#951
Posted: 7/1/09 at 4:13am
hmm interesting.
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#952
Posted: 7/1/09 at 5:14pm
Heo is correct--- $26.50 for standing room--believe I heard
8-10 available, but could have been 10-12
8-10 available, but could have been 10-12
#953
Posted: 7/1/09 at 6:28pm
^Oh, I was just guessing.
#954
Posted: 7/2/09 at 9:09am
Yesterday I went to the box office and asked the man how much partial view seats are. He said they are more than rush price, and they are 70 bucks. I was going to fight back and say that people told me they were 40, but I didn't.
What is going on?
What is going on?
I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&.
"Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."
#955
Posted: 7/2/09 at 4:30pm
I never heard of a price of $40 for partial view seats. And considering you would really only miss PART of one song, it would be kind of silly for them to offer them that low.
If you don't want to rush or wait to see if they're sold out and you can get standing room, plan ahead and get the last row of the mezz. Perfect view and (I believe) less than $40.
If you don't want to rush or wait to see if they're sold out and you can get standing room, plan ahead and get the last row of the mezz. Perfect view and (I believe) less than $40.
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#956
Posted: 7/4/09 at 10:56am
After running from Penn station to get to the Booth, I got there around 7:00. I was 7th in line. The girl in front of me said I would get tickets, just maybe box seats. I was so happy though. Two people in front of me were counting how many people were there around 9:40, and there were about 41 people lined up. My friend and I sat in left box, seats 3 and 4. The show was amazing, and so worth getting up at 4:45 for. I am planning to go again maybe next week.
N2N was ROBBED of the Tony for Best Musical. In my opinion, Next to Normal and Hair are the best new shows or the best shows currently running on Broadway.
N2N was ROBBED of the Tony for Best Musical. In my opinion, Next to Normal and Hair are the best new shows or the best shows currently running on Broadway.
I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&.
"Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."
#957
Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:44pm
I saw yesterday's matinee (we won't get into how many times this has been for me), which coincidentally was also their 100th Broadway performance. Here's to hundreds more!
Anyway, I just wanted to say, even though its been said repeatedly (both by myself and others), that Bobby Spencer is every bit Alice's equal these days. While Alice has gotten much of the praise (all of it deserved), Spencer has been sort of an unsung hero, delivering a remarkable performance without a lot of hoopla. He was absolutely incredible yesterday, particularly in the reprise of I Am The One (I think he and Kyle have finally gotten comfortable with that scene). Also absolutely exquisite work in the music box scene. The way he delivers the line, "Diana, there's NOTHING there!" is gut-wrenching. In that moment, both in his voice and face, you see years and years of sadness and pain coming out.
Not to take anything anyway from Alice (or the entire cast), but I wish Spencer would get a little more credit for what he does.
Anyway, I just wanted to say, even though its been said repeatedly (both by myself and others), that Bobby Spencer is every bit Alice's equal these days. While Alice has gotten much of the praise (all of it deserved), Spencer has been sort of an unsung hero, delivering a remarkable performance without a lot of hoopla. He was absolutely incredible yesterday, particularly in the reprise of I Am The One (I think he and Kyle have finally gotten comfortable with that scene). Also absolutely exquisite work in the music box scene. The way he delivers the line, "Diana, there's NOTHING there!" is gut-wrenching. In that moment, both in his voice and face, you see years and years of sadness and pain coming out.
Not to take anything anyway from Alice (or the entire cast), but I wish Spencer would get a little more credit for what he does.
#958
Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:57pm
new to this thread.
Am seeing Next to Normal next week (after months of waiting, and listening to OCR)
Does anyone know when the cast's planned absences are? Or if its likley I won't see a cast member on saturday evening performance?
Thanks so much!
Am seeing Next to Normal next week (after months of waiting, and listening to OCR)
Does anyone know when the cast's planned absences are? Or if its likley I won't see a cast member on saturday evening performance?
Thanks so much!
#959
Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:05pm
Really no new infor since the last time you asked. Just enjoy.
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#960
Posted: 7/13/09 at 3:02pm
Saw show for the first time at yesterday's matinee(rush tickets, front row, wow!)and the show/Alice Ripley was ****ing amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's very apparent how much she throws herself into the role; when Diana cried Alice cried, there was nothing fake or disingenuous about her performance. Waiting there from 6:30 in the moring was completely worth it just to witness her performance.
The show it's self is so fresh and so different(specifically the music).The cast as a whole was phenomenal. is Jennifer Damiano really just 17. She'll have a long career ahead of her.
By the end of the show I don't think there was a dry eye in the theatre. I heard so much sniffling haha.
Sorry if my post is a bit sporatic, I just had share my enthusiasm for this masterpiece.
PS: I also saw Billy Elliot(with Kiril as Billy) last weekend and thought it was just as spectacular as NTN, I really wish they both could have shared the Tony, but BE has had that award every since it opened in London. Plus, the shows are both so differnt it's really hard to compare.
It's very apparent how much she throws herself into the role; when Diana cried Alice cried, there was nothing fake or disingenuous about her performance. Waiting there from 6:30 in the moring was completely worth it just to witness her performance.
The show it's self is so fresh and so different(specifically the music).The cast as a whole was phenomenal. is Jennifer Damiano really just 17. She'll have a long career ahead of her.
By the end of the show I don't think there was a dry eye in the theatre. I heard so much sniffling haha.
Sorry if my post is a bit sporatic, I just had share my enthusiasm for this masterpiece.
PS: I also saw Billy Elliot(with Kiril as Billy) last weekend and thought it was just as spectacular as NTN, I really wish they both could have shared the Tony, but BE has had that award every since it opened in London. Plus, the shows are both so differnt it's really hard to compare.
#961
Posted: 7/14/09 at 3:51pm
Hi
I was thinking about going to see Next to Normal,after reading very good reviews about it, but am slightly worried that it might be too distressing as my mum had bipolar disorder. Has anyone who has gone had first hand experience of bipolar disorder, and how did the show affect you? What are people's thoughts?
I was thinking about going to see Next to Normal,after reading very good reviews about it, but am slightly worried that it might be too distressing as my mum had bipolar disorder. Has anyone who has gone had first hand experience of bipolar disorder, and how did the show affect you? What are people's thoughts?
#962
Posted: 7/14/09 at 4:38pm
Most importantly....talk to your mom about it....how does she feel? I don't live with the condition, but have students that are close to me that do....I always thought it made it more special because of them.
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#963
Posted: 7/14/09 at 5:35pm
adamgreer, I COMPLETELY agree with you about Bobby Spencer. His performance is brilliance personified. The subtlety and layers he brings to the role are astonishing, and I wish he'd gotten more recognition.
#964
Posted: 7/14/09 at 10:06pm
I was walking on 8th Ave last evening and saw Jenn Damiano sitting in the frozen yogurt place next to Kodama Sushi. She was staring out the window giving the same facial expression that's on 45th street side door of the Booth.
Getting into character, I imagine.
Getting into character, I imagine.
#965
Posted: 7/15/09 at 12:32am
Is that yogurt place on 45th? I've seen her there before, with Adam Chanler-Berat. Must be a favorite!
#966
Posted: 7/15/09 at 12:41am
Assuming you're both talking about Red Mango, than yes. Much of the cast can be seen in there before shows, or between shows on a two-show day. One of them mentioned it in a recent twitter (I forget who).
#967
Posted: 7/15/09 at 12:47am
Do you guys think that there will be a new discount before August 6th or should I go a head and get tickets? (Is there a discount out that doesn't expire on July 26th that I'm missing?)
Thanks.
Thanks.
#968
Posted: 7/15/09 at 12:52am
Adamgreer, I can't agree more. Alice Ripley gives a HELL of a performance, and one that well deserved the Tony, but Bobby Spencer is really the emotional center of the piece, and delivers amazingly in the less showy role.
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#969
Posted: 7/15/09 at 1:00am
I've seen lots of Broadway performers walking in and out of Pinkberry on 42nd and 9th. (A lot of HAIR tribe members can be seen there)
I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&.
"Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."
#970
Posted: 7/15/09 at 1:24am
^ It depends on how picky you are about your seats, frankly. The show is doing very well....but not necessarily selling out in advance. There are seats available, but poking around at telecharge, the side orchestra was popping up for all but ONE set of tickets...and many of them extreme sides.
Some folks here have begun to say the discount is ONLY applying to the side orchestra and mezz. It' really a matter of choice and a waiting game. While I have no idea whether or not they'll post a new code, you are cutting it pretty close. USUALLY a new code is only released when the current one is close to ending.
Some folks here have begun to say the discount is ONLY applying to the side orchestra and mezz. It' really a matter of choice and a waiting game. While I have no idea whether or not they'll post a new code, you are cutting it pretty close. USUALLY a new code is only released when the current one is close to ending.
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#971
Posted: 7/15/09 at 12:27pm
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knew how rush was lately, and if they think it'll settle down a bit by mid-August. I know it was asked before, but I was wondering if things have changed in the past month.
I'll be in the city the week of Aug 16th, and am not sure whether I should try to rush or just buy the $46 Mezz Row H seats now for security...thoughts? Thanks!
I'll be in the city the week of Aug 16th, and am not sure whether I should try to rush or just buy the $46 Mezz Row H seats now for security...thoughts? Thanks!
#972
Posted: 7/15/09 at 1:27pm
From what I've been able to figure out, there is not really any pattern, rhyme or reason to rush and how busy it is on any given day. What is insanely busy one week may be relatively slow on another. And what is relatively slow one week may be insanely busy the next week. Predicting as far out as August is impossible as it's hard enough to predict from day to day when is too early and when is just right.
If you definitely want to see the show and not risk rush since you don't like being up before the sun rises, get the rear mezz seats.
If you definitely want to see the show and not risk rush since you don't like being up before the sun rises, get the rear mezz seats.
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#973
Posted: 7/15/09 at 1:54pm
I tried rushing on Monday of this week....got there at about 7:50 am and was too late to get the rush tix....I ended up getting a seat in the rear orchestra at the tkts booth....which was considered "obstructed" since the overhang prevents you from being able to see to 3rd level of the set. I would have much preferred to see the show from the rear mezz than the rear orch.
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#974
Posted: 7/15/09 at 5:16pm
Sat in rear Mezz H2 last night, and the view was perfect !!
Cast was on FIRE !!! They were amazing last night !
Cast was on FIRE !!! They were amazing last night !
#975
Posted: 7/15/09 at 9:57pm
Thanks for the replies!
Quick question Testing1232, from that row, do you honestly still get the intimacy/ power from the stage? I know there's nothing like sitting front row, but I've seen shows from the last row of some theatres, and have felt like I was a mile away and had no idea what they were doing on stage...
Again, thanks for your help. I'm very excited to see N2N finally!
Quick question Testing1232, from that row, do you honestly still get the intimacy/ power from the stage? I know there's nothing like sitting front row, but I've seen shows from the last row of some theatres, and have felt like I was a mile away and had no idea what they were doing on stage...
Again, thanks for your help. I'm very excited to see N2N finally!
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