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Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
#200Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/3/22 at 8:10pm
We’re assuming Gaten is pegged for Toby, or Anthony?
Hamilfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/28/15
#201Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/3/22 at 8:27pm
darquegk said: "We’re assuming Gaten is pegged for Toby, or Anthony?"
If he's in it, definitely Toby. But I highly doubt he's in it with Stranger Thing 5 shooting on the horizon, as another poster mentioned
#202Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/3/22 at 11:12pm
darquegk said: "We’re assuming Gaten is pegged for Toby, or Anthony?"
If the rumor is true, I’m sure it’s for Toby. He’d be great, but as someone pointed out, he may not be available due to Stranger Things filming. I wouldn’t be surprised if the rumor has some truth and his agent was asked if he is “interested and available.” That doesn’t mean a done deal though. They are probably sending out “feelers” to lots of name actors for the supporting roles.
#203Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/3/22 at 11:34pm
The TikTok rumor specifically said it was for Toby, and he also said earlier in the week that the production's official announcement is coming this Tuesday, so we'll see what happens.
Updated On: 9/3/22 at 11:34 PM
#204Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/4/22 at 11:20am
I had the strangest dream about this show last night. Jessie Mueller was cast as the "opening night" Beggar Woman / Pirelli, but Ashford and Mueller both wanted to play Mrs Lovett and Pirelli so they started performing it in rep (alternating roles every other day). I was watching the show on a Thursday night when my seat neighbor told me Jessie would be debuting her Lovett next night and I bought tickets during intermission.
A lot of bizarreness about this dream, but the thing that stuck out to me most was (a) how brilliant and buzzy this actually would be, and (b) why the heck did I not know already and had to be told by my seat neighbor???
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
Updated On: 9/4/22 at 11:20 AM
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#205Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 2:50pm
Ticketmaster has it as an event already. Just search Sweeney Todd. There’s art work and everything. First preview is February 26th. Presale starts tomorrow.
#207Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 2:59pm
Attend the tale. For the first time since 1980, Broadway audiences will experience Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award®-winning score as it was performed in the original production--with Jonathan Tunick's classic 26-player orchestration on an epic scale. Tony Award-winning director Thomas Kail (Hamilton) helms the return of this musical thriller starring Tony and Grammy® nominee Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) as Sweeney Todd, and Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park With George, Kinky Boots) as Mrs. Lovett. Tony winner Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) reunites with Kail as Music Supervisor, and Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) choreographs this new production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
#208Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:06pm
BCfitasafiddle said: "Ticketmaster has it as an event already. Just search Sweeney Todd. There’s art work and everything. First preview is February 26th. Presale starts tomorrow."
Per Ticketmaster
Attend the tale.
For the first time since 1980, Broadway audiences will experience Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award®-winning score as it was performed in the original production--with Jonathan Tunick's classic 26-player orchestration on an epic scale. Tony Award-winning director Thomas Kail (Hamilton) helms the return of this musical thriller starring Tony and Grammy® nominee Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) as Sweeney Todd, and Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park With George, Kinky Boots) as Mrs. Lovett.
Tony winner Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) reunites with Kail as Music Supervisor, and Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) choreographs this new production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#209Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:06pm
Well, my birthday is planned.
#210Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:07pm
Love the homage to the original artwork/logo.
#211Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:10pm
It appears from the schedule that this will only play 7 shows a week. Regardless, I am so excited for this.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#212Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:11pm
Love the artwork. And same. March Birthday is gonna be lit.
#213Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:52pm
Damn. I’ll be in London for the first week of previews.
DrewJoseph
Stand-by Joined: 5/1/16
#214Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 3:54pm
This is so exciting! Anyone any tips on where to sit for a good view at the Lunt? It’s been ages since I’ve been there.
#215Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:00pm
The Lunt is a particularly deep theatre. If I have a choice, I prefer not to sit in the rear, particularly the rear mezz. But I often don’t have a choice, and it’s fine. Hard to say whether the seating has effected my enjoyment, because the Lunt hardly ever houses any good shows.
#216Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:06pm
Even the front mezz seems very far back in this ginormous theater.
#217Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:33pm
I want to see this just because of that 26-piece orchestra.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
ElephantLoveMedley
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/21
#218Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:42pm
ACL2006 said: "I want to see this just because of that 26-piece orchestra."
Yup. I love Josh and Annaleigh, but this is the big selling point for me. Sweeney is one of Sondheim's richest and most delicious scores, and this huge orchestra will sound incredible.
#219Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:52pm
Odd they're only doing 7-shows a week unless it'll change when there's an official announcement. Looks like the presale date is Sept 19. Just let Groban have an alternate so they can do 8-shows a week (i.e. Midler in Hello, Dolly!).
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#220Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:59pm
I LOATHE the sightlines at the Lunt... I feel like no matter where you sit in that theatre, there is always some kind of obstruction. The rear mezzanine is absolutely horrible.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#221Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:04pm
ACL2006 said: "Odd they're only doing 7-shows a week unless it'll change when there's an official announcement. Looks like the presale date is Sept 19. Just let Groban have an alternate so they can do 8-shows a week (i.e. Midler in Hello, Dolly!)."
General onsale is 9/19, Amex presale is tomorrow.
#222Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:08pm
Just insane that tickets go on sale in 16 hours and the show hasn’t even been officially announced.
#223Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:20pm
https://www.instagram.com/sweeneybroadway/
https://twitter.com/sweeneybroadway
#224Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney?
Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:21pm
Jordan Catalano said: "Just insane that tickets go on sale in 16 hours and the show hasn’t even been officially announced."
I'm guessing tomorrow morning for an announcement?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
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