INTO THE WOODS Previews — Page 7

Brian is out tonight and for at least five days. Such a bummer, I was going tonight but switched my tickets for another date.

I don't know if there is glitch, issue or they really did raise prices quite significantly over the last 2 days, but a ticket that I was eyeing at $229 in August is now $299. SeatGeek forever blows.

TaffyDavenport said: "the nominees need to have performed on opening night?"



I don't think they're actually strict about that. I think the "opening night" rule is just a way of saying "not a replacement actor, unless that replacement was during previews." That might not be what the rule literally states, but that's the intention behind it, and I think that's how it's generally enforced. It's just a matter of a simple "ruling" from the committee, which would mostly be a formality in a case like this.

I might be misremembering, but wasn't there a case just a few years ago where an actor called out on opening night, but was still Tony eligible?

Even Colin Bates was eligible for Girl From the North Country, after having replaced Colton Ryan post-shutdown. Ryan performed the role in previews, on opening night, and even for the following 1 week of regular performances before COVID. But the nominators don't attend the show so early. They all saw Colin Bates, so they decided he would be eligible instead of Ryan.

I saw the matinee today…

I have no words!
Jason Forbach made his Baker Debut today! He absolutely killed it! Patina Miller’s performance as the witch gave me absolute chills! Sara and Gavin have such a great friendship and I could tell they were enjoying themselves on stage! Overall, this production exceeded my expectations! It made a huge point that you don’t need large sets for a show. As long as you have a story, musicians, and a great cast of talented actors, you can put on a magnificent show! Please take the time to see this show before it closes! Highly recommend!

I was also at the matinee and was gutted at missing Brian, Jason did a great job. I saw the Encores production as well (with Jason on as Rapunzel's Prince) and don't have a ton to add to the existing discourse...except that I liked Cole Thompson's Jack significantly more today than I did in May...and that I preferred Philippa to Denee.

I'm lucky to be local, so I'll just hit the lottery really hard to try to get to catch BDJ on before it closes.

Jason posted on IG that it was his first time going on as The Baker. You never would have suspected. Just stellar! There were a couple of moments where I missed the smoke, fire, and illusions, but the orchestra and the cast more than made up for it a hundred-fold. Sublime musical theater

Thank you for reviewing the direction. First post explaining why this Woods might be unmissable, beyond the stellar array of Broadway’s finest. I’ve seen every iteration since an early preview of the OBC (I saw “Boom Crunch&rdquo and now I believe I have to see this prism on material otherwise so familiar to me.

kade.ivy said: "Best wishes to BDJ for a speedy recovery if it is COVID. Have they possibly changed the isolation requirements from 10 days to 5?"

I'm wondering if they can test out of the 10 day requirement? Like 10 days or a negative test, whichever comes first? In other settings (like schools), they can return on Day 6 but wearing a mask through Day 10. Obviously that wouldn't be the case with Broadway performers.

I wish Sondheim was alive to see this production

JBroadway said: "TaffyDavenport said: "the nominees need to have performed on opening night?"



I don't think they're actually strict about that. I think the "opening night" rule is just a way of saying "not a replacement actor, unless that replacement was during previews." That might not be what the rule literally states, but that's the intention behind it, and I think that's how it's generally enforced. It's just a matter of a simple "ruling" from the committee, which would mostly be a formality in a case like this.

I might be misremembering, but wasn't there a case just a few years ago where an actor called out on opening night, but was still Tony eligible?

Even Colin Bates was eligible for Girl From the North Country, after having replaced Colton Ryan post-shutdown. Ryan performed the role in previews, on opening night, and even for the following 1 week of regular performances before COVID. But the nominators don't attend the show so early. They all saw Colin Bates, so they decided he would be eligible instead of Ryan."

OK, I wasn't sure. I'm guessing they'd be more lenient because of COVID anyway, but the only instance I remember in the recent past pre-pandemic was when Andy Karl was injured days before Groundhog Day opened. They couldn't postpone opening because it would push them outside of eligibility, so he did go on, but then took days off afterward.

FANtomFollies said: "I only saw the show at NYCC, but I just noticed in a picture from the bway production there appear to be more trees than when it was at NYCC, is that true or maybe it's just the angle of the picture? I also remember hearing about several small changes in costumes, hair, lighting, effects. I've read most comments in this thread but has anyone (or would anyone like to) make a comment on all of the specific changes? I probably won't make it to see the show on broadway and would love to hear about any changes, no matter how small :)"

It’s the exact same set. If there are more trees than at Encores, I didn’t notice. The only “new” thing I saw was that Rapunzel’s Prince brings out a baby carriage with the twins at the end when Milky White comes back in, but I forget if that was also done at Encores. Otherwise, it’s an exact replica.

Mr. Wormwood said: "I'm wondering if they can test out of the 10 day requirement? Like 10 days or a negative test, whichever comes first? In other settings (like schools), they can return on Day 6 but wearing a mask through Day 10. Obviously that wouldn't be the case with Broadway performers."

I believe the current rules are five required days of isolation; if you test negative and are asymptomatic days 6-10, you may return but masked.