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Mike Barrett said: "Interesting the casting announcement called this "Not a replica" of the London production and "some changes". Wonder how drastic they will end up being if they announced it"

I’m curious as well. Elliot said in August that it won’t be a replica and they will make necessary improvements from The London production. Also, designer Bunny Christie said she is making some changes and using some new ideas in regards to the set.

Updated On: 10/21/19 at 09:57 AM

Mike Barrett said: "Interesting the casting announcement called this "Not a replica" of the London production and "some changes". Wonder how drastic they will end up being if they announced it"

That language was also in the announcement press release. It feels like Marketing Speak to try to reach the people who had complaints about the London production. Could be as simple as key changes and modified arrangements for Bobbie and natural blocking changes for new actors.

^I'll be there the same week - just have to pick a date!

That's a shirtload of Talent on one stage. I may have some trouble thinking about Etai marrying someone other than me but I will deal with it.

The only quibble I can think of is the wide array of ages of this cast. It is certainly possible for people of various ages to be friends but I always thought part of the original theme was how 30 (or so) year olds manage with married and single life in Manhattan. Etai can still pass as a teen on stage and then you have Patti at 70. I trust the Director but it does seem like a real mixed bag. And I would love it if the insanely talented Nikki covered Bobbi. I am wondering how this group of mostly Broadway vets and favorites will do at the box office. I don't really see a "madness" with tickets here outside of us Broadway fanatics.

Tick Tock on the West End was in the show as a nightmare sequence of sorts with many people involved. I don't think we've professionally seen it as a solo danced by anyone since the 95 Revival. I know the concert version did something with their Kathy and the ensemble women as well.

Claybourne Elder is playing Andy. Massey is playing Theo, the Kathy analogue.

DOH! I totally misread that announcement. I stand corrected. In my defense, I turn 50 today. Blame it on mild dementia.

It is certainly possible for people of various ages to be friends but I always thought part of the original theme was how 30 (or so) year olds manage with married and single life in Manhattan.

I always though it was how the central character feels about their own age and the constant reminders (either direct or indirect) from their circle of friends (representing societal constructs) that they are not yet married. As long as the relationships are believable, I really don't care. The director did a fantastic job in London, so I have faith this cast will work as well.

I will say while it's a really talented cast, it's also very...not diverse. I'd venture to say it's blindingly white. Yes, there's two black actors, but no Latins or Asians can sing Sondheim?

Yeah, this is a very white cast.

Unpopular opinion, but this cast is so boring. I saw it in London. There's not a single person cast so far that makes me want to rush out and spend 3X as much to see it again.

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carolinaguy said: "BwayinVan said: "Definitely adding this to my trip but can’t afford anything other than rear mezz. For those who have sat up there at the Jacobs how is the view from row 1 of the rear mezz"

I had first row rear mezz for The Ferryman and the view is pretty good. However, don't go any further back than front row because the legroom gets even worse than normal for a rear mezz."

Good to know. I’m 5’11 so find some of the theatres a little tight

carolinaguy said: "benfox2 said: "Bought tickets yesterday for front row mezzanine on the 50th anniversary of the original opening night (4/26). So glad I splurged before this cast was announced because it’s going to be madness with tickets."



We'll be on the same row at that performance!

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Very Cool! I will be suspiciously eyeing everyone there haha.

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Is this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?

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I’m going to guess yes, since it isn’t a limited run. Odds are most of the cast will sign a 1 year contract.

tombomb31 said: "Is this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?"



Possibly. Tickets are on sale through Sept. 27. If sales are solid and it wins a few Tonys, I'd say it extends until the end of 2020.

Dollypop said: "A question for those who have seen the London production:

Is the "Tick Tock: ballet still part of the show? Is it danced by a woman?"

"Tick Tock" now, title appropriately, addresses Bobbie's biological clock.