Tom Holland Will Star in ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End- Page 2

[ren598]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 11:04am

I'm in the States so I set my alarm for 2:50 AM to wake up so I can get a ticket.  I registered for the pre-sale access and got in queue with 1500 people ahead of me.  When it got to my turn (maybe a 15 minute wait), I was able to snag a ticket in the stalls for the final performance on 8/3.  I'm glad I got a ticket.  I wasn't planning on a trip to London in August, but now I'll have to plan at least a weekend trip for this show.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 11:07am

Comparing to Broadway prices, it wasn’t bad. Front dress circle for £125 and if this were on Broadway there’s no way a front mezz seat would be less than $250

[ren598]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 11:18am

Jordan Catalano said: "Comparing to Broadway prices, it wasn’t bad. Front dress circle for £125 and if this were on Broadway there’s no way a front mezz seat would be less than $250"

Agree.  Row A in the Stalls (which may or may not be the front row) was £95.00.  There's no way you can get seats in the front orchestra on Broadway for less than $200.  Plus they only charged £3.95 in fees.  A bargain when compared to what Broadway charges for fees.

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 11:49am

I suspect you’ll see the same kind of fervor here in the states, if (when?) this transfers, as has been rumored - especially if it’s a limited run (though selfishly, I wish we’d get Holland in a musical).

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 1:01pm

…or in a better Shakespeare.  

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 1:27pm

By comparison, front row at Little Shop is going for over $300 with Darren and Evan.

On a related note, I know the front row can be a little problematic at some West End theatres - I think the Pinter is particularly bad - how is it at Duke of York's?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 5:25pm

Seatplan photos make it look really high and uncomfortable. 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 6:07pm

everythingtaboo said: "By comparison, front row at Little Shop is going for over $300 withDarren and Evan.

On a related note, I know the front row can be a little problematic at some West End theatres - I think the Pinter is particularly bad - how is it at Duke of York's?"

I have not been in the Duke of Yorks yet, but I have been in some of the older West End Theatres like the neighboring Garrick Theatre, and unless you're tall, sitting close to the stage from the stalls might not be a good idea. The Duke of Yorks Theatre looks pretty intimate from the circle so those will probably be the best. 

[ggersten]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 9:34pm

Theatremonkey says the first row is great value for those "willing to accept neck ache".  Reader comments (admittedly a self selected group) didn't find the high stage too much of a problem (except for a production that jutted out). 

 

[Musigamist]

Posted: 2/13/24 at 10:42pm

The stalls for this production has Rows AA and BB before beginning at A again. The pricing structure for rows AA-C were the same when I was purchasing my tickets, as well, so you could slide back as far as the fifth row at the same price (at least when I was looking).

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/14/24 at 8:19pm

Wowza! Tickets for the 16 week run sold out in 2 hours! That's gotta feel good!

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 12:53pm

Tom Holland’s Romeo Finds His Juliet In Brit Newcomer Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

"Also starring in the anticipated Jamie Lloyd-directed show will be Freema Agyeman (Nurse), Michael Balogun (Friar), Tomiwa Edun (Capulet), Mia Jerome (Montague), Daniel Quinn-Toye (Paris), Ray Sesay (Tybalt), Nima Taleghani (Benvolio), Joshua-Alexander Williams (Mercutio) and Callum Heinrich and Kody Mortimer (Camera Operators)."

[verywellthensigh]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 8:15pm

Still no Juliet?

 

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 4/5/24 at 9:39am

Jamie Lloyd has released a statement condemning the racist backlash against Francesca Amewudah-Rivers' casting as Juliet.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/5/24 at 10:20am

I was just reading about that. 

A$$holes everywhere.  

[Wick3]

Posted: 4/5/24 at 12:23pm

I'm thrilled Francesca will be Juliet! I got to see her perform last summer in African Mean Girls Play during my London trip and thought she was great.

The online abuse/harrasment hopefully will stop. If any of the theatergoers wish to get a refund, I actually hope they'll honor a refund so they can resell the ticket to people who would love to see the play with Francesca in it.

[lopside]

Posted: 4/5/24 at 12:30pm

None of the racist trolls ever bought tickets to this. This is just reaching those people because Spiderman is Romeo.

[Quinn Wilson]

Posted: 4/5/24 at 12:38pm

MemorableUserName said: "Tom Holland’s Romeo Finds His Juliet In Brit Newcomer Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

"Also starring in the anticipated Jamie Lloyd-directed show will be Freema Agyeman (Nurse), Michael Balogun (Friar), Tomiwa Edun (Capulet), Mia Jerome (Montague), Daniel Quinn-Toye (Paris), Ray Sesay (Tybalt), Nima Taleghani (Benvolio), Joshua-Alexander Williams (Mercutio) and Callum Heinrich and Kody Mortimer (Camera Operators).""

Freema Agyeman as the Nurse is fantastic casting! She’ll be amazing 

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 11:11am

The Mirror reports a Broadway transfer is in the works after the West End run ends in August

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 11:33am

Kind of assumed, no? It’ll sell out in 5 seconds here too.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 11:38am

Is he still dating Zendaya?  She was rumored to play Louise in Gypsy.  Maybe they'll be on Broadway at the same time.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 11:39am

DramaTeach said: "Kind of assumed, no? It’ll sell out in 5 seconds here too."

Easy to assume, tougher to make a reality considering Holland's schedule.

Plenty of other high-profile things have not moved to Broadway (Cumberbatch Hamlet, Blanchett or Anderson's Streetcar, etc) despite rumors that they would.

Maybe they'll REALLY make tickets tough to get and put it at the Shed or the Armory.

Patiently awaiting Tom Holland and Tom Hollander to do a two-hander.

Updated On: 4/7/24 at 11:39 AM

[Voter]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 11:50am

Broadway Flash said: "Is he still dating Zendaya? She was rumored to play Louise in Gypsy. Maybe they'll be on Broadway at the same time."

Gypsy in London or in NYC?

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 12:02pm

Gypsy on Broadway this fall starring Audra.  I heard about this many months ago, even before the nypost broke the news.

[Wick3]

Posted: 4/7/24 at 12:44pm

KevinKlawitter said: "The Mirror reports a Broadway transfer is in the works after the West End run ends in August"

I wonder if they'll bring Francesca to NYC as well.