Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07 — Page 3

#51

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:15pm

From the playbill article:

"Director Doyle previously mentioned the possiblity of the show touring, noting casting would perhaps not be a concern. 'It's so interesting how many people who have come out of the woodwork who can suddenly [act, sing and play an instrument]'".

#52

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:23pm

Telecharge lists Sweeney as having two show on the 3rd: a 2:00 and a 7:00. Does anyone know if the 7:00 will still go on or if they will just have a 2:00?

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#53

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:24pm

Such sad news. Very glad I had the chance to saee it. Good luck to everyone.

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#54

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:25pm

I wish I could've gotten the chance to see it.

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#55

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:26pm

This is very sad news, but nothing unexpected. I am now very glad that I saw this show twice last week when I went to nyc. I wish the very talented cast and crew all the best.

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#56

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:27pm

I leave for school the Tuesday before, but I am seriously thinking about coming home for the weekend for the closing performance. What a way to ruin a good day.

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#57

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:28pm

Sad news... Guess I'll miss it... Not going to NYC until October...

#58

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:32pm

This is really depressing! I was hoping to go see it again one evening my first week of classes...but that isn't going to happen since I start sept 5.

Oh well...it was the perfect show for a first Broadway show...

#59

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:33pm

Oh dear! How sad! I suppose I'm going to squeeze in one more performance when I come up to the city in August!

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#60

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:42pm

They added a 7PM show. I just bought my ticket. Row BB, Seat 1. Is that any good?

#61

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:46pm

BB1 is where I sat on the 16th of July. It's off to the side a fair bit, but you're still a huge part of the action.

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#62

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:52pm

This makes me so sad. I'm just glad it had a helathy run and was able to recoup. I wish I could go to the closing performance.

I wish the best to the cast.

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#63

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:53pm

I'm not going to New York until November and I really, really wanted to see the show

I hope the tour comes near here *crosses fingers*

#64

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:53pm

It's Not Sad. It's Passing The Torch!

This production was wonderful and we all know it. We also knew its day would come to close. It was a magnificent crowning achievement for the entire cast, Broadway, and Doyle. Congratulations! They should be very happy with its highly-rated and -reviewed run.

I had the pleasure of seeing my favorite musical and cast twice and I will surely not miss the tour when it begins in San Francisco. I'm very happy, of course sad a little, but look at the phenomenal success it was for theatre as a whole! It will be difficult for any new revival production to beat the ingenuity that this production did.

The bar was raised! WELL DONE, SWEENEY TEAM!

#65

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:59pm

I have to see this before it closes, I am glad I am going to be going in NY for school.

#66

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:01pm

They will pass that torch on to the COMPANY cast and I bet that show works even BETTER in Doyle's style.

#67

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:05pm

Hey Moxie, I'm BB2, be sure to wave hello! (Best part, great leg room!)

I'm truly saddened to see such a special show leave Broadway. But it was wonderful to see such a thoughtful, intelligent production on the boards for a time. In a Broadway full of a lot of pablum, it was wonderful to think, to imagine, to get chills, for a few hours in a truly unique way. I just hope Broadway has learned that audiences can indeed embrace something different and challenging, and bring more daring productions to the boards.

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#68

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:10pm

Rest in Pace, Best Show Ever.

#69

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:11pm

Are you sitting next to me? Is BB2 next to BB1?

My telecharge rep was less than gracious in helping me understand the seating chart. I think she put me on hold to curse me out. :)

#70

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:19pm

BB2 is the aisle seat of the right orchestra. BB1 is the aisle seat of the left orchestra. So no, not next to each other.

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#71

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:20pm

Hey MOXIE,

We're on the front row aisle seats, you on the orchestra left, me on orchestra right. If you can't get center close, then I think they're a pretty good alternate.

I actually sat in this same seat a couple of weeks ago. There were some sightline issues for me right after Turpin's Johanna (because the John Orbo and his bass is in front of me), but otherwise I love them. I think it's great to see them work so close. Your side is great as well, if I recall. Although a lot of the bakery scenes are on my side, you'll have a better view of the staging overall.

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Updated On: 7/30/06 at 09:20 PM

#72

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:21pm

Seating chart for the theatre.

(Edited to fix the link.)



Seating chart

Updated On: 7/30/06 at 09:21 PM

#73

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:23pm

Oh wait nevermind...I think I misinterpreted your post EugLoven

Updated On: 7/30/06 at 09:23 PM

#74

re: Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07

Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:33pm

I guess I won't get to see this one in NY. I hope much of the original cast come on tour.

#75

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Posted: 7/30/06 at 9:34pm

My heart just broke.

Still, I'm glad to say that this was the most thrilling live theatrical experience I've ever had. A million thanks to the actors, producers and everyone else involved.

Man, just a little bit over a month more and it would have ran a year.

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