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| Anyone see Swept Away? | |
| Posted by: 5_Minutes_To_Curtain 02:28 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| I like The Avett Brothers, and I feel like anything with JGJ is a MUST SEE. Do I make the trek up to Berkeley? |
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| Link | https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/review-when-waters-get-choppy-berkeley-reps-swept-away-rights-itself |
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| Saw it last week | |
| Posted by: Kaoru 12:16 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
| In reply to: Anyone see Swept Away? - 5_Minutes_To_Curtain 02:28 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| It was well worth two year wait. I had no idea about the show except Stark and Johnny are in the show and it's about seamen, never heard about the Avett Brothers or listened to the music. I suspected some dark show but the music itself was lively and I really enjoyed it. I've seen Stark in American Idiot and loved his voice since and his vocal/singing was just beautiful. Johnny was also fantastic in every scene. The set and set change were stunning and nobody should say beyond that. I'm a bit disgusted about the dynamic pricing though. The seat I sat (I got a subscriber price two years ago so maybe $100?) is selling for like $260 for certain performances, yikes. Berkeley Rep does have under 35 pricing which is about a half of the regular prices so if you are a young person, definitely worth checking. Here is a video clip of one of the numbers, different arrangement. Love it in both arrangements. |
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| re: Saw it last week | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 02:39 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 02:34 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
| In reply to: Saw it last week - Kaoru 12:16 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
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| I hate dynamic pricing, too, especially at a regional theater. Luckily, I caught ''Swept Away'' in previews and nabbed a ticket for $59 or so. Besides its half-price discount for those under 35, Berkeley Rep does rush for students and seniors (65 and over) with ID, but it's only $10 off. |
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| re: Anyone see Swept Away? | |
| Posted by: shyllei 03:22 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
| In reply to: Anyone see Swept Away? - 5_Minutes_To_Curtain 02:28 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| I saw it a few weeks ago. There are a lot of things I like about the show - music, choreography, cast, set - and the show is premiering here. I had a problem with the last 30 minutes, but that might have changed from when I saw it. As the article eludes to, there is a set change that is amazing. Are we sure Berkeley Rep is using a dynamic pricing model or did they just raise prices for the extensions? |
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| re: Anyone see Swept Away? | |
| Posted by: 5_Minutes_To_Curtain 09:56 am EST 02/15/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Anyone see Swept Away? - shyllei 03:22 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| What is the choreo like? I'm imagining something very Hadestown-esque. | |
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| Both happened with pricing. | |
| Posted by: dramedy 06:03 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Anyone see Swept Away? - shyllei 03:22 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| Last week was high prices. But I watched tickets for days change prices. Last Thursday, the Friday tickets were $133 and then on Friday the same seats were $144. After checking for several dates over and over, I finally got a pair for $85. | |
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| 'Swept Away' by the see-worthy cast and melodic music | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 01:15 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 01:07 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
| In reply to: Both happened with pricing. - dramedy 06:03 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| John Gallagher, Stark Sands and Adrian Blake Enscoe are astonishing as shipwreck victims, set adrift on the sea, in ''Swept Away'' at Berkeley Rep. They're so compelling and committed to their roles, and sound so wonderful singing the folk-country melodies by the Avett brothers. It's a tale of redemption and desperation, and the story gets intense. It might not be for everybody, but it's hard to imagine a better production. Michael Mayer directed, and the book's by John Logan, who did the sea-themed ''The Last Ship.'' (And there's a magical set change I won't spoil.) Could it be ''Swept Away'' to Broadway? Maybe if this one-act musical could drop anchor at an intimate theater, like Circle in the Square. |
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| Link | The Avett brothers perform 'Swept Away,' the title tune to their new musical at Berkeley Rep |
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| re: 'Swept Away' by the see-worthy cast and melodic music | |
| Posted by: owensdaisy04 09:47 pm EST 02/16/22 | |
| In reply to: 'Swept Away' by the see-worthy cast and melodic music - WaymanWong 01:07 pm EST 02/15/22 | |
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| It has been extended for a 3rd time ! https://www.broadwayworld.com/san-francisco/article/Avett-Brothers-Musical-SWEPT-AWAY-Announces-Third-Extension-at-Berkeley-Rep-20220216 |
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| Berkrep now does dynamic pricing | |
| Posted by: dramedy 02:51 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
| In reply to: Anyone see Swept Away? - 5_Minutes_To_Curtain 02:28 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| So tickets for $85 can get as high as $144. The last week I think is around to $180. So I wouldn’t wait until the last week. I’m seeing next week. | |
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| Shucks -- I thought this might be a musical of the Lina Wertmuller film! | |
| Last Edit: PlayWiz 02:50 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
| Posted by: PlayWiz 02:49 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
| In reply to: Anyone see Swept Away? - 5_Minutes_To_Curtain 02:28 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| Love those films of hers she did starring Giancarlo Giannini! | |
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| re: Shucks -- I thought this might be a musical of the Lina Wertmuller film! | |
| Posted by: Zelgo 03:11 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
| In reply to: Shucks -- I thought this might be a musical of the Lina Wertmuller film! - PlayWiz 02:49 pm EST 02/14/22 | |
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| Or the horrible remake with Madonna | |
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