I saw "Legends" when it played the Shubert Theater in Boston. We didn't go in expecting much, and ended up really having fun. It was fluff, but somewhat of an event given the two stars. I always enjoyed Joan Collins, but it was a treat seeing her live on stage. You could instantly tell she was the stronger of the two and had the theatrical chops: great comedic timing, natural stage presence, etc. (I would have loved to have seen her in the Carol Burnett role in London's re-w
Now this post takes me back! I saw this production of "Wait Until Dark" when it had it's pre-Broadway tryout at the Wilbur Theater (back in the day when the Wilbur was an actual theatrical venue - probably the most perfect space for plays). With Tarantino and Tomei attached, it was actually a sell-out. I remember I saw it towards the end of the run and they had run out of actual Playbills (not anticipating the near-capacity crowds), so they were handing out photocopied
All these posts are making me wonder if the creative team is actually intending to make any significant changes during this World Premier. Or, is it more likely that they will leave the show as-is, and tinker between the end of the Boston run and first previews on B'way. The running-time seems to still be clocking in at just under three hours; you'd think the length would be the first thing they your try to fix/reign in.
Thanks for your commentary, yellibean. I've been anxious to hear from folks who've seen the show more than once (I don't see it until next month). Did you feel, by comparing the two performances you saw, that they are actually using this preview/pre-B'way period to make significant changes or re-work some things (more than you mentioned)? Has the running time been trimmed at all? Looking forward to this!
Actually the Lincoln Center 'Anything Goes" tour with Uggams/Smith/Taylor opened in New Haven, traveled to Boston (Shubert) and DC (National), and closed in Jan. 1989 in Pittsburgh. Here's an article from the LA Times:
In the event of a delay in previews, I doubt they'd charge an exchange fee to those affected. Whether "tons" of tickets are available or not, the experience was still a great one.
Had a very pleasant experience yesterday when attempting to exchange some "Moulin Rouge" tickets to a different date during its Boston run. Not sure which ticketing company the Ambassador Theater Group utilizes, but they were great. Even though the tickets and disclaimers say the usual "No refunds, no exchanges," the person I spoke with at their call center couldn't have been nicer. When I explained the need to exchange, her attitude was "these things happen.
Some non-attire advice: get there early to ensure you get an official Playbill/program (which is actually a really nice keepsake). Though they are handed out by ushers, the books are stored in boxes off to the sides - where people help themselves to multiple copies. By the time I got into Radio City last year at 6:30, the usher seating me said all the programs were gone. Luckily, upon leaving the bar on the mezzanine, I noticed a cardboard box tucked away in a corner and sure enough there wer
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG — September 25 - 30, 2018 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF — November 6 - 11, 2018 HAMILTON — December 11 - 30, 2018 CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY — February 19 - 24, 2019 RENT — March 12 - 17, 2019 COME FROM AWAY — April 30 - May 5, 2019 WAITRESS — June 18 - 23, 2019
Very bummed that Hartford got "Come From Away" over Boston.
So much for those who said "Come From Away" was coming to Boston...! At least the Emerson Colonial theater will be getting some use after all this time... The Play That Goes Wrong, The Illusionists and Kinky Boots will all be playing there.
I was there, and enjoyed it considerably - despite the crazy long/slow line getting into Carnegie Hall. Because it started late, I needed to leave early due to a prior commitment. I left during "A Whole New World." The program listed the Sister Act song as the last song; were there encores?
