Merchant of Venice Extends??

[LesMiz24601]

Posted: 12/19/10 at 10:39pm

So I was at Merchant tonight (fantastic production!) and at the stage door someone asked Pachino if the production would extend and he said they are taking a break at the end of the current run and then opening back up in the spring..the guy also asked if it was with someone else and in typical Pachino fashion he said "with Me!"

Obviously you cant confirm anything until there is an official statement, but I think thats good news. I know there were rumors of an extension, and with what I overheard tonight I think it sounds pretty likely

[musicman_bwayfan]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:28am

Isaiah Johnson and three other cast members told me they were officially extending. They will take the rest of January off and re-open supposedly in February and run for at least 3 weeks to a month.

[PurpleFanta]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 7:33am

That is fabulous news. I'm thrilled more people will have the opportunity to see this amazing production.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 9:56am

Not to mention the fact that, if this happens, it will serve as a "reminder" to the Tony voters. And if it wins some of the big awards (Best Revival, Best Actor, Best Actress), anyone planning to see it is going to be gravely disappointed, as I'm sure it will be long since gone (remember Fences last year?).

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 11:26am

Someone just told me that Pacino missed a performance on Saturday. Does anyone know why?

[AC126748]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:07pm

Did Richard Topol go on for Pacino? He's a terrific actor. I'd love to see him as Shylock.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:10pm

It's been known since before previews started that it was going to extend (once Dreamgirls announced it was closing on the road).

[DonelBee]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:10pm

I did standing room for the matinee on Saturday the 18th and Pacino was in and performing a masterful Shylock. I felt the entire production was well worth the 3-hour running time (w/ one intermission).

[Luv2goToShows]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:24pm

DonelBee, what time did you have to get there to get standing room & what are they charging for it? Thanks

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:31pm

What marvelous news! Though the tying up of the lovers' storylines still feels a little, uh, push-and-pull after that revelatory climactic courtroom scene (+ Sullivan's magical addendum), it's still one of the best shows running. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience it.

[DonelBee]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:32pm

The Box Office attendant informed me that, since the entire run is sold out, Standing Room for any performance (up to capacity) is available in advance at any time you wish to purchase it for $26.50 each.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:36pm

Ohh... that is FANTASTIC. I'd gladly stand through this show for $30!

[Luv2goToShows]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 12:53pm

Thank you Donelbee, I had no luck with buying a ticket online, so I was going to try for a lottery, instead of taking a chance with that maybe I will pick up a ticket for standing room.

Pre-sale for Amex Preferred seating started today (12/21) for added shows, Feb 1 - 20, general public sales start the 28th.

So glad to get a ticket ? Updated On: 12/21/10 at 12:53 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/20/10 at 6:01pm

The tickets will be gone faster than it took to close Moose Murders.