SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Closing Weekend Details Here- Page 2

[Popular]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 2:49pm

Saw it last night as well. I went in cold having never heard the music or what the story was about... still processing it all but it was an excellent production! There were a lot of things to love about it and I'm glad it had a good run.
Updated On: 6/29/08 at 02:49 PM

[Revolutionary]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 3:17pm

Unfortunately I didn't get to see it as many times as I would've liked to. I hate regretting stuff, but I do kind of regret that. It has resonated with me on so many levels and has meant so much to me and always will. I probably wouldn't be a bulls__ter if I said the show changed my way of thinking, in some major way.
Updated On: 6/30/08 at 03:17 PM

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 3:19pm

It was raining pretty hard like 10 minutes ago but it has stopped.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 3:55pm

It's sad to see this show go. Daniel Evans' "Finishing the Hat" was one of the highlights of my trip to New York.

[matty159]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 4:02pm

In hindsight, this was absolutely the best of the 9 shows I saw two weeks ago. Bar none.

Reading this thread makes me wish I had come back up for the closing performace of a remarkable production with two amazing leads.

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 4:19pm

I too am very glad that I got to see this amazing production. My husband and I saw it back in January right after it started in previews. I was somewhat familiar with the music but I actually watched the DVD of the original production just so I would be more familiar with the show. I'm glad I did because there is so much to take in and only being able to see it once on Broadway, I wanted to be more aware of the experience. Also, last night I was priveledged to see a concert by Mandy Patakin. He opened the show with Finishing the Hat and Sunday. He also did a medley of other Sondheim songs including more SITPWG. It was awesome and reminded me of how wonderful it was to be able to see this show performed on Broadway.

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 4:34pm

I am listening to the CD right now and so regret not seeing it more. This spectacular production is closing way too soon. :'(

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 4:40pm

And it's over!!!! :'(

[Mattt]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 4:55pm

I am so depressed right now. I wanted to see this show SO much but I ahve been so busy this summer and didn't get the chance. Hopefully they will have a touring production possibly?

[blaxx]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 4:56pm

Look at all the things you've done for me.

Opened up my eyes
Taught me how to see
Notice every tree
Understand the light...

[jordangirl]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 6:25pm

It. Was. Beautiful.

Intense.

The most powerfully and beautifully moving closing I've been to ever. Standing ovation from the middle of "Sunday (finale)" on. Three curtain calls.

I'll write more later...I need to get something to eat.

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 6:26pm

AWW! I wish I could have gone!! Sounds like it was so amazing! Can't wait to hear more!

[matty159]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 6:31pm

I just got a full recap of this afternoon from someone who was there and it sounds like it was a totally unforgettable experience. I truly wish I had been there.

[TonyVincent]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 7:03pm

It was truly the greatest experience I've ever had in a theater.

Saw it a 6th (and final!) time today. There were huge ovations at every opportunity--practically the entire first minute (the lights dimming, Daniel's entrance, Jenna's entrance, the projections completing the landscape). It was all very beautiful. Applauses lasted almost uncomfortably long (which was awesome). You could tell the entire audience had seen the show and loved it before and really wanted to show their appreciation.

The final couple numbers you could hear the sobs. Jenna finally lost it on her solo line during the finale--her voice cracked and she didn't even get her line out. Daniel was OK for his line but lost it soon after. A few seconds after that a standing ovation began that wouldn't stop. (It actually detracted a bit from the ending of the show itself, but no one cared because the moment was so electric.) Daniel actually had to raise a hand to get enough quiet to deliver "White: a blank page or canvas. His favorite--so many possibilities." At which point they erupted again, and it didn't stop for the three curtain calls, in which you could see the cast members crying.

The stage door reception was great, although it was raining, which sucked. The marker I brought smeared and the photo I brought was wrecked. Oh, well. I still have a nice playbill from my last trip.

They are both so sweet... Jenna felt so bad about people's items getting wet while she signed that she was running almost all of them back through the stage door to sign them and return with them.

I love this production so much. It will truly be missed.

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 7:09pm

Awww

[jordangirl]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 7:14pm

Ok...I've had food...let me see if I can be coherent.

TonyVincent basically said it all. It was just a powerfuly moving experience for all. I may have had the only three people in the theatre who hadn't seen it yet next to me. The guy was asking me a couple of questions, so I warned him I would be a puddle of goo by the end ~ and I was. It was my 4th time, so I know well where I will lose it (trust me, it's undiminished even with hundreds of listenings to the cast album) ~ but even I wasn't prepared for the force all the emotions hit me with. I had just about gotten it back together when there was that moment at the end...white stage with Dot in the white spotlight in the blue dress... I maintain that is the single most beautiful moment I have EVER seen (and may well ever see) on stage... And I began sobbing uncontrollably again.

I definitely agree with the electricity statement. Several of the actors said doing the stage door thing that it was unlike anything they had ever experienced either. It was just...powerful doesn't seem like a strong enough word, but it's all that's coming to me now.

Jenna was absolutely adorable running back and forth. :) She is such a sweetie. Because of some work and personal stuff going on with me in the last week, "Move On" has become my theme song. When I told her that, she smiled at me and said "Oh mine too. Mine too."

Given some stuff that happened last weekend (not Sunday... related), I wasn't sure anything could top that. But this did. It is a moment I will truly remember all my life.

Updated On: 6/29/08 at 07:14 PM

[philly03]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 7:20pm

I was so glad I got to see this show. It really gave me a new respect for Sondheim and where how he really tries to "hit" people.

"I need to see it again! Please let Jenna and Daniel be on tour! I will go to another city just to see them. I saw them yesterday and it was incredible! "

"Hopefully they will have a touring production possibly?"

It sucks, but honestly the chances of a touring production are slim. Also, Daniel Evans & Jenna Russell won't tour the US, considering they're from London and will be returning there now that the engagement is over. I'd love to see a touring production, but I just don't see it happening . There's actually a whole thread on the subject.

Glad to see the reviews from the people who were there too :). Jenna is brilliant and kind :).

[H.Higgins]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:03pm

Congrats to all of you who attended today! It sounds like you had an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing with us!

God, I wish I could have seen this again; once wasn't enough.

** Does anyone know how I can purchase a copy of the souvenir program they started selling recently? It was not out yet when I saw the show and I will not be in New York anytime soon. Any assistance on this would be greatly appreciated!

[blaxx]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:08pm

Souvenir program?! I want one!

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:11pm

I got it wednesday! I was actually surprised they had it, but it is very good!

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:14pm

For all of you who think once is such a shame, some of us *ME!* never saw it all.

So, quit your bellyaching and shut up!!!

[H.Higgins]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:15pm

Seriously, if anyone knows of any theatre shops in NY selling it or has an extra copy they would sell me, please let me know.

Thank you!

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:17pm

It isn't our fault you didn't see it, so don't go telling us to be quiet. I for one am VERY upset I could only see it once.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:25pm

This show will be missed. It was brilliant.

[being.jeremiah]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 8:33pm

I think I'm fainting. Beautiful.

Saw this production the fourth time at today's final performance. TonyVincent and jordangirl have summed up the reception this afternoon. Even George pouring on "George's" glass merited a warm applause. Goose bumps after every first tug of the orchestra.

I knew I was going to cry over "Move On." True enough, my cousin and I were in tears by the end of the song. So were the people around us (even though the couple beside me left right when George say-sings "What am I to do?"

And then "Sunday." Whaaa! Just a wreck... This was the best closing night performance I've been to.