Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 30

Sneezy0984 said: "The opening number was VASTLY different at the Friday evening performance. They've also made changes to several other scenes. Particularly in regard to the movement."

Anyone have details here? Would love to know if the "hand-framing" choreo is still there for the ensemble.

Sally Durant Plummer said: "What is going on in this thread?"

The full moon is tomorrow

DurantPlummer41 said: "Question for those who've seen the show from the mezz...

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I saw it very clearly from the mezz. Rear mezz center row J if it matters.

ImAProphet said: "DurantPlummer41 said: "Question for those who've seen the show from the mezz...

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I saw it very clearly from the mezz. Rear mezz center row J if it matters."

I think what they are asking is

Is the general consensus that seats in the front mezz is the way to go? I'm debating between side orchestra seats row G or in the centre of trow E in front mezz. Both seats are around the same price.

SO excited to see this! I'm planning a trip in July from Canada just to see this show. Just booked my hotel and flights, next up is the tickets! Sad that Gaten will most likely be leaving in June, but I'm still excited nonetheless!

Sally Durant Plummer said: "What is going on in this thread?"

See my signature below for an explanation.

Oh good! Thanks for replies

Side note: I noticed that they've released row B center and side orchestra for all dates, and they're priced at mid-premium. I guess they've concluded that, even though the stage is really high, and being that close makes it difficult to see some of what's happening on the upper platform, they can get away with not calling them partial view because of the proximity to the actors. A little shady, but not unexpected.

Updated On: 3/7/23 at 10:41 AM

TaffyDavenport said: "SpookyFish13 said:

"Is the general consensus that seats in the front mezz is the way to go? I'm debating between side orchestra seats row G or in the centre of trow E in front mezz. Both seats are around the same price."

Yesterday, a friend asked me to pick out and buy a seat for her, with a maximum price of $199 plus fees. Based on having seen the show already, I avoided the orchestra completely, and got her front mezzanine E 2. If I saw the show again, it's where I would want to sit. You can see in the pic below that, although the proscenium arches are straight, the back wall and the spotlights, and also the set pieces when they're brought out, are angled toward house right, making that right mezzanine aisle seat actually dead center for the production.

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I sat in E2 in the Mezz when I saw it. Great view. I did have to shift a bit in my seat to see around the person in front of me for a bit but just ended up leaning my head on the rail at times. I looked at every Mezz seat on "A View From My Seat" to pick that seat. I was worried about the rail in the front of the Mezz possibly obstructing the front of the stage.

Apologies if I've missed this –– how are the first few rows? Looking at some seats in Row B in the center because they're the cheapest of the expensive seats...I gather there's a PARADE-like platform.

herewegoabc said: "Stranger Things takes months to film and has a gigantic cast, so there's no guarantee Gaten will be needed right away in June. There is a possibility you might see him in July.

I saw the show last week from extreme side rear orchestra (last seat of Row X house right). It was honestly a great view. I didn't notice any obstruction, and I felt closer to the stage than I was. The only thing I recall being even slightly obstructed was the top of Joanna's head during the asylum scenes, but that was insignificant to me overall. I believe the seats back there run 150-170. Still expensive, but a great value compared to the highway robbery of some of the other seats."

This is the sort of post I’m happy to see. A positive comment about a seat from the much-derided rear orchestra. Next week, I’m house right, a couple of seats in from the far edge, Row O, after switching from the front row of rear orchestra due to concerns about the various railings (which may have been overstated). So I will be closer to the stage than you were, for better or worse.

Who knows? The critiques on this thread make me feel that I’ll be somewhat fortunate to hear the orchestra or understand some of the performers when I’m not missing the factory whistle or kicking myself for seeing this show in previews. (I didn’t really have a choice. Next week was the only week I could go to New York City.)

Updated On: 3/7/23 at 01:23 PM