CT2NYC said: "DottieD'Luscia said: "CT2NYC, I understand what you mean, as I felt the same way when I saw the show twice during Bette's final weekend. I think once the original cast starting leaving, the chemistry of the production changed. I didn't feel that way when I saw the show in November with Donna Murphy though.
That being said, I have a ticket for the show on Saturday. I hope Christian Dante White is on as Cornelius."
Jeez - you people are being way too hard on HarveNYC. He's right -- this "no water allowed" rule is bull$hit. When I'm paying top dollar for a ticket, I don't need to be treated like a child or a peon. And guys, yes: water IS essential and during a two hour+ show can be invaluable.
That being said, HarveNYC, in the future just bring a small 8 oz bottle with you. I fit it into my pants pocket and the security guards -- who are completely distracted by their search
LightsOut90 said: "has Will Swenson ever been able to get through the run of a show without being out a bunch of times?
when I saw Priscilla his understudy was on, when I saw Murder Ballad his understudy (who was quiet good) was on, when I saw Little Miss Sunshine I mentioned this to him and he goes "you're lucky I almost called out this evening" and now he's apparently out of Springer."
dramamama611 said: I don't know the truth, don't pretend to. But truth be told, I've always found him creepy....and marrying his very young step daughter is pretty disgusting. I don't know how anyone could find someone that they once bathed, tucked into bed, & kissed "boo-boos" for, to ever sexually appealing or a romantic possibility. It might not be illegal (as adult incest is not in most states) but it does say something about a person."
As for why they are going under face, I think there are a lot of people who bought tickets to flip for a profit, and they are realizing that there are more of them than there are people who want high priced tickets. The benefit didn't help either, since it made this not her last show."
Exactly right! I was one of those poor fools who bought an orchestra ticket for the 2pm show thinking it would be her last performance. I didn't expect to make a mint - bu
I'm surprised at the lack of interest too. I listed a single orchestra ticket for 1/14 on Stubhub last week and had no interest. I was asking $375 (not a crazy price considering it's Bette's last day.) Today I reduced it to $260, and it sold by dinnertime.
Christian Dante White's amazing performance was captured in that bootleg. His performance as Cornelius is all the more amazing when you consider that, at that early preview, he'd had very little (if any) stage rehearsal time. It's a smooth and confident performance.
During this last 2016/17 tour, I felt that her formidable voice was at 80% of what it had been at her peak. A very respectable performance – especially at age 75. Nothing to be embarrassed about. But the reality is: the voice can only go downhill from here. Best for her to retire from touring while she’s still on top.
Paid almost $400 total for two orchestra seats to see Bette this past April. Not a single regret.
Slightly off-topic: I paid $220 for a seat at the Barbra Streisand concert last August and felt a little bit of buyer's remorse. I was quite far away from the stage and basically relied on the diamond screens to watch the performance. I could have had the same experience watching a video at home.
I strongly urge the OP to stay in a hotel near the airport Sunday night. Traveling early on Labor Day morning is fraught with potential delays, slow-downs, reduced-holiday train schedules, cancellations, etc. You'll sleep better Sunday night and have a lot less stress Monday morning.
Alec3 said: "So nice taking your 94 year old granny!
Two tips. Get there early, they will seat elderly before general crowd. Also, the theater is freezing when you first go in. Have her bring a sweater. They turn off the AC, so it does warm up.
Enjoy.Applaud. Repeat.
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Alec3 - what a kind fellow you are. Love your positive energy. :)
In addition to the box of Kleenex, the use of modern language, and the occasional inventive lighting, I also assumed that casting a person of color (in a play set in late-1800s Norway) was done to further enhance the anachronistic theme throughout. Just wondered if it was a specific casting note in the text.
Saw this great production yesterday and noticed that Condola Rashad's understudy is a woman of color. I'm 100% for color-blind casting and assumed that Rashad earned the role of Emmy because she was the best candidate. But after noting that her understudy is also a black woman, I'm assuming that the author has specifically designated the character of Emmy to always be played by a woman of color? Does anyone have any insight or knowledge about this?
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