Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 60

Perhaps the most intense SWEENEY I could imagine is Raul as Todd, Audra as Lovett, and Patrick Page as the Judge.

I'm curious if they'll keep their 7 performance week, or add an 8th performance to boost grosses. Demand for Groban was driving steep ticket prices, yes, but it also felt to me like the audience was subsidizing their (his?) choice to do a shorter week.

I know nothing of how everyone else's contracts would have to be renegotiated, but it would seem like they'd need to take every opportunity to maximize their grosses unless they have someone truly megawatt lined up.

slow_the_rain said: "I'm curious if they'll keep their 7 performance week, or add an 8th performance to boost grosses. Demand for Groban was driving steep ticket prices, yes, but it also felt to me like the audience was subsidizing their (his?) choice to do a shorter week.

I know nothing of how everyone else's contracts would have to be renegotiated, but it would seem like they'd need to take every opportunity to maximize their grosses unless they have someone truly megawatt lined up."



The show will remain on a 7 performance week schedule. Though it won't necessarily be the same exact performance times.

I must go back and see them one more time. Truly a remarkable evening of theater.

Are we looking at a 6 month extension for the show?

FolliesCabaret said: "binau said: "I’m confused at how a Sondheim vet could not have played a role on Broadway unless they are British or something? Or if Audra is considered a Sondheim vet?"

She's done Sondheim to great acclaim in New York and California, but never on Broadway. Yet."

But would she replace?

Since Will Swenson is leaving ABN, how about Will & Audra?

Two names I think might be big enough to sell tickets as Sweeney:

First I thought of Billy Porter - but I don't know if it is in his range.

2nd I thought of LMM because of the Thomas Kail connection.

Even LMM would surely not have the hubris to accept the role even if offered to him.

Jordan Donica & Emily Skinner

Does anyone know whether Groban, Ashford, or Matarazzo are out on any particular days/nights? I'm planning a Christmas-week visit and am hoping to see all three of them.

Thanks in advance!

I was listening to Steve Kazee's interview on the Theater Enthusiast podcast, and he mentioned that he had talked to Michael Arden about a year and a half ago about doing a production of Sweeney Todd with Arden directing, Steve as Sweeney, and Kathryn Hahn (!!!) as Mrs. Lovett. Not the pairing I would have come up with myself, but I can't stop thinking about it.