Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez star in MERRILY - Reviews & News Thread- Page 19

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 12/29/22 at 3:47pm

I tried cancellation this week and it sadly didn't work out. Ah, well. I take comfort in knowing I can see it on Broadway. There were many people who had last minute friends join them around 15 minutes to curtain. I would've gotten a ticket had that not happened, but it happens and I'm sure if my friend asked I would do it too. 

[EvvieDrake]

Posted: 12/29/22 at 4:32pm

BCfitasafiddle said: "I tried cancellation this week and it sadly didn't work out.

Oh darn, so sorry to hear that. Do you mind sharing what time you got to the line? Were there no cancellations at all, or not enough to reach your place in line?

[PegasusOasis]

Posted: 12/29/22 at 11:44pm

Give Reg Rogers a Tony!


Brian Sears is amazing in this as the newscaster/photographer/bunker. His blob entrance is so funny. I hope Corey Mach’s also the Broadway understudy for Franklin. He applies such swagger to his part (invented answering machine) currently that’d be suitable.

Updated On: 12/29/22 at 11:44 PM

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/29/22 at 11:51pm

EvvieDrake said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "I tried cancellation this week and it sadly didn't work out.

Oh darn, so sorry to hear that. Do you mind sharing what time you got to the line? Were there no cancellations at all, or not enough to reach your place in line?"

My friend went on Monday Dec 26th and due to the sub freezing temps, when the box office opened they took the names and phone numbers of the people on line and asked them to go someplace warm nearby and wait. They then would call them if any tickets open up. Not sure if they’ll do this procedure tomorrow given the temps tomorrow is in the 50s but just an fyi. Good luck!

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 12:12am

Someone on Reddit who did the cancellation line twice this week (after Monday's show was, er, cancelled) mentioned that they stopped taking names and letting people come back as of Tuesday since it was no longer freezing.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/zxvpks/merrily_we_roll_along_cancellation_line_success/

[EvvieDrake]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 12:19am

Thank you!!!

[sondheimfan2]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 2:02pm

After four months of waiting, I saw Wednesday's matinee. I have loved this show since the beginning. I eagerly read the NY Times coverage of the original when I was in high school. I have seen a few productions in my time - York and Encores - but this was near perfection! I have nothing new to add to what's already been said about this production, but I did leave the theatre wondering if this specific production can translate to Broadway without losing its intimacy, which is crucial to its efffectiveness. 

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 2:26pm

I saw Friedman’s production in Boston at the Huntington Theater back in 2017 and loved it. That theater has a capacity of 890 seats so I think it can translate to Broadway well depending on where you sit and overall house size. 
I recall it was fairly easy to get tickets to the 2017 Boston production and the performance I attended wasn’t sold out. That cast was amazing too but i guess the producers didn’t think that cast would be able to sell tix if they brought it to nyc. 

[steve.sometime]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 2:36pm

Just saw it 2 days ago, and loved it. All 3 leads were wonderful, but Katie Rose Clarke was the standout for me. I'm curious why they downsized the act 2 opening song. I enjoyed the London staging of that song. If I remember correctly, it had been simplified in the Boston production too. 

[Huss417]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 2:42pm

I'm going to try the cancellation line for this coming Wednesday matinee. If anyone has an idea of what time I should get in line would be appreciated. 

[RAR85558]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 2:57pm

I would say this - get there a minimum of three hours before showtime. Closer to four would be better. Make sure that you talk to the others in line (unless you are first) to see how many tickets they are buying, so you know your chances. Don't let anyone tell you they are holding a place for anyone. Not allowed. Each person is allowed to purchase two tickets max. It seems (for the most part) that the max tickets that could turn up are six to eight. Be prepared to be offered tickets for another performance (that's what happened to me.) Enter the lottery. I met two people who won it. Good luck - the show is absolutely amazing.

[Huss417]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 3:22pm

RAR85558 said: "I would say this - get there a minimum of three hours before showtime. Closer to four would be better. Make sure that you talk to the others in line (unless you are first) to see how many tickets they are buying, so you know your chances. Don't let anyone tell you they are holding a place for anyone. Not allowed. Each person is allowed to purchase two tickets max. It seems (for the most part) that the max tickets that could turn up are six to eight. Be prepared to be offered tickets for another performance (that's what happened to me.) Enter the lottery. I met two people who won it. Good luck - the show is absolutely amazing."

Thanks for the info. I thought Weds would be the better day to wait as it is a two show day. I'll be entering to lottery as well. :)

[Springtime]

Posted: 12/30/22 at 3:46pm

Lindsay Mendez out of today’s matinee and Jamila Sabares-Klemm on as Mary for the first time. 
 

Edit: Lindsay also out of the evening performance.

Updated On: 12/31/22 at 03:46 PM

[sm33]

Posted: 12/31/22 at 12:21pm

Saw this last night! I went into it cold, so I wasn't sure what to expect other than the reverse chronological order and a couple of the songs I already knew, but man, I loved it! So funny and warm and heartbreaking, and I was invested from the very first scene. 

Jonathan and DanRad seemed perfectly cast for their respective roles, and I'm delighted we were able to see them. I would have liked the chance to see Lindsay, too, but Jamila Sabares-Klemm was fantastic and I never would have guessed she was an understudy. In fact, she was my husband's favorite performer. The ensemble were all great, too - no one stuck out in a bad way to me.

We were in the front row, which is absolutely thrilling for this theater considering how close you are to all of the actors - it felt like it was being played for me specifically. Definitely want to see it on Broadway when it transfers, but I know it won't feel as intimate as it did at this theater!

[RUkiddingme]

Posted: 12/31/22 at 7:01pm

This may be the first post about merch/concession for the Broadway run.

They should sell little packs of tissues at intermission because when Jonathan sings Our Time it's pretty hard not to cry.

The three leads are just perfect.

Updated On: 1/1/23 at 07:01 PM

[meaghan416]

Posted: 1/4/23 at 6:33pm

Sold

Updated On: 1/4/23 at 06:33 PM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/8/23 at 5:22pm

not that it means anything, but they are social accounts were active a little while ago. Hope we get an update on preview and performance dates.