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#23
Posted: 9/14/21 at 8:41pm
Wicked's opening:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT0kz6NALJT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#24
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.
9/14/21 Reopening Nights Thread#25
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?
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