Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
nycesq
Understudy Joined: 4/30/05
#1Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/22/18 at 5:50pm
Attended Brodwaycon for first two years and doing it again this weekend. Am concerned about the schedule of events. It seemed that in prior years, there were better programs and this year's schedule looks much less. They are promising more programming to be scheduled but with four days to go, I am concerned.
#2Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/22/18 at 5:54pm
You're not the only one who feels this way.
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1106170
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
nycesq
Understudy Joined: 4/30/05
#3Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/22/18 at 5:57pm
The schedule does look very boring.
What happened to playbill as a sponsor?
#4Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/24/18 at 11:54am
I imagine losing Playbill contributed to at least some chaos.
I wish this new Broadway News site (which is still its new sponsor, I assume?) would attempt some outreach. Right now it's very dry and mysterious.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
VotePeron
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
#5Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/24/18 at 12:22pm
Is there any tea on why Playbill dropped? I'm fascinated by BroadwayCon, as on one hand I'm glad it exists, but on the other, it just seems like such a mess and waste of opportunity.
Last year they at least offered some tickets discounted, and now the cheapest you can go is for $90/day. So unreasonable, I haven't even considered going, and I'm as big of a "Broadway" fan as they come. Their target audience fascinates me.
#6Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/24/18 at 12:34pm
I will have gone to all three of them, and this year seems the most scattered. I was also surprised at the lack of discounts this year as opposed to last — they're still at the Javits, but I wonder if they're renting fewer rooms or have a smaller space overall for whatever reason.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#7Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/24/18 at 12:36pm“Broadway Con” seems like an apt name for this event.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
AuroratheGeek
Chorus Member Joined: 3/16/17
#8Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/26/18 at 11:38am
Would their issues with the actors union last year be an issue? I went the first two years, but last year was rather disappointing as a lot of the performances were cancelled because the union wouldn't allow it.
It's one of the reasons why I'm not going this year. As someone that goes to a lot of cons, the price seems outrageous. At least lots of performances made up for that a bit.
#9Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/26/18 at 11:43am
The union wouldn't allow it because the Broadway Con producers didn't want to pay them.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#10Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/26/18 at 2:47pm
I think I remember reading that they do have an agreement with the union this year.
I've gone to some interesting panels so far. But, definitely Playbill missing is clear. The paper guide is pretty useless because it just reiterates information that you can get online or on the app. Also, they just tell you to look at the app for daily programming. And it seems inconsistent with scanning badges for panels. I walked into the first without having that done, but had to at others. I also saw that the line for activation and getting badges was a mess this morning if you didn't already do so at home.
I thought the space seems bigger actually. Like there was just the small bunch of rooms next to the marketplace. Now they are 2 different spaces.
Will see what the rest of the weekend brings. I'm worried about main stage seating. Like I don't want to get shut out on evenings because I want to go to those panels, but only have a general pass. I have no other plans for these days.
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#11Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/27/18 at 9:57amAnyone here want an autograph pass for Alex Brightman today at 5pm? I don't think it's going to work out with timing for things for me, so I would be happy to give it to someone else. Pm me if interested.
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#12Broadwaycon - concerned about schedule
Posted: 1/27/18 at 11:41amDid anyone go to the audition panel with Donna Murphy? Did she have any interesting stories?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
