Sweeney Todd 2.0 - Carmello and Lewis — Page 7

Saw Norm's final show on Sunday and oh my god, he was BRILLIANT. Seriously one of the best performances I've ever seen from anybody. Not just his amazing singing, but his acting was as intense as I've ever seen. He was so terrifying and visceral while I still rooted for him. The rest of the cast was excellent too, literally no one was less than stellar. The production was genius, we were in the twisting view seats and while it was a little tough at some points, having the actors right in your face can't be beat. I'm devastated that I didn't see this earlier because I wish I could see Norm again as Sweeney.

Hoping the understudy is good, seeing it next weekend, between Sweeneys

Has anyone won the Sweeney Todd lottery on TodayTix? Where are these seats located? I am assuming they are usually located upstairs in the partial view section?

LizzieCurry said: "schubox said: "Hoping the understudy is good, seeing it next weekend, between Sweeneys"

I remember reading some good stuff here about David Michael Garry — but that's hard to search. Anyone?



He's fantastic! I saw him last April as Norm was out sick I believe. Was really impressed - you will not be disappointed if he's filling in!"

A Canadian in NYC said: "LizzieCurry said: "schubox said: "Hoping the understudy is good, seeing it next weekend, between Sweeneys"

I remember reading some good stuff here about David Michael Garry — but that's hard to search. Anyone?



He's fantastic! I saw him last April as Norm was out sick I believe. Was really impressed - you will not be disappointed if he's filling in!"





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That's good to hear. I assumed he'd be good. Pretty excited to see this

Okay folks, I need some advice. I'm coming to NYC in November for my annual trip, but this will only be five nights (shorter than my usual trips). I've already booked tickets to five shows and I thought I was all done. Then tonight I was playing around on the TKTS to see what's all still playing. I saw Sweeney is still playing and will still be playing when I'm in NYC. Somehow this had escaped me until now.

I should say I've never seen Sweeney (other than the movie, which I really liked) before. I also have never been fortunate enough to see a theatrical production of any Sondheim musical before (I know, a crime).

It sounds like it's fairly unanimous that I should see the show. I am bummed that Norm will be gone (saw him in Porgy and Bess and loved him) despite mixed reviews. Carmello is staying though, right? I can definitely move things around to see it as I have two nights where I had just planned leisurely meals.

My next question is where to sit. I'm willing to splurge for best view. My other caveat is I'm tall and I have bad knees that start aching badly if I can't stretch my legs (especially my left) at least partially once in awhile. I also noted that certain seats may be blocked by tall people in front. I don't want to block anyone's view. Based on reading every comment on this thread (I think you can tell by now that I'm a bit obsessive) and looking at the seating map, it looks like you would recommend C1 or C2. Correct? If not, what would you suggest?

Lastly, as previously mentioned I only get to NYC once a year (it'll actually have been 21 months since my last visit, not that I'm counting - ha!). So I value my dinner reservations at my favorite NYC restaurants, too. I can def move one of them up a bit to make the show, but was wondering if it's worth it to cancel dinner and just pay the extra fee for pie and mash pre-show? I note the previous White House chef for the Obamas (oh, how I miss them in the WH) is the baker of these pre-show meals. It would be a treat to eat something by him. I was also wondering if you can just buy a small pie at intermission.

Thanks for abiding my long post and for any helpful guidance you can offer.

MtTemple4 said: "You definitely cannot buy pie at intermission. It's before the show or nothing. :) It was super tasty though, especially the truffle zest or whatever was sprinkled on top and the crust!

I'm not sure about C1 vs C2 as I was sitting in the counters behind (that face the long tables and stage directly) but I can tell you one thing that's not apparent on the seating chart. At counters G and H you would want to be on the center "aisle" and you'd have more stretching room. We were in the bottom right of the seating chart in counter h and were surprised that there was a partition there (in other words we were blocked in by everyone else in our row). I imagine the center aisles of those counters would be a good choice for anyone looking to stretch."



Thanks. I'll wait for a few others to hopefully weigh in then I'll buy my ticket.

Miles2Go2 said: "Miles2Go2 said: "MtTemple4 said: "You definitely cannot buy pie at intermission. It's before the show or nothing. :) It was super tasty though, especially the truffle zest or whatever was sprinkled on top and the crust!

I'm not sure about C1 vs C2 as I was sitting in the counters behind (that face the long tables and stage directly) but I can tell you one thing that's not apparent on the seating chart. At counters G and H you would want to be on the center "aisle" and you'd have more stretching room. We were in the bottom right of the seating chart in counter h and were surprised that there was a partition there (in other words we were blocked in by everyone else in our row). I imagine the center aisles of those counters would be a good choice for anyone looking to stretch."



Thanks. I'll wait for a few others to hopefully weigh in then I'll buy my ticket."



Also, of the two nights available, Hugh Panaro will be absent for one performance. Would that be a deal breaker for you for the night he's not performing? "


In case you recommend the night Hugh's on, here's the seating chart for that night:

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pesptpm/10151273/1075327

I like those back row counters. I was actually going to recommend the first two in pink (no counter in front) for the most leg room because the aisle is in front of you (and only really gets used once in Act 2) but they're taken on the seating chart you posted.

The tables are like sitting at communal picnic tables so the amount of leg room might vary. The counters in the back are high top bar type seating. I haven't made it back since the UK cast so my memory is a little fuzzy, but I think the left side of Row H (with the wheelchair accessible and companion spot) is the only one with individual chairs, the other counter rows in the back are continuous benches. The chart is also a bit misleading, the small pink row is set a bit further back - the back area behind the bigger pink row is the handicapped access ramp and the half row is all the way over by the left wall. I'm not certain but suspect the view isn't as good as the other pink seats, even though they're coded together.

Updated On: 8/20/17 at 11:21 PM

Miles2Go2 said: "Thanks - do you know anything about Hugh or his understudy? Also, I only was thinking of stage seating because I'd have better chance of the cast interacting with me. Are the views better from "pink seats", do the actors come close to pink seats? Also are there dividers underneath the tables that limit legroom?"

I haven't seen Hugh perform since a 54 Below concert a few years ago but hope to catch his Sweeney at some point. I saw Jeremy Secomb each time I caught the UK cast at the start of the run.

I only mentioned the pink seats since the ones on the aisle might have the most room of any seat, but they're taken for both shows you posted. There's one moment that comes close to those seats (to say more would be a spoiler) but the main interaction for the back counters is the front row on the right side. Any of the front tables especially up front by the counter will have a greater deal of interaction. (And having [or not having?] certain physical attributes might as well...)

Updated On: 8/20/17 at 11:48 PM

A1. Definite proximity to the cast, no need to twist to see any action, and depending on how much of the blocking stayed the same throughout the cast changes, there could be a direct interaction for a brief second.