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STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
jast45
Swing Joined: 4/15/13
#25STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 10:41am
Anyone have any insight into what the front row seats are like? is the stage elevated etc. The price for those front row seats are less than the other seats and was just wondering if the view is difficult or have to look up etc. thanks for any information.
#26STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 11:06am
I don’t think front row is too bad there. You have to lift your head a bit but in my experience it’s better than a lot of other theaters. Of course I haven’t seen this show in this space yet so I don’t know if there’s any set pieces that block action and that’s why prices are different but as a general rule, the seats aren’t bad there.
#27STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 12:20pm
Just extended to June 15!
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#28STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 12:29pm
I was also wondering about those front row seats. They are available at all the performances that I am looking to attend. I think I am going to take a chance on them. Famous last words. How bad can they be? :)
"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter."
Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.
#29STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 1:04pm
The stage is pretty open, and the set is largely static with some drops and such, but at the risk of spoilers, the Sweeney Todd section has a significant set change where the playing space is very center and quite narrow, so that may have some partial views from the close sides.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#30STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 1:17pm
Huss417 said: "I was also wondering about those front row seats. They are available at all the performances that I am looking to attend. I think I am going to take a chance on them. Famous last words. How bad can they be? :)"
Go for them.
You won’t be sorry
HUSSY POWER!
------ HUSSY POWER!
TheatreAddict
Swing Joined: 5/31/09
bear88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/26/16
#32STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 4:48pm
ChairinMain said: "The stage is pretty open, and the set is largely static with some drops and such, but at the risk of spoilers, the Sweeney Todd section has a significant set change where the playing space is very center and quite narrow, so that may have some partial views from the close sides."
I hope I don’t miss too much, as our seats are in the third row on the side, 3-5 seats in from the far left. I’ll find out in a couple of weeks.
#33STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 5:04pm
TheatreAddict said: "Any word about merch?"
I'm curious about that too. In my previous trips to the Friedman there's been little or no individual show merchandise, but I suspect that might be different for a higher-profile production like this one.
#34STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 5:33pm
Maybe I'm over interpreting, but the language about the two-week extension is careful not to suggest it's 'closing' June 15. For example on the MTC website it says it's 'extended through June 15'. Surely if it was definitely closing they would say "Must close June 15" to move more of those outrageous $400 orchestra seats. I wonder if we might see further extensions.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
BorisTomashevsky
Broadway Star Joined: 4/30/22
#35STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 5:41pm
I think Cameron will keep it running if he can, and replace people as and when they might need to leave for other projects. He hasn’t had a NY smash in years so will ride it as long as possible even if it means moving it. The Imperial and the Broadhurst may be available soon enough!
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#36STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 5:46pm
If it were to become an open run it would need to move since MTC has a fall show scheduled.
#37STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 6:52pm
If this is like other Broadway nonprofit runs, the initial run is not a commercial production and will be on a less expensive LORT agreement. Any extensions will convert to the production contract and expenses will drastically increase.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#38STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 7:03pm
Saw the show here in LA several weeks ago. It was fantastic!!!
yyys
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/14
#39STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 7:16pm
too bad no Bradley Jaden in the cast......probably gonna skip.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
CityLights3
Understudy Joined: 9/16/18
#41STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 10:29pm
RippedMan said: "MTC loves these revue shows."
I thought the same thing when they announced another musical theatre giant retrospective show. PRINCE OF BROADWAY was an unfortunate listless production. This is everything that show was not and so much more. The talent on that stage, the design, the orchestrations, it all just is outstanding with true giants of theatre making magic happen: it’s the first musical I have seen in that theatre that is not a tiresome slug. It really is a magical gift that feels heaven sent for musical theatre lovers .
#42STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/25/25 at 11:42pm
How’d tonight go?
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#43STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 12:09am
A really great night. I think they’ve adjusted some music for Bernadette from London so it suits her voice a little better now, she seemed much more comfortable than the last time I saw this. It’s pretty much the exact same show as was at the Gielgud but I had forgotten the act one closer was the finale of “Sunday” and when Bernadette says “Harmony…” I just started crying. Such a thrill to see her live and recreate even the smallest bit of that performance.
#44STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 3:06am
Thank you Jordan. I understand they have evolved "I Know Things Now" to include a section from "Bounce" - was it this or other changes? (I Know Things Now didn't always sit the best in Bernadette's voice...did they chop/change some of the difficult passages?).
Also, I notice they have opened up quite a few prime orchestra seats for tonight's performance. If anyone has any speculation of where they came from would be interested to know (e.g. subscriber exchanges; seats previously comped changed etc.)
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
melfi39
Swing Joined: 4/8/07
#45STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 8:42am
Can anyone who sees this show let us know about the merch? I have tickets in late April.
Have the song selections changed since Los Angeles?
MezzA101
Broadway Star Joined: 3/29/23
#46STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 9:09am
melfi39 said: "Can anyone who sees this show let us know about the merch? I have tickets in late April.
Havethe song selections changed since Los Angeles?"
There were CDs, mugs, shirts, programs sold downstairs last night.
#47STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 9:12am
Binau, yes including the "Bounce" material for her, I felt was a very good choice.
Merch, I know they have mugs, keychains, shirts and programs (for $30 those are crazy expensive) and maybe a couple other things I didn't notice. No posters yet.
#48STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 9:45am
Tickets for opening night and the extension are now available through the 30 under 35
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StylishCynic
Stand-by Joined: 7/5/16
#49STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews
Posted: 3/26/25 at 11:19am
quizking101 said: "Tickets for opening night and the extension are now available through the 30 under 35
SSOF3U3"
I'm not seeing tickets for the 8th appear with this code. Any advice?
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