"Perfect for US": The NEXT TO NORMAL love thread!- Page 46

[tking001]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 3:47pm

I've heard the last row mezz seats are great with it being in such a small house. What you could do is not buy seats in advance and rush and get front row for $25

[Tyler2]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 3:49pm

It's not possible for us to rush, because we're coming into the city that day, so our bus isn't scheduled to arrive until around 10 o'clock. That would have been perfect, though.

[broadwayomgomg]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 4:17pm

Hey Guys seeing the show for the first time tonight and am SO excited. Been dying to see this show forever and am finally seeing it. My seats are in Orch row M seats 101 and 103. Just wondering if I can see the top of the house there b/c ik if your too far back the mezz cuts it off. Thanks!!!

[Libby1209]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 5:51pm

I'm going to say that it will be close...I was in Row P and could set part of the top of the house, but only if I bent forward. Good luck and have fun!

[jaxel614]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 10:19pm

Go with the row H. I had row B in the mezz and was dissapointed seeing as the bar infront of the front row was so high everyone had to hunch over to see the full stage. With row H you get the whole stage without bending over. It's a small house and row H has a better view than if you sit closer for a third of the price.

I'm about to buy tickets for late fall. I really want the second row in the orchestra or at least really close. Does anyone expect a better discount code to be released that would be valid around that time or should I just go and buy the tickets?

[hunter foster =LUV!!]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 11:09pm

totally agree! N2N ALL THE WAY!

[BroadwayGuy12]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 10:04pm

I saw the show today; it was my second time and first time back since seeing it in previews in April. I loved it even more, if that's possible.

Alice Ripley was outstanding, as expected. I love her performance so much--there's nothing else I can really say. J. Robert Spencer, who I already loved last time, has gotten even better. His dialogue with Natalie before "Light" really struck me. I enjoyed Kyle Dean a great deal, but didn't think he had the same presence that Tveit had in the role. Adam Chanler-Berat really impressed me this time around.

What I really appreciated about this second viewing today was not only that the show maintained the emotional impact that it had on me the first time, but also that I was able to take away something new from this performance. The first time I saw the show, I was really focused on the father/son relationship in the piece. Today, I was intrigued by the mother/daughter aspect and the many parallels between Natalie and Diana. The fact that something different drew me in today really solidified my feelings about the show; I was thrilled that I was able to have a completely unique and separate experience from my previous visit, something I haven't always gotten out of repeat visits to other shows.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 10:11pm

Next to Normal souvenir brochures are in!! I saw someone on 50th street with one today, and I asked if they got them at the theater. They said yes, so my friend and I went down there and asked the house manager if we could go in just to buy a program. She let us in, and we were able to get them. They must have arrived in the past week, because they were NOT there last sunday evening. Anyway, they look great. Almost entirely photos, with a one page bit from David Stone. The rest is photos, all of the OBC (which means no Kyle). The insert has Kyle in it, though. They're $20, by the way.

One annoyance, that my friend just pointed out to me...Adam Chanler Berat's name is spelt wrong on a page near the end (the pages aren't numbered). They spelt it "Chandler." Frustrating! Updated On: 8/15/09 at 10:11 PM

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 10:14pm

So excited!!!

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 10:43pm

I am thinking about buying tickets for the show next Saturday. There is a discount on Broadwaybox.com but I looked on the tkts website and it said the show has been on tkts this previous week.

A) Does anyone know how often it's up on TKTS?
B) What percentage is taken off usually? 50% 25% ??

I really want to see it but I, more-or-less, want to be guaranteed tickets at some discount price.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 10:52pm

According to this site, it's been a little of everything. Some nights 30%, one night it was 50%, but looks like 40% most nights.
TKTS this week

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 11:03pm

Thanks, adam! I knew there was a site that breaks it down; I just saw the list of shows that were on TKTS this week.

I'm beginning to think I should just use the discount on Broadwaybox.com so I won't worry about getting the tickets, where I am sitting, etc.

After all, it's 75$ as opposed to 110$. And then, of course, all the ridiculous handling and service fees.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 8/16/09 at 9:48pm

Another seating question which I also posted on another thread:

For this type of show, would be better? (Regarding seeing the stage well and facial expressions).

Orchestra: Row M, seats 110, 112

or:

Orchestra: Row G, seats 6,8.

Basically, is it better to sit further back but more centered, or to sit closer to the front but toward the side of the theatre?

Thanks for your help!!!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/16/09 at 9:54pm

I would definitely go for the closer seats, because of the set--- Enjoy !

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 8/16/09 at 10:09pm

The closer seats, even though they are on the far ends of the theatre?

Is there any blocked view in that threatre at all?

[heo1128]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 2:03am

I haven't sat on the EXTREME sides, but there's really not a bad seat in the house. Being in row G, you should be fine on the sides. I think the far sides are only obstructed for the first few rows. Also, being as far back as M, your view might be obstructed by the balcony. I'd go for the closer seats as well.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 7:20am

6 & 8 are only 3 and 4 seats in from the aisle...not extreme at all. I'd go with the closer seats as well.

[Libby1209]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:34am

I have to agree...row M could be cutting it close in regards to the overhang. I was in row P and could not see anything on the top floor of the set.

[dapperchapper]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 12:17pm

Just saw the show for the first time on sunday afternoon... wow. it was incredible. it really moved me. the whole cast was spectacular... even better than I expected.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 8/18/09 at 6:39pm

Ok, it's me again:

New choices:

Orchestra Row O: seats 101,103

Mezz Row D: seats 113, 114

Mezz Row A: seats 11, 13


Note: I am short (5'1)--on a high heel day

Thanks!

[kimchi2]

Posted: 8/18/09 at 6:52pm

I'm new to this thread, so if this question has been asked a lot already, I apologize. I'm thinking of rushing N2N on a Saturday (I believe its Kyle Dean Massey's last day--September 5?) I was hoping I could get any advice for rushing (i.e. should I get to the box office extra early? should I expect a lot of people to be there?) Any advice would be appreciated :)

[alliez92092]

Posted: 8/18/09 at 6:54pm

If it's his last day than you will need to get there early. Some of the Altarholics have taken to lining up for him as early as 2 in the morning.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/18/09 at 8:44pm

His last day is September 6, not September 5.

[DefyGravity777]

Posted: 8/18/09 at 8:59pm

Everytime I have walked by TKTS it has been at 50%.

kimchi2, get there early even if it isn't his last show. People start lining up at 2-3am even on 2 show days. Last week I would take walks past the theatre at 5am and there would be anywhere from 6-14 people already there at that crazy time.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/18/09 at 9:11pm

Here's the link to the TKTS site. Looks like it was 30% tonight, not up at all last night, 50% for both shows Sunday, and 40% for both shows Saturday.
What's at TKTS