Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

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Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:10pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100968.html

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re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:14pm

Oh, who gives a flying Wedekind?



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Updated On: 7/19/06 at 10:14 PM

#3

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:15pm

AHHH I just spilled soda all out of my mouth in excitment lol! I am soo excited and will definitley go see this multiple times. I love Duncan Sheik's music and the play this is based on and am a big fan of John Gallagher Jr. Can't wait to hear more about the transfer!

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RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

#4

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:20pm

Can someone who may have seen the show or have a Playbill tell me how many people are in the orchestra and who the conductor is? Just curious to see how the show is done musically. Thx in advance.

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re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:29pm

My playbill lists a 'band' of four (guitar, bass, drums and cello) and Kimberly Grigsby is listed as the music director, but there is no conductor listed. The musicians all sat upstage against the back wall and the action took place right in front of them. Also, several times in the show, cast members played the piano.

#6

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:35pm

Thanks, Lucia. That sounds like what I have seen in the pictures.

#7

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:35pm

I hope it's still running when I get up to NYC. I really want to see this. Anyone think it will go in the Helen Hayes? - I know it's a small theater, but this is a small piece.

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re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:36pm

I think it would be perfect for the Helen Hayes! Maybe it'll follow Lt. of Inishmore into the Lyceum...I don't know how long that show is planning on sticking around so maybe there?

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RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

#9

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:39pm

True, but after a couple engagements the Helen Hayes will be open for new tenent. I've never seen the show, so not sure how it works or if they'll change - expand anything for Broadway.

#10

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:41pm

they probably won't but it would be awesome if they kept the few onstage seats

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RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

#11

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:49pm

Sounds like a cool idea. Maybe if they move it into the small Helen Hayes and it becomes a "hit" then they'll bring them back. I can see this being popular with the teen set.

#12

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:56pm

This is AMAZING!

I bet Lea Michele is regretting having signed a contract to star in the 6-month revival of Les Mis. She is STUNNING in Spring Awakening and I cannot imagine anyone else playing her part.

I could see this show becoming the next RENT.

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Updated On: 7/19/06 at 10:56 PM

#13

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 10:59pm

well it hasn't announced dates yet so maybe they are waiting for the spring b;c isn't Jonathan Groff supposed be doing Godspell or something this fall as well? Anyways I know that they love Lea and she has been with the show for five years now so maybe it won't open till spring or they'll have her return after her engagement in Les Miz

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RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

Updated On: 7/19/06 at 10:59 PM

#14

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:01pm

That would be wonderful! Yes, we cannot have the show without Jonathan and Lea. They are so beautiful together up there.

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#15

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:05pm

Maybe they'll wait for the spring so they can use it for their advertising. I dunno, SPRING Awakening opening in the SPRING. It just makese sense. Though I would love to see this show when I'm up in NYC in Nov.

#16

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:12pm

Another boring show that will only appeal to those under 25.

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#17

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:24pm

Actually your Great Gramma just called and said she LOVED it!

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RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

#18

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:25pm

Don't worry, fflagg, I have no doubt that Mamma Mia will still be running!

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#19

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:26pm

Jonathan Groff's hometown paper had reported that he was playing Jesus in 'Godspell' at Paper Mill Playhouse (Sept. 20-Oct. 22), but when I interviewed him, Jonathan said nothing had been signed yet. And last I heard, that hasn't changed. It's probably very smart of him to keep his options open.
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#20

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:34pm

AWESOME NEWS! I was speculating whether to really try my luck at the $10 student rush tickets to see it before I leave NYC in August. I've heard nothing but good things, and this puts the cherry on top. I'm going!

Updated On: 7/19/06 at 11:34 PM

#21

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:37pm

yay EugLoven let us know what you think. Hope you have a great time! and hey think of the money you save seeing it for only $10!

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RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~

#22

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:42pm

i'm wildly excited about how they'll do the staging for this. and the orchestration! and the sets!

wow. my mind is agog.

this was a really good show and i'm very grateful i got to see it Off Broadway. however, now i'm determined to see it again on Broadway if just for the sets alone

#23

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:46pm

The Playbill article reads the following at the bottom:
"At every performances there will be 18 seats on sale for $10 each. Those seats are located on stage "mingled in among the actors." Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling (646) 216-1119 or may be purchased at the box office (336 West 20th Street) two hours prior to curtain."

Can someone clarify how to get these? Firstly, the seats are really on the stage? What's the view like? And do I have the same luck getting them in person at the box office 2hr prior, or should I call and reserve in advance?

#24

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:48pm

the seats are off to the sides in lines. there's actually a thread created on here about them if you search. they leave a few open for the actors to squeeze inbetween. i didn't sit up there but it seems like a great view.

also: i think you get them day-of if i recall. from the theatre (obviously)

Updated On: 7/19/06 at 11:48 PM

#25

re: Spring Awakening to move to Broadway

Posted: 7/19/06 at 11:51pm

I sat up there. Reserve over the phone in advance. The seats are AMAZING. You are literally on the stage. A great way to experience this show!

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)