Sweeney Todd CD Signing with Sondheim- Page 7

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 3:26pm

I'm so happy for everyone who had such a fabulous night! Seems like I've had a few of those lately, so I know the wonderful feeling

[dirty rotten guy]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 4:34pm

Yeah I went for the signing last night too. I took a 2 hours train ride into the city, got to the theater at 9:40 and bought 2 cds. Then I waited in line for an hour and half. They were letting people into the theater in groups of 20. I was 8th in the line to get into the theater and there was about 50 people behind me when they came out and said that was it for signings. I can not express how dissapointing and sad that was last night. I stayed up till 2, spent around 60 bucks and waited in the cold for and hour and a half for nothing. Now im reconsidering weither im going to go see the show again, I am very dissapointed in the actions that were taken last night.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 5:00pm

The cutting off of the line was advertized from the begining, it was going to happen. I am sorry that you didn't get in, but that was the chance you took, some people were in the line for since about 5 o'clock. They were not going to sign all night.

[louderthanwords]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 5:31pm

I'm dying of jealousy here. It sounds like it was an amazing event!

PS - Today I found out that Alexander Gemignani went to my high school! Just thought that was really cool

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 6:28pm

OMG 400$!$!$!$!$?

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 6:29pm

Is anyone else upset they didn't include PARLOR SONGS?

I love the new arrangement...much more than the OBC.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 6:37pm

I like the CD but I have alway thought Angela was on of the most brilliant people ever.

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 6:37pm

I would just like to point out that everybody has been mentioning Brian Dennehy's prescence at the show last night, and no one seemed to notice that Michael McKean was 2 rows behind. I know because I was sitting right behind Mr Dennehy, and right in front of Mr McKean.

And I'm still on a Sondheim high. *squeals*!!!

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 6:46pm

What was the policy of taking pictures?

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 7:20pm

They handed out a yellow sheet stating that there were no pictures allowed in the theater.`

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 7:42pm

I understand it's not quite the same, but can't you all just wait at the stage door after any random performance (like I did) to get them to sign it?

I seemed to be the 1st to get the cd (a week ago today) and got it signed after the Friday night show (which I saw). Patti, in particular, was impressed that I had it and had a fairly long conversation with me about it.

[Jenny1284]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 7:45pm

I agree about Parlor Songs, BSoBW. I loved that part.

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 7:55pm

I wouldn't have gone last night if it were for Sondheim. You are right though because anyone can go to the stagedoor after the show and get autographs. It was also an amazing opportunity to stand on a Broadway stage!

Updated On: 2/1/06 at 07:55 PM

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:01pm

Most people were there just for Stephen Sondheim. His prescence, and having HIS signature along with the rest of the cast makes a HUGE difference.

Plus, it was also really cool to get to stand onstage.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:03pm

Sondheim was there.
End of story.

I will go back and "stage door" to see the cast, this was a rare event to be able to speak to Sondheim.

[butnooneisme]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:32pm

My dad and I drove two hours from Philly to get to the signing, to wait in line for an hour and have the door closed on me. They offered vouchers for the presigned cd, but I didnt come up for a presigned cd, i came to meet Sondheim. So, I waited by the stage door, Patti comes out with Stephen and they gracious signed my cd and took pictures and talked with me for a bit. I also had my playbill from the Children and Art benefit, which I got him to sign PERSONALIZED. Michael and Mano walked out after that and I got to chat with them too, but I'll be back to talk to them more on March 11, since I have seats for then. We went to the car, and the second my dad turned it on, it turned from 11:59 to midnight. Talk about a Cinderella story. I'll be posting my pictures soon, when I have time since it's finals week. just felt like sharing.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:34pm

Awww I am glad your drive was worth it.

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 8:36pm

Thats such a great story! I'm happy that things worked out. When I first started to read your post I felt bad for you but you ended up getting more than any of us! Good for you and post lots of pictures!

[butnooneisme]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 9:13pm

Alright! All my pictures are posted!

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 9:20pm

I am absolutly speechless. A picture with Stephen Sondheim and yourself.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 9:21pm

butnooneisme, That Is Fabulous!
Way to make the best of it and wind up with a very very special moment.
I am so happy for you.

[butnooneisme]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 9:21pm

i'm still shocked it all happened. i walked around all day with the cd and the pictures and just showed random people. i can't believe it.

[dirty rotten guy]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 10:05pm

"The cutting off of the line was advertized from the begining, it was going to happen. I am sorry that you didn't get in, but that was the chance you took, some people were in the line for since about 5 o'clock. They were not going to sign all night. "

I understand that there was a cutoff time but my point is that when you have people out there taking long journeys and waiting in the cold to see you, you should be flatered and more than happy to see them. I mean these people depend on the fans to make a living, and when it comes down to only about 50 more poeple (its not like the line was still growing), I think that they should have stayed and finished for the crowd. Now they are left with some very unhappy fans, which I feel is unfortunate to say the least.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 10:08pm

Oh My Gawd, I am soo envious of you butnooneisme!

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 10:16pm

You are very immature if you will let this disallow you from seeing the show.

This isn't something they HAD to do, but wanted to do for the fans.

I'm sorry, but you have no sympathy.

And look at butnooneisme - she was able to meet Sondheim et al.