BalconyClub said: "In addition to the gunshots, the show also has a dizzying bright white flashpot moment. It has been several years since I've seen the show, but I believe it is near the end of the graveyard scene.
I would always hold up my Playbill over my eyes a split second before the bright flash - except the FIRST viewing one week before Phantom won several Tonys.
After Christine sings Wishing you were Somehow near again - or maybe the lyric is HERE ag
It's the same thing as far as I can tell, it just doesn't say "Playbill" on the spine. For that, I cut off the tops of Playbills people don't want and tape the logo neatly on the spine.
PHANTOM Current Tour vs Original Oct 13
2018, 10:03:24 AM
When does the slap happen? Having never seen the tour I'm trying to think of a moment where it would be appropriate...
darquegk said: "They did "Shock Treatment" in the UK in 2015, in a production that cut some of the film's screenplay and characters and instituted some of the material from the planned Rocky Horror sequels instead. Unfortunately, the rights situation surrounding it is complicated so it hasn't been produced since."
Which is a shame, as I got to catch it in London and really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect, but exponentially better than the movie.
Actually now that I think about it I'm not sure I've ever looked for a first preview on there, so maybe it's common.
TKTS vs TDF vs Just Buying the Tickets Sep 15
2018, 06:05:28 PM
Sounds like TKTS will give you the best bang for your buck, then. Go to a non-Times Square location if you can for shorter lines and friendlier staff.
I would do TKTS, personally. I've seen Kinky Boots twice through them - the first time I got a single ticket in center orchestra row J for $102, and the second time I got two tickets in side orchestra row D for $90 each. (Edit: I just reread the part about Me + 3. If it comes out to significantly less per ticket than what I paid at TKTS, then yeah definitely do that).
TDF has generally good seats for good prices, but currently they only have KB up for this Wednesday so I wouldn
Probably Michael Crawford, but it's hard to say for sure since I'm mostly going off of audio - I've only actually seen him play the role in a camcorder bootleg and promotional stuff from YouTube.
Out of the ones I've seen on Broadway, I would rank them Ben Crawford, Laird Mackintosh (almost tied for first), Peter Jöback, then James Barbour (not bad, just...fine).
BroadwayConcierge said: "Is TDF not letting anybody else log in? I've been typing in my login info, but it just keeps looping me back to the main homepage..."
Same here.
Sending Fanmail and getting back playbills. Aug 29
2018, 10:02:56 PM
Put it in a bigger envelope, or fold up the Playbill envelope inside your letter-size envelope. I've had success with both.
Justice01 said: "Do you have to join Todd to get these tix? How much are they? Going to NY this weekend and have a 12 year old who is Phantom-obsessed, but I’ve seen it several times so don’t want to spend a lot on tix."
You can go to tdf.org for the details, but there are certain qualification requirements. I was able to join because I'm a government employee, for example. And then there's a $35 annual fee (when I joined this past winter there wa
Phantom TDF Seat Location Aug 25
2018, 06:49:52 PM
Ended up with third row orchestra left! Missed a handful of things due to the angle, but it was well worth it to see so much else up close.
OnBroadway4 said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "Kinky Bootsjust went up for five dates on TDF. First time at least I've ever seen them on there. Not a great sign."
Which dates?"
At the moment (all Wednesdays): August 29th 2:00PM, September 5th 2:00PM, September 5th 8:00PM, September 12th 2:00PM
Phantom of the Opera SRO Aug 23
2018, 11:32:27 AM
They have an online lottery for $40 tickets you could try - I've never played but have read that the tickets are in the first couple of rows. It's also on TDF a lot if you're a member/able to join.
Personally, I loved it and hope to be able to go again before it closes. My parents recently went and took some friends, and they all loved it as well.
If you don't mind having some of the jokes spoiled, here is a short version that the London cast performed as part of a variety show. It'll at least give you a sense of the comedy style.
