Who have you gotten stuff back from?

[Broadwaydah]

My favorite has to be with  little shop revival on broadway.  Sent note to the designer and pupetter for the plant who was the same as the original production  In my note I told him memories of this being my first show ever when it was at  the Orpheum and asked for a playbill signed.  

In turn he sent some of his penciled designed plant drawings for the revival, some stage manager notes for him and other goodies in addition to the playbill. 

I like unusual stuff from shows and have cast sign in sheet that rent sent and show notes from lion king. 

When I want to splurge I have bought the complete signed season opening night playbill set from the equity fight aids site.  It is expensive to frame and takes up s lot of wall space but looks amazing to have the entire signed year.  Perhaps not as fun from a surprise stand point as sending to casts directly. 

[Sherbear8081]

I received a cast signed playbill from waitress a couple of weeks ago.  They didn't ask for a donation, but I think I sent it back in October.

[thebookofwhizzer]

after 3 months of waiting I finally heard back from Stephanie J. Block, and she sent me back a full cast signed Falsettos playbill! So thankful!!

 

[CoolDogeGuy]

Has anyone tried Paramour? I really want to send one before it closes.

[atuomala]

CoolDogeGuy said: "Has anyone tried Paramour? I really want to send one before it closes.

 

Sent to Paramour in the Fall last year and received a program/flyer signed by 3 cast members.

 

[atuomala]

Received a cast-signed playbill from The Glass Menagerie signed by the entire cast plus the understudies. No donation requested.

[muellermagic]

Does anybody know whether Brittain Ashford replies?

[Rainah]

Sent my letters to Hamilton Chicago and Hamilton San Francisco (The Angelica Tour) today! Will report back if I get anything

[CoolDogeGuy]

Has anyone tried the following shows:
 

Bandstand, War Paint, Come From Away, On Your Feet, The Great Comet, The Lion King, Hamilton, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Present Laughter, Amelie, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Has anyone heard from Waitress now that Sara is in? I know she doesn't stage door, was thinking about sending my playbill. 

[loliveve]

CoolDogeGuy said: "Has anyone tried the following shows: Bandstand, War Paint, Come From Away, On Your Feet, The Great Comet, The Lion King, Hamilton, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Present Laughter, Amelie, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory "

Great Comet is requesting $100 donations, and Hamilton stopped sending out fan mail responses (now saying they are unable to fulfill requests, though before they requested $40 donations).  Three shows that I know respond without donations are On Your Feet, The Lion King, and Aladdin.  

Keep in mind that right now Easter Bonnet collections are going on though, so shows may not respond.

[CoolDogeGuy]

loliveve said: "CoolDogeGuy said: "Has anyone tried the following shows: Bandstand, War Paint, Come From Away, On Your Feet, The Great Comet, The Lion King, Hamilton, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Present Laughter, Amelie, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory "

Great Comet is requesting $100 donations, and Hamilton stopped sending out fan mail responses (now saying they are unable to fulfill requests, though before they requested $40 donations).  Three shows that I know respond without donations are On Your Feet, The Lion King, and Aladdin.  

Keep in mind that right now Easter Bonnet collections are going on though, so shows may not respond."

$100?!?! What is going on? First Miss Saigon, now Great Comet? I don't understand.

 

[CoolDogeGuy]

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Has anyone heard from Waitress now that Sara is in? I know she doesn't stage door, was thinking about sending my playbill."

I sent to Sara Bareilles the first few days of April. I haven't heard back from her.

 

[CoolDogeGuy]

CoolDogeGuy said: "Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Has anyone heard from Waitress now that Sara is in? I know she doesn't stage door, was thinking about sending my playbill."

I sent to Sara Bareilles the first few days of April. I haven't heard back from her."

UPDATE: I GOT IT BACK! I'M SOOOOO HAPPY!!!! I sent a letter to Sara Bareilles early April and got it back on 4/24/2017. So it took 3 weeks and a day. I asked for two playbills: one for me and one to give to my choir teacher as a birthday present. She's also a Sara Bareilles fan like me and she's my favorite teacher. I thought it would be nice to get her one too. And I'll probably send another letter to SB. So stay tuned if I do!

[Chicken_Flavor]

CoolDogeGuy said: "CoolDogeGuy said: "Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Has anyone heard from Waitress now that Sara is in? I know she doesn't stage door, was thinking about sending my playbill."

I sent to Sara Bareilles the first few days of April. I haven't heard back from her."

UPDATE: I GOT IT BACK! I'M SOOOOO HAPPY!!!! I sent a letter to Sara Bareilles early April and got it back on 4/24/2017. So it took 3 weeks and a day. I asked for two playbills: one for me and one to give to my choir teacher as a birthday present. She's also a Sara Bareilles fan like me and she's my favorite teacher. I thought it would be nice to get her one too. And I'll probably send another letter to SB. So stay tuned if I do! "

Reading you excited makes me excited!! What would be the address for Sara in Waitress?

[CoolDogeGuy]

Chicken_Flavor said: "CoolDogeGuy said: "CoolDogeGuy said: "Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Has anyone heard from Waitress now that Sara is in? I know she doesn't stage door, was thinking about sending my playbill."

I sent to Sara Bareilles the first few days of April. I haven't heard back from her."

UPDATE: I GOT IT BACK! I'M SOOOOO HAPPY!!!! I sent a letter to Sara Bareilles early April and got it back on 4/24/2017. So it took 3 weeks and a day. I asked for two playbills: one for me and one to give to my choir teacher as a birthday present. She's also a Sara Bareilles fan like me and she's my favorite teacher. I thought it would be nice to get her one too. And I'll probably send another letter to SB. So stay tuned if I do!"

Reading you excited makes me excited!! What would be the address for Sara in Waitress?"

I put:

Sara Bareilles

Brooks Atkinson Theatre Stage Door

256 West 47th Street

New York, NY, 10036

 

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Did u send a donation? 

[CoolDogeGuy]

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Did u send a donation? "

Nope. No donation required.

 

[porthos]

I've gotten stuff back from a few different actors in Mormon over the years- anyone in particular?

[thebookofwhizzer]

i finally heard back from SITPWG today after a month and 10 days!!

[thebookofwhizzer]

what shows don't ask for donations? 

[CoolDogeGuy]

thebookofwhizzer said: "what shows don't ask for donations?"

On Your Feet, The Lion King, Aladdin, Wicked. Those are the only shows I know don't ask for donations. I'm not sure about other shows (Like The Book of Mormon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Amelie, etc).

[CoolDogeGuy]

Oh, I forgot to say I got back a cast signed Significant Other playbill on April 27 (4 days after they closed). It took only 12 days or in weeks, a week and 5 days (THAT'S THE QUICKEST I'VE GOTTEN A RESPONSE). Unfortunately, you can't send to SO anymore because they closed on April 23. Oh, and just so you know, they didn't ask for a donation.

[atuomala]

thebookofwhizzer said: "what shows don't ask for donations? 

 

"

NO DONATION:
Aladdin
War Paint
Come From Away
The Lion King
The Glass Menagerie
Kinky Boots
Phantom of the Opera
Cats

DONATION:
Dear Evan Hansen ($40)
A Bronx Tale ($40)
Miss Saigon ($100)

AWAITING RESPONSES:
Sunset Boulevard 
Anastasia
Groundhog Day
Amilie 
Present Laughter
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

OTHERS:
The Great Comet (sent an unsigned playbill)

 

[gleek4114]

I got a response from Charile and the Chocolate Factory yesterday. Full cast signed playbill, no donation required.

[MattG3]

Hey all!

New message board poster here (lurker for years)! Finally making it to Broadway this next month! I've read almost this whole thread... my Q is when you write the stage manager can you only request a playbill? What if I sent a poster for everyone to sign, is that a no no? After they receive your donation, does the SM take the playbill around to get signatures or do they just send one from a stack of already signed bills? I'd love to have a signed poster to frame to commemorate my first NY trip. Show in Q is Dear Evan Hanson. 

Thanks! 

Matt