Breaking News: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Karen Olivo to Star in tick, tick...BOOM! for Encores!- Page 2

[darquegk]

Posted: 3/9/14 at 10:36pm

I enjoy what I've heard of Neil Patrick Harris in the role. He's less histrionic (and Esparza's histrionics are part of his appeal) but he plays the role well, I thought.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/9/14 at 11:55pm

I'm excited for Karen to belt out that song, but eh... Lin-Manuel makes me want to pass. He has some serious taste levels. Not a great actor. Not a great singer.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 3/10/14 at 12:48am

I know it's been said before, but I'm going to reiterate. I'm VERY underwhelmed by this casting. Karen, I trust, will make for a great 'Susan', but Lin... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed.

Can't quite put my finger on *why*...

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 3/10/14 at 2:35am

If I remember correctly, Karen said in an interview she has retired, but yet she said that if a role is really good and it does not require a lot of participation (like 8 shows a week and long contracts), then she would do something. So in other words, she is picking and choosing what she wants to do and when. It could be now or 4 years from now and then the next one 6 years from that!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/10/14 at 9:02am

Yes it makes sense for Karen. A short commitment.

Would love to see another Heights alum like Chris Jackson or Josh Henry in the third role.

[anmiller07]

Posted: 3/10/14 at 9:22am

Or Marcus Paul James. And he already has the Larson tie-in. Not likely, I know, but I am a huge fan of his.

What were ticket prices like for this series last season? Any rush, etc.? Updated On: 3/10/14 at 09:22 AM

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 3/10/14 at 9:55am

I agree that I don’t think Lin’s voice is as bad as some make it out to be, but, yes, he doesn’t have the strongest Broadway voice. However, for me, what he lacks in vocal power he makes up for in the passion and energy he puts into it.

Very excited for this and couldn’t be more thrilled that it happens to be taking place when I’m in NYC.

I saw “Damn Yankees” years ago, but can’t remember what the ticket-buying process was like – is it usually difficult to score tickets or no? Planning on getting them the day they go on sale, but didn’t know how quickly these things usually sell.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/10/14 at 10:03am

Tickets for Encores Off-Center are $25. No rush needed.

Updated On: 3/10/14 at 10:03 AM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/17/14 at 4:04pm

General sale tickets for this went on sale today. They start at $25 dollars, and go up to $90 for good orchestra/mezzanine seats. Excited!

[macnyc]

Posted: 3/17/14 at 4:46pm

I bought tickets to Tick, Tick... BOOM today at the box office. There are very nice front mezzanine seats (on the sides) for $25. But, slightly off topic, what do people think about Pump Boys and Dinettes? I know it's a matter of taste, but from I understand, there isn't much of a book, and the music is kind of country. I listened to a few cuts on Spotify and it didn't grab me. So I thinking of skipping it. Any thoughts?

[SomeOtherMe]

Posted: 3/17/14 at 8:20pm

Just bought tickets. Does anyone know who the 3rd cast member is yet?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 9:24am

Got a Goldstar alert today, FYI. http://www.goldstar.com/e/84077

[brdway411]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 9:28am

got my tickets last night.

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 9:38am

"Just bought tickets. Does anyone know who the 3rd cast member is yet?"

Been a while since this was asked, but just in case, it's Leslie Odom Jr.

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 8:51pm

Marcus is in MOTOWN now.

Saw Lin in "Merrily..". Was not thrilled that he was cast in the part and wasn't crazy about his performance. He wasn't horrible but he wasn't right for the part. JMO

[wonkit]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 8:56pm

The casting of Leslie Odom ALMOST got me to buy a ticket but Miranda does not have the voice for the part of Jon in any respect. That is not a part that can be emoted through, unfortunately. I keep trying to give him the benefit of the doubt but he could not even manage 4 bars of harmony with Esparza during MISCAST. So I will take a pass on this one.