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#151

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 8:14am

^"Sugar Daddy" was easily the highlight for me.

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#152

Growl, I have to somewhat join in you dissent this morning. Finally saw the show last night and I thought something was missing. It certainly isn't NPH's effort, as he worked the stage like crazy, but he reminded me more of Alan Cumming's Emcee than of Hedwig.

Unlike you I'm a fan of the show, or at least most of the score; "Origin of Love" is a particular favorite of mine. The book scenes just felt like his award show hosting schtick though, and I found myself bored with the story in the first half hour.

I didn't mind all the changes to the book, but I agree with the above poster that it makes Hedwig's age implausible. The Hurt Locker song was funny, but all the business of booking the theater for one night on Broadway frankly reminded me of All About Me!

I enjoyed hearing the score and NPH deserves credit for expending the most energy on stage this season, but I wasn't won over as much as some others here.

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

#153

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 8:26am

"I'm curious how they're going to handle it with two shows so close together; it doesn't seem like a great idea, for example, to have a big crowd shrieking outside while he's really moving towards the climax of the show."

If the shows are at 7 and 10, he should be finishing up at 8:30p, so... I'm not sure why you would think people would be lined up 90 minutes in advance outside the theater for a reserved seating show?! I wouldn't even be leaving my apartment until after 9 if I were going...

And one imagines the cast isn't coming out to sign in between those shows. So, not seeing any issues...

#154

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 8:29am

I'm talking about the lotto, which should happen from 8:00-8:15ish. And I actually have been laughing when I've been in the SRO line, because there absolutely have been people with tickets lined up at 6:30-7:00, even the other night when it was cold and rainy.

#155

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 8:36am

I've no clue why anyone with a ticket would show up early. It's OK to be excited, but wanting to get there really early to sit in the seat you've already been assigned seems a bit strange. If I get there 15 minutes to showtime, I feel a bit early, though, heh.

I imagine if there is a problem, they'll address it. Or just do the lottery over by the stage door or somesuch.

#156

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 8:42am

Are they selling posters in the box office area/lobby after the show, btw?

Thinking of getting my signed Hedwig poster sorted after I see Mothers and Sons tomorrow, but not sure if I need to sort the poster out in advance or whether I can grab one before the crowd seeing the show lets out.

#157

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 9:02am

That's a good question - they have a merch display in the box office lobby, but they're actually selling it in a little adjacent nook/room just behind the box office that opens to the house. I don't think you could get in there before the show lets out. You might be able to squeeze in as they open the doors and then come right back out, but by that time you probably wouldn't be able to get close enough to the stage door rails to get it signed easily.

#158

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 11:29am

I looked at the Merch last night after the show upstairs in the lobby, they have it displayed upstairs but no booth set up after the show. I think they are only selling in the nook area.

A HUGE shout out to my friend, Sam Hill for the wonderful work he did on the helmet NPH wears when he enters. Amazing work Sam, always love your stuff.

Updated On: 4/9/14 at 11:29 AM

#159

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 11:47am

"the design is boring"

To be fair, Growl, they are only using the set left by the previous show, so not sure how you can fault them for that...

#160

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 11:50am

LOL ^^^^

#161

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Posted: 4/9/14 at 4:13pm

that is pretty funny, but if anyone gets a chance, ask the cast about the gameroom in the basement that *was* left behind by the former cast.

#162

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 12:35am

Seating help please -

Front row center mezz OR orch center aisle row J

Thanks!

#163

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 12:56am

I'd go for orchestra side row J...particularly if it's on across from the side of the house with the odd numbers, where there's a small set of stairs that NPH and the others use to come down into and through the audience.

#164

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 8:57am

Thanks, April Saul.

One more sorry - how about front row center orch? too close/stage too high? too wet? :)

#165

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 9:26am

dshnookie, we sat front row center orch, and we were pretty much looking straight up the whole time. You're right up against the action, so you do catch every twitch and tick on the actors' faces, especially Neil, who spends a lot of time accosting patrons and crawling and prowling the stage in front of you... but I did slouch all the way down in my seat early on and rested my head on the back of my chair to save myself from neck strain.

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#166

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 9:32am

nookie, I was BB2, sadly not on the side that NPH gives you a lap dance (the little stairway to the audience is only on the other side) but I got a great deal on the ticket and it was amazing all the same. Even though he didn't dance with me or kiss me, I was inches away from him often, so totally recommend front row center or sides!

And I haven't weighed in on Hedwig yet, but I went last night and absolutely LOVED it. Had heard the score before but never seen the movie or the previous production so I can't compare, but my face hurt from smiling so much, I was rocking out in my seat and pretty much floated out of the theater; last time I felt that way was Book of Mormon. Would love to go back and bring my kids!

#167

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 10:16am

I bought tickets in Mezzanine Row F Seats 6 and 8...how are these seats for this show?

#168

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 2:13pm

Those seats are alright, I think this show is a lot more fun when you're a little closer to the action though.

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#169

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 2:20pm

It's a bit late asking about seat locations after you bought them, no?!

If you read this thread, and you're not in BB1 or BB3, I have no clue what to tell you...

#170

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 2:25pm

I know, right? I got those seats for April 25th!

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#171

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 4:28pm

Of course I know I bought the tickets already. Unfortuately, while I would love to sit closer - that's where my budget allows.

Has anyone sat in Row F of the mezz?

#172

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 7:45pm

They are doing the second lotto on Saturday at the corner of the block, instead of in front of the theater, we were told at the lotto today.

#173

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 7:50pm

Did they mention if this is the only time they will do a second lottery? My daughter and I arrive in NY on the 13th and will be in town through the 21st. Would love to give the lottery a shot and two shots in a day sounds good!

#174

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 9:02pm

Was incredibly lucky and won the Hedwig lottery yesterday! NPH works his ASS OFF and earns every second of applause in sweat and every tear shed in his quieter, gut wrenching moments.

Lena Hall is just amazing. I hope she does not get lost in the Tony shuffle of nominees.

I was surrounded in the far left orchestra by fellow lottery winners. We seemed to be the most enthusiastic people in the place along with the people in the balcony. I practically wanted to jump out my seat during "Lift up Your Hands". I noticed that this seemed to be lost on most of the center orchestra. Was it just me or has anyone else felt that there were a lot of people there cause it's a hot show and who just didn't get it?

I am a fan of both NPH and Hedwig in its movie form. This is indeed HIS show. He owns Hedwig, instead of Hedwig owning him.....if that makes any sense.

EDIT - I do not meant the last bit above in any negative way - just that he makes Hedwig his own.

Updated On: 4/10/14 at 09:02 PM

#175

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Posted: 4/10/14 at 9:20pm

" He owns Hedwig, instead of Hedwig owning him.....if that makes any sense. '

That's what I was afraid of. I read similar comments elsewhere, that it is the HEDWIG story, not the NPH story. Some have said that they never once saw NPH disappear into the character. Ii hope they fix that before opening.

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