SOME LIKE IT HOT On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 9

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 10/30/22 at 5:28pm

Thrilled for first preview reactions this week!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/30/22 at 9:10pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "ohhhh it doesn't look that bad.

Wish they'd give the poor Lyceum a better/more prominent marquee!"

Added to the Jones as well 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/30/22 at 9:13pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I don't know the Shubert orchestra minimum, but the band sizes have varied wildly for shows in the recent past –– 9 for MEMPHIS, 14 for MATILDA, 23 for DOLLY, etc."

SLIH looks a lot less than the 23 they had in the orchestra for Dolly, seems to be around 14-15

 

[DaveyG]

Posted: 10/30/22 at 10:03pm

Robbie2 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I don't know the Shubert orchestra minimum, but the band sizes have varied wildly for shows in the recent past ––9 for MEMPHIS, 14 for MATILDA, 23 for DOLLY, etc."

SLIH looks a lot less than the 23 they had in the orchestra for Dolly, seems to be around 14-15

The Local 802 minimum at the Shubert is 18 musicians so there are probably 17 players + conductor. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/30/22 at 10:10pm

AllThatJazz2 said: "What would folks recommend for seating - Row K side orchestra on the inner aisle, or third row center mezz (also aisle)? Normally sit in the mezz at the Shubert, but the rake looks pretty good for the orchestra level, so wonder if it’s worth sitting there for this production."

Here ~ 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/30/22 at 10:13pm

In taking a closer look at the video, I count at least 17 + conductor (which, per the poster above, would satisfy the Shub minimum). But I can't tell if there's another row of strings on the far right side, and there's also a masked woman sitting on the left behind the keyboard but I can't tell if she's playing. Either way, this is a LUXURY for modern Broadway –– and we'll find out actual breakdown in 2 days!

Brass x4
Reeds x4
Strings x3 (possibly more)
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Keyboards x2

Updated On: 10/30/22 at 10:13 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 12:00am

Hot is what they’ve got for you!

The new musical comedy Some Like It Hot heats up tomorrow night at the Shubert Theatre, prior to a December 11 official opening. Based on the MGM motion picture of the same name, the tuner features music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw. The principal cast includes Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, Kevin Del Aguila, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Adam Heller, and Mark Lotito.

“Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like It Hot is the rollicking story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they’re on the run as the newest members of the swingingest big band ever to cross the country. Can they hide in plain sight without completely losing themselves? Or will the mob, the truth, and maybe even love itself finally catch up to them?”

Who’s going?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 10:07am

https://www.vogue.com/article/some-like-it-hot-broadway

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 10:54am

Love the Vogue article and photos! And rush and lottery announced. Can not wait! 

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 10:56am

I won the lottery for the first preview tomorrow but I forgot I already had tickets to & JULIET.

It's $45 if anyone wants to buy it off me. (I haven't purchased yet so seat is unknown)

[MCfan2]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 2:45pm

It was nice of Vogue to posthumously award Jack Lemmon and Billy Wilder Oscars for Some Like It Hot. I'm sure they would have appreciated it.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 5:12pm

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 6:23pm

I will be seeing the second preview on Wednesday. Cannot wait!

[YvanEhtNioj]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 6:43pm

I’m really excited to hear the reviews from you guys. But I must say as much as I loved Tootsie (hated doubtfire) I’m kind of over the whole “Guy in a dress for comedy” storyline. 

[inception]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 6:59pm

I sat on the aisle for Potus, but maybe M, can't remember 100%, & it was a great view.

Edit: replying to the seating question further back in the thread

Updated On: 10/31/22 at 06:59 PM

[Smaxie]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 7:02pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "In taking a closer look at the video, I count at least 17 + conductor (which, per the poster above, would satisfy the Shub minimum). But I can't tell if there's another row of strings on the far right side, and there's also a masked woman sitting on the left behind the keyboard but I can't tell if she's playing. Either way, this is a LUXURY for modern Broadway –– and we'll find out actual breakdown in 2 days!

Brass x4
Reeds x4
Strings x3 (possibly more)
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Keyboards x2"

It is indeed 17. 

2 keyboards
4 reeds
2 trumpets
2 trombones
3 strings
Percussion
Drums, Percussion, Drum Pad Programming
Guitar
Acoustic bass 

[matty159]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 7:55pm

So excited to see this fully staged next Wednesday!  

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:44pm

Final dress report over on ATC says:

"A big juicy delight. Probably Shaiman & Wittman's best score, evocative of its period yet feeling fresh and smart. The adaptation works really well, reflecting today's sensibilities. Perfs all around are terrific, though I've got to single out Adrianna Hicks who you never want to leave the stage. I might quibble with the excessive tap choreography which director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw continually falls back upon rather than exploring more dance variations from the period. Some editing needed there. But it's a small criticism in a production which is constantly entertaining and ultimately really moving."

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:53pm

So is "Let's Be Bad" from Smash actually going to be in this? Can anyone confirm?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:56pm

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:57pm

[DaveyG]

Posted: 11/1/22 at 12:02am

BCfitasafiddle said: "So is "Let's Be Bad" from Smash actually going to be in this? Can anyone confirm?"

Yes, it’s in but in a totally different context than a “Marilyn” song. 

And for what it’s worth, I thought the show was fab.

Updated On: 11/1/22 at 12:02 AM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 11/1/22 at 12:22am

Show Merch

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 11/1/22 at 7:31am

More excessive tapping from Casey…. Joy…. 

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 11/1/22 at 10:02am

eagerly looking forward to hearing early reactions- I have one open slot for my upcoming trip and hope it will be filled by this