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Post by theatremadness on Sept 5, 2017 22:28:44 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Sept 6, 2017 14:58:35 GMT
Well a worthy successor I am sure. Saw Bernadette in Gypsy on Broadway and in her recent concert here and she is the star a show like this needs and demands after Bette.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 7, 2017 5:31:58 GMT
I find Victor Garbor so boring. And Bernadette..I don't know. I'm just not that thrilled by this. I'd very much rather see the divine Donna Murphy, but she also just posted her final performance dates. I suppose she's viewed as Bernadette's peer and equal in many ways, so this gig would not be a good career move for her any longer.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 8:54:54 GMT
La Midler is such a class act:
“I cannot imagine leaving Dolly Levi in better hands than those of Bernadette Peters. She has created more historic roles in more legendary musicals than any living Broadway star, and most of the dead ones, too. I cannot wait to see her in the show from my very expensive premium seat in Row G which I know I will have to pay for. She is joining the greatest group of people I have ever worked with, and when my run in this amazing show— and in this amazing part—is over, I will miss all of them more than I can express. I know they will take care of her the way they have taken care of me—with the heart and generosity they have shown me since day one of rehearsal.”
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Post by theatreian on Sept 7, 2017 14:37:31 GMT
Yes, what a lovely way to announce you are leaving a role. Shows what a genuine type of person she is . Always nice that you acknowledge your co stars and the team you work with.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 7, 2017 14:57:35 GMT
Charlie Stemp too!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 7, 2017 14:59:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 15:09:27 GMT
Awww, good for him. That's an absolutely perfect role for him and hopefully a great springboard for his career on Broadway too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 15:17:05 GMT
I'm so excited for Charlie, what a big break and so deserved!
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Post by theatreian on Sept 7, 2017 15:21:49 GMT
Great news for Charlie. What an opportunity. Best of luck to him.(Not that he will need it)
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Post by theinvisiblegirl on Sept 7, 2017 15:22:01 GMT
I was lucky enough to see this last week and absolutely loved it! Bette Midler and Gavin Creel were fantastic and the sets and costumes were beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 16:23:04 GMT
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Post by daniel on Sept 9, 2017 15:17:54 GMT
Just booked in for May, very happy to have managed to get a seat for under $50
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 19:16:25 GMT
I find Victor Garbor so boring. And Bernadette..I don't know. There's always one.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 9, 2017 19:18:58 GMT
I find Victor Garbor so boring. And Bernadette..I don't know. There's always one. No really what is it with peters? She's got a raspy voice and a lisp. I can't stand listening to her.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 19:58:35 GMT
Carol Channing has never had an appealing voice, so the casting of Bernadette in the role doesn't surprise me (though I personally really like Bernadette!).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 23:04:35 GMT
Booked a middle Balcony seat for March for $49...checked the view online before I booked, and it actually looks like a better view than some of the Mezz seats which were more than double the price.
Always wanted to see Bernadette in a show, so knowing my luck she will probably be out the night I go.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 10, 2017 7:11:49 GMT
Always wanted to see Bernadette in a show, so knowing my luck she will probably be out the night I go. *Law of Attraction*
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Post by Scswp on Sept 10, 2017 10:09:01 GMT
Always wanted to see Bernadette in a show, so knowing my luck she will probably be out the night I go. Bernadette is not really known for missing shows these days, I don't think. Earlier in her career, I think she was guilty of missing shows, but she was extremely reliable in Gypsy after falling ill during previews (her run was over a year, I think) and I don't think she missed a single performance during her runs in Night Music and Follies. Unless you're incredibly unlucky, you should be fine.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 10, 2017 16:11:12 GMT
Yes saw Ms Peters in Gypsy and I'm sure you wont be disappointed.
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Post by sherriebythesea on Sept 11, 2017 0:49:36 GMT
I have tickets to see Charlie on my birthday in February!! So excited. He just knocked me out in Half a Sixpence when I was London
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 14:23:14 GMT
I have tickets to see Charlie on my birthday in February!! So excited. He just knocked me out in Half a Sixpence when I was London
I didn't realise that was included in the ticket price for H.A.S !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 15:28:57 GMT
I have tickets to see Charlie on my birthday in February!! So excited. He just knocked me out in Half a Sixpence when I was LondonGosh. And he always seemed like such a nice boy.
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Post by sherriebythesea on Sept 11, 2017 21:03:54 GMT
I have tickets to see Charlie on my birthday in February!! So excited. He just knocked me out in Half a Sixpence when I was LondonGosh. And he always seemed like such a nice boy. Well, there is nice and then there is good.........
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Post by jamb0r on Oct 15, 2017 21:29:13 GMT
If anyone is looking at going to this but only finding premium seats available I’d recommend checking Telecharge regularly for returns. I checked probably 3 times per day for about 3 weeks and eventually saw a more reasonable (in comparison) side mezzanine seat appear and snapped it up immediately
Saw the show on Friday night - this really is the epitome of Broadway, and Bette was even more incredible than I was expecting. I thought I was going to lose a contact lens during the dinner scene!
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Post by ali973 on Oct 16, 2017 15:08:20 GMT
I saw Bette in this in May and the audience was so into it. It's a beautiful show, but I found the book and the jokes a bit too old fashioned. Otherwise the staging, choreography, costumes were eye popping good. Considering seeing it again with Bernadette Peters next June.
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 31, 2017 19:50:47 GMT
I am going to New York for 11 nights beginning of December. Looked online at prices and they are crazy and I never book in advance. How much were you guys paying?
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Post by ali973 on Oct 31, 2017 21:21:00 GMT
I paid an unfortunate $500something- but I was late in booking and it was literally THE only seat available. But it was a magnificent view. Dead centre row K. If you're not too star-crazed, I'd say see a Donny Murphy evening, which I would imagine could be available closer to the date and a lot more reasonably priced.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2017 22:11:56 GMT
I got standing tickets about two hours before the performance. $47, back of the stalls, almost perfect view, maybe missing about twenty seconds. Would definitely recommend if you want to see Donna Murphy (who was wonderful; it's hard to imagine anyone being better).
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Post by jamb0r on Nov 1, 2017 10:58:56 GMT
I paid $180 for row E of the mezz for a Bette performance. See my post a few above this one on how I got the ticket a few weeks before the show 😀
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