Posted: 6/10/16 at 7:11am
SOR left me with a huge headache, I thought it was boring and too loud! We left even before intermission. I may have the minority opinion but that's my experience. Anyways, I'm sure the show will get a boost from its Tony appearance. It does seem it has found an audience with families
Updated On: 6/10/16 at 07:11 AM
Posted: 6/10/16 at 8:32am
The Color Purple and The Humans should increase their capacity/grosses after the TONY awards. Waitress is already doing very well currently but I think they will see a bump in advanced sales. The Hamilton scalpers will likely see the biggest boost.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 8:38am
School of Rock isn't a masterpiece but it's an enjoyable show that appeals to families. I think it will get a big boost. Color Purple too if it wins best revival.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 9:04am
I can only hope Bright Star and Waitress will get more recognition. From the looks of it, Bright Star is the show that needs it the most out of the two.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 9:08am
Percentage wise, not in absolute numbers, I think BRIGHT STAR will get the biggest boost.
As to SCHOOL OF ROCK, I found it thoroughly delightful. Nothing to complain about--except when you're rush-seated waaaay to the side in the mezz, definitely partial view. When Brightman's character was asked to write his name on the board, I heard laughter but since I couldn't see the board, had no idea what prompted the laughs. (I later learned why.)
Posted: 6/10/16 at 11:07am
Ptthespian I'm not saying that couples aren't going, just that it might not be the first choice. It's not a diss.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 11:13am
PThespian said: "Every night I hear people raving about how much they are enjoying School of Rock.
I have worked a lot of shows in my over 20 years of ushering and this is probably the biggest, consistently crowd pleasing one I've ever done.
We are doing "You're in the Band." Of course we want to sell more tickets, but we aren't really in danger of going anyplace anytime soon.
There are too many people out there who know good entertainment when they see it.
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I had a fantastic time at the show and felt like I saw a Broadway musical/rock concert hybrid. I don't know why people on this thread are so down on this show...it was a blast. And in a non-Hamilton year Alex Brightman would win (should this year regardless but I know that'll never happen)
Posted: 6/10/16 at 11:23am
In a non-Hamilton year Danny Burstein would 99% be the winner. I don't have a problem with School of Rock though.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 11:26am
PThespian, we already know you are an usher in SOR and you love the show. Do you need to respond to the posts of people who didn't like SOR and defend it?! It is really nauseating. Peace!
Posted: 6/10/16 at 11:40am
aaaaaa15 said: "In a non-Hamilton year Danny Burstein would 99% be the winner. I don't have a problem with School of Rock though.
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I forgot about Danny...you are correct. But Alex still gives a top notch performance.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 11:47am
I loved every second of School of Rock and can't wait to see them perform "You're In The Band" on Sunday night! Hoping this one gets a long, healthy run.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:03pm
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:11pm
PThespian said: "ebontoyan said: "PThespian, we already know you are an usher in SOR and you love the show. Do you need to respond to the posts of people who didn't like SOR and defend it?! It is really nauseating. Peace!
I daresay I defend it in proportion to the amount of times that you let people know you found it too loud and boring and left at intermission (a first).
I plan on continuing to defending it so I suggest you invest in a roll of Tums or ignore me. "
Correction: Even before intermission!!! I have left many other shows at intermission! But SOR got the first walkout even before lol lol
Thanks for the response...BLOCK!
Updated On: 6/10/16 at 12:11 PM
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:22pm
ebontoyan said: Even before intermission!!! I have left many other shows at intermission! But SOR got the first walkout even before lol lol
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Funny, - in over 40 years of going to the theatre I have never had the lack of class to walk out. Ever. And to do it during the performance is really shows little appreciate for live performance.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:26pm
Personal choice! If you are getting the worst headache you do something to relieve it! You can suffer thru it but I am taking the choice not to!
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:38pm
ebontoyan said: "Personal choice! If you are getting the worst headache you do something to relieve it! You can suffer thru it but I am taking the choice not to!
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Ah - but you said you have left many other shows at intermission. You sound like a class act.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:44pm
Class act or not who cares?! I don't know you anyways I don't care about your opinion! lol
When I leave at intermission I'm not bothering anyone. SOR was the first show that I had that reaction thus causing to leave even before. And I've said I have the minority opinion on this show
Updated On: 6/10/16 at 12:44 PM
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:45pm
School of Rock is fine. The kids are fantastically talented, and the show pretty much deflates any time the focus shifts away from them. A number showcasing them will be showing the very best aspect of the show and will probably sell tickets.
The Humans will get a nice boost, as it will surely pick up the plurality of the Play awards- Best Play, Best Featured Actor and Actress, perhaps Set, Lighting, and Direction, as well.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 1:10pm
ebontoyan said: "PThespian, we already know you are an usher in SOR and you love the show. Do you need to respond to the posts of people who didn't like SOR and defend it?! It is really nauseating. Peace!"
Fine. I'll do it. I saw SOR earlier this week. I've never heard the cast recording and never saw the movie. I had a GREAT time. It's delightful, fun, fluffy, and while predictable, has a contagious energy that made me happy for the rest of the day.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 4:32pm
Finding Neverland.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 5:12pm
Hamilton - lol !!! Just kidding, like others have said probably "Color Purple".
Posted: 6/10/16 at 6:23pm
I think Bright Star might perform, not get a bump, and then decide to post closing notice.
