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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 5, 2020 19:03:41 GMT
www.betsystruxness.com/hamilton"Hamilton being my 6th Broadway show in as many years, burning the candle at both ends was catching up to me. My body hurt. I found the show schedule frustrating and limiting. Performing 8 shows a week was losing its luster. I needed a break. About 6 months into the Broadway run, I was fairly angry most of the time and too tired to be almost anything but miserable, which were major indicators to me that I needed to move on, so I turned in my notice and left the show, ultimately at the apex of its popularity. To this day, I have never regretted that decision even though it meant not performing with the cast at the Tony Awards. Hamilton ushered me into full adulthood and with adulthood come priority shifts that one never dreams of as a child, when dreaming of taking centerstage on Broadway. I had finally accepted wanting both something more and something gentler at the same time. It was completely the correct decision."
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 5, 2020 19:08:44 GMT
www.betsystruxness.com/hamilton"Hamilton being my 6th Broadway show in as many years, burning the candle at both ends was catching up to me. My body hurt. I found the show schedule frustrating and limiting. Performing 8 shows a week was losing its luster. I needed a break. About 6 months into the Broadway run, I was fairly angry most of the time and too tired to be almost anything but miserable, which were major indicators to me that I needed to move on, so I turned in my notice and left the show, ultimately at the apex of its popularity. To this day, I have never regretted that decision even though it meant not performing with the cast at the Tony Awards. Hamilton ushered me into full adulthood and with adulthood come priority shifts that one never dreams of as a child, when dreaming of taking centerstage on Broadway. I had finally accepted wanting both something more and something gentler at the same time. It was completely the correct decision." So she really shouldn't be complaining then? |
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2020 19:18:35 GMT
www.betsystruxness.com/hamilton"Hamilton being my 6th Broadway show in as many years, burning the candle at both ends was catching up to me. My body hurt. I found the show schedule frustrating and limiting. Performing 8 shows a week was losing its luster. I needed a break. About 6 months into the Broadway run, I was fairly angry most of the time and too tired to be almost anything but miserable, which were major indicators to me that I needed to move on, so I turned in my notice and left the show, ultimately at the apex of its popularity. To this day, I have never regretted that decision even though it meant not performing with the cast at the Tony Awards. Hamilton ushered me into full adulthood and with adulthood come priority shifts that one never dreams of as a child, when dreaming of taking centerstage on Broadway. I had finally accepted wanting both something more and something gentler at the same time. It was completely the correct decision." So she really shouldn't be complaining then? Absolutely not, no. Really misguided to niggle about it. What’s Lin meant to say? The original Broadway cast apart from that woman that got tired and left? |
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 5, 2020 19:28:48 GMT
So she really shouldn't be complaining then? Absolutely not, no. Really misguided to niggle about it. What’s Lin meant to say? The original Broadway cast apart from that woman that got tired and left? I'm sure when they were looking at casting for the film the first person on their list was the one who quit because she was so miserable... In her defence I have heard a lot of rumours about how horrible the original cast were to work with. They all got very famous very quickly and their egos went off the charts in a very negative way. I'm sure it wasn't the nicest situation to be in. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 5, 2020 19:49:51 GMT
They didn't really cast the film so much as film it at the last possible moment that the OBC principals were all still there.
I don't think it's that she wishes she were in it but that the language were more precise.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 20:56:53 GMT
They didn't really cast the film so much as film it at the last possible moment that the OBC principals were all still there. I don't think it's that she wishes she were in it but that the language were more precise. Well she could have said that a lot more clearly, calmly and simply. Though the cynic in me says that wouldn't have got half as much traction... |
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 5, 2020 21:07:13 GMT
They didn't really cast the film so much as film it at the last possible moment that the OBC principals were all still there. I don't think it's that she wishes she were in it but that the language were more precise. Well she could have said that a lot more clearly, calmly and simply. Though the cynic in me says that wouldn't have got half as much traction... Or she could've just not said anything... |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 5, 2020 21:22:23 GMT
There were plenty of fans already pointing out that Elizabeth Judd and Hope Easterbrook are in the film but not the OBC. This was just an insider's cherry on top.
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2020 21:32:32 GMT
Well she could have said that a lot more clearly, calmly and simply. Though the cynic in me says that wouldn't have got half as much traction... Or she could've just not said anything... I like this option... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 22:44:30 GMT
I think she's entitled to point out that it isn't the full OBC, but not to make the song and dance out of it that she has.
She chose to leave, but chose not to make that clear, and that's where I think she misjudged this.
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 5, 2020 22:59:08 GMT
I think she's entitled to point out that it isn't the full OBC, but not to make the song and dance out of it that she has. She chose to leave, but chose not to make that clear, and that's where I think she misjudged this. It is the full cast though, no one cares who the back up dancers are x |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 23:31:07 GMT
I think she's entitled to point out that it isn't the full OBC, but not to make the song and dance out of it that she has. She chose to leave, but chose not to make that clear, and that's where I think she misjudged this. It is the full cast though, no one cares who the back up dancers are x I hope you're not being serious, but.just in case you are: Clearly some people do care, and they are entitled to, rather than you being unnecessarily dismissive (and factually inaccurate to boot). |
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 6, 2020 7:52:11 GMT
Absolutely not, no. Really misguided to niggle about it. What’s Lin meant to say? The original Broadway cast apart from that woman that got tired and left? I'm sure when they were looking at casting for the film the first person on their list was the one who quit because she was so miserable... In her defence I have heard a lot of rumours about how horrible the original cast were to work with. They all got very famous very quickly and their egos went off the charts in a very negative way. I'm sure it wasn't the nicest situation to be in. Am I right in remembering there was some kind of incident with Leslie Odom Jr refusing to take part in the filming or leaving early or similar - and prolonged negotiations (presumably over money) to get him to be in the film? I got the sense there was no love lost over it between him and Lin-Manuel. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2020 9:41:18 GMT
Am I right in remembering there was some kind of incident with Leslie Odom Jr refusing to take part in the filming or leaving early or similar - and prolonged negotiations (presumably over money) to get him to be in the film? I got the sense there was no love lost over it between him and Lin-Manuel. I might be wrong but i thought the falling out was because the original cast wanted a percentage of the royalties, for their part in creating the hit show. The creative team, producers etc were all making money and i think the cast thought they deserved some too. They got it, too. www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-hamilton-broadway-profit/ |
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 6, 2020 11:22:56 GMT
If anyone is free this afternoon, the Royal Circle seats that are often £250 are now down to £37.50.
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Post by bob2010 on Feb 6, 2020 11:48:09 GMT
If anyone is free this afternoon, the Royal Circle seats that are often £250 are now down to £37.50. Do they usually discount by this much for on the day tickets? |
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 6, 2020 12:03:02 GMT
Do they usually discount by this much for on the day tickets? That's more than I've noticed before, but I think the demand for Hamilton is going down (which is one of the reasons they opened up bookings through third party sites as well). They are still selling a lot of premium seats, so it's obviously not doing badly by any stretch of the imagination, but there are deals to be had if you're flexible. |
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 6, 2020 12:48:47 GMT
If anyone is free this afternoon, the Royal Circle seats that are often £250 are now down to £37.50. Thanks, I am unusually free so snapped one up! Hope the leg room is better than the front row of the Royal... |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 6, 2020 16:59:51 GMT
I think she's entitled to point out that it isn't the full OBC, but not to make the song and dance out of it that she has. She chose to leave, but chose not to make that clear, and that's where I think she misjudged this. It is the full cast though, no one cares who the back up dancers are x And that's a yikes from me! |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 6, 2020 17:02:24 GMT
And, just posted: www.theensemblist.com/blog/2020/2/6/especially-the-dancersI don’t believe dancers or ensemble members are being explicitly targeted as the punching bag for Broadway, but that it is merely a way of thinking, engrained within the community, that ensemble members and especially dancers are less than. It is reflected in our paychecks. It is reflected in contract negotiations. It is reflected in casting choices. It is reflected in injury reports. It is reflected in rehearsal hours. It is reflected in conversation. It is reflected in the promotion of the Hamilton film. The ensemble are the people who have your back on stage when everything inevitably stops working. We can still be a swirling gorgeous hurricane with no turntable. We can be three people in one scene. We can move those sets. We can pick up that prop that broke during our next kick-ball-change. We can clean the dog piddle on center without being noticed while your lead is belting in a spotlight. The point is, the ensemble can do a lot, especially the dancers. Any exclusion of us, however small, by our own community, is a message to the fans and to future performers that ensemble members don’t really matter. We do.
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 6, 2020 21:24:40 GMT
Hope the leg room is better than the front row of the Royal... Only if you are in the back row. You do get about an inch more, but that's all. I was in Row E which had slightly more space than Row A (I'm 6'3 and Row A was one of the worst legroom experiences I've ever had)... In these 'premium' seats I at least had about an inch between my knees and the seats in front! But an excellent view and who can complain for £37.50. The latest cast is excellent and even at the matinee seemed to be on top form. |
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 7, 2020 13:43:00 GMT
(I'm 6'3 and Row A was one of the worst legroom experiences I've ever had)... When I went, both couples either side of me were the same in row A. We ended up doing "A Chorus Line" shuffling in sync every 15 minutes so everyone could put legs slightly sideways at least. Was on painkillers for a week after. It's a slightly ridiculous situation in a refurbished theatre. I did send an email whinge about it (having paid £150+ to be in pain for 3 hours) but got no reply. I feel like there should at least be a warning on the seat plan. |
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Post by undeuxtrois on Feb 12, 2020 23:47:03 GMT
Sat at the back of the grand circle and the view was pretty decent, I was surprised. The show was full of energy and the cast all seemed to put everything into the performance. Couldn't take my eyes off the stage for a second. The choreography was mesmerising and really clever in some scenes.
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Post by danb on Feb 13, 2020 6:00:40 GMT
Hope the leg room is better than the front row of the Royal... Only if you are in the back row. You do get about an inch more, but that's all. Cam Mac mustn’t be aware of this extra inch, or it would’ve been turned into another row by now... |
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Post by danb on Feb 13, 2020 13:36:30 GMT
Suck it up Monkey, you’re a big boy.
Theres probably money to be made by offering favourable detailed seat reviews of every seat in exchange for a(n 80%) cut. Get your people to speak to his people.
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