N2N Lotto

Uh oh... Next to Normal... lotto? *Sense some uber-fans that are gonna be TICKED.* Up till now, n2n has had a rush policy. First come first serve. On average, to make sure you got a ticket for that night, you had to show up at about 5/6 in the morning with the box office opening at 10 or 12 (on Sundays.) Then all you had to do was chill in line for 5/6 hours and you were guarenteed a ticket (or up to two) for $30...(ish? I don't know the exact amount.) Now, n2n is instituting a lottery like Wicked, Jersey Boys, Shrek, and most tourist-oriented, bigger shows. Basically, for lotto, you show up at certain time (usually an hour and a half/two hours before curtain) and put your name in a drawing. A certain number of names are pulled and those people get to buy discounted tickets.

This, some are arguing, is more fair and more people will get to see the show, because some people simply can't make it that early/can't be there that long. However, a lot of fans that see the show on a regular basis by rushing are very upset. First of all, now you are no longer guarenteed a ticket, and second- the rush experience can be a really fun one. Meeting new broadway crazies willing to spend 6 hours in line for a ticket to that night's show.

Personally, I think it's a good idea. As more people learn about n2n and it's not just the secret most epic show on broadway that only broadway repeat offenders know about, lotto is more practical. Also, back row seats are available in advance for $40- only ten bucks more. The only thing sacrificed is the rush experience. Shame, but we'll just soldier through.

Jess

Drama Desk Awards

So, the Drama Desk Awards were two days ago. I wish I had something interesting to tell you... I really don't. Sooo, 9 to 5 was nominated for FIFTEEN awards, record breaking number... won one. Thank goodness Next to Normal wasn't considered or Alice woulda snatched up Outstanding Leading Actress (925's only award- it went to Allison Janney.) Billy Eliot won everything. Blah, blah, I guess it deserved it, but geese- I didn't even wanna stay up to watch the end. Seriously- they must have given that show 78 awards. It was really... boring. Meh. The Tonys will probably split between N2N and BE, with a couple for Hair. At least there will be entertainment then!

According to my last blog post title, I'm still alive but a coward.

The Tony Nominations have been announced! As recently mentioned in the last few posts, but I wanted to post this anyway!

Huzzah for HAIR! It received 8 Tony Noms including Best Revival of a Musical! I'm really excited for it, but I'm also hoping for it to overcome the treacherous musical known as West Side Story. It is nominated for just about every catagory that HAIR is in. Sad.

But I have my faith in the age of aquarius.

As for Next to Normal...I believe the heavens opened and the theatre gods placed this musical onto Broadway to save it. And Broadway sure needs some saving.

Now, I'm not a big believer against the "fluff" musical, but the great white way needs depth and meaning, and not just something that is flashier, fancier, and all around "So Much Better" (no offense Blonde fans!). This depth is brought to musicals exactly like NtN. This show brings something fresh and original to the stage, and the score is amazing! I'm also determined that it will win Best Scenic Design for a Musical...because the set is so cool!

Counting down the days until Sunday, June 7th 8/7c. CBS!

P

C

Billy Elliot: The Musical is overrated.

Tony Noms

Ok, so the Tony nominations were pretty much a complete failure. http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html

Ok, so first of all, yay for Next to Normal- 11 noms! But seriously? Rock of Ages and Shrek in best musical over 9 to 5? I've lost hope for mankind. I might post more thoughts later, who knows....