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Seth Rudetsky’s “Stars In The House”
#300Seth Rudetsky’s “Stars In The House” Concerts
Posted: 1/25/21 at 9:19am
FYI, Seth & James are on "vacation" this week and SITH will have guest co-hosts all this week. February 3 will be a Rebecca Luker celebration & Feb. 5 will be an Ann Reinking celebration.
Chita's birthday celebration this past Saturday was wonderful. I still catch one or two episodes each week. Their game nights are fun but tend to last about two hours.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#301“Stars In The House”
Posted: 5/10/21 at 9:02pm
I have to wonder how much longer they'll continue to do their show with Broadway reopening in September. They had some great episodes around their anniversary back in March. But lately they've only been doing 4 or 3 shows a week. This week they only have 2 shows scheduled. Maybe once they reach the $1 million mark they could stop?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#302“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 10:27am
Stars in the House will have their first "in-person" show next Wednesday, June 30.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STARS-IN-THE-HOUSE-Raises-1-Million-Will-Celebrate-With-In-Person-Show-Featuring-Kristin-Chenoweth-Chita-Rivera-and-More-20210623
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Updated On: 6/23/21 at 10:27 AM
#303“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 12:57pm
Honestly, like it or not I feel like Seth and James should have been given honorary Tony Awards in the upcoming ceremony. They didn't have to do what they did to keep the ghostlight on during the darkness. Or at least some acknowledgement.
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barcelona20
Broadway Star Joined: 1/19/08
#304“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 1:16pm
ACL2006 said: "Stars in the House will have their first "in-person" show next Wednesday, June 30.
Will their first "in-person" show be their last show?
#305“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 1:39pm
barcelona20 said: "ACL2006 said: "Stars in the House will have their first "in-person" show next Wednesday, June 30.
Will their first "in-person" show be their last show?
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Don't think so. Though Seth just ended his concert series he's been doing on Sundays. I give them another month.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#306“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 2:28pm
I know this is a benefit, but I really hope Seth and James have been getting paid for STARS IN THE HOUSE. 8 shows a week is a lot of work, plus booking guests and running tech, even if they're not hosting all 8 a week.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#307“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 2:43pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I know this is a benefit, but I really hope Seth and James have been getting paid for STARS IN THE HOUSE. 8 shows a week is a lot of work, plus booking guests and running tech, even if they're not hosting all 8 a week."
You think Seth and James should be keeping some of the money that has been donated for themselves?? If not, then who else would you suggest be paying them? It's clearly been a labor of love for them.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#308“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 3:54pm
JSquared2 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I know this is a benefit, but I really hope Seth and James have been getting paid for STARS IN THE HOUSE. 8 shows a week is a lot of work, plus booking guests and running tech, even if they're not hosting all 8 a week."
You think Seth and James should be keeping some of the money that has been donated for themselves?? If not, then who else would you suggest be paying them? It's clearly been a labor of love for them."
The Actors Fund spends $6.5 million (15% of budget) on "administration and fundraising expenses" per year, and in 2019 its CEO made $760k. 85% ($37mil) of its expenses go towards its programs. See CharityNavigator for more publicly-available info.
Totally normal for a giant nonprofit to compensate the people who run fundraisers for it –– it is a labor of love, but also a labor of time. It's not uncommon to spend $75k-150k (or more) to raise $1 million.
Wayman_Wong
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#309“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 4:40pm
So far, Stars in the House has been honored with a special award from the Drama Desk and a Board of Directors Award from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC). But I wholeheartedly agree with fashionguru_23: Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley definitely deserve a special Tony for their dedication in putting on these delightful shows. Plus, they're about to reach a landmark number: raising $1 million for the Actors Fund.
Updated On: 6/23/21 at 04:40 PM#310“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 4:42pmSeth and James are NOT getting paid. And they dropped down to 5 shows a week (Tuesday-Saturday evening) since the beginning of the year.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#311“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 6:02pm
Congratulations, Seth and James!! What an accomplishment!
Wish they were getting a special Tony Award for this labor of love.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#312“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 7:51pm
ACL2006 said: "Seth and James are NOT getting paid. And they dropped down to 5 shows a week (Tuesday-Saturday evening) since the beginning of the year."
Are you sure about that? SirusXM pays (or paid) for a large portion of the show, as well as another fund of some sort (name escapes me). They have mentioned this multiple times over the last year and a half.
#313“Stars In The House”
Posted: 6/23/21 at 8:13pm
Seth and James have said on their show multiple times that they are not getting paid. SiriusXM may sponsor the show to help with fees, etc. And they've done a few episodes to support their [very small] staff to get paid.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#314“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/2/21 at 10:33am
If anyone missed the announcement, there's going to be a live Stars in the House show to celebrate the reopening of Broadway on Sunday, Sep 12 at the Town Hall! Tickets are already on sale through Ticketmaster. Info on the event pulled from the SITH website:
Make plans to join us for a LIVE Stars In The House Show on 9/12/21!!!
CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF BROADWAY
Hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley
Starring:
Chita Rivera, Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Lisa Mordente, Christine Pedi, Judy Kuhn, Schele Williams, Anika Larsen, Dana Delany, Liz Callaway, Marc Shaiman, Andréa Burns, Bellamy Young, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brenda Braxton, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Jose Llana and Dr. Jon LaPook!
#315“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/2/21 at 2:02pmThat will also be their final show.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#316“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/10/21 at 1:33am
Really reasonable prices for the Town Hall Show. Just purchased mine. Great lineup of guests also.
Just give the world Love.
#317“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/10/21 at 9:27am
OMG Bernadette and James Lapine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYzoxVGtXM4
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#318“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/10/21 at 4:33pm
I've not been to town hall. Will the side seating in center orch prevent seeing Seth if he sits at piano? The loge seating looks okay, but can't tell how far back it is over the orch, e.g., does loge sit over row M?
That was problem in Springsteen. He spent half the show sitting at piano and it was hard to see him, except his forehead, if you sat close to stage on left like row A and B. A friend was extreme left and stood in far left aisle to watch b/c she couldn't' see him.
#319“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/11/21 at 7:03pm
JayElle said: "I've not been to town hall. Will the side seating in center orch prevent seeing Seth if he sits at piano? The loge seating looks okay, but can't tell how far back it is over the orch, e.g., does loge sit over row M?"
This was taken from H 1, hope it helps.
#320“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/13/21 at 11:37am
Thanks Taffy... Big place....yes, that did help....
#321“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/13/21 at 7:25pmThey're essentially airing repeats this week due to Seth and James being on vacation. Basically a "best of" Stars in the House.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#322“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/13/21 at 9:33pm
ACL2006 said: "They're essentially airing repeats this week due to Seth and James being on vacation. Basically a "best of" Stars in the House."
What a well deserved vacation!
#323“Stars In The House”
Posted: 7/14/21 at 1:50am
JayElle said: "I've not been to town hall. Will the side seating in center orch prevent seeing Seth if he sits at piano? The loge seating looks okay, but can't tell how far back it is over the orch, e.g., does loge sit over row M?
That was problem in Springsteen. He spent half the show sitting at piano and it was hard to see him, except his forehead, if you sat close to stage on left like row A and B. A friend was extreme left and stood in far left aisle to watch b/c she couldn't' see him."
I have sat in the center about 5 rows up Balcony and and Row A house right in the Balcony there and had a perfect view.
Just give the world Love.
#324“Stars In The House”
Posted: 8/20/21 at 12:09pm
The Live Town Hall show has been rescheduled to Monday October 25th due to Delta Variant concerns. This is on the website for the show:
"Because of Delta variant concerns, we have decided to reschedule the September 12th live and in-person Stars in the House at The Town Hall, consistent with Theatre Authority guidelines. The new date and time will be Monday, October 25th at 8pm with many of the same stars joining us and some new ones too! Thank you for your understanding during these ever-changing times. James and Seth"
Just give the world Love.
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