Jake Gyllenhaal in Sunday in the Park

[imeldasturn]

little_sally said: "I always wanted to see Christiane Noll play Dot. Or Kelli O'Hara.

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Kelli O'Hara was alright in the role, but for Christ's sake don't let her belt never again

[icecreambenjamin]

Gyllenhaal is perfect.  It's an incredibly challenging singing part and I hope he pulls it off magnificently.

Kelli O'Hara would be absolutely lovely.  There's a recording of her in the She Loves Me reading and I realized that she brings such a wonderful sweetness to her characters.

Laura Benanti has a similar quality so she's my second choice.

My third choice is Jane Krakowski.  I can see her really acting the part, but I would really like to see a really strong singer play the part.

I think Barbra Cook might be lovely as the old woman.

Danieley and Errico are perfect for Jules and Yvonne

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

George is the definition of a "put-to-the-test" role. If Gyllenhaal can pull it off well, there won't be any stopping him.

[After Eight]

"George is the definition of a "put-to-the-test" role."

 

And being with George is the definition of a "put-to-the-test" audience. I have a feeling, however, that the audience for this performance will pass that test with flying colors.

[indytallguy]

There is no one I'd enjoy Finishing My Hat with than Mr. G., but talk about taking on a big challenge. Wow.

I'm still ticked off at what I felt was so-so singing from Claybourne Elder in the recent Signature (DC) revival.

Can't wait to see how this ends up. I have a lot of trust in Tesori.

[RogerMoore]

I know this doesn't mean much - but Bernadette has a concert on Long Island the 22nd of Oct, then nothing until Jan. According to her schedule now at least. Seems logistically possible 

[DAME]

Mozart In production.

[Jordan Catalano]

I mean...I wouldn't say no to seeing Bernadette as Dot. But it wouldn't seem right for her to do the entire show without Mandy as her George. 

[South Fl Marc]

Jordan Catalano said: "Oh, and Carmen Cusack as Dot - HELL YES."

I saw her do the role in Chicago and she was Beautiful in it.

 

[madbrian]

I wouldn't mind seeing Renee Elise Goldsberry as Dot.

[SmoothLover]

I thought Tesori was leaving?

It is too bad it is not being done for an entire week but I realize that particular event is always one evening.

[RogerMoore]

Think they'll add more performances like they did with Little Shop? Surely it will sell out in 2 seconds. 

[neonlightsxo]

RogerMoore said: "Think they'll add more performances like they did with Little Shop? Surely it will sell out in 2 seconds. "

 

They also added a performance to last year's gala which was Annie Get Your Gun, so I would say probably yes.

 

[evic]

He will be great.  I was so impressed with him in Little Shop.  The score is very demanding....no one can top Mandy's take but I am a big fan of Jake's and hope he can pull it off.  May sound crazy, but I would love to see Anna Leigh Ashford as Dot.

[indytallguy]

SmoothLover said: "I thought Tesori was leaving?"

 

She's leaving her main role but staying on in some artistic capacity of sorts per some press release I saw. Maybe I am just inferring or assuming that she'll be involved with this at some level.

 

Edit: This from the NYT story:

"The concert performance is being produced by Jeanine Tesori, the Tony-winning composer of “Fun Home,” who is leaving her position as artistic director of Encores! Off-Center but continuing her relationship with City Center as an artistic adviser."
 

[electrode10]

I wasn't able to see Annie Get Your Gun last year, but did they offer peer-to-peer discounts or is there any chance they'd offer them this year?

[neonlightsxo]

I don't remember paying more than $50 for Annie Get Your Gun, I think it was a standard $30 balcony seat.

[JVJ93]

Jordan Catalano said: "Oh, and Carmen Cusack as Dot - HELL YES.

 

"My first choice. Please please please. 

 

[givesmevoice]

neonlightsxo said: "I don't remember paying more than $50 for Annie Get Your Gun, I think it was a standard $30 balcony seat."

I just checked my email confirmation and the front side balcony seats were $35, the same price they are for Encores! shows.

[JVJ93]

Did it say what time tickets are going on sale? And do you think they would sell them in person at the city center box office tomorrow as well? Thanks :) 

[givesmevoice]

The NY Times article just says online at noon, but if you want to call CityTix and ask about buying at the box office, their number is 212-581-1212.

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

I looked online a little earlier and got a "No Availability" message

[Jordan Catalano]

I called and the box office opens tomorrow at noon, also.

[neonlightsxo]

NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "I looked online a little earlier and got a "No Availability" message"

 

That's because they go onsale tomorrow.

 

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

neonlightsxo said: "NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "I looked online a little earlier and got a "No Availability" message"

 That's because they go onsale tomorrow."

HA! Well that's a good reason! I read the article quickly and made sure I committed the 12 pm to memory and must have been reading the dateline and had May 24 stuck in my head. Thank you!

[neonlightsxo]

Not sure when you looked at it, but as was mentioned upthread, the Times made a correction. It originally said today but quickly corrected the piece with the correct date, which is tomorrow the 25th. So blame the Times :)