haterobics said: "So should I be sorting tickets to this tomorrow, or will this be a slower burn on the box office?! Thoughts?"
I saw the production in London and loved it... but even in London's West End it wasn't sold out. From what I recall, it was sold out during its off-west end run at the Young Vic.
Given how it's opening in the fall, there will most likely be discounts during Bway low season in Feb/Mar 2020. Who knows though. Ultimately i think it will depend on casting.
I mean, if they couldn't sell out ANGELS IN AMERICA with Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane then no idea how they could sell out this show. I personally would not feel a need to rush to the box office unless they get Julie Andrews, lol.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
SisterGeorge said: "Jordan Catalano said: "You need someone who can instantly project infinite warmth, kindness and empathyfrom the moment she makes herlast-minuteappearance. "
Given this description, I’m going to cast a vote for Lois Smith.
qolbinau said: "I mean, if they couldn't sell out ANGELS IN AMERICA with Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane then no idea how they could sell out this show. I personally would not feel a need to rush to the box office unless they get Julie Andrews, lol."
There's a difference between the ability to buy a ticket, and the ability to score a great, close non-premium seat, though.
While I’d need to do research to see how much gross potential Angels did, wasn’t the Neil Simon a much larger theatre than the Barrymore? Should help I guess if anything, but maybe playing a smaller house with one known actor can help them lock down their audience more. I really hope this show does well. It’s hella early, but I’d say this will be nominated for Best Play next year. And if not, seems like we’d have a hell of a season coming our way then
qolbinau said: "I mean, if they couldn't sell out ANGELS IN AMERICA with Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane then no idea how they could sell out this show. I personally would not feel a need to rush to the box office unless they get Julie Andrews, lol."
I don't know, there's a belief that a new work does have more economic potential than a revival –– IF it gets the rave reviews that it got in London and can attract the right type of audience. Remember, Angels is also sort of oversaturated: it had the Mike Nichols HBO miniseries, and within the last 10 years was seen in NYC at Signature and at BAM (the Ivo Van Hove production).
Also, this show has some pretty graphic full frontal male nudity and some dialogue that made me, a former phone sex operator, go “Oh, My.” And clutch my pearls a bit. So it might be a tougher sell than people think.
Looking at the performance schedule, this is bringing me back to a conversation re: Harry Potter not being fully sold-out because some people skip part 2. It's a good experiment to do Part 1 5x a week and Part 2 3x. It creates a tighter ticket for Part 2 and where it's only being done on 2-show days post-opening, it helps sell the marathon packages.
With this taking the Barrymore, it now appears that the most logical theatre options for WEST SIDE are the Belasco or Longacre (with the Lyceum or Roundabout's Sondheim as backups). Unless WEST SIDE is (A) dead, or (B) they're waiting til Spring for the Winter Garden?
It all depends on pricing. Remember that Angels in America revival in London was sold out sold out. It was also recorded. When it came to Broadway, the prices were pricey (yes Broadway is more expensive than West End) and I think that’s one of the reasons why it didn’t sell out. Neil Simon is a big theater and it’s a hard sell to watch a 6-7 hour play for $$$ when you know it’s been recorded professionally. Anyways, The Inheritance got great reviews and won several Olivier awards in London but it wasn’t sold out. I hope it succeeds but I think they would have been better off doing previews in March and open in April.
Wick3 said: "It all depends on pricing. Remember that Angels in America revival in London was sold out sold out. It was also recorded. When it came to Broadway, the prices were pricey (yes Broadway is more expensive than West End) and I think that’s one of the reasons why it didn’t sell out. Neil Simon is a big theater and it’s a hard sell to watch a 6-7 hour play for $$$ when you know it’s been recorded professionally. Anyways, The Inheritance got great reviews and won several Olivier awards in London but it wasn’t sold out. I hope it succeeds but I think they would have been better off doing previews in March and open in April. "
It sold out completely at the The Young Vic when it was 10-40 quid per part, but once it moved to the West End and was 70-150 quid per part it struggled like most transfers do when the prices are so much higher.
Of course as a role that is a shoe in for best featured actress I would love to see Julie Andrews return. That would be my first strong choice.
After that. I wonder if Angela Lansbury would consider one last hurrah. Then I wonder if someone like Judi Dench or Helen mirren or Maggie smith or someone younger like Emma Thompson would consider. Also because it is such a limited run. I would think that for some of these actresses six months isn’t too bad. Especially when it’s 15 minutes every second day plus prep time.
But for miss Andrews i think it would be a great opportunity to be in the city as well as promote her book and a show.
Relevance81491 said: "Im reading rumors of a pre-sale going on right now! Anyone know what organization it is through and/or what the code is?"
AmEx pre-sale starts tomorrow (Fri 6/7). If you go to the play's website, https://theinheritanceplay.com, there's a pop-up that shows the following info:
Pre-Sale tickets will be available exclusively to American Express® Card Members from 10am EST on Friday, June 7, 2019 through 9:59am EST on Monday, June 17, 2019. Pre-Sale tickets will be available exclusively to Audience Rewards® members from 10:00am EST on Monday, June 17, 2019 through 9:59am EST on Monday, June 24, 2019. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning at 10am EST on Monday, June 24, 2019.
Have never been to the Barrymore, but sounds like it is one of the smaller theatres. For folks who have been there, I'm debating between orchestra row L and first row mezz - can't swing the cost for closer. Would you be able to see facial expressions well from either area? Does the front mezz feel far away from the stage? Any obtrusive bars in the way? Looked on A View From My Seat, but hard to tell if Row L is better or worse than mezz. Is there a decent rake to the orchestra? I may be bringing a shorter person along. For those who have seen the show, is left or right side of the house preferrable? Also trying to decide if center of house or an aisle seat with leg room is the way to go.
This sounds like I something I need to see. For those of you who have seen these 2 part plays (Angels or Harry Potter), is it best over 2 days or marathon both parts in 1 day? Talk about binge watching!
GottaHaveAGimmick said: "This sounds like I something I need to see. For those of you who have seen these 2 part plays (Angels or Harry Potter), is it best over 2days or marathon both parts in 1 day? Talk about binge watching!"
I always prefer a marathon day, but not everyone feels that way. If not a marathon day, then definitely see them on consecutive days, not weeks apart.
GottaHaveAGimmick said: "This sounds like I something I need to see. For those of you who have seen these 2 part plays (Angels or Harry Potter), is it best over 2days or marathon both parts in 1 day? Talk about binge watching!"
I've always enjoyed the same day marathons. Some people have issues with sitting in a theatre that long but I often go see two shows in one day and that's basically the same thing. If you're the type who's always uncomfortable it might be best to split it up. The catharsis of the marathon always does it for me. We are all in this journey together on the same day and the ending hits you so much harder.
They only seem to offer both shows once a week. (Sat)
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