Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 15

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 2:52pm

Does the Lunt still have the rudest box office staff?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 2:57pm

Stage:

 

https://twitter.com/KittyLeClaire/status/1629932731189608449?t=qAc6rAk0tXkJNY4mS3FyQw&s=19

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 2:57pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "Twitter thread of merch photos:https://twitter.com/BrigidNYC/status/1629927478448861204?s=20"

 

Thanks for this post. I was thinking that there might not be any for a few days based on the message on the website.

I will be spending a bit of money there this week!

 

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:00pm

I worked these last 4 weekends just incase this is as iconic as it seems and I need extra money to go.
 

 

Bloody hell this looks like a banger, my struggles appear worth it. Excited for reviews. 

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:03pm

No Judge’s Joanna according to the Playbill. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:08pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Walking home just now, I passed by the theater and saw around 10 people lined up outside. Is there a rush policy in place?"

Did they sell additional rush, or was it just a cancellation line?

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:12pm

better look at the set

Set is giving original Les Miserables vibes with a pinch of Wicked. Very excited for this one!

[RippedMan]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:17pm

Kind of looks like the Harry Potter preshow. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:18pm

ljay889 said: "No Judge’s Joanna according to the Playbill."

 

Darn. I was hoping they would keep it in.

 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:23pm

Everyone going today: ENJOY! I'm thrilled for you and jealous of you! Please post your thoughts after! I can't wait for March 17th!

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 3:27pm

ENJOY all you lucky folks! I'm going next month and can't wait.

[MackTheKnife2]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:13pm

BCfitasafiddle said: "Everyone going today: ENJOY! I'm thrilled for you and jealous of you! Please post your thoughts after! I can't wait for March 17th!"

I’m also going on March 17th! I can’t wait!

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:19pm

MackTheKnife2 said: "I’m also going on March 17th! I can’t wait!"

See you there!!

 

[BOM]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:49pm

I'll be there on March 10th. I am also seeing & Juliet, Parade, and Camelot that weekend. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:50pm

Holy crap this is fantastic. Anyone worried Ashford is miscast can rest assured she has found her Mrs. Lovett and it’s just fantastic. Josh sounds incredible and, for a first preview, is an excellent Sweeney so far.  

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:51pm

Quick thoughts. 
 

Groban is amazing. His descent into madness during Epiphany was perfection. 
funniest Priest I’ve ever seen. 
Ashford is very funny but I’d like some more power in her vocals. She and Groban are a great team, and lots of sexual chemistry. 
so far it’s a funnier Sweeney than I’ve seen before. Lots of laughs. Factory whistle is cut as of now, unfortunately. 

not sure I liked how choreographed the Ballad was, but we got the full funeral/organ prelude! Orchestra is simply glorious. 

 Audience near me is a nightmare. Some girl sang along to most of Priest. Beyond annoying. 

Updated On: 2/26/23 at 04:51 PM

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:51pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Holy crap this is fantastic. Anyone worried Ashford is miscast can rest assured she has found her Mrs. Lovett and it’s just fantastic. Josh sounds incredible and, for a first preview, is an excellent Sweeney so far."

Oh em geeee. You're killing me. How is the orchestra and the ensemble? Glorious as expected?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:55pm

I think her mic might need to be boosted and that would help with the vocals you were talking about but I do agree with you. 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:56pm

How's the set?

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:56pm

Yep, there appears to be some sound/mic issues throughout. 

[thirtythirtyninety]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:57pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Holy crap this is fantastic. Anyone worried Ashford is miscast can rest assured she has found her Mrs. Lovett and it’s just fantastic. Josh sounds incredible and, for a first preview, is an excellent Sweeney so far. "

God that(sound)’s good! 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:59pm

I have a friend there, too. She's also singing its praises! Can't believe I have to wait until mid-April!

[supersam1026]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 4:59pm

I am usually not a fan of Ashford’s schtick, but I think she’s FANTASTIC here! Agreed with the need for some more powerful vocals, but think that can come over time.

Only weak link for me is Jordan Fisher. Otherwise, it’s just perfect! 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 5:01pm

Fisher needs accent work PRONTO. 

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/26/23 at 5:04pm

Is the audience a **** show near you too? Crinkling bags of candy nonstop, about a half dozen people got up in the middle of the act to pee, and the singing along.