Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods- Page 9

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 4/20/22 at 3:59pm

I fully admit and own being in the minority with my feelings on the chorus at the end and NPH's casting, and I realize that for many people neither of things are "dealbreakers" when it comes to seeing the show (in fact, I'm sure these things would actually delight more people than disappoint people). However, for me, personally, I just have no interest in seeing NPH play The Baker or in seeing a large chorus take the stage at the end. Those two things were enough to squash my desire see and excitement about this production. I know not everyone understands that, but that's just me. I still look forward to reading others' thoughts and opinions, though, and I'm sure many people will really enjoy this concert production!

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 4/20/22 at 4:56pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "Am I the only one who thinks a choir of intergenerational New Yorkers joining the finale is going to be gorgeous? And entirely appropriate?"

Very much this. It reminds me a bit of the Sondheim 80th birthday concert when swings joined the finale performance of “Sunday” along the aisles…there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/20/22 at 5:39pm

Jordan Catalano said: "And I'm in the camp that thinks Jack and (especially) Red should not be played by younger children."

100% and give me a thick girl as Red. Give me a Bonnie M anyday

[Melissa25]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 2:22pm

So NYCC has jumped on the dynamic pricing bandwagon as well. Sigh. Now any remaining tickets are $275. And these are not the beige make a $2500 donation to the President's council for access seats.  

 

 

 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 2:44pm

Melissa25 said: "So NYCC has jumped on the dynamic pricing bandwagon as well. Sigh. Now any remaining tickets are $275. And these are not the beige make a $2500 donation to the President's council for access seats."

Considering basically all their recent shows have been major financial failures and the organization is coming out of the pandemic, this seems like a financially wise thing to do. The demand is obviously there. Being a nonprofit doesn't exempt you from earning money. I have no doubt that the majority of City Center offerings will continue having plenty of seats well under $60 and not-full houses. Showbiz.

In terms of interest to the non-theatre-lovers public, Bareilles and Harris make this the most famous cast for a main-season Encores show in a long time, maybe ever?

[lily carver]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:11pm

Holy Crap, well I had to suffer through the first two so I guess people should pay crazy prices for this but jeez I just bought the cheapest seats as usual at the box office when they went on sale.

[pmensky]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 1:34pm

Heather Headley rehearsing Stay With Me.

[stlrod]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 1:46pm

If anybody is looking for tickets for the final performance, I have two listed on Buy/Sell board.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 2:06pm

pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me.

She is perfection. 

[musikman]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 4:05pm

Jordan Catalano said: "pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me.

She is perfection."

I legit gasped. I’m so excited to see it soon.  

[jlindsey865]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 4:07pm

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cc03Mb7Dxmu/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
 

Cannot wait to see this next weekend.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 4:07pm

pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me."

Wow.

yeah people who gave up their tickets cause of a chorus of kids- your loss. This is gonna be great.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 4:20pm

Hot take-

the longer Into the Woods exists, the better the performances we are going to get from Broadway people in new productions of it.

cause now people study this score, work tirelessly to nail On the Steps of the Palace. It’s so beloved by the theatre community everyone wants to have their chance to show they can rise to it.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 4:34pm

rattleNwoolypenguin said: "pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me."

Wow.

yeah people who gave up their tickets cause of a chorus of kids- your loss. This is gonna be great."

 

I appreciate your concern, but I’m still good with my decision to see something else with my limited show slots while I’m in town. I hope everyone going to this enjoys, but as I said, I, personally, lost interesest with the casting change for the baker and chorus announcement. I don't know why I felt the need to explain myself anyways. It's my money, my time, and my ticket.
 

Updated On: 4/26/22 at 04:34 PM

[Ke3]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 8:57pm

I'm really hoping the addition of NPH means we get a cast  recording or that they release a live album. He and Sara are big enough stars to justify SOMEONE recording this thing. Really I just need Heather Headley's "Stay With Me" on the record. If Doogie Howser is what gets it for me I won't be mad.

[UWS10023]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 11:49pm

Does anyone know how rehearsals are going? Have there been any covid outbreaks?

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 4/27/22 at 2:34am

pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me."

For those with better ears, is she doing this in the original key? It sounds lowered. It doesn’t matter because she sounds divine and is clearly going to act the shiz out of it, just curious.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 4/27/22 at 3:28am

She’s singing it a step lower than Bernadette, a half step higher than Vanessa. And what’s she’s doing with it is brilliant.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 4/27/22 at 8:37am

pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me."

The moment in the rehearsal video when she slaps her chest is incredible. I'd stay. I'd go. I'd do whatever she wants me to do. 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 4/27/22 at 10:27am

pmensky said: "Heather Headley rehearsingStay With Me."

Utter perfection. “Stay With Me” is my favorite song in the score. I can’t wait to hear her rip into this live with a full orchestra.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/27/22 at 10:37am

Extensive rehearsal footage here:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-Watch-Neil-Patrick-Harris-Sara-Bareilles-More-in-Rehearsals-for-INTO-THE-WOODS-20220427

[tpierce922]

Posted: 4/27/22 at 12:12pm

LOOKING TO SWAP TICKETS!!

I have two seats (Balc C116 and C117) for Sun 5/8 at 7:00pm... looking to swap for either performance on Sat 5/7.  Email me at [e-mail] if you're interested! 

[Jshan05]

Posted: 4/28/22 at 11:59am

Man I just finished booking my trip details for NY next weekend and I've been checking the website religiously with no luck. Really hoping a couple tickets pop up so I can catch this INCREDIBLE cast. I'd give my right arm to see Heather as the witch. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/28/22 at 1:06pm

Sadly, that won't happen unless someone cancels or returns their tickets. This show has been on sale since October, so it's basically sold out. 

[Andy51]

Posted: 4/28/22 at 1:23pm

Jshan05 said: "Man I just finished booking my trip details for NY next weekend and I've been checking the website religiously with no luck. Really hoping a couple tickets pop up so I can catch this INCREDIBLE cast. I'd give my right arm to see Heather as the witch."

There are plenty of seats available on StubHub if you are willing to spend around $400.  I assume you would place a much higher value on your right arm, so from that perspective perhaps it's a bargain