Star Wars in Concert

M-5 · October 04, 2009, 06:25:56 PM

Nine more days! :metallica:

Omra · October 04, 2009, 07:31:29 PM

Ditto what Bryan said...

It was nice seeing the 501st there, and soo many people wanting to get there pictures taken with them. But what made me proudest was seeing so many parents were there with there kids, it was a bonding experience for them. It was so sweet... And so many of them were in costume! ;D

Before the show even started the kids and the parents were playing 'name that sound effect' with each other, it was adorable(they played sound effects to let people know the show was about to start). The little girl next to me spent the entire show in her daddy's lap and they would whisper and point at the pictures on the screen, it was so cute.

It then struck me just what a generational thing Star Wars really is. And that some day these kids will be sharing Star Wars with there kids... :jawdrop

Anthony was a PIP as the narrator, loved his golden vest! :D And we even got an impromptu lightsaber exhibition! ::)

Meeting Bryan was nice, and Meds... he still hasn't grown a mustache!!! :D Though I still think some Wolverine sideburns would look nice on him...

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 05:01:48 AM

Quote from: Omra on October 04, 2009, 07:31:29 PM
Meds... he still hasn't grown a mustache!!! :D Though I still think some Wolverine sideburns would look nice on him...

LOL!! Never! Yes, I agree, Steve, the kids were really special and Anthony Daniels was wonderfully dramatic, he would come out prior to each musical set to set in the universe scene.

One thing I forgot to mention. In a scene from Ep1, where little Anakin is being tested by the Jedi Council, the puppet Yoda has been replaced with the CGI one! Looked so much better. It's quick, but keep an eye out for it.

Rico · October 05, 2009, 05:04:42 AM

Sounds like a great show. Was Anthony Daniels there in person or was it video of him?

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 05:50:58 AM

Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2009, 05:04:42 AM
Sounds like a great show. Was Anthony Daniels there in person or was it video of him?

Oh, he's there live. He basically narrates the entire saga and the music highlights the part of the story he introduced. He looks great, very fit and healthy. He also looks like he is having a great time and it showed in his performance.
They also had a wonderful choir for "Dual of the Fates". I still can't get over how poignant and moving the second half was with the OT music and images, especially for "Leia's Theme", really well done.

Omra · October 05, 2009, 08:36:46 AM

I don't know if John Williams himself will ever appear at any of the concerts, the conductor that was there was pretty impressive though. I imagine Williams has a pretty hectic schedule... But Daniels was enough of a personal connection with the actual series to make me happy. :thumbsup

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 08:42:46 AM

Quote from: Omra on October 05, 2009, 08:36:46 AM
I don't know if John Williams himself will ever appear at any of the concerts, the conductor that was there was pretty impressive though. I imagine Williams has a pretty hectic schedule... But Daniels was enough of a personal connection with the actual series to make me happy. :thumbsup

As was the James Earl Jones recording introducing Anthony Daniels and the show at the start and after intermission.

Rico · October 05, 2009, 09:35:33 AM

I'm poking around the ticket site right now for the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan where it's playing at the end of November. Man this is expensive - not sure I can swing it. Anyway, take a look at this floor plan. The first set of tickets that came up were up in section 215. That looks like a bad angle to me. What kind of seats did you guys have at your place? How is the stage/screen for viewing?

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 09:50:40 AM

I had tickets for section A on the floor, which was great but the chairs aren't that comfy. My friends Matt and Joan were over in 101, low down a few rows up from the floor. I sat with them for the second half and liked being a bit higher. So no to the floor (too $ anyway), but don't go up to the top. try and anything in 101,126,125 or 113,114,115. I think Steve was also in that general area. You really want to have good line of sight for the HD screen.

Rico · October 05, 2009, 09:53:16 AM

Ok - thanks Bryan. Now to come up with $200! ;)

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 09:55:14 AM

Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2009, 09:53:16 AM
Ok - thanks Bryan. Now to come up with $200! ;)

Woah! :shocked
Is that how much a ticket is? Mine was $68 on the floor. Are you taking the whole family?!

Rico · October 05, 2009, 10:06:40 AM

Total for two of us $173 in the sections you pointed out. Toss in a bit of money for gas and parking, and actually it would be over $200. I won't go to see it and be in bad seats (which still cost $150 for two). Keep in mind, there is also an almost $11 handling fee per ticket too.

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 10:08:10 AM

That's right, that mkes sense. How about down on the floor? Maybe those are a bit less and you can still have good line of sight, like maybe D,E,or F?
I forgot about the TicketMaster bend over fee... :thumbsdown
...oh, and my wife had no interest in going, so I only had to pay for me. :)

Rico · October 05, 2009, 10:14:58 AM

Floor is all $75 from what I can tell. And don't get me wrong, I really want to see this. It's a simple money issue right now.

Bryancd · October 05, 2009, 10:17:23 AM

Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2009, 10:14:58 AM
Floor is all $75 from what I can tell. And don't get me wrong, I really want to see this. It's a simple money issue right now.

Sell a prop or collectibleon ebay to make up for it! That's what I would do. Swap out a bit of Star Wars to get a new Star Wars experience. Keeps the ledger at zero. :)