SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre (Arlington, VA)
#2
Posted: 5/8/23 at 12:20pm
Looking forward to seeing this in July along with Fun Home at Studio Theatre.
#3
Posted: 5/8/23 at 4:54pm
I might skip Sweeney since I literally just saw it, but I do want to watch Fun Home. Have they announced who's in the cast yet? The website is very bare. I have never been to this venue either, anyone know if seats on the side are a big no no / partial viewing for any reason?
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#4
Posted: 5/9/23 at 11:07am
Valentina3 said: "I might skip Sweeney since I literally just saw it, but I do want to watch Fun Home. Have they announced who's in the cast yet? The website is very bare. I have never been to this venue either, anyone know if seats on the side are a big no no / partial viewing for any reason?"
Fun Home is playing at Studio Theatre in DC, not Signature Theatre in Arlington.
#5
Posted: 5/9/23 at 11:40am
TarHeelAlan said: "Valentina3 said: "I might skip Sweeney since I literally just saw it, but I do want to watch Fun Home. Have they announced who's in the cast yet? The website is very bare. I have never been to this venue either, anyone know if seats on the side are a big no no / partial viewing for any reason?"
Fun Home is playing at Studio Theatre in DC, not Signature Theatre in Arlington."
I know. I am asking about Studio Theater venue and if they have announced the cast. Signature Theater is significantly better about making information like that widely available and easy to find.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#6
Posted: 5/9/23 at 1:14pm
Considering Fun Home's first preview is the end of June, it is strange that Studio has not yet announced the cast, but they eventually do get all that info online.
As far as seating there, the space is fairly intimate, but I aim for the three center sections instead of either extreme side. Even the best staging is going to offer you looking at some backs or the sides of people for extended periods of time from those sections. In that regard it is somewhat similar to seeing a show at Signature in The Max.
BTW, much of the FH run is already up on Goldstar for $45 (down from $75).
Updated On: 5/9/23 at 01:14 PM
#7
Posted: 5/9/23 at 2:58pm
JasonC3 said: "Considering Fun Home's first preview is the end of June, it is strange that Studio has not yet announced the cast, but they eventually do get all that info online.
As far as seating there, the space is fairly intimate, but I aim for the three center sections instead of either extreme side. Even the best staging is going to offer you looking at some backs or the sides of people for extended periods of time from those sections. In that regard it is somewhat similar to see a show at Signature in The Max.
BTW, much of the FH run is already up on Goldstar for $45 (down from $75)."
Awesome, thank you JasonC3!
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#8
Posted: 5/10/23 at 1:24pm
I have one ticket I can no longer use : /
It's for next Friday. I have posted on the Sell / Buy board as well
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1156427&boardid=55
Feel free to PM if you are interested.
(sorry if it's against rules to post msg like this on the main board)
#10
Posted: 6/3/23 at 6:57pm
Saw this today. It was okay but skippable if you've seen the current Broadway revival. Rayanne Gonzales as the Beggar Woman was the standout to me. Assassins remains my favorite Sondheim production from Signature.
#11
Posted: 6/5/23 at 9:43am
I also saw this on 6/3. I agree, this production is enjoyable but not great. I've seen many over the years. Mrs. Lovett, Beggar Woman and Beadle were terrific though. The first timers I went with loved it.
Looking forward to seeing another Sweeney Todd at Chautauqua Institution next month. I may have to see the current Broadway production when I'm in NYC in October just to get a trifecta for the year.
Updated On: 6/5/23 at 09:43 AM
#12
Posted: 6/5/23 at 10:39am
On the subtopic of the Fun Home cast at the Studio Theatre, it has been announced on their website if anyone hasn't seen it yet:
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