Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Gabster
Understudy Joined: 1/17/10
#1Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 8:53amFor people going tonight or to the matinee - what do you think the lotto will be like? And the stage door? Anybody who goes tonight can also report what it was like. Do you think if I lose lotto they'll still be reasonably priced tickets available, or only thee expensive orchestra seats? Thanks!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 9:12am
Considering how often it's been on TDF, (and until recently, even for today's shows) you shouldn't have a problem.
You can go on Telecharge and find out what is still available.
I have no idea how crazy lotto has been recently.
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#2Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 9:24amGo to TKTS if you lose.
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert
ABoyLikeThat
Featured Actor Joined: 8/13/05
#3Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 11:33amI did the lotto last Sunday and it was relatively easy to get. I was so glad to see the show before Bobby left. He does such a great job.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 11:09pm
Wow...did no one here go to either of the last shows? (I realize tonights show is just getting home.)
I figured we'd have heard something of it!
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#5Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 11:23pm
I just got back...
It was a fabulous show. The audience was very well-behaved, for the most part, thank goodness. There was a lot of energy, but nothing over the top. Bobby got entrance applause, and there was extended applause after the usual numbers, but nothing over the top.
Everyone was really emotional during the show. I've never seen Alice cry as much as she did tonight. There were a couple of instances where Spencer had to stop to collect himself (I distinctly remember him doing this before the last part of I've Been).
The scenes between Alice and Bobby sizzled- they were both on fire tonight, and were both incredibly emotional throughout. Their final scene together (at the end of So Anyway) was heart-wrenching. Everyone was fantastic, but Alice was especially amazing. When she's on top of her game, like she was tonight, there is no better performance on Broadway right now.
At the curtain call, Bobby and Alice couldn't decide who should bow last- Bobby kept telling Alice to bow, Alice kept telling Bobby to bow. Finally Alice pushed him forward. It was a cute moment.
Michael Grief spoke briefly, thanking Bobby for helping to make the "final, Pulitzer Prize winning version of this show what it was." He was joined onstage by David Stone and Tom Kitt. Bobby then spoke, promising not be long-winded, then proceeded to be...long-winded, but it was still cute. He kissed the stage, thanked both of his families (the one at home and the one onstage), the writers, the investors, the musicians, the crew, house staff, ushers, and then dedicated the performance to "all the struggling actors sitting in the last row." He then told a story about how he used to second-act Tommy when he first got to NY. Then he told Michael Grief he was going to say what he would have said, "if I won the Tony." He spoke about what a joy it was to work with a director like him who let you try things and "test the waters." After he finished, they all waved, and the cast did a group hug as they walked off.
A very nice, if somewhat understated evening.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 11:25pmAwwww...very nice. Thanks for checking in!
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#7Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 11:29pmThat sounds lovely. I'm glad he was able to give his Tony speech.
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#8Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/16/10 at 11:52pm
It was magnificent. Pure theatrical magic. I wept from start to finish, and just when I thought I couldn't cry any more, he gave a whole inspiring speech to actors that made me tear up all over again. I'm so glad I hadn't seen the show before, and could experience this as my introduction to the piece.
Alice....well, I love her dearly. But if this had been my first introduction to her, I'd probably be turned off. Her acting is superb, but her voice...it just ain't what it used to be.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
#9Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/17/10 at 12:34amI was there tonight too. I think I cried almost as much as Alice. It was a magical evening and I'm so thrilled I was there to experience it.
#10Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/17/10 at 6:37amI'm happy that Bobby was great!! Looking forward to seeing Brian next week though!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11Bobby Spencer's Final Next To Normal Show
Posted: 5/17/10 at 7:00amI adored Bobby, as well. Amazingly excited for BdJ to return. I thought he was stupendous off B'way. Father's day weekend -- can't wait!
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