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#1HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 1:59pm

I know there has been some discussion of the show in another thread but wanted to start a fresh one for reviews of people seeing the show tonight and throughout the preview period.


"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah

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gstrus2
#2HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 2:11pm

Anyone find a rush policy yet?

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haterobics
#2HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 2:15pm

I think the papering has precluded most people from caring about the rush policy yet.

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ClydeBarrow
#3HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 2:47pm

There seems to be conflicting rush information because Playbill said there was a $35 student rush policy.
a limited number of student tickets at $35 are available through TIX4STUDENTS — an annual membership program for students 18 years and older that provides access to purchase tickets online in advance — at Tix4Students.com.

BWW however was reporting rush tickets for $42 in the balcony (can't find the actual link to that though). The show is selling so poorly I'm guessing you could ask the box office to sell you something on the cheap.


"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah

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haterobics
#4HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 2:59pm

Clyde, I think all seats were $43 on Tupac's birthday, which would have been his 43rd, if that's what you're referring to?

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Everlast85
#5HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 7:47pm

Looking forward to hearing what people think about it!



Updated On: 6/2/14 at 07:47 PM

brdway411
#6HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 9:23pm

Act one was a little slow but enjoyable enough.

broadfan327
#7HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 9:25pm

I agree so far. I suspect I will like this more than most posters.

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Mr. Nowack
#8HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 9:34pm

I'm glad to hear that act one wasn't a total bust. I hope people give it a chance. At least they're trying something a little bit different. I just hope it doesn't succumb to poor marketing like THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY.


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Updated On: 6/2/14 at 09:34 PM

brdway411
#9HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 10:42pm

brdway411
#10HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 10:42pm

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jbroadway4
#11HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 10:48pm

Any reports yet?

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ClydeBarrow
#12HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 10:50pm

The show just ended 10 mins ago. It's not the train wreck I expected but it is probably the most boring musical I've ever seen. Will have a full review when I get home if I don't fall asleep first.


"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah

brdway411
#13HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 10:52pm

I really liked it. The first act could use a trim or a little faster pace. But as a whole it is throughly enjoyable. Great message.

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frogs_fan85
#14HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 10:59pm

it is probably the most boring musical I've ever seen.

Agreed and I'm only basing this on the first act as I didn't see a point in staying.

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everythingtaboo
#15HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:05pm

How'd the orchestra stadium seating look? Was it as seamless as they'd hoped? What did the house look like when you walked in?




"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

brdway411
#16HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:10pm

It is pretty seamless. You walk in and there is a big wall with graffiti coving it. They have walk ways to take up to the front of theater to access the stadium seating. I don't see why they did it because most of the show plays in the middle of the stage.

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Everlast85
#17HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:10pm

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews





Updated On: 6/2/14 at 11:10 PM

broadfan327
#18HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:14pm

You see a mural that was painted on the back of the orchestra stadium seating. They also had some pieces from the National Hiphop Museum. Yeah, the book is very thin and does drag, but the score more than made it up for me. Tonya is wasted here, she has about a minute of a solo, a few book scenes, and maybe a little more singing. Christopher Jackson I thought was very good. The sound design was excellent, as well as the lighting. I enjoy that type of music, so I might not be the proper judge of the score. There wasn't very intricate choreography. We were on the street at about 10:45. They could cut another scene and it would be in better shape.

Updated On: 6/2/14 at 11:14 PM

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Sutton Ross
#19HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:14pm

I loved the set design, the music, and Christoper Jackson.

Other than that? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...........

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RippedMan
#20HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:17pm

Where's Whizzer? I need a detailed report. What's the design like?

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bwayphreak234
#21HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:18pm

I always love a Whizzer review...


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everythingtaboo
#22HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:20pm

So they just left the rest of the rear orchestra seats as they were? That's...bizarre. I was kinda hoping to have them removed or covered.




"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

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Play Esq.
#23HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:21pm

Whizzer...Whizzer...Whizzer...Whizzer...

(I can't tell if that's in the voice of a cheering crowd...or a group of zombies).

Blackbird3
#24HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Previews
Posted: 6/2/14 at 11:23pm

I requested this in the other thread, but I would really appreciate a song list if anyone has one!


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