Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to star in NYCC Gala presentation of Parade- Page 4

[jpbran]

Posted: 10/4/22 at 1:23pm

HenryTDobson said: "Great cast! After having just seen Courtnee Carter in Sing Street, I'm excited to see her continuing to get work (though I wish in a better part). Wonder what that means for the future of Sing Street."

This is just a week’s run; I’d assume Sing Street wouldn’t hit NY til spring at the earliest. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/4/22 at 2:13pm

That’s a heck of a cast. Glad I bought tickets a month ago.

I won’t dare get my hopes up for Broadway since Parade is such a tough sell. BUT if Platt and Gaten wanted to do 9 months on Bway, AND if it gets glowing reviews at NYCC…well, a person can dream. 

[forgetregret]

Posted: 10/4/22 at 5:20pm

If anyone has an extra ticket, I'm looking to buy one. It looks like the entire run is sold out.

Also, does anyone know what the face value was for front balcony?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/4/22 at 5:29pm

forgetregret said: "If anyone has an extra ticket, I'm looking to buy one. It looks like the entire run is sold out.

Also, does anyone know what the face value was for front balcony?"

The run is definitely not sold out.

https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2022-2023/parade/

Updated On: 10/4/22 at 05:29 PM

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 10/4/22 at 5:30pm

Where are you seeing that it's sold out?  I only checked two dates but it looks like there are a good number of tickets for both November 1 and 2 (though it's fairly well sold).  Balcony prices are starting at $95 (plus $10 fee) for those two dates (though when I went last week, I was able to get tickets for $78 in side balcony

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/4/22 at 5:31pm

A theory from a Twitter user thinks this will be going into Studio 54 in the spring as part of Roundabouts broadway season. 
 

“I say this with no inside information, this is completely speculation on my part, but I really think there is a non-zero chance this Encores! parade production ends up at Studio 54 this Spring to complete Roundabouts current season. Manifesting it!”

I like this theory and I’ll be manifesting it as well.

Updated On: 10/4/22 at 05:31 PM

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/14/22 at 5:34pm

Jason Robert Brown will conduct all 7 performances:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jason-Robert-Brown-to-Conduct-PARADE-at-New-York-City-Center-20221014

[halfhourcheckwithmerman]

Posted: 10/14/22 at 5:54pm

Was this not already the case? I swear I saw him listed on the NYCC site a week ago. 

Updated On: 10/14/22 at 05:54 PM

[UWS10023]

Posted: 10/15/22 at 2:01am

Is there a dress rehearsal given there is a gala on a Tuesday?

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 5:41pm

We've got our first preview of the leads:

https://twitter.com/NYCityCenter/status/1585018963259322368?s=20&t=1hnGWNMawUtc22ii3z3cdQ

Micaela Diamond sounds fantastic. Ben Platt is ... eh. His vocal style (lots of vibrato, anticipating the note, usually when the pitch rises) works for some stuff, but I'm not a fan with it being in Parade.

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 6:46pm

Yes, an unfortunate clip showing less than his finest work.

She sounds superb and will walk away with the show I’m guessing. 

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 9:50pm

Ben looks indulgent. 
 

open your eyes.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 10:04pm

Here's the whole song:

https://www.tiktok.com/@theatrely/video/7158606268842691882

 

 

[zainmax]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 10:35pm

Anyone have a promo code?

[C.Jack]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 10:50pm

To be fair, I think Ben Platt has an unlikeability that might honestly work well for Leo Frank.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 10:55pm

I never bought the whole "DEH broke him" thing until seeing this video...stand still, Ben!

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 10:59pm

God, totally. 

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 11:07pm

He sounds so poppy which I'm not sure works for the character. I hate passing judgment off a rehearsal clip, but my expectations have been lowered. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 11:08pm

C.Jack said: "To be fair, I think Ben Platt has an unlikeability that might honestly work well for Leo Frank."'

1000%

 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/25/22 at 11:29pm

When did overnight janitor become fashion? 

But agree Diamond sounds fantastic. I'll be curious to see Platt's acting or if he just gives us Evan Hansen lite. 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 2:36am

Yeah... I'm content with my decision not to see this. Still curious how all the other actors will be received.

[Dolly80]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 3:06am

He’s obviously been infected by a case of the Lea Michele’s , and cannot open his eyes when singing.

Michaela Diamond and the rest of the cast sound incredible. This has Broadway transfer all over it- as long as Platt delivers.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 6:30am

I guess Platt's voice sounds kind of nice? But can he not stand still for two seconds?! Seriously so distracting. I just don't understand the appeal for him. I went on YouTube after watching that and watched Jeremy Jordan and Laura Benanti performing at the NYCC concert and that is MUCH better. (Diamond sounds wonderful, though!)

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 7:17am

His stage presence needs work, especially those little dips and shimmies.  How does he keep getting these great gigs?  Oh, never mind.  

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/26/22 at 4:30pm

"The Old Red Hills of Home" rehearsal:

https://www.tiktok.com/@theatrely/video/7158827858066984234