Jersey Boys - Toronto- Page 4

[flainers]

Posted: 8/14/08 at 11:20pm

I think the plan has always been to keep JB around until December, the manager said that JB has been selling so well that DanCap has just officially announced a new block of tickets for November.

DanCap seems to be going all out for this show.

[Tag]

Posted: 8/15/08 at 4:47pm

Can you link to the official announcement. There is nothing that says there is an extension on the Dancap or JB websites.

[mll85]

Posted: 8/15/08 at 4:53pm

On the ticketmaster site, they have the new dates up. Performances are now going until 11/9 and they go onsale 8/25.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/938480?start=61&rpp=20&list_view=1 Updated On: 8/15/08 at 04:53 PM

[flainers]

Posted: 8/15/08 at 11:32pm

Facebook group for the Cool Cap Club has the show listed from August 21 - December 6 or 7. I remember seeing it somewhere else. I guess it's not exactly official, but I'm 99% positive that it'll at least run until then. The tour stops in Denver next from December 11 to January 3.

I'm curious - how and why do they (Mirvish and DanCap) manage to get these shows to stay in Toronto for so many months? Phantom was in Toronto for about four months last year, and JB will be in Toronto for just over three months, while all the other cities have the shows just for a few weeks.

[JRTO]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 12:05pm

I suspect an OFFICIAL announcement will come tomorrow. Official opening is tonite, so they will use the publicity from that and piggyback on it with the announcement of a new block because it's so successful.

A wise approach.

My 2 cents: this show's gonna be big in TO. A sit down for sure.
Updated On: 8/24/08 at 12:05 PM

[Dancin Thru Life]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 12:22pm

JRTO, I suspect you are correct in the "sit down" prediction.

That likelihood is what is keeping it off the schedules for Buffalo all next year and beyond right now.

If the sit-down doesn't happen, it will probably hit Buffalo in 2010.

For now, it's up the QEW we go....

Updated On: 8/24/08 at 12:22 PM

[JRTO]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 12:55pm

It is probably why the Rochester tickets are not on sale yet either.

If I were producing, I would insist that the Rochester engagement be cancelled.

I know someone who works at the show, and people are coming from Boston because they can't get tickets in NY. People are also leaving the show saying it is the best thing they have ever seen. Word of mouth on this show is going to drive ticket sales for a year I say.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 1:00pm

From Boston?! They can't wait for the Hartford engagement, I guess...

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 2:13pm

Who will be attending tonight?

There is a press invitation for 6 PM with the show starting at 7 followed by a reception.

I will be there. PM me if you want to meet up.

[Kermit1103]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 3:15pm

Just had them in Dallas. They are fabulous. We had many people seeing the show multiple times.

[Dancin Thru Life]

Posted: 8/24/08 at 9:11pm

FRONTROWCENTER....

We want to hear all about it! (PLEASE!)
Hope you enjoy the show!

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 2:11am

Hi I just got back from the post-show party. Oh what a night!
Fantastic opening night performance, and a great after-party. No, Frankie Valli did not make it due to a scheduling conflict, but Bob Gaudio was there signing autographs including one rather seeding looking guy scruffily dressed who handed Bob a couple of 45-rpm's and asked him to sign right on the vinyl with a silver marker!

Talked to Michael David (whom I have seen so many times on the Tony Awards) - he is a hoot! He says he's always worried about winning because he hates making speeches.

Talked with both Frankies - Joseph Leo Bwarie and Zackary Prince. Joseph was clearly the star of the evening signing autographs, posing for pictures and graciously chatting with just about everyone. Zack could very easily pass for his twin, and was just a friendly.

I didn't see Jeremy Kushnier at teh recption but he may have been on the upper level. I did see Bob Martin before the show, and Adam Brazier, and Louise Pitre.

The show had that smash-hit feel all evening long and one of the techs told me they are hoping for a year long run. We'll see.

As for enjoying it, well how could I not. The music is fine (I mean these were songs on the radio as I grew up) but the book is very strong. I commented a to a friend at intermission I wish all the jukebox musicals had books this good. "So do I!" was her reply.

Well the excitement is over for now..but on Friday Shaw Festival's FOLLIES opens. My suit is getting a good workout this week.

[metoog]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 9:55am

The Rochester tickets have been sold to subscribers and group sales are currrently happening - I have 45 tickets. Individual tickets for multiple week shows in Rochester typically do not go on sale until 3-4 months before the show. If the Toronto engagement went sit-down, I am pretty sure Rochester would not be affected.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 11:52am

How long is the Rocester run and when is it supposed to happen.

45 tickets??

[metoog]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 11:59am

The Rochester dates are Feb 25 - March 15, 2009. Yes, 45 tickets to the March 8th matinee.

[JRTO]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 12:04pm

If Toronto is a sit down- which I imagine will be determined soon- I bet you'll be coming to Toronto to see JB in March and Rochester will be cancelled.

I'd put money down on it.

[metoog]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 12:45pm

How far does a tour usually stay away from a sit-down? I thought it was about 3 hours (which Rochester is from Toronto). The Legally Blonde tour is playing Schenectady (3 hours) and Philadelphia (2 hours) from the NYC production. I still believe Rochester is safe, we will have to wait and see.

[JRTO]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 12:50pm

All depends on the production and the agreement.

Lion King in Toronto had a 1000 mile radius for the first 3 years (or something like that) which is why it did not get into Chicago for such a long time.

Hairspray tour got to Detroit (500 km from TO.) six months after it left Toronto.

etc. etc.

With the popularity of this show, Rochester would be in TO's radius.


As for Legally Blonde, the idea there might be to cash in on the popularity while they can...
Updated On: 8/25/08 at 12:50 PM

[metoog]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 12:56pm

I would think this was all taken into account when the plans were being made for Toronto and the tour being so close. Obviously, Buffalo was not included on the tour route, which often has the same shows as Rochester and I am sure was fighting for adding JB to their season.

Updated On: 8/25/08 at 12:56 PM