Bright Star in LA

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.

Really happy to hear this, as I live in LA and never got the chance to see it in NYC.

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!

I don't think they've begun initial auditions here in the city yet?

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.

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)

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).

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).

LA pals and people who have been to the Ahmanson, what's better? The rear part of the orchestra or the mezz?

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.

reginula said: "LA pals and people who have been to the Ahmanson, what's better? The rear part of the orchestra or the mezz?



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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.)

Next stop: San Francisco, with Carmen Cusack as well. http://www.playbill.com/article/carmen-cusack-will-headline-san-francisco-engagement-of-bright-star

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