The Rascal's ONCE UPON A DREAM- Page 2

[siny]

Posted: 4/20/13 at 10:30am

Saw this last night from the seats in the rear mezzanine. Maybe if I was in the front orchestra I would enjoy it more, but I was bored out of my mind. I like their music and knew some of the songs (not all), but 2 hours of them is probably too much. And the video footage was really cheesy. I would much rather see their old footage and watch them talk about the band than watch actors portraying them. Only go if you are a huge fan.

And, really, charging Broadway prices for that bare-bones production ? Steven Van Zandt must be making loads of money off of this.



Updated On: 4/20/13 at 10:30 AM

[chanel]

Posted: 4/20/13 at 10:55am

Interview where they talk about burying the hatchet, thanks to Van Zandt's support.

http://www.villagevoice.com/2013-04-17/columns/the-rascals-michael-musto/

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 9:17am

Have they fixed the sound issues?

[Pammylicious]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 9:43am

Yes, the sound was fine when I went last Thursday. I was sitting 3 rows from the stage.

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:02am

Thanks Pammylicious: I am so looking forward to this friday night.

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 1:25pm

Well, this is easy: There is no rush policy. No rush tickets are being sold. Standing room ($27) will be available for any show that is sold out. If you're interested, go to the box office before the show (weekends are more likely to be sold out), and ask. Source of this info: box office personnel.

[Pammylicious]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 1:34pm

So that's what the $27 was that was posted on all the theater websites. Why no public announcement?

Wouldn't mind standing during this show.

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 1:48pm

Pammy, this is the public announcement.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 2:01pm

Whizzer, a good start to your tune stack would be

A Beautiful Morning
People Got To Be Free
Groovin'
Good Lovin'

...and, of course, Once Upon a Dream

[ken8631]

Posted: 4/30/13 at 8:35am

Was three rows from the stage too close? High stage?

Going this Friday....

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/30/13 at 9:36am

You should be fine. I was in the fourth row of the orchestra. The projections looked blurry to me, but I couldn't tell if they really were blurry or if it just where I was sitting. Enjoy the show!

[Len Gersten]

Posted: 4/30/13 at 10:19am

Just wanted to report back on the Broadway production of The Rascals: Once Upon A Dream compared to the Capital Theater (in Port Chester, NY) version in December. I didn't notice any difference at all. There certainly wasn't anything new added as far as I could tell. Same song list and identical filmed segments. But, I'm also happy to report, I enjoyed it just as much the second time!! If you love this type of music (and The Rascals), this is a must-see show!! You can tell I'm a huge fan of this group.

[Luv2goToShows]

Posted: 4/30/13 at 11:56am

Thanks Len Gersten, glad you enjoyed it as much the second time around. I am seeing it this week, I only know a few of their songs but am very curious and looking forward to it. I see they that they we be touring, playing in the NY area again in July ( Jones Beach & PNC Banks Arts Center).
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