CONFIRMED: Audra McDonald-led GYPSY to begin previews Nov 2024- Page 16
CONFIRMED: Audra McDonald-led GYPSY to begin previews Nov 2024
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#375
Posted: 5/30/24 at 10:52am
Fordham2015 said: "Got tickets in the rear orchestra so we'd be in the "Sing out, Louise" zone."
The Majestic has a very long and steep orchestra. I wonder if she will really enter clear at the back of it or if she'll enter at the mid-orchestra point which wouldn't include the stairs?!? (Around row K-ish I think?)
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#376
Posted: 5/30/24 at 10:52am
Got my tickets! This would be my first time seeing opening previews of any show, but I just have to witness my favorite theatre actress in one of the greatest theatre roles for the first time with a bunch of others who are also seeing it for the first time.
I think I have a good seat and the price for it wasn’t too eye-watering either for how much money I have. I just hope I’ll be able to keep this date, what with the no refund policy.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#377
Posted: 5/30/24 at 10:54am
TaffyDavenport said: "angoradebs said:
"Definitelysome new seat numbering - looks like what used to be row K in orchestra for Phantom is now row M"
If it's correct, rows K and L in the side orchestra sections have been removed, not renumbered/lettered.
"
I'm not sure that's true, because the orchestra used to widen at Q and now it widens at S.
It looks like side orch now has 12 rows before the gap/aisle where it used to have 10.
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Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#378
Posted: 5/30/24 at 10:58am
The prices are wild. I'm almost certain (barring some huge star announcement as Herbie or Louise, which I doubt) there will be discount codes available to this one eventually.
The theater is huge and Audra (queen, though she may be) is not going to move hundreds of $200-300 tickets to each performance.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#379
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:02am
Does anyone know when the Majestic’s in-person box office will be open? Telecharge just says it’s not open at this time, which, duh.
I don’t mind sitting in the mid-rear mezz to save some money (views on SeatPlan aren’t bad at all), but it would really pain me to spend $114 per ticket when they would be $99 if I could just run down to grab them.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/19
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#380
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:06am
WiCkEDrOcKS said: "The theater is huge and Audra (queen, though she may be) is not going to move hundreds of $200-300 tickets to each performance."
That's what I'm counting on. I've decided to wait for TKTS or even TDF. Worst case scenario, I'll see it in the dead of winter slow season. Bad seats shouldn't cost that much.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#381
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:08am
People forget that Audra's last two shows on Broadway ("Frankie & Johnny" and "Ohio State Murders") had something like a 25% weekly attendance and average price of $1.25 per ticket. So people may love her but we have proof that just her alone isn't enough to get people into the theater. It will be very interesting to see how long those seats stay at $400.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#382
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:09am
TBFL said: "Personally, this doesn't appeal.. Yes she's hugely talented, but the idea of a soprano Mamma Rose does nothing for me. And i'm all Gypsy'd out for a good few years."
For me, performing Sondheim well (or in this case Jule Styne/Sondheim) isn't about the specific range of your voice. It's how well you can convey the character through song.
For example, I was just watching video of Harvey Fierstein singing "Rose's Turn" and thought you know what... this works too.
Also, I just stumbled on concert footage of Audra performing "Rose's Turn" and not shockingly found her take pretty compelling.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#383
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:12am
Anybody have the picture of the new majestic interior view from the stage! Trying to see where my seats are.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#384
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:13am
angoradebs said: "TaffyDavenport said: "angoradebs said:
"Definitelysome new seat numbering - looks like what used to be row K in orchestra for Phantom is now row M"
If it's correct, rows K and L in the side orchestra sections have been removed, not renumbered/lettered.
"
I'm not sure that's true, because the orchestra used to widen at Q and now it widens at S.
It looks like side orch now has 12 rows before the gap/aisle where it used to have 10."
Ok, they added rows I and J to the front side orchestra, but they're not shown on the seating chart to buy tickets:
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#385
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:13am
I’m also going to wait from buying tickets at these current prices and just see what the rush policy is. I live in NYC area so I can always watch it in the slow season late January or February.
A friend told me the last 2 Gypsy revivals didn’t recoup so maybe there will be discounts later on.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#386
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:20am
If the supporting cast is as big as some have been hinting, combined with Audra and the legendary musical, I think this could indeed be an event with strong sales. Audra alone won’t be able to sell it out long term.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#387
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:23am
I'm surprised they didn't announce more of that casting today, really.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#388
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:25am
Is anyone else having trouble with Telecharge? It says processing but the sale never completes! UGH!!!
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Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#389
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:26am
Any rumors for Louise??
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#390
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:30am
Jordan Catalano said: "I'm surprised they didn't announce more of that casting today, really."
It's likely because- regardless of whatever rumors are flying around- none of it has yet been finalized.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#391
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:31am
I hope we won't be getting Will Swenson as Herbie!
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#392
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:31am
Famebroadway2 said: "Is anyone else having trouble with Telecharge? It says processing but the sale never completes! UGH!!!"
Check your account, it might have gone through. Mine never officially processed, and I didn't get a confirmation email, but I was charged, and the ticket is in my orders.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#393
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:33am
TaffyDavenport said: "angoradebs said: "TaffyDavenport said: "angoradebs said:
"Definitelysome new seat numbering - looks like what used to be row K in orchestra for Phantom is now row M"
If it's correct, rows K and L in the side orchestra sections have been removed, not renumbered/lettered.
"
I'm not sure that's true, because the orchestra used to widen at Q and now it widens at S.
It looks like side orch now has 12 rows before the gap/aisle where it used to have 10."
Ok, they added rows I and J to the front side orchestra, but they're notshown on the seating chart to buy tickets:
"
Seems to me they relettered the rows AND added 2 rows in the orchestra near the stage (new rows AA and BB). Here's the old chart to compare:
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Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#394
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:42am
WiCkEDrOcKS said: "The prices are wild. I'm almost certain (barring some huge star announcement as Herbie or Louise, which I doubt) there will be discount codes available to this one eventually.
The theater is huge and Audra (queen, though she may be) is not going to move hundreds of $200-300 tickets to each performance."
Yeah, I see no problem in holding to buy tickets. This is not a Daniel Radcliffe/Bette Midler situation. And if the ad campaign is indeed going to remain AUDRA GYPSY, there's no way they're getting someone bigger than her for Herbie or Louise. Good theatre actors? Sure. But not box office drivers.
As with all shows that start with high prices: They can drop if the demand isn't there. I'm sure there'll be discount codes and TKTS seats in this show's future.
That doesn't mean it can't do well, can't be good, can't recoup, etc...
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Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#395
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:54am
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "The prices are wild. I'm almost certain (barring some huge star announcement as Herbie or Louise, which I doubt) there will be discount codes available to this one eventually.
The theater is huge and Audra (queen, though she may be) is not going to move hundreds of $200-300 tickets to each performance."
Yeah, I see no problem in holding to buy tickets. This is not a Daniel Radcliffe/Bette Midler situation. And if the ad campaign is indeed going to remain AUDRA GYPSY, there's no way they're getting someonebiggerthan her for Herbie or Louise. Good theatre actors? Sure. But not box office drivers.
As with all shows that start with high prices: They can drop if the demand isn't there. I'm sure there'll be discount codes and TKTS seats in this show's future.
That doesn't mean it can't do well, can't be good, can't recoup, etc..."
I can see a number of big name actors (and possibly singers) setting their egos aside to star in this production. There is a chance to expand the demographics beyond the typical theatergoing audience.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#396
Posted: 5/30/24 at 11:57am
I sang in the choir in December when Audra was a guest narrator at Epcot for the Candlelight Processional. She was one of the best narrators I’ve heard and while she did do a post-Christmas performance, her dates were like December 25th-26th, her crowds were not full :( I was really hoping she would come back next December and pick dates before Christmas but she’s booked ;) hopefully one day!
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#397
Posted: 5/30/24 at 12:00pm
I grabbed Orch row 0 tickets for $195/each for the week before it opens, which I don't think is an awwwwful deal. Row N was $318! It's been a looooooong time I was in the Majestic and I've never seen a stage production of Gypsy, so looking forward to it.
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#398
Posted: 5/30/24 at 12:09pm
I'll wait for a discount code to pop up and for the Majestic box office to open. Anyone know of when their box office will reopen?
Audra McDonald-led GYPSY for 2024-2025 Season!#399
Posted: 5/30/24 at 12:16pm
If only Heather Headley was younger! She’d be a great Louise.
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