Gyllenhaal and Ashford to headline SUNDAY at The Hudson — Page 17

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Robbie2 said: "brian1973 said: "If that was recorded in an empty stage Feb 1 and it starts performances is the next week (?).. this ain't gonna be a fully staged show with a proper set. They'd need 2 weeks at least to load in and dry tech.

I was a bit surprised that Jake's voice has a nice rich vocal tone.

Wasn't it always gonna be a staged version of the concert? Just this time without book.

My agent friend said it's gonna be pretty much the same production from City Center but beefed up without book. Nothing will match the visuals from the last revival in 2008 that I saw or the original which I did not but still looking forward to it, and that we can also expect Jake back at the Hudson this September in "Burn This".



Here's how it's being billed:

Broadway's Hudson Theatre re-opens in spectacular fashion, with a staged concert version of Stephen Sondheim's glorious Sunday in the Park with George. Starring Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Constellations, Nightcrawler) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford (You Can't Take it With You), this concert production drew rapturous acclaim when it debuted at the New York City Center in 2016, and was extended by an additional four performances due to huge demand.



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I didn't pay all that money to see a concert without the book. If this turns out to be true I'll be pretty upset.

Really hoping there's a set......

But I will do with JAKE GYLLENHAAL's fantastic voice if need be...I love SUNDAY...But i'm worried... Will the painting even be in the background??

What are the odds of this extending? I would have just missed it as I'm planning to be in the US by the end of May.

MinnieFay said: "TweetyPie2 said: "So now they are charging $399 for Row A as well as Row C, which less than a month ago was selling for slightly over $100, right? What the heck? I can't win with this show. I want to sit in the front row because I don't want my view obstructed. So first it was Row C, then I switched to Row B, and now Row A is available for $399 with a stage that appears to be stiff-neck-inducing high. I feel like taking my bat and ball and going home."

So, in other words you'd like for them to build the theatre and stage this particular show based on your specifications in order to adhere to your maximum personal comfort AND your preferred price point? Sure --- no problem!"



No, but I would like them to make it clear what seats are available and set the price (instead of switching around every week or so) so I can make an informed judgment. I don't think that's too much to ask.P.S. You are a rude jerk, but I'm sure you know that. That's why you live in your mother's basement in Belarus.

Updated On: 2/8/17 at 03:09 PM

LesWickedly said: "You got seats that are now $399 for $159. I think that's something to be happy about. Row A doesn't even look like a great view. Just be happy that you paid less than half for the seats cost now.



"Amen to that!

You won't haveto.be craving your neck for 3 hrs.

I don't understand the complaints about a lack of a HUGE design. This isn't PRISCILLA. This is SUNDAY. The score and the performances are what you go for.

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Really hoping there's a set......

But I will do with JAKE GYLLENHAAL's fantastic voice if need be...I love SUNDAY...But i'm worried... Will the painting even be in the background??



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Considering the Encores! Benefit concert did, I'd say that's a safe bet.

Y'all need to calm down: the company was great with limited rehearsal a few months ago. I paid 250 per ticket for that performance (though had limited reservations then...) and felt the price was well worth the performance! I can't imagine what the performances will be like now.

Endless possibilities!

A Director said: "For those who are crying/worrying about no set, CHICAGO has been running for years and years without a set!



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Not a good comparison. Chicago was built around the choreography, music and book. SITPWG was written around specific visuals, which is understandable for a concert version. I think they should stick to the fact that it's a staged concert; the last revival's visuals were stunning.

This production has TWO projection designers, it could make heavy use of projections like the last revival.

Skimbleshanks2 said: "This forum is sometimes way too forgiving / naive ... They put up a curtain.... Big whoop... I'm not charging $299 a head for guests in my apartment to see that I've done the same thing in my living room...



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Are you going for the set or the performances & show itself? Nobody is forcing you to go. Sell your ticket if you're more preoccupied with what the stage looks like. I bought my ticket to hear Jake and Annaleigh bring their touch on one of my favorite shows, not to focus on the stage.

I too would love if this show got some kind of short extension. I hope to be in the city to see Sweeney, and would love to catch this on the same trip, alas, Sweeney is sold out through April.