"Perfect for US": The NEXT TO NORMAL love thread! — Page 47

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

When I walked past on Monday it was 50% off so looks like the site just hasn't been updated.

It's amazing how inconsistent the rush line is. The Sunday before you rushed, the front row for both shows was long gone by 6 AM.

Yeah, adam...I thought I'd be sitting half-way down 45th street by the time I got there, but somehow I lucked out. I'm hoping after Labor Day weekend, it calms down once school starts and the summer tourist season winds down.

Im heading into the city tomorrow and I was planning on getting the cheapest tickets last minute to go see the show. I just went online because I wanted to get the 36$ tickets but it says there sold out. I know thats a huge possibility that there sold out but I was wondering if those seats are put out the day of the show or if it is just like regular seats? Does anyone know how much they go for at the TKTS booth too?

Semi random but here it goes...

This TRULY isn't directed at any of the aforementioned people in this thread but I just want to mention how INCREDIBLY CREEPY some fans are.

Seriously, this is actually directed at someone who I have never even met or spoken to but who is in the same Facebook network as me and who constantly pops up in my news feeds because she tags Alice/Bobby Spencer et al. in random video posts, pictures, etc. I can see her profile and it's actually really scary how obsessed she is with the show. Actually, it's not so much the show as it is the actors in it who she is set on making it look like she is friends with.

I do believe she occasionally posts on BWW though...but I'm not sure.

And she thinks she's friends with the cast members. It's just...very unhealthy to be honest.

And it's not the person who was mentioned earlier, it's someone entirely different.

I've actually come across this girl's Facebook before as she goes through phases of obsessions with shows. It's very odd and like I said unhealthy. I think some people need to realize that just because Broadway 'stars' are more accessible than film or TV stars doesn't make them your friends. You're still (truth be told) just a fan. Relax and pull yourself together because you're embarrassing yourself.


That is all I have to say. GOODNIGHT.

Updated On: 8/25/09 at 03:46 AM

Does anyone think that the subject matter is what brings out the people who cross the line between enthusiastic fan and obsessed patron? I'm just glad that as of this point the fan base has not turned into the next generation of compusive bowlers...a while back one would have had to be cautious in admitting to being a fan of RENT, WICKED or Ms Menzel for fear of being tagged an idiot by others on the boards. Does anyone have any thoughts of when the show will recoup?

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I think I know who you're talking about wickedrocks, and i completely agree. I'm so embarrassed for the actors whjen fans make silly videos and tag them in it.

I try to ignore what people post on Alice's page because it makes me upset about how weird it is. Yes, she encourages it but still.

Subject change: As someone who is eagerly awaiting Aaron Tveit's return, what do people who HAVE seen Aaron think of Kyle in comparison? Most people I've talked to that loved Kyle have not seen Aaron. Personally I find Aaron's Gabe to be almost as important to the show as Alice's Diana.

I've seen them both. The DO sound similar and when Kyle first comes out in the white tux it almost looks like Aaron.

But I did enjoy Aaron a LITTLE more. As the pp stated, I think Aaron may have more time to grow into the role so beautifully. The one thing I missed between the two: I am drawn to watching Aaron even when he is not the focus, he is so "present". I didn't find that same thing with Kyle. I also thing Aaron is little 'creepier' as Gabe and it works a tad better for me.


I LIKED Kyle, it's not like I sat there MISSING Aaron during the performance. I liked him a lot. Those that don't have to compare him to anyone are right on the money.

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Both are excellent, and Kyle was a fabulous replacement. I think Aaron has thought about the role a little more, given his long association with the show. Also, Aaron also has a slightly better voice, though Kyle is no slouch in the vocal department.

I saw the show first with Aaron and then the second time with Kyle...I first thought I would miss Aaron's performance..however...Kyle was great and made the role his own.

I'm going back to the show on Sunday so I'll be sure to review then

I comment on Alice and Bobby's facebooks sometimes, but I'm not under any illusions that I'm anything more than one of their many fans. Maybe some of the people who post excessively actually do know them personally. Or maybe they're just delusional. I heard that Alice didn't come out the stage door the other night because people were ignoring her requests for no posed pictures. It's a shame that a few idiots have to ruin it for the rest of us. I love going to the stage door and having my few seconds with the performers, but it's not about that anyway. It's about what happens ONSTAGE.

Okay, rant over. Back to the show. I'm seeing it next month and I kind of hope Meghann Fahy is on. I loved Jenn's performance, but I've heard nothing but great things about Meghann.