Sweeney Todd 2.0 - Carmello and Lewis - Page 8

[HSky]

Posted: 8/21/17 at 12:39am

They've only done will call, so don't worry, you won't the only one. For that location, you should be in your seat, although I've had my pie at one of the tables when otherwise seated at the rear counter so I think it depends on who ends up ordering and which seats have the pie option available. Don't forget that the pie comes with a beverage, including the alcoholic offerings. Have a great time on your trip!

[MtTemple4]

Posted: 8/21/17 at 12:40am

Congrats! And what a great line up of shows. I saw Norm Lewis' next to last show so no opinion on Hugh etc but looks like that is all settled now. 

 

Yeah, the tickets are all will call there from what I can tell, but it's a very quick process. You check in in the lobby and get both your tickets and pie cards there. Then you enter the "shop" and go through a cafeteria type line to get your pie, mash, then a choice of water, ginger ale, beer (and maybe wine). Then yes, you are led to your show seat to dine. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/21/17 at 12:48am

MtTemple4 said: "Congrats! And what a great line up of shows. I saw Norm Lewis' next to last show so no opinion on Hugh etc but looks like that is all settled now. 

 

Yeah, the tickets are all will call there from what I can tell, but it's a very quick process. You check in in the lobby and get both your tickets and pie cards there. Then you enter the "shop" and go through a cafeteria type line to get your pie, mash, then a choice of water, ginger ale, beer (and maybe wine). Then yes, you are led to your show seat to dine."

Thanks all! I'm so excited. I'm tearing up thinking about it and your helpfulness although a rather sad development on Game of Thrones tonight might also have something to do with it. Lol. This should be fun from what I've read especially since I have a pretty active startle response. 

 

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 8/21/17 at 9:18pm

Also considering seeing this on my weekend in NYC. Usually see just Broadway shows (because there is always ones that interest me), but I'm going at the end of October and will be seeing Band's Visit, but nothing else new will be open. Strongly considering this as I do like the show and love Carolee. Would B1 be a good seat? Thanks! Interested to see Hugh, too!

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/21/17 at 9:28pm

I have obviously already bought my tickets but I thought I read in post that Not While I'm Around has been cut from the show with the exception of a reprise. Is this true? The reasons I ask is it's my favorite song from Sweeney Todd and the versions I'm familiar with are around four minutes. So just wondering if I should expect a much more abbreviated version than that. Thanks! I'm sure I'll enjoy the show regardless. 

NWIA and Pretty Women are my favorite songs from the show although I will admit my first introduction to both was Streisand's Broadway Album where she took both of them and reimagined them and took them totally out of context of the show. 

Updated On: 8/21/17 at 09:28 PM

[thedrybandit]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 10:23am

LesWickedly said: "Also considering seeing this on my weekend in NYC. Usually see just Broadway shows (because there is always ones that interest me), but I'm going at the end of October and will be seeing Band's Visit, but nothing else new will be open. Strongly considering this as I do like the show and love Carolee. Would B1 be a good seat? Thanks! Interested to see Hugh, too!"

B1 would be a great seat for this show, if it's available, get that one.

[thedrybandit]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 10:24am

Miles2Go2 said: "I have obviously already bought my tickets but I thought I read in post that Not While I'm Around has been cut from the show with the exception of a reprise. Is this true? The reasons I ask is it's my favorite song from Sweeney Todd and the versions I'm familiar with are around four minutes. So just wondering if I should expect a much more abbreviated version than that. Thanks! I'm sure I'll enjoy the show regardless. 

NWIA and Pretty Women are my favorite songs from the show although I will admit my first introduction to both was Streisand's Broadway Album where she took both of them and reimagined them and took them totally out of context of the show. "

Definitely not true, both songs you mention are there in full.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 11:01am

ksilver117 said: "Miles2Go2 said: "I have obviously already bought my tickets but I thought I read in post that Not While I'm Around has been cut from the show with the exception of a reprise. Is this true? The reasons I ask is it's my favorite song from Sweeney Todd and the versions I'm familiar with are around four minutes. So just wondering if I should expect a much more abbreviated version than that. Thanks! I'm sure I'll enjoy the show regardless. 

NWIA and Pretty Women are my favorite songs from the show although I will admit my first introduction to both was Streisand's Broadway Album where she took both of them and reimagined them and took them totally out of context of the show. "

Definitely not true, both songs you mention are there in full."

Yay. Thanks. You just made my day! 

 

[coreman009]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 1:09pm

I actually saw this, but I can't recall, does Sweeney kill Johanna in this one? I seem to remember he does in a panic but I know in the original production he doesn't. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 2:23pm

coreman009 said: "I actually saw this, but I can't recall, does Sweeney kill Johanna in this one? I seem to remember he does in a panic but I know in the original production he doesn't."

If someone responds to this, please reply with a spoiler alert. I don't want to know. Thanks! 

 

[thedrybandit]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 2:25pm

I'll PM coreman to avoid public spoiler for you there!

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 2:31pm

ksilver117 said: "I'll PM coreman to avoid public spoiler for you there!"

Thanks! 

 

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 11:51pm

ksilver117 said: "LesWickedly said: "Also considering seeing this on my weekend in NYC. Usually see just Broadway shows (because there is always ones that interest me), but I'm going at the end of October and will be seeing Band's Visit, but nothing else new will be open. Strongly considering this as I do like the show and love Carolee. Would B1 be a good seat? Thanks! Interested to see Hugh, too!"

B1 would be a great seat for this show, if it's available, get that one.

 

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Ok, will definitely get those asap as soon as I decide. Would love to hear some recent reviews of it and how it has held up over the months!

[Bibliot]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 11:59pm

We saw it Friday night, and Carolee Carmello is superb. She could play any of the classic roles - I kept picturing her in Sunset Blvd - but I feel that Mrs Lovett  was meant for her. David Michael Garry as Sweeney Todd was wonderful. He has a rich baritone and you want him never to stop singing. His visual look is not so menacing, so if you want a sympathetic Seeeney, he's perfect, though I understand some Sweeneys are played a little darker and more menacing. But his voice.... I will look for him in more productions for sure. The other standout vocally was the Johanna. 

Excellent cast. I would absolutely see it again, so long as Carolee was there. 

I was not a big fan of the twisting view seats, but I'd take them over the mezzanine if that's the choice (and it was).