Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez star in MERRILY - Reviews & News Thread- Page 13

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 6:57pm

TaffyDavenport said: "Skip23 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "There are some single seats available for this weekend on the NYTW website."



They are available for $69, $99 and $120. In your dreams."

Not sure what this means. There was 1 seat available for Saturday night, and 2 for Sunday night, $149 each. Obviously, they're gone now."

 

Can confirm. Got close to snagging the Saturday seat. 

[Skip23]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 7:19pm

Did anyone buy the ticket being offered on ATC?

 

 

Updated On: 11/22/22 at 07:19 PM

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 9:18pm

More popped up for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, and I grabbed one for a friend. So, if you're looking for tickets, I wouldn't be surprised if this will be a regular thing. Just keep checking the NYTW site.

Updated On: 11/22/22 at 09:18 PM

[musikman]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 9:18pm

Can someone who’s seen it tell me how many musicians are in the pit? I imagine it’s somewhat small considering the space.  

[aussieskates]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 10:23pm

Also Gussie is such a one-dimensional villain, it's really boring. That's not meant as a criticism of Krystal Joy Brown's performance.

 

That was my feeling from the pro-shot as well.  The actress playing Gussie in the Chocolate Factory taping came across as shrill and self-serving.

MWRA is such a deceptively complex show on so many levels.  Getting the tone right is key to its success.

Last year I saw a fantastic production in Sydney at The Hayes Theatre.  Erin Clare (currently playing Doralee in a touring production of 9 to 5) was brilliant, and almost stole the show.  On the surface she was funny and seductive, but underneath, driven by career ambition.  

That being said, you could totally see why Franklin fell under her spell.


 

 

[socjoc1107]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 10:58pm

@TaffyDavenport: the true HERO and MASTER of theatre tickets  

[barneyschreibercpa2]

Posted: 11/22/22 at 10:59pm

anyone at tonight's preview? 

[Springtime]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 4:12am

From the NYTW website: This production runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.

A link to the digital program in PDF: https://www.nytw.org/content/uploads/2022/11/MERRILY-WE-ROLL-ALONG-Digital-Program.pdf

[Mark_E]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 8:07am

Got in from cancellation line last night. I believe there was 7 tickets.

It’s wonderful. Such a perfectly cast production. Jonathan Groff in particular blew my mind. My tears started at the first notes of Our Time. A masterclass in musical theatre.

[BETTY22]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 9:10am

The only seats left are for a benefit performance at $1,500. 

I would love to see it, but I just can't justify paying that even for a good cause. 

[blaxx]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 9:24am

Mark_E said: "Got in from cancellation line last night. I believe there was 7 tickets.

It’s wonderful. Such a perfectly cast production. Jonathan Groff in particular blew my mind. My tears started at the first notes of Our Time. A masterclass in musical theatre."

Wonder what time the line starts at.

[inception]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 9:52am

BETTY22 said: "The only seats left are for a benefit performance at $1,500.

I would love to see it, but I just can't justify paying that even for a good cause."

How soon will the announce a transfer?  Anything else yet set to take the Lyceum in the Spring?  Do we yet know exactly what show is rumored to have already rented the American Airlines Theatre?

Do I get my hopes up?

[Mark_E]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 10:03am

The First Lady got to the line at 9:30 yesterday! Second guy at around 11:30 I believe then I was at 1pm. Then nobody for a while, a guy arrived at 3:30, he was offered a ticket for the next night sometime after I bought my ticket. Two ladies behind arrived maybe 4pm and got in at the last moment.

I’d say if you have the day it’s definitely worth giving it a try. But from what I gathered no tickets will be sold before 5pm.

[Alex M]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 1:12pm

Just snagged two tickets front row for Sunday Mat! Idk how but feeling EXTREMLEY lucky!!!! Just keep checking the website folks!

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 1:18pm

Alex M said: "Just snagged two tickets front row for Sunday Mat! Idk how but feeling EXTREMLEY lucky!!!! Just keep checking the website folks!"

That's funny. I was holding A 18 for a friend for a while, but she couldn't go. If that's one of yours, it looks like you timed it perfectly with when it released from my cart.

[RAR85558]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 1:22pm

Bravo! That is excellent. Have a great time. Sunday is the day that I was trying to get a ticket.

I was officially notified a little after 12pm today that I had NOT won the lottery for tonight. 

Sounds like perhaps the website and in person are the best way to do it. Wish that I didn't have to get from Phila to NYC each time to wait in line!

[Alex M]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 1:24pm

TaffyDavenport said: "Alex M said: "Just snagged two tickets front row for Sunday Mat! Idk how but feeling EXTREMLEY lucky!!!! Just keep checking the website folks!"

That's funny. I was holding A 18 for a friend for a while, but she couldn't go. If that's one of yours, it looks like you timed it perfectly with when it released from my cart."

Thank YOU !

[ren598]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 1:28pm

Seeing so many tickets being snagged at the last minutes gives us all hope.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure this trend will continue after the holiday weekend.  

[blaxx]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 1:45pm

Mark_E said: "The First Lady got to the line at 9:30 yesterday! Second guy at around 11:30 I believe then I was at 1pm. Then nobody for a while, a guy arrived at 3:30, he was offered a ticket for the next night sometime after I bought my ticket. Two ladies behind arrived maybe 4pm and got in at the last moment.

I’d say if you have the day it’s definitely worth giving it a try. But from what I gathered no tickets will be sold before 5pm."

Wow, yes, that's a full day commitment. 

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 2:13pm

Just got a single seat on the NYTW website for Tuesday, November 29. I've been refreshing the site all day and I guess persistence pays off. Looking forward to seeing the show next week!

[RAR85558]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 2:20pm

Wow - I have been refreshing as well (and getting very little work done) Nothing for me.

Enjoy - that is excellent!

[binau]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 2:57pm

Slightly off-topic sorry, but came across this youth theatre advertisement of Merrily (2023 production). 'Semi-autobiographical' musical is a bit of a stretch! I think he has suggested that "Opening Doors" is one of (if not the only?) song that might be autobiographical. But the show itself is obviously not at all. 

[A_Nicole079]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 2:57pm

Is it an error until tickets pop up? I assume so

[UrNotAMachine]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 3:57pm

I was lucky enough to refresh the tickets page at exactly the right time around midnight last night and snagged a ticket for Saturday's performance! 

[RAR85558]

Posted: 11/23/22 at 4:14pm

You are extremely lucky. I have been hitting the refresh button every few minutes, and nothing but the SOLD OUT letters appear. It really is a matter of the exact time that you happen to refresh. Oh well, you give us hope!