Whistle Down the Wind TOUR to close in VA (2/17) — Page 2

I saw WDTW last night, in the sadly 1/4-filled orchestra section of the Wang Theatre. Was it worth the $28? Sure. But there's a lot wrong with it. No stand-out performances, and as Anastasia B. said, bad book, odd characters, etc. The music was just o.k. for me (with some VERY bad songs thrown in). The children's chorus had incorporated local kids in the mix, so many in the audience were their parents, families, etc. The applause was polite, never enthusiastic. Music Dir. Jim Vucovich was all over the place, annoyingly so. He seemed to be conducting a completely different - and more lively - show than what was taking place on stage. Sets were serviceable, and not as generic as I'd assumed they'd be. Overall, some nice moments (the children giving The Man their prized possessions in an act of innocent faith), but not enough for me to say I liked it. Didn't hate it, but I had to laugh at the ad campaigns that tout it as ALW's best show since Phantom. I had a much better time at The Woman in White.

I hear ya! I wish I had money to throw away like that! I'd be living in the Back Bay!

I saw WDTW last night, in the sadly 1/4-filled orchestra section of the Wang Theatre.

^^^ wow.. The Orchestra in Wang Center is approximately 500 seats.. so were talking about 125 people in the orchestra for $28.00 tixs..

I wonder how many people are there in the Balcony & Mezz since its only cheaper $3.00 (total of $25.00)

That's sad! that's almost an OFF-BRoadway attendance!

They are REALLY BASICALLY giving the ticket for FREE! -more or less.. you see if you see a movie at LOWE's (next door) across Boston Common.. its $11.50 + $10.00 parking..so that's 21.50 to see a movie in Boston. (well if you take the T is less $10.00 ) THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED with 250 seats at the Calderwood Pavilion in the Southend and ADRIFT IN MACAO at Lyric Stage with 100+ seats are probably making more profit than the TOURING COMPANY of WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND.

They should close this ASAP..if its gonna be like this for the whole week run at the Wang Center..if they are only filling 100-200 seats at Wang's 4,000 seats.

Sad

J*

Updated On: 1/30/08 at 11:02 AM

Apparently not!

Now I am seeing the show all by myself..I cant even drag my friends... they all want to see THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED ...where there's nudity per their words...lol!

I have not bought any tix yet..

J*

im going friday..if i will go...

There's no mystery as to why it's not selling in Philly. I was surprised that they are even bringing it here. No one has ever heard of the show, it was only announced last month, and I have not seen any advertising, other than the sign outside of the theatre. Plus it's at the Merriam Theatre, which saw its subscription series disappear last year.
I'll probably be the only person there.

And of course I just saw a commercial after posting this.

Updated On: 1/30/08 at 05:54 PM

Hey Folky,

I think I will see Whistle on Friday 2/8 at 8pm. If you want to you can meet me at the box office. I will be there 30 mins and just buy the ticket on the spot to avoid any handling fees. Besides I dont think I will run into any problem getting $28.00 for Orchestra...I dont think they will be SOLD OUT. Anyone else who wants to go?

btw pm me before friday..

J*

In celebration of the New England Patriots AFC victory and to wish them well in Super Bowl XLII, the producers of “Whistle Down the Wind” have priced all tickets for the Boston engagement, through Feb. 3, at $25 each.

^^^^Dont tell me that's the reason why its cheap? really!?

J*

"I put on my shows for the people," says the ebullient Kenwright, 62, in a phone interview from London. When he addressed the opening night audience in Houston for "Whistle Down the Wind," where the production recently began its current U.S. tour, he says he told the crowd, "I want you to show me whether this show should go to Broadway."

Well the public and critics have spoken. The show is a piece of garbage! A waste of the talents of everyone involved.

You got your answer Mr. Kenwright.

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Hmmm, I'm thinking I'll see it either Saturday afternoon or evening. I was planning to be in the city anyway. J* and Folkboy, let me know if its really not worth it?

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Just saw the closing notice on TheaterMania: it ends in Norfolk after Boston and Philly.

I'm so upset this is closing before I get to see it. I really wanted to see it even though it's not very good because I don't think anyone will ever put this show on again. Well I guess I will be getting a refund back because I already had tickets for the Dallas show.

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