SUNDAY IN THE PARK withdraws from Tony Eligibility — Page 2

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Kind of ridiculous when you consider some of the other limited engagements out there... I hope I didn't pay $200 to see City Centers on Broadway.



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this is really just speculation, but I think this is actually fully staged. Both Lapine and Sondheim were at rehearsals this week from what I heard - I don't think they would care enough if it was just a transfer of the city centers version

dianamorales said: "What the chance that they'll perform at the Tonys?? Wicked and Phantom werent up for anything a couple years ago either...



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the show will be closed by then, I doubt they will perform

I still find it silly. If selling tickets is such a huge concern.. they could have filmed the production and organized a private viewing party / parties for the Tony voters. there are ways to work around it..

Updated On: 2/3/17 at 10:38 AM

I guess it makes sense if the show will be closed by the Tonys...

Does this now make SUNDAY the hottest ticket in town?? Or does it make it more "eh" for ticket buyers?? Curious to hear your analysis...

This production is so bizarre. First the March hiatus, and now this. I wonder what is really going on.

I'm really not trying to stir the pot but do you think JAKE GYLLENHAAL committed to this and is now being difficult?

Call_me_jorge said: "Do all eligible shows HAVE to give out free ticket to Tony voters? Or is it more of a "it's just how it goes" thing? Like I can imagine them still be "eligible" but just denying free tickets if it's really an economic issue. Or maybe that would cause tension between the producers and the tonys.



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I imagine it's like the press (critics) getting comps to review the show. you're giving them free tix in return for free publicity.

Skimbleshanks2 said: "I'm really not trying to stir the pot but do you think JAKE GYLLENHAAL committed to this and is now being difficult?



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I think it makes perfect sense. Gyllenhaal is a big enough star that he doesn't need a Tony, and the show wouldn't benefit at all from it, as it's set to close long before the awards show (does anyone really care much about Best Revival?).

I adore Sunday, but even I admit that it's never been and never will be a mass crowd pleaser, even with a pretty movie star in the lead.

You all need a Valium. And why would you give up your ticket because of this news?!

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BroadwayRox3588 said: "Speaking as someone who is only able to be in the city the week of their hiatus (which almost certainly has something to do with Jake), I think I'm perfectly justified in being annoyed that this particular production might as well be called "Sunday in the Park with Jake Gyllenhaal." Everything is about Jake. Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake. If Jake can't be in town, oh crap, might as well cancel the show. This production is not about the art, it's about the star. That's not what theatre should be about. We had a very similar discussion in one of my theatre classes last week, and it's so relevant with this production.

I get where you're coming from but without him we wouldn't even have this production. Sunday... is my favorite musical but I know it's always been a tough sell so it needs a star to even get a mounting on Broadway, much less succeed. I'm indifferent to Jake Gyllenhaal usually but if he's what it takes to get a production of this show on Broadway, so be it.

Call_me_jorge said: "Do all eligible shows HAVE to give out free ticket to Tony voters? Or is it more of a "it's just how it goes" thing? Like I can imagine them still be "eligible" but just denying free tickets if it's really an economic issue. Or maybe that would cause tension between the producers and the tonys."



Yes, part of the rules state that the voters have to be given comps. There are plenty of voters who are not super wealthy so making them pay would absolutely ensure that you have shows that many voters may not see, especially limited runs that they would have to see before nominations were even announced.