LuPone GYPSY to close March 1 — Page 2

Can anyone tell me, is the MEZZ section very steep? Last time I was in seats like those was three years ago at chicago, and luckily I had two friends with me holding my hand. I'm just too afraid of falling, and having to stand while others have to pass. Is it going up a hill up there?

I've never sat mezz at the St. James, but I would imagine it's as steep as any other theatre with the exception of wider ones like the Gershwin or the Hilton.
So if that's a problem for you, sit last row mezz so you're not close to the edge.

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Gypsy has been my favorite! I love everything about this revival - the perfect cast, this is the first role I've seen of Patti LuPone on Broadway! I feel lucky to have gotten the chance to see it. I will really miss it.

Updated On: 11/14/08 at 02:16 PM

Nice. I bought two Row B Center Orchestra seats a couple weeks ago.

Updated On: 11/15/08 at 04:06 PM

The question is, what will fill the St. James?

Ha Ha Bundy. Did you get A-107?
That's the one I turned down for an aisle seat.

I'm thinking row A balcony is still good since there is no row directly in front of it.

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I too wonder what rush will be like.

I bought a $32 balcony seat for the last show. I didn't want to risk rushing that day, so I got a cheap seat in advance. I hope it's not horrible like some people have said. I just want to be there, I don't care where. I've already seen the show a couple times, once even from the front row, so as long as I'm there on that day I'll be happy. I can imagine an hour long ovation after Rose's Turn, haha. It should be a great experience!

Of the five Broadway productions of Gypsy, the current revival will have the 4th longest run.

1959 - 702 performances
1974 - 120 performances
1989 - 476 performances
2003 - 451 performances
2008 - 388 performances

At about 6:30 tonight I called Telecharge to get my ticket for March 1st, and was hoping to get an orchestra seat for the last performance. The announcement was made that the last day is March 1st this morning and by 6:30 the ENTIRE orchestra was already sold out! I'll be in Row K of the Mezzanine and feel lucky to have gotten that seat. So I just wanted to suggest that if anyone wants to go to the last performance, by all means stop reading this message board and call for your tickets right now. Literally "the best of times is now" - tomorrow may be too late to get into the last show.

Love,

Haunted Broadway 2

I just got two balcony row A seats for closing night. Should be fun.

Thank God. I hope to get this production out of my head as soon as possible. Someone posted a message asking if anyone 'despised' Billy Elliot. Felt like despise was too strong a word for that particular show. But THIS version of Gypsy?....I can easily say that I despised it. Performances were so cartoonish and over the top. (Boyd Gaines is the exception) Also, I've noticed that most people have already decided how they feel about it before they even step inside the theater. I ran into an old friend standing in line for the show. He said "I'm so excited to see it. I know she's going to be fabulous!". I could tell by his excitement that it didn't matter what the show was like. He'd already made up his mind before seeing the show. Can't wait to see this close.

Sorry Bundy, I wasn't ignoring the question. lol I just haven't been on here all weekend.
I ended up taking A-2 in the balcony. Still centered enough, and it's an aisle. I have long legs, so I though it was a better option for me. :)

And I agree with you, HauntedBroadway2.
I've seen this production twice on Broadway and twice at City Center last year. I was not looking to spend a bundle, so I was content to get a balcony seat just to be in the theatre that day. Though I ended up paying full-price balcony. The guy at the box office would not take the discount I had because it expired that day. I thought that was sort of mean because most theatres will honor the discount on the day it is set to expire.
Oh well.

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Do you think they might change their minds and extend anyway?