Hamilton vs Harry Potter and the cursed child Aug 25
2019, 03:26:03 PM
Here’s another take on this topic: Who’s going? If you have school aged kids there is something quite magical about seeing a play from books you’re currently reading. I went this April with my family and just the looks on their faces were priceless.
If this is not the case, hands down my vote would be for Hamilton. In my opinion this isnt it just a great show, but a historic show in terms of American culture. So many critics and scholars have said that the artistic level and liter
Eva Noblezada in HADESTOWN Aug 25
2019, 03:14:43 PM
It took 3 tries, not buying tickets in advance but Stubhub 30 minutes before, but I got to see the original cast. I know that’s not practical for everyone. Perhaps avoid matinees and double show days?
Miles2Go2 said: "I agree the piecemeal way they released the songs may have been a part of the marketing strategy, but if didn’t really captivate me. Listening to it now from the beginning (I’m 4 songs in) and I’m loving it. It sounds great. I’m even more excited to see it on September 27th now. I’m going to have to make myself not listen too much to this between now and then so as to not rob myself of all sense of discovery when I finally see it. &
We just saw Hadestown a few weeks ago. I think this set and technical qualities will transfer nicely to a tour. But finding a touring company that does justice to the magic of the original cast? Now that’s another thing. We’ll come see it in Boston.
CATSNYrevival said: "Part of the problem might be that we’ve all been listening to the live Off-Broadway cast recording and this studio album simply sounds less exciting and energetic by comparison."
Absolutely correct. In fact many people have been listening to versions from video clips in Toronto and London, plus Mitchell’s original studio album. There’s a lot to compare. I love every variation.
Need recommendations for a show this Sunday night 7/28 Jul 22
2019, 04:30:16 PM
Here’s a crazy idea - take a night off? Even with Broadway there can be too much of a good thing. Grab a nice meal out or for something totally different check out STOMP or Blue Man Group. Have fun!
I agree with others that Broadway will be fine, but there are changes happening with audiences. I think people are demanding quality music and depth in the source material. I read reviews for most shows that open and I can’t count the number of times critics have called the songs and arrangements pleasant but utterly forgettable. If you are asking Broadway audiences to shell out $150-300 they want a transformative experience, and that starts with the music, the storytelling. It probably
Hadestown Rush/SRO Updates Jul 11
2019, 07:39:49 AM
Looking to go some day this week, but heard Eva was out Wednesday for vocal rest. Can anyone update Thursday afternoon if her understudy is posted on the board?
I agree with many of the titles mentioned above, and I’ll add a very dark comedy, The House Of Blue Leaves by John Guare. Heartbreaking and beautiful. The revival featuring John Mahoney, Swoozie Kurtz, Christine Baranski, and Ben Stiller was out of this world.
Perhaps I should have added to my initial question that we have someone who is driving 10 hours just to try and see the Original Broadway cast. They are not just strolling into the city for the night and saying “So what should we see this week?”
If you ask at the box office, in the morning, will fhey tell you if an understudy is appearing that evening? Are there days of the week that are more likely to feature understudy performances? Less likely days?
Part of the success of keeping institutions vital is exciting the next generation of theatre goers. I understand why you may find the stage door routine to be tedious, but for my 13 year old daughter, getting autographs from the cast of Hamilton was the highlight of her year. And a memory she’ll never forget. A few years ago my son got an autograph from Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Also unforgettable. I guess I feel that it goes with the territory. Make it big, give something
Really interesting question! I go to NYC twice a year, and usually for specific shows that I buy months in advance - like Hamilton. I also come to the city for specific museum exhibits like David Bowie Is at the Brooklyn Museum. But I almost never do both the same day. If I spend 4-5 hours at the Met or MOMA, I love it, but I’m drained. Ready for a long dinner in a quiet restaurant. Many people will do as much as they can squeeze in, but I prefer to do less and come down more often. If
Hamilton seating input Mar 23
2019, 01:01:17 PM
Agreed. Front Mezz all the way. I really enjoyed watching the company of actors and choreography ALL around the stage. Like in “Right Hand Man” and “Eye of the Hurricane.”
1. I like the staging. It’s interesting and beautiful in places. Although you can’t forget that this amount of scenery could never be truly presented in a traditional theatre without commercial breaks and hundreds of camera angles.
2. This is the 2nd live production that I’ve been annoyed with screaming crowds competing with performers for attention. We saw this a few times in JCS, and it took away from “Today 4 U.” Then again in Act 2, more choreographed
This is a good question. Our family listened to it non-stop for 8 months after I gave the kids our tickets for Christmas in 2016. When we finally saw it in NY, it did not disappoint. Before attending we read some of the history. Visited Weehawken, Trinity Church, Hamilton Grange and Morris–Jumel Mansion. Knowing the storyline and lyrics helped us to relax and just enjoy the music, costumes, dance. It felt more like a rock concert at times. I think if we weren’t familiar I might be
Every year we give the gift of Broadway tickets to our children.  Does anyone have any fun or creative ways to wrap / present Bway tickets as a gift? This year we're going to see Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
