Sweeny Todd / Drowsy Chaperone : A Musical Swanking?

Chernabog · 12-14-2007, 02:27 PM

Hey guys, I was looking over the 2008 season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and they have some good stuff coming up, so I wanted to see if anyone was interested in seeing either of the following:

A) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Playing March 11-April 6. Yes, we're all excited to see the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp extravaganza this Xmas, but there's nothing like seeing the play live on stage with the full score.

B) The Drowsy Chaperone

Playing July 8-20. This is a musical comedy which pokes fun at musical comedies. It won five Tony awards, including Best Music and Best Book (so it's well written AND sounds good

) I've heard nothing but absolute raves about this play from friends who saw it in New York.

Other things coming to the Ahmanson: The Color Purple (Dec 13-Mar 9), My Fair Lady (April 9-27), A Chorus Line (May 21-July 6), 9 to 5, A New Musical (Sep 3-Oct 19), but those didn't seem as interesting to me.

Single tickets are available like a month before the shows BUT there's a 10% discount if we have 15 people interested in going, and those are available for immediate purchase.

Anyway, I just wanted to see the interest factor for going -- I'm definitely seeing both of these, so even if 15 people aren't interested we can still get a small group together!

Mods: Can you please add a poll to this? I added a poll and apparently it took more than 5 minutes, and it won't let me, which is dumb. Multiple options, public responses, 4 options (Sweeney, Drowsy, Other, and Musicals are Gay.) Also, I misspelled "Sweeney" in the title. What's wrong with me today, geeeebus!!!

LSPoorEeyorick · 12-14-2007, 02:34 PM

We're already planning to go see Sweeney for certain. (How could two self-respecting Sondheim buffs not?) It's the retooled version that uses double-casting and cast-as-orchestra. (An old classmate of mine originated the Beadle role in the Broadway production.)

As for the Drowsy Chaperone, I'm not familiar with it but having of the ol' BFA in theater, I do enjoy the treading of the boards.

Chernabog · 12-14-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

We're already planning to go see Sweeney for certain.

Did y'all get season tickets, or you're just planning on going? Tix for Sweeny go on individual sale Feb 1, 2008.

Not Afraid · 12-14-2007, 02:42 PM

I've never seen any version of "Sweeny" so I could be convinced.

LSPoorEeyorick · 12-14-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chernabog

Did y'all get season tickets, or you're just planning on going? Tix for Sweeny go on individual sale Feb 1, 2008.

Just planning on going. (We were considering the package, but we are trying to stick to a good budget.)

Snowflake · 12-14-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I've never seen any version of "Sweeny" so I could be convinced.

You should go, absolutely, hell I should, it's been over 20 years since I saw it!

katiesue · 12-14-2007, 02:46 PM

I'm interested.

Chernabog · 12-14-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

I'm interested.

In which, or both? lol argh damn that 5 minute timer on the creation of the poll!!! haha

katiesue · 12-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Both just depends on the dates - if I have Madz or she's at her dads.

Chernabog · 12-14-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

Both just depends on the dates - if I have Madz or she's at her dads.

ok cool I'll make a note of it. It's way too early to talk about dates, just wanted to see who was interested and go from there!

If we see Sweeney tho, we've gotta go out for meat pies

12-14-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
Chernabog Biophage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,679	Sweeny Todd / Drowsy Chaperone : A Musical Swanking? Hey guys, I was looking over the 2008 season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and they have some good stuff coming up, so I wanted to see if anyone was interested in seeing either of the following: A) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Playing March 11-April 6. Yes, we're all excited to see the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp extravaganza this Xmas, but there's nothing like seeing the play live on stage with the full score. B) The Drowsy Chaperone Playing July 8-20. This is a musical comedy which pokes fun at musical comedies. It won five Tony awards, including Best Music and Best Book (so it's well written AND sounds good ) I've heard nothing but absolute raves about this play from friends who saw it in New York. Other things coming to the Ahmanson: The Color Purple (Dec 13-Mar 9), My Fair Lady (April 9-27), A Chorus Line (May 21-July 6), 9 to 5, A New Musical (Sep 3-Oct 19), but those didn't seem as interesting to me. Single tickets are available like a month before the shows BUT there's a 10% discount if we have 15 people interested in going, and those are available for immediate purchase. Anyway, I just wanted to see the interest factor for going -- I'm definitely seeing both of these, so even if 15 people aren't interested we can still get a small group together! Mods: Can you please add a poll to this? I added a poll and apparently it took more than 5 minutes, and it won't let me, which is dumb. Multiple options, public responses, 4 options (Sweeney, Drowsy, Other, and Musicals are Gay.) Also, I misspelled "Sweeney" in the title. What's wrong with me today, geeeebus!!! __________________ And they say back then our universe Was a coal black egg Until the god inside Burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know ~ Bjork (Cosmogony) Last edited by Chernabog : 12-14-2007 at 02:40 PM.
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	We're already planning to go see Sweeney for certain. (How could two self-respecting Sondheim buffs not?) It's the retooled version that uses double-casting and cast-as-orchestra. (An old classmate of mine originated the Beadle role in the Broadway production.) As for the Drowsy Chaperone, I'm not familiar with it but having of the ol' BFA in theater, I do enjoy the treading of the boards.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I've never seen any version of "Sweeny" so I could be convinced.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I'm interested. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Both just depends on the dates - if I have Madz or she's at her dads. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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