Bright Star in LA
Bright Star in LA
#1Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 4:49pm
October 11 through November 19.
Carmen Cusack will reprise her role!
http://www.playbill.com/article/carmen-cusack-will-return-to-bright-star-for-los-angeles-engagement
I'd love to see it.
theatreguy12
Broadway Star Joined: 4/20/15
#2Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 4:51pm
Thanks for sharing! Was at a party last night and we got to taking about the upcoming seasons at the Ahmanson and Pantages. I told everyone that if Cusack reprises her role in Bright Star, see it!
And now this!
I'll be seeing it again! Loved her so much in it!
#3Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 4:55pm
Really happy to hear this, as I live in LA and never got the chance to see it in NYC.
#4Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 5:09pm
Does anyone know if she will do the entire tour? I have tickets in Dallas for June 2018
Alessio2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/15/13
#5Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 5:13pm
Wonderful news!! I saw Carmen last night in Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl! I was skeptical about seeing Bright Star again after seeing it in New York and falling in love with Carmen Cusack and the show! Now I will be returning for sure...such a wonderful performance!
#6Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 8:01pm
Any idea if the show will make to Chicago and who will be playing the role the rest of the run?
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#7Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 9:06pm
I don't think they've begun initial auditions here in the city yet?
#8Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/24/17 at 11:05pm
Tim Federle responded to the news of Carmen doing the LA run by tweeting Alex Wyse "congrats." Now most of his tweets are jokes, but I was wondering if this could mean Alex is also doing the tour. https://twitter.com/timfederle/status/889587479191449600
My father (AIDS)
My sister (AIDS)
My uncle and my cousin and her best friend (AIDS, AIDS, AIDS)
The gays and the straights
And the white and the spades
getatme
Broadway Star Joined: 6/14/11
#9Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/25/17 at 12:16am
Alex Wyse was a huge fan and supporter of Bright Star during its time on Broadway, but he's currently based in LA filming The Bold and the Beautiful so his involvement in the tour is unlikely.
JennH
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#10Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/25/17 at 2:06pm
I'm still confused as to if this is it's own production with that company or if it's the start of the tour, since that schedule hasn't really been fleshed out yet. Either way, YAY! To those in LA, Carmen alone is totally worth it even if the show itself isn't super great, but it's still a lovely breath of fresh air from spectacle and bombast. Don't get me wrong. like those too, and they have their place, but more "down to earth" shows like this are wonderful :
#11Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/26/17 at 1:04am
I live in Mexico and I'm dying to see this. The dates aren't really convenient for me, so
1) If I got a ticket and couldn't make it, would I have trouble reselling it?
2) Are there any chances the next stop on the tour could be San Diego?
(Your insights are super appreciated)
#12Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/26/17 at 1:26am
reginula said: "I live in Mexico and I'm dying to see this. The dates aren't really convenient for me, so
1) If I got a ticket and couldn't make it, would I have trouble reselling it?
2) Are there any chances the next stop on the tour could be San Diego?"
I don't think there will be much of a secondary market for this show, so your chances of reselling would be slim.
However, the Ahmanson is usually pretty good about exchanging tickets for another date, if that helps at all.
UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#13Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/26/17 at 1:53am
reginula said: "I live in Mexico and I'm dying to see this. The dates aren't really convenient for me, so
1) If I got a ticket and couldn't make it, would I have trouble reselling it?
2) Are there any chances the next stop on the tour could be San Diego?
(Your insights are super appreciated)
I agree there won't be much of a secondary market for resale but there will probably be decent seats available for as low as $25 so get one of those and if you end up not being able to use it, you're not out a huge amount of money. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday).
#14Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/26/17 at 10:48am
@CallMeJorge: https://mobile.twitter.com/TimFederle/status/889816492941946880
#15Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/26/17 at 2:22pm
This is a bit confusing, how they're rolling this all out. As someone else asked, is this the start of the tour? Is there even a tour anymore? Is this just a short, stand-alone production? If not, who in the world is possibly going to play this bear of a role on the rest of the stops? And is any of the original cast going to join Carmen? Very strange all around. Either way, yay that Carmen will get to do this again (and also yay that she won't be taking on the entire length of the tour, as I'm definitely ready to see her do other things, too).
thinton
Understudy Joined: 8/20/07
#16Bright Star in LA
Posted: 7/28/17 at 3:08pm
This is my understanding: The Broadway production team will mount the show at the Ahmanson, after which the production will transfer to Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City in January. After it closes in Salt Lake, it will go on tour. So while the Ahmanson and Pioneer are not being marketed as tour stops, I believe that the same physical production is what will tour. Will the same cast appear in all three iterations, or even just the first two? This has not been announced yet. Fingers crossed for Carmen Cusack to continue past LA.
#17Bright Star in LA
Posted: 8/4/17 at 8:06pm
LA pals and people who have been to the Ahmanson, what's better? The rear part of the orchestra or the mezz?
#18Bright Star in LA
Posted: 8/4/17 at 8:11pm
I don't like either, but I'd probably say rear orchestra. The mezz just seems too far away at the Ahmanson (but not as bad as the Pantages).
#19Bright Star in LA
Posted: 8/4/17 at 11:10pm
I prefer the rear of the orchestra myself, but then I'm not a real fan of most mezzanines. I just feel more connected to the action in the orchestra even if I'm a bit further back. I have been seated about 2/3 of the way back in the orchestra for a lot of shows and near the rear for a few. I prefer to be a bit closer, but if that's your choice - I'd go with the rear orchestra. However, try to stay away from the light board if possible.
Also, I have been miserable in the very far sides of the orchestra, and missed about 25% of Fun Home in one of those seats. (It is really a pet peeve of mine that more directors don't take the sight lines into account in the staging. I don't know how many shows things are staged up stage to the far right or far left and it cuts out a portion of the audience.) Back to the Ahmanson, stay at least 4 seats in from the side and you will be fine.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#20Bright Star in LA
Posted: 8/4/17 at 11:51pm
But it's nearly impossible to direct a near perfect show on the road when the sight lines are always changing.
#21Bright Star in LA
Posted: 8/5/17 at 11:50am
reginula said: "LA pals and people who have been to the Ahmanson, what's better? The rear part of the orchestra or the mezz?
"
First few rows of the mezzanine is one of my favorite places in the Ahmanson. I've never sat in the rear orchestra; but I sit 4th row center when my friend gives me her subscription seats and I think the front mezzanine is just as good. (Note: the first row of the mezzanine gave my husband a mild attack of vertigo. I thought it was perfect, but we moved back a row for our second trip to FOLLIES and that was great as well.)
#22Bright Star in LA
Posted: 9/14/17 at 1:44am
Full cast announced! More people are reprising their roles!
http://www.playbill.com/article/complete-cast-announced-for-la-premiere-of-bright-star-starring-carmen-cusack
(and thanks for your insight on rear orchestra vs mezz! Still haven't gotten a ticket but I n e e d to be there)
#23Bright Star in LA
Posted: 9/14/17 at 3:49pm
Next stop: San Francisco, with Carmen Cusack as well. http://www.playbill.com/article/carmen-cusack-will-headline-san-francisco-engagement-of-bright-star
#24Bright Star in LA
Posted: 9/14/17 at 3:55pm
Can she just come to Chicago? Or the show at least??
My father (AIDS)
My sister (AIDS)
My uncle and my cousin and her best friend (AIDS, AIDS, AIDS)
The gays and the straights
And the white and the spades
#25Bright Star in LA
Posted: 9/14/17 at 5:00pm
Please let her liking this tweet be a sign 
My father (AIDS)
My sister (AIDS)
My uncle and my cousin and her best friend (AIDS, AIDS, AIDS)
The gays and the straights
And the white and the spades
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