NESP IS CONFIRMED TO SEE GREASE ON SUNDAY, JULY 27 AT 7PM
Here are all the details to get your tickets thru our group sale purchase--
There are
20 orchestra/lower mezzanine seats available for
$70
There are
15 rear mezzanine seats available for
$50
I will collecting the money for all tix and I will be using PayPal. My PayPal address is
jdkopke@rcn.com .
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IS SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH!
Once everyone has purchased their tickets, I will be able to figure out the other charges associated with the tickets. This fee is minimal, approx. $10, depending on the amt of tickets sold. For example, if 20 tickets have sold, the fee will be $8. In other words, we are all splitting the fees.
This thread is only for discussion about the ticket sale, to keep it easy on your scatterbrained party planner!
If you have any questions about your purchase, please email me at indigo810@rcn.com
OH--one more thing--
Our rep, Erin, recvd my email this morning about the rumors going around about Taylor NOT performing on Sundays. She called the show's general manager, the house manager and the box office and confirmed that these are just rumors. Taylor IS in fact scheduled for every performance, barring an unforseen circumstance (ie sickness, etc). Actually, we spoke on the phone and she confirmed it then too. It seems that there was just a communication breakdown someplace.
So unless some serious happens, Taylor will be at our show!
Get your tickets and then we can talk about the Talkback! We just have to have our tix pd for first!!
This is so exciting Kim! What a great job you've done!
I'll be sending the money to you on Friday for 3 Orchestra seats.
Ticket Tally:
14 Orchestra seats left
15 Rear Mezzanine seat left
I will post a tally every evening to keep everyone updated. There are no bad seats in the house!
Kim, put me down for 1 orchestra. No idea if the Cape people can
go now that it's on Sunday. I'll find out asap. You probably won't
get my cash until Saturday (have to wait 3-5 days for it to transfer
to Paypal)-glad it's getting all firmed up!!
Here's the write up on Grease for new members/visitors:
Taylor Hicks prepares for Broadway role in 'Grease'
Posted by Mary Colurso -- Birmingham News May 15, 2008
Taylor Hicks will make his Broadway debut on June 6, playing Teen Angel in "Grease" at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
Taylor Hicks said being in New York for three months will allow him to continue working on his next CD. He's been writing songs and recording demos in Nashville, Hicks said, and hopes to release a new single in the fall. The Hoover native and former "American Idol" winner, 31, will perform in the musical through Sept. 7. Hicks plans to announce his Broadway run on television this morning, on NBC's "The Today Show."
"I'm honored for the opportunity to experience Broadway," Hicks said Thursday. "I feel blessed and excited."
He'll appear in one number in the musical, singing "Beauty School Dropout." That's traditional for his character, a hip guardian angel who makes a showy appearance in Act II, offering advice to a teen named Frenchy.
"This particular part, Teen Angel, really allows me to put my toe in the water and test the waters," Hicks said. "I've always been a little over the top, so this is perfect for me."
If he does well on stage and draws audiences, Hicks said, he'll probably look for another, larger role on Broadway.
Meantime, he's been listening to "Beauty School Dropout" and meeting with the "Grease" team to create his niche in the musical.
"It's a cool song," Hicks said. "I can see myself being able to Taylorize it. Who knows? Maybe I'll do the Elvis meets Aretha Franklin meets Joe Cocker version of 'Beauty School Dropout.' I don't think anybody's taken that approach yet. I'll get with the producers and sink my teeth into the role."
Hicks said he's never seen a theater production of "Grease," but has watched the 1978 movie version, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as lovelorn 1950s high-schoolers. In the film, Frankie Avalon played the Teen Angel.
On stage, the character has been portrayed by singers ranging from Chubby Checker to Al Jarreau to Jennifer Holliday.
"Grease" made its first appearance on Broadway in 1972, had a long run and was revived in 1994. The show has been produced in London over the years, as well, and national touring casts have traveled throughout the United States.
The current Broadway production, which opened in August 2007, stars Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, who won their parts on the TV reality series "Grease: You're the One That I Want."
Hicks is likely to be the most recognizable name in the cast, despite his relatively small part. Teen Angel tends to be a flamboyant force in the show, typically wearing a large, fluffy set of wings.
Will Hicks continue that costume tradition? "I might," he said. "I might be flying, too."
From the NY Times:
"...The revival of "Grease," at the Brooks Atkinson Theater, was born from reality talent show and will survive by reality talent show. Taylor Hicks, the 2006 “American Idol” winner and captain of the so-called soul patrol, will step into the role of Teen Angel from June 6 to Sept. 7."
From Google Article:
Taylor Hicks to play Teen Angel in Broadway's `Grease'
Quote:
The "American Idol" alum will join the Broadway cast of "Grease" on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical.
The gray-haired singer — whose "Idol" fan base was called "The Soul Patrol" — said he plans to add "soulful flavor" to his performance of "Beauty School Dropout." The flashy role, he said, is "a classic fit for a classic performer."
"It's a big number, and, you know, I've made some pretty grand entrances before," Hicks told The Associated Press on Thursday. "And this one is probably the grandest entrance I've had in my career."
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Quote:
"If you're gonna be a great entertainer and you're gonna be a great performer, than these are the things that you have to do to season yourself in that manner," said Hicks, who views this "opportunity of a lifetime" as a way to improve his "Idol"-tested skills.
Quote:
This summer, Hicks intends to finish up a follow-up album — on his own terms.
"I've had the creative freedom and the time to write some of the best music that I've ever written in my whole life. ... The options are unlimited and there has been some great interest now that I'm a free agent, so to speak," he said.
Here's the theatre website:
www.brooksatkinsontheater.com
Here's the hotel we're looking at:
www.portlandsquarehotel.com (affordable if 4 to a room
)
location is nearly perfect, 132 w 47th st, between 6th ave and broadway, $249 for a double/double on Sat July 26, $285.80 with taxes.
Expedia reviews say rooms are small, beds are comfortable. In other words if you're not on a honeymoon, and plan to spend most of your time out and about,
I expect it's along the lines of the Eastland hotel in downtown Portland.. seen better days but adequate to park your luggage and tired fanny.
The contact at the theater is getting Kim a list of close by restaurants for us to review for dinner for whoever wants to eat together before the show.
The hotel is very close to the Theatre. According to Mapquest, it's .2 miles. It's very close to the major tourist spots as well. Rooms for Sunday night are $199 for a double/double.
OH - and I almost forgot. I will need FOUR Orchestra seats, not three as I previously stated.
Someone HAS to steal an extra Program for me! I CAN'T GO NOW!!!
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My surgery has been rescheduled for JULY 15th! NOT going to be ready!!
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Can you hear me crying??
Gina!!! Im happy about your surgery but NOT HAPPY AT ALL about you not being able to join us!!
I am going for his last show on 9/7, with my girls, cuz I promised him. We can go then, if ya like.
If we get Taylor for a talkback, we'll make sure he signs a get well card for you, GF!!
Ticket tally as of 10:56pm on 6/3--
12 orchestra seats left
15 rear mezzanine seats left
Let everyone you know who wants a tix to buy a tix...we need to buy at least 15 in order to get the group rate and in order to get Taylor at a TALKBACK!!
Kim -- you are marvelous.
I know Amy's been posting on Boogie, shall we post this on HQ if no one already has?