9 to 5 First Preview

[jagfkb]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:23pm

Not sure if anyone is one of the insiders of Broadway; how is 9 to 5 doing? Will it be ready for it's first preview. I know it cancelled a few for more technical rehearsels in L. A., so i was just curious.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:27pm

I didn't realize it was coming so quickly! Any word on a student rush or anything? I might just splurge and get a real ticket. I feel like it will totally be worth it considering it's got great production values, and well-known performers.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:48pm

I really hope it's Tuesday night...I have a ticket for that evening (and the remainder of my week is booked solid).

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:04am

I'm with WAT.

With the recent announcement of two new cast members, it seems weird to me that the producers wouldn't also include an announcement within that one that postponed the first preview. So I'm hoping it's not postponed.

[EvanK]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:07am

As I noted in the other thread...

Mark stated that they have simplified some things since LA and got a lot of kinks out during LA.. As well, lest we forget.. they postponed the original preview dates to allow for more tech time.. so it should be open by the 7th.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:11am

Good point; I forgot they postponed once already. Well, here's hopin'.

I'd hate to miss the first preview, I'm so excited to see it.

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:15am

I also have tickets to the first preview, so I hope it isn't delayed. Do you think Dolly will be there?

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:16am

I'm also going to first preview and hoping for all to go as planned. I am uber excited to see this!

[Popular]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:28am

Am I missing something? Why is whether or not the first preview will go on as scheduled even in question?

Updated On: 4/3/09 at 12:28 AM

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:31am

Although nobody wants it to happen, often times the first previews(s) are cancelled due to technical issues or last minute touch-ups...

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 12:45am

Yes, and it was postponed more than once, I believe, out of town.

[Popular]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 1:00am

I get that things happen. I was actually one of the audience members who was bumped from what was supposed to be the 1st preview in L.A.

My question was more to ask WHY people seem to be unnecessarily freaking out (in some of the other threads, not so much here) as if they had heard/read some inside scoop about it not being ready? It just seemed to me as though there was a article or quote they were basing their "freak out" on that I had missed. If I am the only one getting that impression then just ignore me.

[Sondheim_Geek]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 1:00am

I'm sure that Dolly will be there for most of the first month, through the opening.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 1:04am

It was said in another thread that apparently the show is in good shape but is having major technical problems that possibly wouldn't be ironed out by Tuesday.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 1:06am

How are ticket sales?

Any word on the lotto/rush?

Are there any parts of the Marquis that should be avoided (like, bad sightlines, etc).

Also, I hope they didn't simplify it too much! I love me a big, grand spectacle!

[Popular]

Posted: 4/3/09 at 1:13am

Exactly what I mean, rocks. Said in another thread by WHO? Based on WHAT? Rhetorical question...my point is just that I thought we all were better about not believing everything that is posted, especially when BWW (a supposed "official" source) released a nice article today confirming that it begins previews on the 7th as scheduled.

[jagfkb]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 1:45pm

Considerring how the first previews of 9 to 5 went in L.A., many people would not be suprised if similar techincal issues arose and previews were cancelled here. Also, were any performances cancelled mid performance, or were there only delays?

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 2:21pm

I don't believe a show was ever performances cancelled mid-way. Since Dolly was there, she just got up and sang until they fixed whatever was wrong.

The audience loved it.

[sidneybruhl]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 4:42pm

I'm hoping previews go off on time as I hope to snag a ticket for the second preview performance on Wednesday night.

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 9:33pm

Would cancelling a preview or two affect the opening date. As someone mentioned on another board, the cut off date for Tony eligibility is on the 30th. And from what they said, 9 to 5 is opening on the 30th. It would be a terrible shame if that happened!

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 9:37pm

Trust me. The producers aren't that stupid. They would still open it on that date no matter what.

[Matteo]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 11:06pm

well, i'm seeing it on the friday of the first week, so they better not change it!!!!!!!!!

[Danviolaman92]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 11:46pm

I'll be there on May 9th at the 7pm show. I have tickets for the second row-the only thing is that I have seats all the way to the left. Does anyone know how these seats are in the Marquis Theatre? Will they have a bad sightline?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:11am

I would think Dolly would indeed be there for the first preview and the opening night. Other times, I wouldn't know. Hopefully they are treating it as if the first preview was sooner so any kinks would be fixed in time for Tuesday evening.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 7:47am

I asked again yesterday about lotto/rush and they said they still don't know. They said they should know by Monday.