Sunset Boulevard Revival Broadway Thread — Page 6

Brian said that, because of the concert nature of the set, it's not worth paying big bucks for. Well, not if you're coming for the set I suppose. I'm coming for the performance.

I'd go for the full orchestera.

QueenAlice said: "I think what people are resisting is the idea of seeing Glenn Close in a "concert" version of a musical with a ticket price nearly double that of the elaborate "full" production she played on Broadway before.

Fair enough. But it's not a concert version. At least not if they are presenting what they did in London. It's a staging that explains everything. Not like Les Mis where everyone just stood up and sang. All of the pieces are there.

One very clever thing they did, which I really liked was that for the car chases they had actors holding 2 "car lights" in their hands and moving across the stage and up and down the staircase -- it was a very clever way to show a chase scene without having actual cars.

As to the prices -- all of the shows have gotten very expensive. We saw (and loved) Oh Hello on Saturday with dicounted TKTS -- and paid $120 each. For an hour and a half. Um, Oh Hello -- indeed.

I think they should have just done this as a week long concert at City Center - a la SUNDAY IN THE PARK, where it would have sold out and perhaps become enough of an event to move it to Broadway again.



Totally agree with this.

I thought she was great in the role. Better than I had expected going in. But it's a lot of money. And I suspect it's all on name recognition for non-theatre patrons.

And considering what folks paid to see Pacino stink up the place not very long ago, it's hard to blame the producers for trying...

Mike66 said: "
I think they should have just done this as a week long concert at City Center - a la SUNDAY IN THE PARK, where it would have sold out and perhaps become enough of an event to move it to Broadway again.

That's a good point... Part of the reason though they went this way, I believe, was that he Palace was going to be vacant from now until June when they wanted to start renovations on the theatre. And after the success in London, I think they thought it would be an easy sell.



I still think once we get to opening night, ticket sales will be fine. Perhaps not sell out - Hamilton-Wicked-Lion King grosses - but a respectable run

I think this run will be a big disappointment. It was successful in London because they never saw Glenn in the role. Word is out that it is a concert version meaning no big sets and people don't want to pay exhorbitant prices for a concert....unless it is at Encores. And opening in the dead of winter is the kiss of death. New Yorkers have already seen her 20 years ago- and tourists don't care. They should have done it with a 20 piece orchestra and saved a lot of money. If Patti were doing it.........every queen in town would flock to the Box Office and it would sell out.

broadwayboy222 said: "Just got some pictures of the Marquee from a family member who's currently in the city and still can't believe that everything looks pretty complete, however The Illusionists billboard is still in the Palace's spot. What are they thinking?? With ticket sales so low, why wouldn't they want to take advantage of the prime Times Square spot?? Let's hope it goes up soon....."

Use of that particular billboard is an additional expenditure beyond the cost of renting the Palace itself.

In London, Glenn used the same keys, but struggled a bit IMO. If memory serves me correctly, they might have lowered The Perfect Year slightly, but not completely sure. Norma's two main songs were in the same keys as 1994 from what I could tell.

I dont think this felt like a concert at all. it was directed, staged and acted like a normal show, the set was simple but effective (more of a set than chicago, color purple for instance). Nothing felt cheap or short changed.

is it the original staging? no, and it's highly unlikely that set will ever be seen again. but is it a concert? no. p

the only weak link was Michael Xavier as Joe

Also does Glenn wear the turban in this? Please say yes.

No Turban

I think I saw an interview of Glenn saying she wanted to wear less turbans, but she still wears turbans in some scenes...but that was in London and may have changed. I'm seeing it soon, cannot wait. She acts the s**t out of it. Queen Glenn Close is back!

muscle23ftl said: "http://suburbarazzi.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/10/close-streep-and-streisand-in-three-way-race-for-remake-of-sunset-boulevard/"



I simply wish this wasn't from 2007...

Any word on Rush/Lottery/Young Person/Student policies?