ENCORES Big River Cast
ENCORES Big River Cast
thirtythirtyninety
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
metropolis10111
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/06
#2ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:11am
I would love to see a new recording of this show made. It's such a great score.
#3ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:25am
Woohoo!
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#4ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:31am
Terrific casting. I also hope a recording gets made...it's one of my favorite scores!
#5ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:38am
I am so excited about this production and am SO here for this cast. I also third the call for a new cast recording, as this is one of my favorite scores, too.
Edited to add that I didn't even notice Lauren Worsham was playing Mary Jane Wilkes. I really need to hear her singing "You Oughta Be Here With Me" and "Leavin's Not the Only Way to Go" like immediately.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
Updated On: 12/15/16 at 11:38 AM
#6ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 12/15/16 at 12:21pm
Please oh please! I'd love a new cast album! I'm still bummed we didn't get one from the last revival.
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#7ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 1/7/17 at 5:26pm
Has anyone gotten a Peer to Peer email for this yet? I know they're not sent for every show, but I just want to be sure I didn't accidentally overlook one in my inbox.
Actinggbugg474
Featured Actor Joined: 9/4/04
#8ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 1/9/17 at 7:05pm
I've never seen an Encores! Production before. Will this be a fully realized production (costumes, sets, etc) or a concert version?
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#9ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 1/9/17 at 7:09pm
Actinggbugg474 said: "I've never seen an Encores! Production before. Will this be a fully realized production (costumes, sets, etc) or a concert version?"
By definition, it's a concert version, but Encores often goes beyond that.
Actinggbugg474
Featured Actor Joined: 9/4/04
#10ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 1/9/17 at 7:22pm
Cupid Boy2 said: "By definition, it's a concert version, but Encores often goes beyond that."
Great! I'm looking at front row C balcony seats, but I've heard there may be a bar blocking the view. My wife is 5'0" .. anyone been there recently that would know if the bar is still a problem after the renovations?
mpkie
Broadway Star Joined: 6/21/15
#11ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 1/9/17 at 9:58pm
Actinggbugg474 said: "Cupid Boy2 said: "By definition, it's a concert version, but Encores often goes beyond that."
Great! I'm looking at front row C balcony seats, but I've heard there may be a bar blocking the view. My wife is 5'0" .. anyone been there recently that would know if the bar is still a problem after the renovations?"
There is no problem with the balcony. The view is awesome from the front balcony.
Oh, I'm so happy Nick Barasch got a starring role. I remember how much he wowed me in She Loves Me. And he was only 17! What the heck!
SmazenySyr
Swing Joined: 1/23/17
#12ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 1/23/17 at 8:52am
Hope this is ok to post here--feel free to delete, if not. I'm selling one ticket for the Friday night, 2/10, performance of Big River. Left Balcony, F111. (I booked, and couldn't get a sitter for that night; had to rebook for Saturday. Delighted that I'll still get to see it!) :) Here's the link: https://www.stubhub.com/event/9779501?mbox=1&rS=6&abbyo=true&sliderpos=false&qtyq=false&qtyddab=true&dUpg=false&sort=price+asc&sid=1358086
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#13ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/3/17 at 6:37pm
I know they haven't started performances but there's not a lot of chatter on here. Is anyone going? How do you feel about the rehearsal room clips they've released? I love the cast but I'm not that enthusiastic about the show.
#14ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/3/17 at 8:59pm
I'm going Thursday and I'm SO excited. I really, really love this score, and I think the cast is great. Really relevant in today's politics, too.
Not sure they'd ever do it for an Encores production, but I wholeheartedly 'fifth' the request for a new cast album. (C'mon Ghostlight!)
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#15ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:23pm
I'm going on Thursday as well. Nic Barasch is so perfect for this part, and the rest of the cast sounds spectacular. I'll add my vote for a cast album!
Updated On: 2/4/17 at 10:23 PM
Whateverjsays
Featured Actor Joined: 7/12/16
#16ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/3/17 at 10:49pm
JudyDenmark said: "I'm going Thursday and I'm SO excited. I really, really love this score, and I think the cast is great. Really relevant in today's politics, too.
Not sure they'd ever do it for an Encores production, but I wholeheartedly 'fifth' the request for a new cast album. (C'mon Ghostlight!)
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They've recorded them for 'A New Brain' and 'Pipe Dream' and a few others recently so it could happen! I'd absolutely love a recording of this!
#17ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/3/17 at 11:15pm
Whateverjsays said "They've recorded them for 'A New Brain' and 'Pipe Dream' and a few others recently so it could happen! I'd absolutely love a recording of this!"
Good to know! Thanks for the hope! Big River is so overdue for a new recording, and this cast would be perfect for it.
#18ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/6/17 at 12:59pm
I'm going Sunday night! I only decided to go after the Peer-to-Peer email was sent out (which Cupid Boy2 had asked about before) and saw that the $70 seats were being discounted to $35. I would guess that the City Center is having trouble selling this show because there have been a lot of discount codes floating around over the last 2 weeks, including one from Show-Score (which seems to be the same as the P2P discount). I'm not sure what the policy is on these boards regarding posting discount codes, but I'd be happy to post the Show-Score one, if it's allowed (or you can just PM me).
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#19ENCORES Big River Cast
Posted: 2/6/17 at 3:02pm
Yeah, 3NU. I've been keeping an eye on things since the casting was announced debating whether or not I wanted to go and tickets haven't really been moving. I'd guess things picked up a little when they started releasing discounts but there are still plenty of good seats. I'm going Saturday. I'm glad I waited to snag one of the formerly $70 seats.