STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Previews- Page 3

[Huss417]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 11:24am

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?

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 12:44pm

That’s the day of the Tonys?

[StylishCynic]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 1:42pm

carolinaguy said: "That’s the day of the Tonys?"

April 8 :)

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 2:11pm

Very impressed with sales on this. Really thought it would be something I could duck into last minute for cheap. Certainly doesn’t look that way, solid sales through April with tickets that are available averaging around 300. 

[DAME]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 2:44pm

Excellent seats available for half price today on TKTS

[binau]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 3:03pm

Well that’s hilarious that I was clearly over optimistic. Still, judging by the seat chart there are literally a handful of seats left. Feels like amazing value. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 4:41pm

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

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 5:35pm

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

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 6:02pm

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. 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 3/26/25 at 7:03pm

binau said: "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.)"

Probably just production seats released.

[Ball of Buttah]

Posted: 3/27/25 at 7:41am

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. 

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 3/27/25 at 9:51am

Cheers to those who acted quick and bought the front row seats with the promo code! It’s no longer applicable to those seats. :(

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/27/25 at 10:00am

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! 

[DAME]

Posted: 3/27/25 at 12:43pm

I’m wondering if this theater has a special arrangement with TKTS.  Everything I have seen there has been in great seats thru TKTS.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 3/27/25 at 2:12pm

"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!

 

[Penna2]

Posted: 3/27/25 at 7:03pm

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[aliciag3]

Posted: 3/28/25 at 12:21am

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! 

[Kelley10]

Posted: 3/28/25 at 7:26pm

I cried at "Sunday" too when I saw it in LA. I won the Today Tix lottery and sat front row for $20. I loved the show! So many great moments.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 3/30/25 at 2:46am

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.