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Post by alady on Oct 1, 2018 11:39:41 GMT -6
Right? I even had a friend send me a bootleg video *shrug*
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Post by thebosma on Oct 1, 2018 11:40:33 GMT -6
I have a weird soft spot for theater bootlegs but I don’t know why. It just feels so forbidden and I’m very much a rule follower.
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Post by jazzpolice on Oct 1, 2018 11:56:00 GMT -6
Yeah the musical numbers were not particularly spectacular. The material probably would have worked better as a play. That would have allowed a little more room to explore some of its themes.
It was the touring production, so no Ben Platt, but the lead actor was great. It is a pretty demanding role in a variety of ways.
It seems popular with the kids, lots of teens at the performance we were at. Maybe that is driving some of the hype?
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Post by zircona1 on Oct 1, 2018 11:56:21 GMT -6
Girlfriend and I went to see a local production of Cabaret this weekend - a friend of ours was in it. We didn't know anything about the story, only that it was set during the war and Fosse wrote it. Good show, though the ending was a downer.
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Post by thebosma on Oct 1, 2018 11:59:41 GMT -6
It seems popular with the kids, lots of teens at the performance we were at. Maybe that is driving some of the hype? I'm gonna assume a lot of teens relate to "You Will Be Found", since that's the most popular number I've seen circulating |
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Post by jazzpolice on Oct 1, 2018 12:06:15 GMT -6
Yeah, that's the big one. The entire story and even set design are very teen oriented as well.
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Post by Tweet on Oct 21, 2018 20:20:08 GMT -6
Just got outta Nell Gwyn at Chicago shakes. American premier, very very funny. Go check it out before it closes I. 2 weeks
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 15:58:29 GMT -6
I'm thinking of getting my parents some theater tickets for Christmas. We've purchased them Hamilton and Christmas Carol tickets in the past. It's basically a good gift combined with the benefit of it gets them out of the burbs for a day. Any recommendations based on what's currently playing? I'm going to do some research myself, but I have no idea what's even playing in Chicago right now.
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Post by thebosma on Nov 29, 2018 16:02:33 GMT -6
Looks like Chicago is at the Cadillac Palace in May, if that's their thing. The touring cast I saw a few years ago was pretty tremendous.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 16:04:01 GMT -6
That would be up their alley - thanks!
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Post by thebosma on Nov 29, 2018 16:04:20 GMT -6
No problem!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 16:09:30 GMT -6
this is probably the most entry-level post in this thread but we're seeing Book of Mormon at the oriental theater tomorrow (my first time, eric's second) and im very excited.
ive avoided spoilers and any of the songs up until now so i can go in blind.
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Post by teekoh on Nov 29, 2018 16:12:59 GMT -6
Looks like Chicago is at the Cadillac Palace in May, if that's their thing. The touring cast I saw a few years ago was pretty tremendous. This is a great heads up. Might look into this for my mom, too. |
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Post by Xamnam on Nov 29, 2018 16:13:23 GMT -6
That's honestly just kind of impressive at this point.
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Post by alady on Nov 29, 2018 16:17:03 GMT -6
Does anyone have any advice on Hamilton tickets? I know they're not a hot property anymore, but I need to buy five of them for March and if there are any tricks to it, I'd be grateful to know.
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Post by thebosma on Nov 29, 2018 16:31:18 GMT -6
Does anyone have any advice on Hamilton tickets? I know they're not a hot property anymore, but I need to buy five of them for March and if there are any tricks to it, I'd be grateful to know. When we went they had only been open a couple months so it was super difficult and we landed on some good tickets on eBay for not a ton of money. I would really recommend the balcony. If you’re on the main floor but not at the front your view is obstructed of the whole top segment of the stage. If you select tickets that are in the right or left side of the balcony as the ones you’re searching for you’re way more likely to get them. These are “obstructed view” but anything that happens on the upper part of either side of the stage is mirrored on the other. You miss 0 plot as a part of this. Beyond that there aren’t a ton of tricks beyond standard ticket buying advice which you know. |
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Post by rango420 on Nov 29, 2018 16:31:44 GMT -6
Does anyone have any advice on Hamilton tickets? I know they're not a hot property anymore, but I need to buy five of them for March and if there are any tricks to it, I'd be grateful to know. It seems like no shows other than some of the midweek matinees are sold out (I imagine from schools? *shrugs*) in March. I woulda been shocked if it was still selling out every show this many years in. |
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Post by alady on Nov 29, 2018 16:34:21 GMT -6
I'm talking more discounts/ good pricing
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Post by rango420 on Nov 29, 2018 16:37:10 GMT -6
I'm talking more discounts/ good pricing My tip i guess would be to watch the video of the original broadway show on the public library website than take everyone to Alinea for less than 5 face price balcony tickets. |
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Post by alady on Nov 29, 2018 16:39:13 GMT -6
Tell that to a 14yo small town theater nerd I am making dreams come true over here rango
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Post by irvred on Nov 29, 2018 16:40:01 GMT -6
I don’t think you can do a table for 5 at Alinea.
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Post by rango420 on Nov 29, 2018 16:43:39 GMT -6
Tell that to a 14yo small town theater nerd I am making dreams come true over here rango just sounds like your saving money on a wine pairing here |
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Post by thebosma on Nov 29, 2018 16:48:53 GMT -6
I'm talking more discounts/ good pricing The side “obstructed view” is typically cheaper but beyond that best of luck finding affordable Hamilton tix |
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Post by alady on Dec 12, 2018 23:45:07 GMT -6
Hi friends update here, I saved $100 in fees by buying at the box office! We are sitting in the center of the mezzanine about midway back, I think it should be okay. I didn't realize that theater was so small, it only seats 1800 or so? I think that's where I saw Book of Mormon when it came through.
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Post by thebosma on Dec 13, 2018 8:46:25 GMT -6
I was maybe 5th row from the absolute back on the far left side of the mezzanine when I went. Center mezz is absolutely the way to go. Sounds like it’ll be a great time!
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Post by teekoh on Dec 13, 2018 9:36:27 GMT -6
Hi friends update here, I saved $100 in fees by buying at the box office! We are sitting in the center of the mezzanine about midway back, I think it should be okay. I didn't realize that theater was so small, it only seats 1800 or so? I think that's where I saw Book of Mormon when it came through. That's awesome. I really got a lot out of sitting high enough up to see what was happening on the stage itself, so I definitely endorse these seats. |
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Post by alady on Dec 13, 2018 11:01:05 GMT -6
I'm mostly just excited to take my niece to her first big theatre production, I remember coming to Chicago to see the Phantom of the Opera when I was her age and it felt like such a big deal.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 13:42:19 GMT -6
Ended up going with The Christmas Carol at Goodman as a gift for my parents. Show is this afternoon, and they've been sending me photos all day. They seem genuinely giddy. It's cute.
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Post by ten15 on Dec 20, 2018 13:46:14 GMT -6
Ended up going with The Christmas Carol at Goodman as a gift for my parents. Show is this afternoon, and they've been sending me photos all day. They seem genuinely giddy. It's cute. We go almost every year. It is a good production. They will have a great time. |
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Post by jazzpolice on Jan 28, 2019 14:13:02 GMT -6
It was just announced that Hamilton is returning to Denver Aug 2020 and I'm already anxious about acquiring tickets.
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