Comments on: Last Night: The Lord of the Rings film with the NAC Orchestra

By: FW

FW — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 08:58:50 +0000

I saw a similar concert in London’s Royal Albert Hall. It was magical to listen live to such a great score, I’d never seen a live orchestra before so doubly exciting.

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By: 20YS

20YS — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:37:18 +0000

Great observations Julie! I thoroughly enjoyed the concert and was very impressed with the NAC Orchestra.

You are absolutely right on the money about the snacks and the washroom though. I spent $5 on a dried out smoked salmon sandwich. Though I have to say the drink vouchers with the complimentary tickets were pretty sweet!

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By: Wayne Current

Wayne Current — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:22:43 +0000

Thanks for the shout out Julie. I enjoyed reading your post too! Wayne C.

By: Sarah McCormack

Sarah McCormack — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:56:28 +0000

@coffeewithjulie
a child rate would be great, but i won’t hold my breath. the only good thing is that DH didn’t want to see this one, so that saved me $120! for me,like I said, it is worth every penny but I think spending $500 for a 3hr show, for a family of 4, is a bit nuts! but, you know me, I AM a bit nuts!!

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:16:12 +0000

@denielsen Yes, I definitely had a super night! I am such a regular there at the NAC that I have my own tactics for getting to the washrooms without spending an entire intermission there!

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:15:00 +0000

@annedreshfield It was a really cool experience because the score, just like the rest of the movie and the book’s plot, is incredibly well considered. Every note counts.

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:13:46 +0000

$340?? Ouch!! You sure do love musical theatre! That is killer when you add it up like that. And I thought hockey games were expensive for families! You’re correct though … it’s a shame that it does make an event like this out of reach for most families. I understand the theater’s situation, in that a seat is a seat, but if they think long-term (i.e. that they are cultivating lifelong customers) then perhaps they would consider a child’s rate.

By: Sarah McCormack

Sarah McCormack — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:45:09 +0000

Hey Julie! I was just commenting on this same topic elsewhere…..

our family just went to a Blue Jay’s game and it only cost $70 for 4 of us, plus parking and popcorn!
I am taking my boys to see Wicked next weekend (w/o DH) and that is costing me $340..plus parking, without the popcorn!

Musical theatre is my favorite thing and so I don’t mind spending money on it, but i think it makes these experiences out of reach for many families! we always hear about “supporting the arts” but it sure is an expensive cause!!

and don’t even get me started on the ladies washrooms!
Sarah

By: annedreshfield

annedreshfield — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:04:33 +0000

I adore LOTR and have since I was little. The score for the films is just incredible. I’d love to make it to an event like this sometime!