MURDER BALLAD to Return

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 4/9/13 at 9:07pm

I'm BEYOND elated to know that the show is coming back with most of the original cast in place. Caissie Levy is replacing Karen Olivo. This was one of my favorite things that I saw last year and highly recommend it. Hopefully the space still works as well in the new theatre.
MURDER BALLAD Returns

[christhefish]

Posted: 4/9/13 at 9:46pm

Maybe this will provoke Yellow Sound Label to get the Original Cast Recording out finally.

[tazber]

Posted: 4/9/13 at 9:54pm

Excellent news! I'm a fan of this show.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/9/13 at 9:55pm

Could they have picked a more boring replacement for Oliva?
Hopefully she'll surprise me.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 4/9/13 at 9:59pm

I'm curious to see how this affects the release of the cast recording. Not sure if they'll be less inclined to release it since the show is sung through. Also if Olivo being replaced matters.

[tazber]

Posted: 4/9/13 at 10:07pm

Why would this engagement have anything other than a positive effect on the release of the OCR? It's been announced and recorded. I don't think yellow sound has a problem like Jay records where albums are recorded and then put on ice for years.

[Scottsacto]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 12:14pm

For those of you that have seen this--Do you remember the running time on the show? I am noticing a 5pm on show on Saturdays and wondering if there would be time to get from there back to Time Square for an 8pm curtain?

Thanks in Advance!

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 12:28pm

I wanna say it was like 80 mins.

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 12:33pm

In an article when it was first announced that this would be returning, they mentioned they had not yet released the recording because they were waiting to have it coincide with the remount. My guess is that the cast recording will be released in May and available at the theatre when the show opens.

Yes, the show was very short – I think you would have plenty of time to make an 8:00 curtain (and even grab a bite to eat in between!)

I encourage anyone who didn’t see this to go – it was really a unique experience. Olivo was the stand-out for me, but the whole cast was great. Wish I was able to see this with Caissie, if only to see what a different quality she brings to the role (if it extends a few more weeks, I would be able to catch it!).

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 12:42pm

I'm curious how it will play in the new space. Union Square Theatre is pretty massive, in terms of Off-Broadway spaces.

[Scottsacto]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 3:29pm

But, they seem to be setting it up as more of a "Club" or Cabaret setting with Table rounds in the center and regular seating around it. Definitely not the seating shown on BroadwayBox site.

If they went to Broadway---Circle in the Square might be a Good Fit.

Updated On: 4/10/13 at 03:29 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 3:40pm

Didn't Levy also replace Olivo when HAIR transferred to Broadway the Delacorte run? Sounds like she's gotten two great roles out of it, good for her. GHOST was a disaster but I thought she was wonderful in HAIR. How I wish I'd have been able to see Olivo in this though, she's one of my favorites.

[gstrus2]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 3:43pm

Where are they performing the show? By the tables? Trying to order tickets and would like to know what the best place is.

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 3:59pm

If it’s set up (and blocked) similarly to the original run (and since they are including the tables, it sounds like it will be), I sat at one of the tables and really loved it. The playing space is where the tables are (a bar lines one of the sides, a pool table another, and a stage the other) - at least this is how it was set up originally. The actors are all over the tables and up close and personal – but, don’t worry, they don’t engage with you (in fact, my girlfriend, who I went with, literally had to back up at one point because the actors truly pretended like you weren’t there and Olivo was about to be sitting on my girlfriend), so those who are worried about the actors breaking that 4th wall – have no fear!

[AC126748]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 4:47pm

Didn't Levy also replace Olivo when HAIR transferred to Broadway the Delacorte run?

Well, technically Levy replaced Caren-Lyn Manuel, who did the full production in the park in summer 2008. Olivo did the weekend concert in September 2007, but was already in IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway when HAIR got its full production in the park.

I missed this at City Center, so I'm glad to see it's coming back with most of the original cast.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:05am

Any idea who the understudies are? It's being produced by the people who own 54 Below. You'd think they'd just let it play 54 Below. Same basic set up.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:10am

AC, thanks for the correction, I didn't think I had that right. I just remember Olivo playing Sheila at some point.

Updated On: 4/11/13 at 12:10 AM

[caadian_turtle]

Posted: 4/24/13 at 10:27am

Does anyone know the box office hours for the Union Square Theatre and/or an email address to contact them on? Thanks!

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 4/24/13 at 10:31am

The box office is opened only Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 3pm Saturday and 11:30- 1:30 Sunday for tickets.

For tickets call 1-800-982-2787

[caadian_turtle]

Posted: 4/24/13 at 10:48am

Thanks for that! I'm in the UK which is why I was hoping for an email address but I'll have to call them instead.

[Esther]

Posted: 4/24/13 at 11:12am

It's a Ticketmaster location

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Murder-Ballad-tickets/artist/1849376?REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat141025&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_141025&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_141025

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/30/13 at 8:13am

If anyone is a member of TDF, Murder Ballad is on there for quite a few dates.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 4/30/13 at 10:53pm

I'm very confused on the best place to sit. By the pool table? This layout is crazy.

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 5/6/13 at 8:37am

Looks like the cast recording is available now: http://broadwaystore.com/shop.php?cPath=34_434