Mr Jackson at Feinstein's- Page 2
Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
#25re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 12:15am
OMG... he was incredible. He told stories in between every song, and each one was funnier than the last. I could listen to him talk for hours... and then he opens his mouth to sing *sighs* I get chills every time. It was totally a mesmerizing evening... well worth the money, even though the food is overpriced.
And if you go to Feinstein's double check your bill. They overcharged us on both a salad AND a cocktail. We sent the bill back twice to be adjusted. And I spoke to somebody else there who had the same problem last night.
I spent about 45 minutes in the lobby talking to Foster & friends and then I found out later Cheyenne came out just seconds after I left 
Oh well s--t happens, but it's okaaay cause I had a wonderful night watching this remarkable man... and I walked out on cloud nine 
... I think we all did.
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#26re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 12:19am
bdwaygirl I didn't really even think of that segue but then Aida isn't generally on my list of things I like. :-p
And yes, I too was wondering about him coming out but it must've been right after I left considering my friend and I hung out there for a long time after.
And hang on, when did you win the discus?
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#27re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 3:49amIf you do SRO, can you just opt to not have a table?
#28re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 7:41amIt was a magical evening. I am so glad I went. Cheyenne could not have been better! I love his voice. I was also there chatting with him afterwards, and he was such a gentleman. He is warm and friendly and doesn't make you feel like you are taking up his precious time. He is one of the best! I hope to see him on stage again soon. What an evening!
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#29re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 8:42amMillieDillmount, you don't need to spend $100 on food at Feinstein's. We spent $100+ each which included the $50 cover for general admission and the $40 minimum, plus tax and tips. I had a Cobb Salad for $25 and a bottle of sparkling water. You can also have a pizza or burger and fries, both in the $20 range. As far as seating goes, we had general admission tickets, got there at 6:30 for the 8:30 show and the room was more than half full already. I talked to friends who'd gone before and they recommended going that early, and I also let the people at Feinstein's know in advance we were going to have dinner and they were very nice to us. They seated us where they wanted us, and we had good seats. I saw other people who came later complain about their seats and move. We were 3 tables from the right side of the stage, against the wall, so we got to see Chey sing in profile most of the time, but he played to the whole room and worked the whole stage. There was a gigantic mirrored column directly across from him so we could also see his reflection and the full frontal performance the whole time. The sound was fine, and we were happy because we were out of the way of traffic. The room was packed and waiters had a tough time getting through to serve, and some friends who paid for premium seats (which are directly in front of the stage) had to keep getting up to let the waiters go by. So my advice is get there early to get good seats, because another friend who had premium seats was told there were no more left when she got there (!) and was offered a free dinner. BTW, I understand that Cheyenne did not come out to the lobby until about 10:30, and we were already home by then.
#30re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 9:04am
I got there at 5:45pm and was the fourth party in line. The doors open at 6:00pm.
I was in a party of four, but I got there before my friends, and they sat me at a table of four and then sent my friends over when they arrived.
The show began at 8:30pm, ended at 9:30pm, and then with the encore, ended at about 9:45pm. It must have been about 10:35pm when Cheyenne came out.
MillieDillmount, you leave the cabaret room after the show and walk into the hotel lobby. That's where Cheyenne came out.
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#31re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 10:11am
As of now I have standing room....does anyobe know if I will increase the chances of getting a seat at a table if I get there early? Seems like they would want to get people into as many seats as possible since then they can charge you for drinks and minimum etc.
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#32re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 10:58am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Cheyenne_Jackson_Debuts_at_Feinsteins_20090304
Enjoy,
Linda
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#33re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 12:31pmI like Cheyenne a lot, but I find Feinstiens prices and service obscene. I've missed many performers I'd would have to have seen there, but I'll live.
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#34re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 12:33pmI like Cheyenne a lot, but I find Feinstiens prices and service obscene. I've missed many performers I'd would have to have seen there, but I'll live.
"Hurry up and get into your conga clothes - we've got to do something to save this show!"
#35re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 12:40pm
Hate to sound like a broken record here - but, I've been to Feinstein's quite a few times, and have yet to experience the awful food and service that so many people refer to.
Interesting how some people find it expensive.....are there people out there who think that they can see a show there for, say $10? How is that possible? This is how the performer and the musicians earn their living.
#36re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 12:58pm
Neal: I think some people find it expensive because they are not used to paying $100 to see a Broadway show. I was able to see Cheyenne Jackson in ALL SHOOK UP for $19.53, Xanadu for $49 and Damn Yankees for $25, so I saw him in three full-scale productions for under $100 total. So, I can understand why some of his fans are hesitant/can't afford to drop $100+ on his show at Feinstein's.
I went to Feinstein's for my first time ever last week to see Betty Buckley's show. My friend got us in for free (so there was no cover charge), and the bill for two drinks each, a bottle of sparkling water, and a cheese plate that we shared came to $60 each with tip. I felt that was very expensive, but I loved the show so I didn't mind that much...and if we had paid for the tickets, it would have been an additional $50 or so on top of that!
Just wanted to put things in perspective...I can completely understand why people find Feinstein's too expensive.
Updated On: 3/4/09 at 12:58 PM
#37re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 1:22pm
I completely agree with you - absolutely. And, I can see both sides of the situations, of course. But, when you're not used to it, I can see how it can be expensive.
I think most people aren't looking at the big picture. A Broadway theatre seats over 1,000 vs. an intimate nightclub that can seat, maybe 75 at the most. A Broadway show will run for months and months and years and constantly have money coming in. Rather than a 3-4 night gig where all the money needs to be made fast, and as much as possible.
Every performance at Feinstein's has a food & beverage minimum. I think when I saw Linda Eder the first time there it was $60, and another time it was $75. It all depends on the performer, day of the week, busy season, etc.
The bottom line is the same, It's a business - this is how the hotel and the performer make their money.
Updated On: 3/4/09 at 01:22 PM
#38re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 1:30pm
Although it was my first experience there, I think it was worth the price. If you don't want dinner, just get drinks and a dessert. However, to see a favorite performer from about 20 feet away is quite something. They aren't playing a role, just being themselves. So that is worth the price if you go see someone you really like.
Broadway girl:Love your avatar photo. All tables around me were seated with men. I was two tables from the front on Cheyenne's side of the stage. A great thrill as you can imagine.
Boombaboy: When I got the tickets I had no idea about the snow. I was with a friend for his birthday weekend. He had never seen Cheyenne, but totally fell in love (right?). We also saw West Side Story and Billy Elliott (I loved it!!).
WannaBeFoster: Wow, sorry I didn't hang around. I would love to have met Cheyenne for a few minutes. Lucky you!!
#39re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 1:31pmThe great thing about Feinstein's is also that you are able to see performers there who may never be on Broadway again...like Linda Eder and Betty Buckley. I, for one, will be dropping $100 in a couple months to see the brilliant Barbara Cook perform there. She will certainly never do Broadway again at her age, and it will be a real treat to see her in such an initimate venue (even if the food and drinks are very overpriced).
#40re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 1:33pm
Couldn't agree with you more, WithoutATrace. You'll LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Barbara Cook. Saw her here in LA 1 & 1/2 years ago at The Disney Concert Hall and she was......brilliant....sublime!!!!
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#41re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 2:00pm
are there people out there who think that they can see a show there for, say $10?
Uh, yeah. Most of the time I only spend between $10-50 per show. The ticket itself to Feinstein's isn't the problem, but the food/drink minimum is exorbitantly overpriced. The minimum at Joe's Pub is $12, Birdland is $10, BB King's is $10, the Metropolitan Room is also around $10-15. If the performer at Feinstein's is someone I really want to see, I'd spend the money, but let's not pretend that their $40 food minimums aren't way overpriced.
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#42re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 2:03pm
I am looking at the bigger picture. Very rarely will I pay full price for theatre tickets. Not everyone does lunch or dinner out when seeing a show. Once in a while, I will. I don't get why you're comparing a cabaret show to a Broadway show. Somehow I really doubt the hotel is making their money from Feinstein's cabaret space.
And when I've seen other people at other places their shows went longer than an hour. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Cheyenne's show, but I don't think tacking on another 20-30 minutes would've been a bad thing. I think that's my real beef. I wanted more Cheyenne! Plus I find Feinstein's to be a bit stuffy for my tastes.
I hung out with Cheyenne Jackson in his dressing room waayyyyyy before he tickled D2. "unleash the girly"
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#43re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 2:35pm
Interesting how we all have different opinions on this subject. I love all this energy on the board. Again, this is how the artist and the hotel make money. This is how they earn their living. In my opinion, $40 is not a lot of money to spend for food what you are getting - the full experience...getting dressed up, making a night of it, and seeing your favorite performer, less than 20 feet away from you.
I rarely pay full price for theatre tickets, either. Not even an issue.
On the whole, most cabaret shows are an hour and 15 minutes or so - give or take.
Maybe, I'm just the type of person who focuses on the positive rather than the negative. I guess that's just me. In reading some of the posts, I'm wondering if some of the negative energy came off when they were at Feinstein's? Could be why they were treated "badly?" No one likes to deal with anyone who has a chip on their shoulder or thinks that they are entitled to things just because they are a fan. Who knows? Just my observation.
I remember when I saw Linda Eder at Feinstein's on New Year's Eve two years ago, there were a lot of people attending who have MAJOR TUDE. Thinking that they should get the best table, etc.....just because they were fans, saw her before, they talked to her at the stage door, etc. Never could really figure out why people think that because they buy a ticket to a show, that they are entitled to that special treatment. I'm not saying that happened now with Mr. J, just an observation.
Sounds like it was a great evening!
Updated On: 3/4/09 at 02:35 PM
#44re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 2:43pmoh, bdwaygirl--8 hours, including dinner and a movie, would not be anywhere enough Cheyenne for you.
#45re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 3:06pm
PJ, you are so right!! 
I hung out with Cheyenne Jackson in his dressing room waayyyyyy before he tickled D2. "unleash the girly"
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#47re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 3:54pmI agree, I wish the show was a tad longer but I was told it was Feinstein's policy that the show be under an hour. Cheyenne actually had to cut some songs from his original playlist.
#48re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 4:19pmMore proof of its uppityness. They can keep it. I won't be going back there. I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. That would also explain the lack of a Xanadu song or two. Eh, Chey should do a few shows at Birdland or the Metropolitan Room.
I hung out with Cheyenne Jackson in his dressing room waayyyyyy before he tickled D2. "unleash the girly"
Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch.
Puppies are babies in fur coats.
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#49re: Mr Jackson at Feinstein's
Posted: 3/4/09 at 4:30pm
Wow, they made him cut songs? To keep his set to an hour? OMG!
Then I really do prefer Birdland or the Metropolitan Room.
I think we all agree we need more Cheyenne, more often!
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