THE HONEYMOONERS at Paper Mill

[Cfried]

Posted: 9/27/17 at 3:42pm

The world premiere of the new musical comedy, The Honeymooners, begins previews tonight at Paper Mill! This production stars Michael McGrath, Leslie Kritzer, Laura Bell Bundy, and Michael Mastro.

Who's going? Leave your thoughts here!

Updated On: 9/28/17 at 03:42 PM

[BroadwayCritic1]

Posted: 9/27/17 at 5:19pm

I am going tomorrow night; and am very excited about the show.

 

 

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 12:03am

I'm excited to hear thoughts on this. I won't be able to make it to NJ during the run, though I have a friend in the cast and I wish the entire team well. 

[mc1227]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 7:44am

I'm going later in October and am looking forward to it.  With a cast like this, i don't see how it can miss!!

[Itonlytakesajourney]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 8:37am

This'll transfer eventually, right? Recent Papermill productions (Newsies, Honeymoon in Vegas, Bandstand, Bronx Tale) have transferred to Broadway with varying degrees of success. 

[darquegk]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 8:42am

Is this still the version workshopped a few years ago, where Ralph and the gang are "real people" and acquaintances of the real Jackie Gleason that inspire his show?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 9:18am

I see Papermill really jacked up their ticket prices this year.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 3:06pm

Why is the balcony so expensive?! It's huge and so far away. And there are a ton of open seats tomorrow. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 3:26pm

Papermill puts a few shows on Broadway and they think they can charge Broadway prices now. A few seasons ago, it was quite easy to get BOGO tickets for any show there($60 total). Now $100+ a ticket, come on!!

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 3:30pm

I got 2 seats in the rear side orchestra for $106 total, not horrible but not cheap either.

I noticed that the same seats are $39 vs $53 at some performances.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/28/17 at 3:39pm

America’s Favorite Dreamers Shoot for the Moon

The Honeymooners is a brand-new musical comedy inspired by the classic television series. Ralph Kramden and his buddy Ed Norton are back and still shooting for the moon in this world-premiere musical. After shocking their wives by winning a high-profile jingle contest, they are catapulted out of Brooklyn and into the cutthroat world of Madison Avenue advertising, where they discover that their quest for the American Dream might cost them their friendship. Filled with big laughs and an infectious score, The Honeymooners will bang-zoom its way into your heart.

[h6p8gv]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 11:25am

Any reports on how it is yet? Also can someone please post the song list

[BroadwayCritic1]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 12:45pm

I saw The Honeymooners last night (Opening Night) at Paper Mill Playhouse.  With very little tweaking (i.e., Act 2 is a bit long and drags at times- so perhaps cut just 1 song), this is Broadway ready now. Not only Broadway ready, but Tony nominee quality.

Michael McGrath and Leslie Kritzer shine as Ralph and Alice Kramden.  I am so happy that these stage veterans will finally have  leading roles that  fully showcases their singing and comedic skills. They are both that good.

If it was me, I would shoot for the 2018 Broadway season so not to compete with The Band's Visit Frozen and/or Mean Girls.

 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 12:51pm

Guess I'll wait for Broadway as then ill at least get a rush ticket. $100+ for this?! Hell no. 

 

[BroadwayCritic1]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 12:54pm

I paid $39 for my ticket and it was mid-Orchestra. Excellent seat.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 1:02pm

Where is this Broadway assumption stemming from?  A possible Broadway transfer has never been mentioned in regards to this musical.   

[Cfried]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 1:42pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Where is this Broadway assumption stemming from? A possible Broadway transfer has never been mentioned in regards to this musical. "

https://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/10/honeymooners-musical-pulled-from-regional-run-eyes-broadway/

From when it was pulled from Goodspeed’s season. ^

 

Updated On: 9/29/17 at 01:42 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 2:42pm

Are you going during the week? I'm looking at tonight and the lowest is $59 and that's in the last row of the orchestra. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 3:35pm

Plus the cast they have for this are all Broadway vets. Possibly Spring 2018?

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 4:25pm

If the show gets good reviews, my guess is their coming to B'way this season will depend upon whether or not they can get a theatre that fits their needs.

[Cfried]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 6:28pm

Tried posting a picture of bows from Jeffrey Finn but it doesn't seem to be working...

Here's the link though: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZpBhSDgOm8/

Updated On: 9/29/17 at 06:28 PM

[Benj11242]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 8:37pm

I feel like if this transfers, this season or not, it will go into the Nederlander, or if Kinky Boots closes in January, the Hirschfeld

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/29/17 at 10:21pm

Reports are that KINKY BOOTS has a name coming in for the winter, so this won't be going into the Hirschfeld. But I could definitely see it going into the Nederlander.

[goldenboy]

Posted: 9/30/17 at 1:07pm

Caught it last night. It needs pruning trimming and cutting badly.  Some Songs need to go. Some repetitive material needs to go. I'd be interested to see it two or three weeks from know after they do the pruning. In its present form, it is not ready for Broadway as someone on here said.

It was the second preview and I am told they are going to do just that... prune trim and cut.  Its one thing to watch a 22 and half minute sit-com but its quite another to watch at 2 hour 45 minute sit com with music.

Michael McGrath and Leslie Kritzer are superb in their roles. And  the terrific Michael Maestro is a big improvement on the great Hank Azaria (who was miscast) in the reading.  Laura Bell Bundy does well with Trixie but that part doesn't make much sense as a former burlesque queen. It's as if they are trying to ressurrect Adelaide from Guys and Dolls. In fact, the show is at its worst when it's derivative of Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business, Bye Bye Birdie and other classic musicals.  When Michael Walters comes out as the Calvacade Host.... things perk up!  The Calvacade star provides the most clever part of the evening.

Here is the song list:

Going Places

King of the Castle

Eight eight keys

Undeniable

The Madison Avenue Line

Upshaw and Young

Infine La Felicita

Trixie's Audtion

Toast of the Town

Act two

To the moon

Your'e one of our Kind

Keepin it warm

Love Gone down the drain

The Racoons Hymn

A woman's work

I'll Miss the Guy

Faciamatta Commercial

Baby Your'e the Greatest.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/30/17 at 1:50pm

Curious about their official opening date. Nothing is listed on their website or in any press releases.