Posted: 10/10/18 at 9:57pm
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Posted: 10/11/18 at 8:38am
UnderTheHill said: "We got two buttons when leaving, one isTorch Bearer and the other is #TheTorchIsLit. They also gave out "Love, Respect. Vote." stickers at the ticket window.
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I was at the show last night but didn't get the buttons. Admittedly, I was one of the first out the door after the curtain call, so perhaps they hadn't set up yet. Where were they handing them out? Could you post a picture of the buttons? Thanks!
Posted: 10/11/18 at 9:58am
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Posted: 10/11/18 at 5:49pm
PLAYBILL.COM is running a special offer on Torch Song merchandise.
The Torch is Lit!
Be a torchbearer and enjoy 15% off on all Torch Song merchandise.
Enter code TORCHBEARER at checkout.
Special offer ends October 18th.
Posted: 10/11/18 at 6:02pm
Here's the merch site:
https://www.playbillstore.com/torch-song-on-broadway.aspx
Posted: 10/11/18 at 6:43pm
They were handing them out from buckets at the doors when exiting.
Posted: 10/11/18 at 8:07pm
Posted: 10/12/18 at 8:23am
Is Claybourne Elder scheduled to play Ed for specific performances, or does he only go on if Ward Horton is out for some reason?
Posted: 10/12/18 at 9:11pm
Where have the rush seats been for this show?
Posted: 10/13/18 at 5:47pm
More people should be talking about Torch Song. What an incredible time at the theatre. This production runs three hours, but it feels like a very slim fraction of the time. It is paced perfectly.
The show rests on Urie’s shoulders, and boy, does he deliver. It is an absolute pleasure to let him take you on Arnold’s journey. You cheer him on, you cry for him, you laugh—hysterically—with him (OMG, Urie’s comedic talent is beyond sensational). Urie is a knockout.
Ruehl is only in the show’s second act, but her performance punches you in the gut. She and Urie are both electric and heartbreaking together.
The play itself is just fantastic, and I truly cannot find a fault with this production. I will be recommending this highly and I hope it has a strong run.
Posted: 10/13/18 at 5:58pm
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Posted: 10/13/18 at 11:25pm
Lot666 said: "Is Claybourne Elder scheduled to play Ed for specific performances, or does heonly go on if Ward Horton is out for some reason?"
He's just the understudy
Posted: 10/14/18 at 3:39pm
Yup Claybourne is the understudy. He was at the Broadway Tastes event at the Torch song table. Such a nice guy!
He and Will Blum are both understudies in the show. I'd love to see Will perform as Arnold and see his interpretation of the role!
Posted: 10/16/18 at 12:05am
Posted: 10/16/18 at 12:23am
IdinaBellFoster, the show is running exactly three hours (at least when I saw it last week). If you're going to the airport directly from the Hayes, I think you'll have plenty of time.
Posted: 10/16/18 at 12:41am
BroadwayConcierge said: "IdinaBellFoster, the show is running exactly three hours (at least when I saw it last week). If you're going to the airport directly from the Hayes, I think you'llhave plenty of time."
Thank you!
Posted: 10/17/18 at 9:31am
I saw this show last night and what an evening of theatre! It started at 8:05pm or so and ended roughly around 11pm so expect to be there for 3 hours.
Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl were FANTASTIC! To me, they were the stars of the show. Their comedic timing was flawless. I'll admit before watching the show I thought Michael Urie was too 'goodlooking' to be cast as Arnold. It doesn't matter. It's how he delivers as Arnold that's more important.
I'm a gay male in my mid-30s and even though this play premiered back in the 80s I really felt a connection with this play in today's society living in NYC. I really hope to see the show again later in its run. I sat in the front row and loved the legroom though I did feel too close in some scenes (though I'm not complaining!)
Posted: 10/17/18 at 5:55pm
Brilliant show, everything about it is perfection.
Posted: 10/18/18 at 4:24pm
Can someone report back on what the seats are like at the newly renovated Helen Hayes?
I haven’t been there since DAMES AT SEA and they were the most cramped seats I’ve ever sat in! I’m hoping they changed the seats along with the rest of the theatre.
Wondering how sitting through the three hour TORCH SONG will be...
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