Second Stage Musical Concerts - L5Y, N2N, Dogfight, Saturday Night- Page 4

[steven22]

Posted: 3/21/19 at 1:39pm

Amy Spanger back as Diana? Her IG story...

[gleek4114]

Posted: 3/21/19 at 2:32pm

Seems likely. Eternally jealous of anyone who gets to see Amy as Diana. 

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 3/22/19 at 6:22pm

Have they not yet announced the cast for this?

[wish i were here2]

Posted: 3/23/19 at 11:00am

At this rate, we’re going to find out who the cast on Tuesday after the show happens. LOL

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 3/23/19 at 6:10pm

Because this got the most interest and seems to be the most anticipated show, I think they will drop the casting news on Monday morning.  

Do better Second Stage! 

[wish i were here2]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 3:06pm

Just got an email saying that Next to Normal will also be 90 minutes, no intermission. They are about to cut so much.

Updated On: 3/24/19 at 03:06 PM

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 6:35pm

Oh man.....

[steven22]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 6:57pm

Just looked at the cast recording time and it’s 1:30 so I guess it’s going to only be a concert and no dialogue...I’m very excited for tomorrow. Eager to know the cast...99% sure it’s Amy Spanger as Diana (very thrilled about that! I’ve always wanted to see her sing this score).
I wonder who else will play the other Goodmans...

[thealtoslament]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:13am

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/195110/alice-ripley-next-to-normal-originals-to-reunite-in-concert-at-second-stage/?fbclid=IwAR29GYYY0cf89YR8UV0PdqgRh9sGHZ1tNEk3N0NE4r0X2kK8OWxzXcr710s

The original cast! Plus Lawrence Clayton, Tamika Lawrence, Isaac Powell, Amy Spanger and Pearl Sun.

[musicaltheatrechick]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:13am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anthony-Rapp-to-Direct-Alice-Ripley-Aaron-Tveit-Jennifer-Damiano-and-More-in-MUSICAL-MONDAYS-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-20190325


I dont know how to make this clickable (sorry!) but they announced Next to Normal casting!

[bwayboy22]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:14am

Wow! so jealous of all who will be there tonight for this OBC Reunion. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anthony-Rapp-to-Direct-Alice-Ripley-Aaron-Tveit-Jennifer-Damiano-and-More-in-MUSICAL-MONDAYS-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-20190325

Updated On: 3/25/19 at 11:14 AM

[steven22]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:18am

Legit perfect. Can’t wait for tonight.

[qafgenius122]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:18am

I’m so upset by this, and not just because I can’t go. (Thanks 2nd Stage) but I feel we’ve also been misled by 2nd Stage as well. First we heard that the shows wouldn’t use any original cast members, and now this show, the most anticipated one, is using the entire original cast. It’s really just rubbing salt in the wound.

If second stage had allowed non subscribers to be there tonight, I was first in line to buy tickets (literally) but to announce this the day of the concert.... it’s like one punch after another. I’m so upset right now. I’m sure I’m not alone in this. Not being able to see my favorite show, a show I saw 6 times... it stings.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:22am

The announcement of these casts has been so poorly handled.

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:28am

qafgenius122 said: "I’m so upset by this, and not just because I can’t go. (Thanks 2nd Stage) but I feel we’ve also been misled by 2nd Stage as well. First we heard that the shows wouldn’t use any original cast members, and now this show, the most anticipated one, is using the entire original cast. It’s really just rubbing salt in the wound.

If second stage had allowed non subscribers to be there tonight, I was first in line to buy tickets (literally) but to announce this the day of the concert.... it’s like one punch after another. I’m so upset right now. I’m sure I’m not alone in this. Not being able to see my favorite show, a show I saw 6 times... it stings."

I mean yeah it sucks, but what would’ve announcing it earlier  had done for you? Handled poorly sure but they never said they weren’t using original casts, that’s just what Jason Robert Brown seemed to have just slightly mention.

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:29am

I will never understand why this is being held at Second Stage and not AT LEAST at the Hayes.  The demand for this far exceeds a tiny 200 seat theater.

[ren598]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:51am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anthony-Rapp-to-Direct-Alice-Ripley-Aaron-Tveit-Jennifer-Damiano-and-More-in-MUSICAL-MONDAYS-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-20190325

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 11:56am

Look at it as an incentive to become a high-level donor ($3,000+) or subscriber. It's a way of saying thank-you to the people who have consistently supported Second Stage throughout the capital campaign and the acquisition of the Hayes –– many of whom were probably around when they produced the original run of N2N.

[ren598]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 12:03pm

When they held this show back for subscribers only,I had a feeling this would be special.  So I took a chance and bought a two show subscription just to be able to get a ticket.  I’m so glad I did.  I never saw the original cast, so this will be a treat.

[binau]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 12:17pm

I’m sorry but this makes 0 business sense. They should have hired out a large venue and made a **** load out of a historic event like this. So silly. Very curious to hear how Ripley sings the role now.

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 3:10pm

I am confused as well, and I agree it was planned so poorly.  This could have played to a much bigger theater, but maybe they wanted a very intimate, special performance. Have a great time tonight for all who are going!

[meaghan416]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 10:45pm

Anyone who went happen to have an extra program they could spare? Would love to own one bc I’ve seen N2N in every other incarnation. Sad I couldn’t be their tonight!

[binau]

Posted: 3/26/19 at 2:51am

No reports?

[wish i were here2]

Posted: 3/26/19 at 7:02am

I was there last night and it was such a special night. Unlike the other 3 concerts, this wasn’t a shortened concert version of the show, rather it was an actual concert. We were told it was supposed to be 80-90 minutes, but it was more like 65-70 minutes. Pretty much actor sang at least twice and when it came to the OBC they would sing songs of other characters. Anthony Rapp came out st the beginning of the show and told us there would also be songs from older iterations of the show, like the show began with “Feeling Electric.”

The 3 biggest moments, that I sensed, were Aaron and Jenn singing “How Could I Ever Forget?” (you actually saw Alice and J Robert Spencer tearing up after that was performed), Alice singing “I’m Alive” (she sounded great and got a midshow standing ovation), and the most special (and expected) part was at the end when the OBC sang “Light” and the rest of cast joined in.

I was also lucky enough to stagedoor last night. I guess cause the show was a “subscriber only” show, there were only about 10 people waiting, which shocked us all, but we weren’t complaining since it wasn’t bombarded by stans/tweens. The entire cast came out, signed, and took pictures. The OBC were nostalgic and talking about how special the night was and how they all couldn’t believe it’s been 10 years. Honestly, it was wonderful special night.

[binau]

Posted: 3/26/19 at 7:20am

That sounds like an interesting night and special. I hope they can regroup for an actual reunion of the show though in character at some stage.