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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#100
Posted: 8/21/19 at 1:41pm
No lottery or SRO info has been announced, correct? I just had a business trip scheduled and am bummed that September is entirely sold out!
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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#101
Posted: 8/21/19 at 1:44pm
Ed Harris and Nick Robinson start performances in TKAMB on November 5, the same day that Glick's 2-week run in LSOH begins. Safe to assume that the original cast is contracted through 11/3; from there, they can choose to re-sign or leave to focus on other projects.
FWIW, Glick said in an interview he couldn't see himself doing one show longer than a year. But also FWIW, after year 1, original cast-members sometimes have more leverage in negotiating time off to do other work. (Michael Park in DEH is the most extreme version of this.) LSOH is a 2-week gig that doesn't pay much.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#102
Posted: 8/21/19 at 1:47pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Michael Parkin DEH is the most extreme version of this"
Extreme sidenote for this, but I had honestly assumed he has left the show so long ago, so it was very odd to see him in Stranger Things and then a few weeks later saying he's leaving DEH.
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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#103
Posted: 8/21/19 at 2:04pm
Let me, once again, point out that the thread name is misleading and the production has NOT announced that he will even have an alternate. It’s mere speculation on a Broadway message board.
Whoops! Ha! Gideon is incredible and so much better in every way. Like they weren't going to bring in someone wonderful for two weeks with these prices and this cast? LOVE THIS CASTING!!!
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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#104
Posted: 8/21/19 at 2:10pm
I had a feeling it was going to be someone special. I am so happy I purchased great tickets for the dates he is going to be there. I am so excited, he has a beautiful voice.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#105
Posted: 8/21/19 at 2:56pm
DoTheDood said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Michael Parkin DEH is the most extreme version of this"
Extreme sidenote for this, but I had honestly assumed he has left the show so long ago, so it was very odd to see him in Stranger Things and then a few weeks later saying he's leaving DEH."
I got to see him and JLT's last day. It was very strange, seeing them in the roles they created, while the rest of the cast was filled with second and third replacements. And now there's even MORE turnover with the tour promotions - I'm surprised and impressed that Alex Boniello has stayed as long as he has, in such an emotionally demanding role.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#106
Posted: 8/21/19 at 9:01pm
EllieRose2 said: "Like they weren't going to bring in someone wonderful for two weeks with these prices and this cast?"
The prices are somewhat modest, no? I mean, their premium seats are less than a regular priced Broadway ticket.
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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#107
Posted: 8/21/19 at 9:40pm
^ It's a bit expensive for Off Broadway, actually ^
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#108
Posted: 8/21/19 at 9:48pm
Pose2 said: "^ It's a bit expensive for Off Broadway, actually^"
I mean, this is not a usual off-Broadway cast. From the marketing, they seemed to have had the idea to maybe bring this to a Broadway house, but wanted to respect the original show (and/or knew the show works best in a more intimate space). With three names above the title, I feel lucky I got seats under a $100 each honestly.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#109
Posted: 8/21/19 at 9:50pm
Why see it w/ Glick when you got Groff...
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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#111
Posted: 8/21/19 at 10:06pm
Robbie2 said: "Why see it w/ Glick when you got Groff..."
As several people on here have stated they had no interest in seeing Jonathan at all. Myself included. Gideon is a superior singer, actor, performer in every possible way. That's why.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#113
Posted: 8/21/19 at 10:44pm
EllieRose2 said: "Robbie2 said: "Why see it w/ Glick when you got Groff..."
As several people on here have stated they had no interest in seeing Jonathan at all. Myselfincluded. Gideon is a superior singer, actor, performer in every possible way. That's why."
Gideon is great but I got Groff for this!
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#114
Posted: 8/21/19 at 10:53pm
Now I want to see this!
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#115
Posted: 8/22/19 at 7:01am
Well, now there's not much choice. The run outside of Glick is sold out or pretty near.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#116
Posted: 8/22/19 at 9:31am
Pose2 said: "^ It's a bit expensive for Off Broadway, actually^"
Is it? I mean, the prices seem in line with Rock of Ages, with a $119 top price for a regular seat, and $149 premiums.Jersey boys has a top price of $109 with a premium price of $159. I mean, sure, if you compare it to some Off-Broadway, it is pricy, but not among the tier in which it is playing. And, on top of that, they are selling well at those prices, compared to some other shows with discounts, etc.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#117
Posted: 8/22/19 at 9:51am
BJR said: "Well, now there's not much choice. The run outside of Glick is sold out or pretty near."
Stopped by the box office yesterday to get tickets to another show with Glick and the lady at the box office said there's literally two tickets left in the entire run for Groff shows. I suspect the Glick shows will sell out as well given the limited run.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#118
Posted: 8/22/19 at 10:23am
haterobics said: "Pose2 said: "^ It's a bit expensive for Off Broadway, actually^"
Is it? I mean, the prices seem in line with Rock of Ages, with a $119 top price for a regular seat, and $149 premiums.Jersey boys has a top price of $109 with a premium price of $159. I mean, sure, if you compare it to some Off-Broadway, it is pricy, but not among the tier in which it is playing. And, on top of that, they are selling well at those prices, compared to some other shows with discounts, etc."
Premium was actually $199 a couple of weeks ago when I bought a ticket (with Groff). It was my only option so I went with it but ouch. Since I’m coming to NY for Moulin Rouge and Hadestown as well this trip is going to destroy my bank account!
An off broadway show (albeit not your typical one) literally just cost me as much as my round trip flight from the Midwest, and the other two will cost far more 
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#119
Posted: 8/22/19 at 10:58amAnyone know if the box office is just the Westside BO? Nothing listed on sit (let alone hours).
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#120
Posted: 8/22/19 at 11:15am
Nycat63 said: "An off broadway show (albeit not your typical one) literally just cost me as much as my round trip flight from the Midwest, and the other two will cost far more "
That's more an availability issue, no? I mean, I paid $69 for Groff seats and $149 for Glick seats, both side aisles. There were still $119 seats further back for the day I'm seeing Glick, but for $30, I decided to jump up a lot of rows.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#121
Posted: 8/22/19 at 11:24am
haterobics said: "That's more an availability issue, no? I mean, I paid $69 for Groff seats and $149 for Glick seats, both side aisles. There were still $119 seats further back for the day I'm seeing Glick, but for $30, I decided to jump up a lot of rows."
Same here. Paid $69 for Groff seats when they first went on sale, but paid $119 for Glick seats yesterday. Should have just bought seats to both Groff and non-Groff shows back then. As it turns out, I'll be seeing Glick first and then Groff on "closing" night.
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Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#122
Posted: 8/22/19 at 11:46amIf it extends with Glick, I'll go a second time on a heartbeat. (Assuming the production itself is good enough.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#123
Posted: 8/22/19 at 2:12pm
Goodness, Gideon Glick is perfect casting for Seymour. The casting is an embarrassment of riches. I hope the show extends with a nice run starring Glick, so I don't have to stress about dropping another $100+ so soon already on a show I haven't see yet.
Extremely excited about seeing Groff in the role.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop?#124
Posted: 8/22/19 at 2:48pm
Gideon as Seymour is perfect! As excited as I am for seeing Groff, I do honestly believe that Groff is way too handsome for the role. Gideon is handsome, but has a good look for the role.
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