WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread

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Jeffrey Karasarides
#1WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread
Posted: 7/31/15 at 5:24pm

With performances beginning on Sunday, is anyone going?

Updated On: 8/1/15 at 05:24 PM

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shanphelia
#2WAITRESS at A.R.T. Theard
Posted: 7/31/15 at 6:12pm

A friend & I headed to Boston area next week to see it-- have tickets for both Friday and Saturday.  Very curious to see it; I haven't listened to much of what's been previewed, so am going in relatively unspoiled.

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dramamama611
#3WAITRESS at A.R.T. Theard
Posted: 7/31/15 at 6:34pm

Not going until the 19th.


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David2
#4WAITRESS at A.R.T. Theard
Posted: 7/31/15 at 6:35pm

I'll be going on the 7th!! I can't wait! Very curious to hear what people have to say before I go. 

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BroadwayGirl107
#5WAITRESS at A.R.T. Theard
Posted: 7/31/15 at 11:38pm

I have tickets for Sunday. HUGE Sara Bareilles fan. I'm nervous!

FindingNamo
#6WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 7/31/15 at 11:51pm

I'm seeing it in late August but I have no idea why.  My expectations are that it's going to be another crappy Diane Paulus original musical.  If I'm pleasantly surprised, I give my word that I will say so here.


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rcwr
#7WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 12:11am

Yep! Going this Tuesday (the 4th) and Thursday (the 6th). Love the cheap tickets of early previews.

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icecreambenjamin
#8WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 12:21am

I'm not a Paulus fan, but the film is beautiful, so I'm excited to hear how this show will work out.  Paulus has a sort of dream-like style which Waitress needs to have.  Sara previewed a couple of beautiful songs from the show.  It's a great idea for a musical.  I'll be quite disappointed if the opportunity is missed for a great show.


I'm a little upset to not see Adrienne Shelly (the original director/writer of the film) being given credit for her work.  She may not be a big name, but she poured her heart into that film and was tragically murdered before she got to see it.  I think the poster should say that it is based on her film. 

gmhots
#9WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 12:41am

Going on Sunday! First preview, can't wait

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OKBroadwayFan
#10WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 1:04am

Going on Tuesday the 4th

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NJ_BroadwayGirl
#11WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 10:36am

I'm seeing it on Thursday August 6 - I can't wait! I also can't believe what a great seat I got for $25. Awesome early preview prices. 


I know people might not come out since its early in previews but can anyone fill me in on the stage door location/situation at ART? I've never been there at all. 


For fellow Sara Bareilles fans, she's doing a book release event - a concert/talk and book signing at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Oct 6. It's only $25 for the event which is pretty great to hear her sing and $45 to add a copy of the book and book signing event after. 


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#12WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 11:19am

There is no door.  Actors come out the regular lobby. If you are FACING the box office, the line/area begins to your left.


If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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David2
#13WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/1/15 at 11:20am

BroadwayGirl, If I remember correctly the stage door isn't actually outside. It's on the far left of the lobby with some ropes blocking the area off. I haven't been to the ART since Finding Neverland and I left before anyone came out, but I'm pretty sure there were people lining up over there. And I went early during previews too.

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buhbuhbilly
#14WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 12:54pm

I am sooooooooo excited :) 

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#15WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 3:17pm

Seeing this on the 16th, I'm pretty stoked. 

Tom5
#16WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 3:24pm

I hope someone attending will let it be known if the new songs are actually hummable. That is, contain a melody. It's a good, basic story so It would be nice and artistically consistent  if it was accompanied by good basic music (and lyrics)

CarlAlan610
#17WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 3:28pm

Seeing it on Friday 8/7 - can not wait! Hopefully this will help me not be as upset about the mess Finding Neverland became when it transferred to Broadway.

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bwayphreak234
#18WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 3:28pm

If the rest of the score is up to par with the song "She Used to Be Mine", then this will be one amazing score. Looking forward to reading people's thoughts on this.


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rjm516
#19WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 5:54pm

Yeah 'She Used to be Mine' is fantastic. I have high hopes and can't wait to hear about this week. 


 


I agree about the Adrienne Shelley comment.

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Mr. Musical
#20WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 6:01pm

I'm going on Tuesday and could not be more excited!

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#21WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 6:03pm

"...I'm a little upset to not see Adrienne Shelly (the original director/writer of the film) being given credit for her work.  She may not be a big name, but she poured her heart into that film and was tragically murdered before she got to see it.  I think the poster should say that it is based on her film. "


 This poster is all over town in Boston


 


Seeing it next Sunday and am very hopeful. I thought it was a really wonderful film.

Updated On: 8/2/15 at 06:03 PM

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dramamama611
#22WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 6:16pm

Which clearly gives credit to the film's writer/director.


If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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#23WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 6:24pm

^^^


I was going to say that, but figured I'd let the artwork speak for itself.

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icecreambenjamin
#24WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 6:34pm

O wow


I don't know why I remember her not being there.  My apologies. 

gmhots
#25WAITRESS at A.R.T. Thread not Theard
Posted: 8/2/15 at 7:07pm

I'm here at the lobby, lots of anticipation. Posters for $10 each or $20 for 3 as they have 3 different colours, but I think they only sell a certain number per performance, approximately 25. Overheard someone saying that Sara won't be coming out tonight but we will see. I'll try to post pictures later.