"Perfect for US": The NEXT TO NORMAL love thread!- Page 12

[TheBoyDownstairs]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 10:55am

I wasnt expecting it, thats for sure. I was prepared to buy one of the $36.50 tickets for the last row of the mezz.

It'll be nice to see the show from a different vantage point. Its such a small theater that I'm sure Row L will be great.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:15am

Wife and co-worker saw last night--- Officially both converted !!! Wife said best show she has seen in years, and was up all night downloading score... !!!

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:16am

On a whim last week I went five minutes to curtain and got E1 in the orchestra for $25. So I was very happy with that.

Boydownstairs-what time did the first person get there today? Any idea?

I am just so hooked on this show. I'm about to put the recording back on.

Can't wait to see it again!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:34am

I was there WAY too early ~ we'll put it that way. But I didn't know what it was like in general and with this being the first day of Spring Break for NYC public schools, etc... I would rather be very early than the person right after they run out. I'm weird that way.

Second in line got there at 7:15. The next bunch got there a few minutes later. And then critical mass started building around 8:45 or so.

[jennamajig]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:41am

^Anyone know what the weekend rush has been like? What is a good time to get there? Since I'm visiting my parents in NJ next weekend, I'm so tempted to take a bus into NYC to rush the show either Sat or Sun.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:50am

I haven't tried on weekends, but keep in mind Sunday is Easter and there is only one show. That could have some effect on that one.

[TheBoyDownstairs]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:50am

When I walked by this past Sunday, it was about 10:30 and there looked to be 25 people in line by that point. The box office opens at noon on Sundays.

[jennamajig]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:55am

I'm actually looking to go next weekend (the 18th), not this weekend. I'm using the Patriot's Day holiday in MA to take a long weekend :).

Hmm, 10:30 with 25 people, that's not too bad, considering a normal Sunday has two shows. Though now TDF has tickets up for all four shows next weekend, so I'm also tempted to go that route. I'm just unsure of my plans that weekend with my family at this point.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 11:43am

Went back last evening...

Show is in great shape.

TDF ticket was Row F in the Mezzanine to the side but was able to move to the center (two full empty rows in the center of the mezz.)

Lots of comps again (Annaleigh Ashford was there, Joe Cross, lots of Broadway peeps that clearly got free tickets).

Alice just keeps growing in the role and it's pretty astounding.

Aaron was good, but again, I don't see the raves justified.

Jennifer was fantastic, Louis' voice sounded better than ever, and Adam was completely endearing.

J. Robert Spencer gets better and better each time I see him; I hope by time the critics come next week, he's even better. He's really very good now.

Next review to come from me will be my thoughts on opening night!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 12:34pm

Anyone going tomorrow nite !!!? (4/11)

[steven22]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:02pm

wickedrocks!..I can't wait to see the show now with all of your great review!..The suspense..LOL..I'm going the 18th...and cannot wait

[KingKong]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:06pm

I'm gonna try and go tomorrow. If I can wake up in time to rush. I work nights so that's not an easy feat.

[steven22]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:08pm

behind the scenes in the recording studio

http://www.broadway.com/Behind-the-Scenes-Next-to-Normal-Recording/broadway_video/5025182

[snl89]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 6:17pm

Oh hey, new pictures!!

http://www.barlowhartman.com/next_to_normal.htm




HOW is that even ok, Aaron and Bobby? How???

all of the pictures are pretty much amazing though :)

[steven22]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 6:31pm

i love the new pictures!...I haven't even seen the show live yet and I love ittt..I've been listening to the cast recording non-stop

[BroadwayGuy12]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 6:32pm

snl89, thanks for posting those pictures! That one of Aaron and Bobby is so powerful, and has made me start thinking about the I Am the One (Reprise) again.

I can't believe it hasn't even been a week since I've seen the show and I already am dying to go back!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 7:11pm

How is it possible I STILL have another week to wait before I get to take this in!


And MY...there are an awful lot of "us" going on the 18th!


PS....I just had to use the new pix for my avatar!

Updated On: 4/10/09 at 07:11 PM

[AndAllThatJazz22]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 7:14pm

Is it just me or does Alice's hair look different. Alice actually looks great, she's even lost weight since arena stage.

[steven22]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 7:41pm

her hair looks shorter

[singer73192]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 10:02pm

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Next to Normal and I was blown away. I had heard positive things about the show before seeing it, but for some reason I was nervous about liking it. However, as soon as the story started, I was completely drawn in. The story was totally original and interesting and the music was great. I loved how there were so many styles of music in this one show. It really kept the story moving.

This show is worth every penny for just seeing Alice Ripley's performance alone. They should just give her the Tony now! She was just dead on and took the audience on her journey. He had everyone hooked. The whole cast was great for that matter. Jennifer Damiano and J. Robert Spencer were fantastic and there are no words to describe Aaron Tveit. His voice is a gift to this earth. (The show also featured a really cool set and the lighting was done by the incredible Kevin Adams)

Some people have argued that this show is not accurate in it's view on mental illness, and while this might be the case (I have no idea) I think anything that gets people thinking and talking about touchy subjects like the ones covered in this show, the show has done it's job. I think the fact that there is a whole thread on this board discussing different types of mental illness etc. is a testiment to how great this show is!

I really hope that there is room for Broadway on this show so that as many people can discover it as possible. Please go see it if you haven't already done s, and if you have gone go again like I surely will!

[steven22]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 10:36pm

singer73192...

I hope that you are right...! I really really doo....

[joshy]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 11:11pm

I just got the cast recording and listened to it, it was my first exposure to this show, and WOW, I love it.
Hope that it comes to London at some point, or I get over to New York to see it.

[TheaterLover2]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 11:41pm

opening night tickets just went up on telecharge - buy yours now... and most of them aren't bad seats either....
Updated On: 4/10/09 at 11:41 PM

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 11:43pm

Going for the first time on the 18th. SO excited!!!!

[lstbutifulgrl2]

Posted: 4/10/09 at 11:45pm

was there tonight in rush...right box. not too bad, only missed a few things.

i swear that show gets me every time. i was a mess tonight, but i know i'll be back soon. love it.