Posted: 10/2/22 at 9:33pm
I miss this show on Broadway. First time I saw it in 2016 was in DC. I went alone and the person next to me went alone. By the finale we had grabbed each other's arms, both in tears. We still keep in touch and have seen multiple shows together when I go to DC or he comes to NY. A transformative musical that reassured my faith in human nature (during a terrible year for the world).
Posted: 10/2/22 at 9:45pm
Auggie27 said: "I was there Thursday (9/29) night, 4th row mezz, and the audience upstairs was wildly vocal This new habit of anticipating known moments and all but obliterating the audio presentation is trying our patience. It has infected Into the Woods,though less so the night I was there with all originals in, and certainly That Show On Its Second Star. That said, the CFA performance was stellar, and Colella was especially superb, the reason I was there. (Though -- minority opinion -- I still wish her number had a button; we're desperate to honor it. The song features the most heart-stopping moment in the show for me, "And the one thing I loved more than anything/Was used as the bomb.")."
Irene & David purposely didn't had in breaks for applause except for after "Welcome to the Rock", Screech In" & the "Finale". Agree that that's a flaw in the show. Today, several people gave Colella a standing O, but had to sit down quickly as there is no break to warrant one.
Posted: 10/2/22 at 10:10pm
suicidalmickeymouse said: "Nothing special was passed out, but they did do a live pre show announcement that stated the numbers of performances which was fun."
What were you expecting then to pass out besides Playbills?
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Posted: 10/2/22 at 11:14pm
DEH did custom closing hats they passed out to everyone on the way out.
OOTI gave out ziploc bags to take home sand.
It’s not entirely unheard of.
Posted: 10/3/22 at 12:24am
"Going back to the noise problem, it was an issue during both speaking and singing. Literally like drunk people screaming at the top of their lungs with whoops and cheers. A friend in the orchestra said it wasn’t that bad down there."
It was horrible, and negatively affected the entire show. There were a group of them, but one person in particular "woo-ed" through the entire show, even at inappropriate moments {Hannah's "I Am Here"}.
. Don't EVER be that person.
Posted: 10/3/22 at 3:19am
suicidalmickeymouse said: "DEH did custom closing hats they passed out to everyone on the way out.
OOTI gave out ziploc bags to take home sand.
It’s not entirely unheard of."
Maybe so, but it certainly isn't common.
Posted: 10/3/22 at 8:35am
suicidalmickeymouse said: "DEH did custom closing hats they passed out to everyone on the way out.
OOTI gave out ziploc bags to take home sand.
It’s not entirely unheard of."
While it's not unheard of, no one should go to a first preview or closing performance expecting something to be handed out
Posted: 10/3/22 at 8:50am
Seeing the real Come From Aways and Newfoundlanders last night was a gift itself. They're all so proud of this show.
Posted: 10/3/22 at 2:17pm
Astrid, Petrina, Sharon, James, plus David and Irene will be on Stars in the House tonight for a Game Night.
Posted: 10/3/22 at 3:39pm
ACL2006 said: "Seeing the real Come From Aways and Newfoundlanders last night was a gift itself. They're all so proud of this show."
Aside from the show, that was the most magical moment of the evening. So incredibly special to see all of them. I do regret not speaking to any of them before the show as I did get there relatively early 
Posted: 10/3/22 at 3:44pm
I certainly wasn’t expecting anything! Like I said, with the closing of DEH so recently it was hard not to compare the two closing experiences. Thought it was worth a note for anyone who may have been curious.
Posted: 10/4/22 at 6:35pm
Nick and Diane Marson just posted on Twitter that they tested positive for COVID. Anyone who talked to them should probably take a COVID test on Thursday or Friday just to be safe.
Posted: 10/4/22 at 9:57pm
ALEXANDRA WOLFSON said: "Nick and Diane Marson just posted on Twitter that they tested positive for COVID. Anyone who talked to them should probably take a COVID test on Thursday or Friday just to be safe."
The show had a huge after party which included all cast members, current and alumni, all crew and all Come From Aways and Newfoundlanders.
Posted: 10/5/22 at 12:07am
ACL2006 said: "ALEXANDRA WOLFSON said: "Nick and Diane Marson just posted on Twitter that they tested positive for COVID. Anyone who talked to them should probably take a COVID test on Thursday or Friday just to be safe."
The show had a huge after party which included all cast members, current and alumni, all crew and all Come From Aways and Newfoundlanders."
Not only did all attendees have to provide a same-day negative test, they were testing attendees in front of Haswell Green's for those who had not yet been tested. It just goes to show how one day you don't have it, to another day you do.
