Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 10

[BJR]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 7:32am

I'm bummed first preview is a matinee and I can't make it. But I'll be there that first week, then.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 7:43am

Going in March, and I can't wait! Really hoping for a solid production.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 8:22am

I keep seeing people like, begging for someone to give them a first preview ticket. Just because you work in the industry doesn't mean you're more special. People got the tickets before you. That's it. You can make do with seeing something other than the first preview. It's like those influencers who expect free stuff. 

[yyys]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 9:28am

can anyone alert me when tickets are released for the first preview? All I see are resales ($375 for nosebleeds).

[Alex M]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 9:45am

yyys said: "can anyone alert me when tickets are released for the first preview? All I see are resales ($375 for nosebleeds). "

Tickets were  released in September and sold out fast which is why you see so many resales. Keep checking Ticketmaster though, someone may resell their ticket for what it’s worth ! 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 9:47am

They released some front orchestra seats on Friday, and they were gone very quickly.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 9:54am

I just check when I am going next month and there were only a couple of resale tickets left. They go for as little as $345 up to $1400 each. That is just outrageous! Thank god I got tickets when I did!

[BarnabyTucker]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 10:07am

I'll be there March 11! Going with a big group and going all out with fancy dress and everything. :)

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 10:34am

BarnabyTucker said: "I'll be there March 11! Going with a big group and going all out with fancy dress and everything. :)"

I'm going on March 11 too! Are you going to the Matinee or the Evening?

[inception]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 11:13am

Dylan Smith4 said: "I just check when I am going next month and there were only a couple of resale tickets left. They go for as little as $345 up to $1400 each. That is just outrageous! Thank god I got tickets when I did!"

Wow, checked the night I'm going & just a dozen random resale tickets are available. Is this already the biggest hit of the season, before it even opens?

It helps when there are none of the questions you have when considering buying tickets to something new, such as is the story, or are the songs, going to be any good? It's just a question of will they do justice to a show we already know is good?

 

 

[yyys]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 11:25am

if Josh Groban is out on a particular day, can people request refunds? Hope this is the case so I can see his alternate instead.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 11:40am

yyys said: "if Josh Groban is out on a particular day, can people request refunds? Hope this is the case so I can see his alternate instead."

Is his name above the title? That's usually when a name is above the title audiences could request a refund or date exchange. If he's out when I'm going I'd definitely be happy to see an understudy or standby (I'm aware not everyone will feel the same)

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 12:17pm

Still annoyed that they're only doing 7 shows a week. Was hoping after their opening, they would have add an eighth performance with the alternates going on.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 12:22pm

When did Hello, Dolly announce they were going to add an 8th performance with Donny Murphy going on? Was it not until after opening?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 12:27pm

Call_me_jorge said: "When did Hello, Dolly announce they were going to add an 8th performance with Donny Murphy going on? Was it not until after opening?"

Donna Murphy's schedule was announced prior to the show starting previews. That included her covering Bette's vacation weeks.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 12:39pm

ACL2006 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "When did Hello, Dolly announce they were going to add an 8th performance with Donny Murphy going on? Was it not until after opening?"

Donna Murphy's schedule was announced prior to the show starting previews. That included her covering Bette's vacation weeks."

Oh, okay. I’m sure if this production wanted to add an 8th performance in the week they still can, but it’s definitely not going to happen right away. 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 12:46pm

Does anyone know if this still expected to be a physically large production? I would have assumed so, but I also remember expecting the recent 'music man' to be lavish and being quite disappointed...

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 12:55pm

This is the best preview we've gotten of the scenic design:

[BarnabyTucker]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 1:43pm

Dylan Smith4 said: "BarnabyTucker said: "I'll be there March 11! Going with a big group and going all out with fancy dress and everything. :)"

I'm going on March 11 too! Are you going to the Matinee or the Evening?"

Evening!

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 1:47pm

BarnabyTucker said: "Dylan Smith4 said: "BarnabyTucker said: "I'll be there March 11! Going with a big group and going all out with fancy dress and everything. :)"

I'm going on March 11 too! Are you going to the Matinee or the Evening?"

Evening!"

It's ok! Have fun!!!!

[yyys]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 3:48pm

Just saw a pair of $399 premium seating, orch right, row L - that's out of my price range LOL

[RippedMan]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 8:53pm

I feel like the circular scenic design is a choice and kind of makes it all feel small rather than the grand design of the original. But I’m excited to hear reports! 

[TheatreMonkey]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 10:00pm

RippedMan said: "I feel like the circular scenic design is a choice and kind of makes it all feel small rather than the grand design of the original. But I’m excited to hear reports!"

Just to play devil's advocate, it certainly is a choice -- but a few things to keep in mind. The London of that time was extremely claustrophobic, tight, teeming masses cramped in small spaces. But all of that aside, we're going off of a few screenshots of social media videos where the renderings aren't even in the slightest of focus. Other than "there's an arch", we truly can't discern much beyond that -- and I do see what appears (and just that, appears) to be elements in at least one of the renderings taking place *in front* of that archway. Just feels ...premature at best to be judging the scenic design yet.

[bear88]

Posted: 2/20/23 at 10:05pm

And for anyone with side orchestra seats (mine are closer to the edge than the right center), I am curious to see how the staging choices affect sight lines.

[persephone88]

Posted: 2/21/23 at 9:25am

We are going Sunday and are sitting OrchR on the aisle. Will report back on sightlines...