CONFIRMED: Mescal to bring Frecknall-helmed STREETCAR to New York- Page 3

[schubox]

Posted: 11/11/24 at 6:07pm

TotallyEffed said: "schubox said: "Guessing these dates are pretty firm? Was planning on heading back in May, but may bump it up for this"



I would say these dates are extremely firm."

Yeah I figured an extension was unlikely, thanks

[blaxx]

Posted: 11/11/24 at 6:17pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Well if you’ve never seen a production of it you liked, this one sure won’t change your mind. Frecknall doing the “my vision is a bare stage with hardly any lighting and the world shall say i am brilliant” and it just doesn’t work (for me)."

That's what her artistry looks like, which of course is not for everyone.

That said, this production was programmed to showcase her vision, which I personally love. Can't wait for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof next year.

[UWS10023]

Posted: 11/11/24 at 11:16pm

Is BAM considered off Broadway? Would the production be eligible for any awards? I wonder why they did not pick a Broadway house?

[Dolly80]

Posted: 11/12/24 at 3:14am

UWS10023 said: "Is BAM considered off Broadway? Would the production be eligible for any awards? I wonder why they did not pick a Broadway house?"

I think it’s pretty obvious. Broadway is hugely more expensive so they would have to commit to a much longer run. And I’d imagine Mescal doesn’t have the time to do that.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 11/12/24 at 7:03am

UWS10023 said: "Is BAM considered off Broadway? Would the production be eligible for any awards? I wonder why they did not pick a Broadway house?"

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/thread/Any-thoughts-on-why-both-Mescal-and-Scott-have-opted-a-non-Broadway-run-debut/2#5483224

[Kad]

Posted: 11/12/24 at 8:37am

UWS10023 said: "Is BAM considered off Broadway? Would the production be eligible for any awards? I wonder why they did not pick a Broadway house?"

It depends on the awards and length of run. but generally anything in Brooklyn is not technically Off-Broadway.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 8:45am

Just for reference, tickets for the three weeks in London just went on sale:

Balcony £32.70 
Grand Circle £56.70 & £80.70
Royal Circle £110.70, £176.70, £236.70
Stalls £80.70, £110.70, £176.70, £236.70
 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 10:33am

Outrageous!

Does Paul Mescal get a share of this turnover?

Otherwise why does he allow the producers to cash in on his name like this 

Oh well, at least the peasants will be admitted to the worst seats in the house, up in the Gods, looking down from the clouds.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 11:55am

Jay Lerner-Z said: "Outrageous!

Does Paul Mescal get a share of this turnover?

Otherwise why does he allow the producers to cash in on his name like this

Oh well, at least the peasants will be admitted to the worst seats in the house, up in the Gods, looking down from the clouds."

I'm sure Mescal will be paid handsomely.  Regardless of whether he gets a cut of the box office - you do realize his salary STILL comes from ticket sales, yes?

BTW....welcome to America.  We're trying out this new thing: Capitalism.

[Wick3]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:06pm

JasonC3 said: "Just for reference, tickets for the three weeks in London just went on sale:

Balcony £32.70
Grand Circle £56.70 & £80.70
Royal Circle £110.70, £176.70, £236.70
Stalls £80.70,£110.70, £176.70, £236.70
"

Since it's only playing in London for 3 weeks, I understand why these prices are so high.

Do you think this production will eventually transfer to Broadway? Hopefully BAM prices won't be as high but who knows.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:13pm

They are the London prices, dramamama!

I thought they actually valued the arts over there.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:16pm

Also, yeah, of course his salary comes from ticket sales. I just wonder what his percentage is.

[Wick3]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:29pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "They are the London prices, dramamama!

I thought they actually valued the arts over there."

They do. When this production was off-West End at the Almeida theatre two years ago, tickets were less than 50 pounds. I have friends who watched that production paying 10-20 pounds each. They even had some seats that cost 5 pounds for folks under 25 years of age.

 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:44pm

Hm… so why the change in ethics?

Seems this show will be a “sellout" in more ways than one.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:51pm

Although, on reflection, if the funds are diverted back to the Almeida, I guess that is a good thing. I believe they exist to nurture new talent?

Robin Hood. Steal from the rich to feed the poor.

[blaxx]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 4:38pm

I paid £300 to see this show, most I've ever paid for a ticket. I just really wanted to see the production, had no clue who Mescal was.

I really liked it but the cost was a huge oucher. I thought he was ok, but not worth that ticket price just because of him.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 7:18pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "They are the London prices, dramamama!

I thought they actually valued the arts over there."

Yes, I'm aware - but I assumed the poster was insinuating that prices at BAM would be crazy expensive based on those.  (and I don't doubt they will be.)

 

I love Mescal, I love Streetcar.  I'm ok sitting where I can comfortable afford to.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:36pm

Top ticket is $285. Could have been a lot worse.

[pathman2]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:38pm

Did you buy online? I'm having problems.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:40pm

I did, I had to wait thirty minutes to get in but I got fantastic seats for the date I wanted. The 20% discount paid for the money I spent on a membership.

 

Good luck!!

[pathman2]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:42pm

TotallyEffed said: "I did, I had to wait thirtyminutes to get in but I got fantastic seats for the date I wanted. The 20% discount paid for the money I spent on a membership.



Good luck!!"

Did you have to enter a promo code? I waited through the line and I can't move past a page asking for a promo code, which I assume is not my member number.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:42pm

Are you logged into your account?

[ijest22]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:43pm

pathman2 said: "TotallyEffed said: "I did, I had to wait thirtyminutes to get in but I got fantastic seats for the date I wanted. The 20% discount paid for the money I spent on a membership.



Good luck!!"

Did you have to enter a promo code? I waited through the line and I can't move past a page asking for a promo code, which I assume is not my member number."

Me, too. Any solution!

[ijest22]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:44pm

TotallyEffed said: "Are you logged into your account?"

I am

[pathman2]

Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:46pm

Yep, logged in.

Updated On: 11/20/24 at 01:46 PM