My first final performance was attending the original production of 42nd Street in 1989. I then kind of made a tradition of seeing final performances.
One of the worst for audience obnoxiousness was for In the Heights. I remember Hairspray being quite loud. There were others that seemed like regular performances. I think one of my favorites was the original production of Ragtime. Audra was s
Don't forget the City Center production from a few years ago that had people speculating that there would be a revival. I saw Ford's Theatre production last year in DC and it reminded me just how bad the book was. I saw the original production when I was 15, but don't remember much besides Stephanie Mills.
I bought a ticket to see the Angelica company in Philadelphia for my birthday next month. Anyone know if there will be any upcoming cast changes to this company?
I saw the Chicago company shortly after it opened. To date Josh Henry is in a tie with Nicholas Christopher as my favorite Burr, and Karen Olivo is my favorite Angelica. I hope to get out there to see it one more time before it closes.
I enjoyed reading your post. When the original production of Annie opened on Broadway, the comic strip was still in circulation. There was something tied-in that the audience could relate to. I remember the comic strip appearing in my local newspaper prior to seeing the show, but I don't think I read it per se.
You have such an amazing eye for detail to notice even Warbucks' stick pin was gone in the most recent Broadway revival. I definitely remember the miniature li
I certainly hope they add a bit more diversity to the cast. Not that this will ever happen, but it would be nice if they add back the 4 ensemble member tracks that were cut from Broadway. To me having 4 less people was very noticeable.
I saw Shereen Ahmed as Eliza on June 29th. I thought she was wonderful. I was hoping Kerstin Anderson would be doing the tour, but I guess not. I had really wanted to see her.
I saw the Angelica tour in Baltimore Saturday afternoon. I picked up a balcony ticket earlier in the week.
The only understudy on was for Josh Tower (Aaron Burr). I was very disappointed as Josh was also out the night I saw the Motown tour in DC a few years ago. Alexander Ferguson was the Burr understudy that day, and all I can say is that I don't think he is vocally right for the role. He also covers Alexander Hamilton which seems like it would be a better fit fo
I saw the tour today in Baltimore and purchased a ticket for $250 (row F Balcony). It was actually a very good seat, so I was very pleased. My only disappointment was that Josh Tower (Aaron Burr) was out, and I was not at all happy with Alexander Ferguson in the role. Vocally it was not a good fit. He covers Alexander Hamilton as well, and I could definitely see it as a better fit for him.
The board from Friday night was still up when I picked up my ticket.&n
After my initial disappointment finding out that Kerstin Anderson would not be playing Eliza at yesterday's matinee, I am happy to report I came away very pleased with Shereen Ahmed's performance.
She was lovely. My only complaint is that her diction in her first scene as a flower girl wasn't very good. I found her very difficult to understand. After that it was smooth sailing.
She has a beautiful singing voice and her acting choices were excellent. I loved h
Thank you, Addy! Yes it is frustrating. I sent an email to Lincoln Center Theatre about my disappointment (not that it's going to do anything). If I lived in NY, I would have no problem picking up a last minute ticket to see Kerstin. That being said, someone over at ATC said that Shereen Ahmed is delightful as Eliza, so I'm going to go in to tomorrow's performance with an open mind. I hope Kerstin takes the tour as it will be playing The Kennedy Cente
Wow, when I purchased my ticket on May 29th on Telecharge, it said Kerstin Anderson would be on. That sucks! It's the reason I bought the ticket. Now it says, "Laura Benanti will not be appearing at this performance". Dottie D'Luscia is NOT a happy camper right now since I'm making the trip up from DC. I'm sure Shereen is wonderful, but.....
I'm seeing it again on Saturday specifically to see Kerstin Anderson.
Hamilton Tour Ticket Prices Jun 24
2019, 10:40:46 PM
I checked The Hippodrome's prices as well and concur with Vote Peron. I saw The Color Purple tour there and thought the house was huge.
Malcolm Gets? Jun 24
2019, 10:38:30 PM
Once upon a time, Malcolm and I were friends when we were both new to NYC in the late 80s. The last time I saw him on stage was in Lisbon Traviata at the Kennedy Center in 2010/11 (don't remember the exact year).
I loved Shuffle Along, and saw it for the first time toward the end of previews. I ended up seeing it a total of 4 times including the final performance. I thought the tap choreography was absolutely thrilling. How I wish a cast recording had been made, but very thankful for the few clips that are on YouTube.
