STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews — Page 3

Jordan Catalano said: "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."

Did you possibly happen to notice how the seats in the front row are?

April 8 :)

Excellent seats available for half price today on TKTS

Thanks, Dame! Hate that line but might consider dropping in a bit before 2 on Saturday for the matinee. 

RippedMan said: "I used code “SONHEIM” and got a $95 seat for next Saturday night."

For clarification, the code is SONDHEIM, not SONHEIM. It takes tickets on the date I am looking for down to $198 instead of over $300. 

Saw this last night on the second row of the mezzanine. Noticed there were 2 seats in front of us in the center that was empty the whole show. I would have bought those tickets if they were available when I bought my seats a couple months ago. Oh well. We still had a great view and I got misty eyed seeing Lea live on stage for the first time. (I'm Filipino and have been lax).

 I thought the first act was good, but the second act was fantastic. Bernadette looks freaking amazing even though her voice isn't at its best anymore. Beth killed Ladies who Lunch, of course. There were 3 standing ovations at the end because people didn't know (or read) there a couple more songs the group sang. It was a little awkward for the very end when people had to sit back down and didn't know to stand up again when they finally pointed to the orchestra. Overall, a fantastic time and show. 

Matt Rogers said: "RippedMan said: "I used code “SONHEIM” and got a $95 seat for next Saturday night."

For clarification, the code is SONDHEIM, not SONHEIM. It takes tickets on the date I am looking for down to $198 instead of over $300."

Spelling is tough lol glad ya got it! 

"people didn't know (or read) there a couple more songs the group sang. It was a little awkward for the very end when people had to sit back down and didn't know to stand up again when they finally pointed to the orchestra."

Uch! That was the only really poor sequence in the LA production we otherwise loved last month. Why couldn't they simply get through ALL the songs, then do all the bows--period?! To ruin our chance to properly thank the cast for the superb job they did really tainted the last 5 minutes of the show. What a needless own-goal!

 

Merch wise, I'll add that there is also a tote bag for $20 that I could not resist. 

And it was amazing being so close in the front row - I don't think those of you who bought those tickets will be dissapointed! 

Saw this tonight and absolutley loved it. Amazing cast doing amazing things. Loved the direction and physical production too. I think Broadway Baby, Send in the Clowns, Losing My Mind, Gotta Get a Gimmick, Everything's Coming Up Roses, and Sunday were the highlights. 

I do still have some gripes with the song selection. Too much Follies, too much Company, not nearly enough Sunday, no Assassins, no Whistle, heck, I would KILL to hear I Remember or Take Me to The World live. Also some lateral stuff. I'd definitely take Epiphany over My Friends, Rose's Turn over Everything's Coming Up Roses, and like a dozen Woods songs over I Know Things Now and Hello Little Girl. It's all minor though (besides Sunday, how the actual **** is there ONE song from his masterwork in this show????). 

They definitely gave Bernadette mostly acting-forward songs. But, I thought she sounded pretty good. Was not disappointed at all in that regard. 

 

Updated On: 4/1/25 at 03:38 PM

$53 TodayTix digital rush tickets still available for tonight's show.

Matt Rogers said: "Does anyone know why tonight's performance is at 6PM? My first thought was that it is opening night, but I thought opening night was the 8th. In any case, tonight's 6PM performance is on TKTS."

Special benefit performance for MTC