Sondheim and cast sign Night Music CD!

[btales]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 9:27am

On April 6th from 2:00-3:30, Sondheim and the cast of Night Music will autograph the new CD at the theatre.

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 10:00am

Shhh you don't want the line to be *TOO* long!
So disappointed... My parents won't let me cut school to go. I really REALLY need to meet Sondheim before I die. Aghhh

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 10:00am

Double Post Updated On: 3/27/10 at 10:00 AM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 10:09am

KirbyCat, if meeting Sondheim is something you truly TRULY want to do and the repercussions are something you can live with, I say cut school that day and do it. Trust me, in 20 years, it will have been well worth it.

[wonkit]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 11:54am

As a mom, let me make the counter argument. If the line is long, there is a possibility that you will not get to meet Sondheim, since there is only an hour and a half alloted to this exercise. Even if you are first in line, there will not be much (or any) chance to truly speak with Mr. Sondheim. Rather than cut school, and thereby reduce your parents' trust in you and/or increase your family stress, write a nice letter to the Master (I'm sure there's an address on some thread on this site), make some thoughtful comments and ask a question. You won't be meeting him face to face, but there is a possibility of a meaningful interaction. None of my business, but I would be curious about your decision. And in either case, good luck!

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 12:48pm

Haha thanks guys for giving me more reason to rip out my hair over the issue. :)
I truly do want to go, but it would be a tough commute to follow through without my parents finding out. On the other hand with the long line issue, my friend even suggested camping out the night before. (Obviously that would never happen, but if it came down to it, that could be fun...)

In the end, I doubt I'll go, but hopefully I can send a friend from the city down to pick up a signed CR for me.

[StephanietheStar]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 1:29pm

I truly agree with Jordan. Cut school.

I cut school a few times (actually with my parents knowledge, cuz they were awesome) and had some amazing experiences that I'll never forget. And I think meeting Sondheim is something you'll never forget. Even if for some reason the line is too long and you don't get to meet him it'll be a memory. You won't remember that day at school. I promise.

[wonkit]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 1:45pm

KirbyCat - there is even a third possibility. (This is kind of what I would hope my son or daughter would do under these circumstances, but it may not be a practical approach for you, so take it for what it's worth.) What if you explained your enthusiasm to your parents, and asked if one of them would go with you? You would be sharing the experience (whether great or disappointing) with a parent, rather than sneaking off and worrying about it. Do they understand/ share your enthusiasm for Broadway? They may understand it better after a day on line together!
Updated On: 3/27/10 at 01:45 PM

[binau]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 6:31pm

How early should we line up?

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 6:44pm

This is amazing. I will SO be there.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 10:15pm

I've already put in for the day off from work...

[matty159]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 10:55pm

I moved my vacation up a day to do this. Can't wait!

[wonkit]

Posted: 3/27/10 at 11:56pm

They did something similar for SWEENEY in revival. Anyone remember how that went?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 12:00am

The SWEENEY signing went very fast. I think I got there two hours in advance and was more than find. Later the line became extremely long.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 12:30am

SO EXCITED FOR THIS.

It's been my goal to meet Stephen Sondheim, even if it's just for a second. I might cry, lol.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 5:17am

I've never felt the need to meet him: it's his work that interests me, not the person.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 10:12am

Exactly

Mr Sondheim is not a god. He puts his pants on & takes them off like you & me. He does # 1's & # 2's . He eats & drinks. He walks & talks.

He is immensely talented as are many people who simply do not get the right break in their career or know the right people.
I enjoy his work but I do not have an altar to him built in my home where I light incense & sing Hosanna's to him.

Updated On: 3/28/10 at 10:12 AM

[bundy5000]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 2:20pm

I wonder how much inspiration he has encountered while taking number two's....

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 2:23pm

"Mr Sondheim is not a god."

LOL. Have you Sondheim on Sondheim yet??

[Scripps2]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 3:50pm

"I wonder how much inspiration he has encountered while taking number two's...."

Considerably less than ALW.

[PitPro2004]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 7:06pm

You forgot to mention that he keeps the S&M equipment in the cellar....

[sydneyboi]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 8:16pm

if I line up at midday will that be ok?

Im on vacation from Australia and this would be
the perfect add on for my trip,

Im seeing S on S while Im there, so should be a fun few days

:)

[binau]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 8:20pm

Da Ja Vu (check your messages pls :P).

Updated On: 3/28/10 at 08:20 PM

[mormonophobic]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 8:30pm

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but are you allowed to get more than one signed CD? Let's say I were coming to New York three days after this signing (damn). If someone was willing to get an extra CD signed, would that be possible? Or because of the line is it just one per person? Again, probably a dumb question. I've just never been to a CD signing before.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 3/28/10 at 8:49pm

Mormonophobic, I believe this particular CD signing is limited to one CD per person.

For most of the CD signings at Barnes & Noble, though, there is no limit as to how many you can get signed.