Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

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Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:22pm

Here is the schedule:

JULY 6

· Jacques Brel is ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
· Avenue Q
· HOT FEET
· STOMP

JULY 13

· Mamma Mia!
· BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
· THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
· DRUMSTRUCK

JULY 20

· SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL
· The Phantom of THE OPERA
· THE COLOR PURPLE
· WICKED

JULY 27

· THE WEDDING SINGER
· HAIRSPRAY
· TARZAN
· RENT

AUG 3

· CHICAGO
· I Love You, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
· THE LION KING
· MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT

AUG 10 (rain date - August 11th)

· THE FANTASTICKS
· THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
· THE ACTORS FUND: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Updated On: 6/13/06 at 01:22 PM

#2

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:28pm

question... wasn't this going to be in Central park this year? or was that something else. i'm sure i'm just confusing it with something else but i can't think of what

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#3

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:31pm

That's Broadway Under the Stars, on June 26. This is a series of hour long, lunch time concerts in Bryant Park, behind the Library. They're from 12:30 - 1:30.

#4

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:34pm

got it, thank you!

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#5

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:37pm

Do they actually play the concert over the radio or do you have to go to Bryant Park to hear the songs?

#6

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:39pm

You have to go to hear it. It's not played on the radio, as it would be too hard to transport all of the equipment. It's hosted by their deejays, though. Valerie Smaldone and such.

Updated On: 6/13/06 at 01:39 PM

#7

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:40pm

it is played over the radio, It has before.

#8

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:41pm

If Hot Feet doesn't last until then, will it still perform? I think it's funny how they put them as early as possible.

#9

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:47pm

I was thinking the exact same thing mijofly. Hot Feet probably won't last through July 6th.

Will The Wedding Singer last through July 27th?

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re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:48pm

Wedding Singer had a boom in ticket sales following the Tonys.

#11

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:48pm

Um, yes? They're doing fantastic business. I wouldn't be surprised if they get a very healthy run now.

#12

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:50pm

Wow...I guess the Tony performance was good, but totally misleading.

#13

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:50pm

How was it misleading? WS is a lot of fun.

#14

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:51pm

Yeah....Wedding Singer is far from Shakespeare, but it's a lot of fun.

#15

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 1:33am

No Jersey Boys! I'm sad. I'll still go, but I am sad. Those guys are probably pooped though. Though Bway in Bryant Park sometimes has understudies perform, so this could have been a good opportunity for them. I'll still be there.

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re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 1:37am

If things continue the way they've been, WS will last FAR beyond July 27th.

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#17

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 1:38am

When did they announce that The Actor's Fund Concert was gonna be THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS?

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#18

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 1:42am

What time do you guys suggest getting there to get a good spot near the stage? I am considering going July 13th while I am in town...

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#19

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 7:53am

Between 10 & 11 AM.

#20

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 7:58am

Someone record this and put in YouTube, please!

(as I live no where near NYC.)

#21

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 10:30am

Between 10-11AM?? Are you serious?? You'd fry!! LOL!

I work near Bryant Park and I've gotten there 15 minutes prior to the show starting and I've gotten a good place. Of course over the years it's gotten more crowded, so I'd say a good half an hour before but I think b/w 10-11AM is way too early.

#22

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 11:42am

I totally agree WickedRentEder. 30 minutes prior is fine. Also, people set up the chairs / blankets across the lawn and the view from a bit further back can be just as good as sitting right up front.

#23

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 12:04pm

Geez, why'd they have to tarnis July 27th with Tarzan? I'm still trying to figure out when to go to NYC and for the other three shows that'll be performing that day I've schedule my trip to go through that date, but I don't think I really want to see Tarzan perform...ugh.

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#24

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 12:43pm

is there a website or article about this where i could get a little more info?

sounds cool though

#25

re: Broadway In Bryant Park Announced

Posted: 6/16/06 at 12:49pm

Google Bryant Park and look for their schedules. They have all the happenings there this summer: movies (on Monday nights), GMA summer concert series & Broadway.

Also, sitting too close to the stage may hurt your ears. The speakers are REALLY loud so hearing the performances won't be a problem no matter where you're at in the lawn. If you like to see the performers, then get a place closer to the stage.