Springsteen On Broadway returns June 26

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:34pm

Limited engagement at the St. James through September 4.

[KingOfTheMine]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:39pm

Link for anyone interested: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SPRINGSTEEN-ON-BROADWAY-to-Return-to-Broadway-for-Limited-Run-Beginning-June-26-20210607

This was certainly unexpected - but maybe a chance to see it for some of the people who couldn't get a ticket the first time around.  I bet the ticket prices will be astronomical.  This would be a quick turnaround if American Utopia does go to the St. James as rumored, but I don't think either show has a very elaborate set, so they might be able to make it work.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:43pm

Now that's a way to make mega dollars in a few short months. Awesome.

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:49pm

It will be interesting to see how this sells now that it’s also available on Netflix. I imagine it will still sell like hot cakes, which would be a good piece of evidence that filming shows doesn’t necessarily kill them at the box office.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:51pm

I agree. Seeing him live is so special, nothing a Netflix special can quite capture.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:56pm

From the Seat Geek page

“All guests will need to be fully vaccinated and present proof of vaccination status in order to attend “Springsteen on Broadway.” The only exception will be for children under the age of 16, who must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult and also must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test. “

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 1:59pm

This seems like a nice time to bring this back/build up hype following the success of “Letter to You,” which I thought was one of the best albums of 2020.

Bruuuuuuuuuce.

[JayElle]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 2:01pm

KingOfTheMine said, in part:  "I bet the ticket prices will be astronomical. This would be a quick turnaround if American Utopia does go to the St. James as rumored, but I don't think either show has a very elaborate set, so they might be able to make itwork."

Great. Glad to hear it. Saw it twice the first time.  

Bruce has no backdrop/scenery.  The back wall and stage looks as if nothing ever played there.  Just Bruce in jeans, his several guitars, and his piano. Bruce's show is still on Netflix.

The live B'way Utopia that was filmed & is on HBOMax has nice digital lighting backdrop. Presuming the same, looks minimal.

Looking forward to seeing him again.  I wondered what he'd do next.  Has all new music.

As for stage door.  At his last show, dealers & non-attending fans showed up with unrelated show stuff which, understandably, he wouldn't sign.  After several months, it became an autograph seekers line for patrons who skipped a mortgage payment or rent to buy a ticket.  

Towards the end of his year-long show, a fight broke out and Bruce canceled all stage door signings. To prevent it, all it took was restricting it to patrons only ala Bryan Cranston in Network.

Wonder if JuJam will block out all of orch on the first day as they did with Moulin and Hades....presumably for 1st responders. Could understand it if they did.

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 2:01pm

This is such a perfect show to have before all the other ones come back. And their policies and not just trusting people on the honor system regarding vaccinations? LOVE TO SEE IT. 

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 2:29pm

Sutton Ross said: "This is such a perfect show to have before all the other ones come back. And their policies and not just trusting people on the honor system regarding vaccinations? LOVE TO SEE IT."

Agreed. Yesterday was the first time I've had to show proof of vaccination  - I went to the LES Tenement Museum. The lady ahead of me was denied a ticket because she couldn't show proof, but she had just walked in off the street to see what was available. Since this is going to be a hot ticket, with presumably no option to just turn up and see what's available, there will be no excuse for showing up unvaccinated.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 2:40pm

Yeah, let's just hope tickets won't be $500 a pop.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 3:07pm

Well, undoubtedly, there will be some expensive seats, but, as is always the case, I'm sure there will be some "budget" options, as well, especially since the St. James has a normal-sized balcony, unlike the Walter Kerr.

Updated On: 6/7/21 at 03:07 PM

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 4:20pm

What was the price range (non-resale) before?

[bear88]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 4:36pm

I suspect the rules may be more lax by September, but I really like seeing the proof of vaccination requirement. I'd like for this to be a thing, though.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 4:40pm

Alexander Lamar said: "What was the price range (non-resale) before?"

$75-$850

 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 4:47pm

Springsteen returning to Broadway? Great! More opportunities for me to be unable to see it lol 

Updated On: 6/7/21 at 04:47 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 5:13pm

CT2NYC said: "Alexander Lamar said: "What was the price range (non-resale) before?"

$75-$850

"

Ha.  A couple I was talking to at the stagedoor of The Waverly Gallery told me they paid $1000 per ticket, twice.  They saw the show two times.  The husband seemed annoyed with me when I said that was alot of money.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 5:26pm

Might be worth noting that the cheapest tickets ($75) were sold via digital lottery, which of course, was statistically very difficult to win. From the average consumer's standpoint, it was akin to these "cheap" tickets not being available at all. And what was the next price level up? Probably $200+ right? And that's if you were able to snatch them up before the re-sellers. 

Look, business is business. I get it. Do I blame anyone for this? No. But it's frustrating, and as a result, I can't bring myself to get especially excited about this return engagement. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 5:47pm

ArtMan said: "CT2NYC said: "Alexander Lamar said: "What was the price range (non-resale) before?"

$75-$850

"

Ha. A couple I was talking to at the stagedoor of The Waverly Gallery told me they paid $1000 per ticket, twice. They saw the show two times. The husband seemed annoyed with me when I said that was alot of money."

It clearly wasn't a lot of money to them. Not for you to judge and suggesting that was very rude. Don't blame him at all for being annoyed, it's none of your business. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 5:49pm

JBroadway said: "Might be worth noting that the cheapest tickets($75) were sold via digital lottery, which of course, was statistically very difficult to win.From the average consumer's standpoint, itwasakin to these "cheap" ticketsnot being available at all.And what was the next price level up? Probably$200+ right? And that's if you were able to snatch them up before the re-sellers.

Look, business is business. I get it. Do I blame anyone for this? No. But it's frustrating, and as a result, I can't bring myself to get especially excited about this return engagement."

Not true.  The balcony seats at the Kerr were $75.00 and were sold on Ticketmaster.

 

 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 5:53pm

Is that right? I guess I was never able to see any of those tickets listed except as resale. I stand corrected on that point, I suppose, but regardless, it was extremely difficult to see the show at an affordable price. 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 6:11pm

Sutton Ross said: "ArtMan said: "CT2NYC said: "Alexander Lamar said: "What was the price range (non-resale) before?"

$75-$850

"

Ha. A couple I was talking to at the stagedoor of The Waverly Gallery told me they paid $1000 per ticket, twice. They saw the show two times. The husband seemed annoyed with me when I said that was alot of money."

It clearly wasn't a lot of money to them. Not for you to judge and suggesting that was very rude. Don't blame him at all for being annoyed, it's none of your business."

Then he shouldn't have bragged to me how much he paid.  He offered me the information.  I didn't ask him.  He made it "our business" by bragging.  He was annoyed more than likely because I wasn't impressed.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 6:12pm

This is a great idea. Crazy it's starting in just about 3 weeks.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 6:18pm

"He was annoyed more than likely because I wasn't impressed."

Well, that's a different story. Respect.

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 6/7/21 at 11:01pm

Springsteen is one who has always had a large and loyal fan base. There are those who have seen him his first time
Around at the Kerr who would still kill to see him again. Additionally, there are also big fans of his who never got to see him the first time around.

Also, there are people who’s big thing is looking forward to seeing live music every summer and are aching for that since summer tours were all canceled last year.

And while I do love the idea of the rule that you must show proof of vaccination to enter, I am willing to bet that, there are king to be those that truthfully didn’t see any info about it and those who try to negotiate their way around it while entering the theater.