What a week. I don’t know where to start. I haven’t been able to write the blog this week as the preparations for the 100th performance yesterday kept me far far from a computer; it is also hard to blog when you are up to your elbows in buttercream frosting. More on that to come.
So how does one survive (and thrive) through a 100th performance on Broadway?
1. Have a ridiculously amazing show which has warrented an equally amazing 100 standing ovations:
2. Have a fierce Marketing Department who secures Justin Timberlake’s restaurant Southern Hospitality for the party venue.
3. Make sure that the cakes you’ve baked with Tegan make it safely to aforementioned venue.
4. Invite everyone in the Memphis family, from the ushers to the bar staff, producers to the musicians, that make it happen every day. As Felicia says “cause I wouldn’t be there, without you.”
Cast Member Charlie Williams with Producer Remmel Dickinson
4a. Make sure that your Xcel RSVP document is flawless as your guest list will be huge since it takes a small army to run a Broadway show.
5. Make sure there is plenty of food. Do not forget to have “substantial” vegetarian options.
5a. Make sure that they don’t put out the food until the cast arrives.
5b. And make certain that you do not run out of this:
6. Give mad props to the Hartman Group for wrangling the photogs to capture the photo op:
Chad and Montego being adorable as per usual
For more photos from the event, check out Broadwayworld.com http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Memphis_Celebrates_100_Performances_20100115
7. Make sure you too are camera ready in case you end up on Derrick’s Broadway.com vlog.
8. Let the DJ know that just because it is a Broadway party, he does not need to play showtunes exclusively. Though it was pretty great to hear “Steam Heat” in a bar…
8a. Tell the DJ to turn down the music to prevent the actors having to shout too much and then tell him again after the actors tell him that the music isn’t loud enough. After several rounds of this, throw your weight as part of the Producer’s Office. Use the term “protecting the investment.”
9. Make sure that whatever music he is playing, illicits this reponse:
Michael, Frances and Janette thoroughly enjoying the music selection
or this response:
Cast Members Candice and Tyrone making everyone else wish they were trained dancers.
10. Leave in time to catch the last train home.
By following all the above steps, last night was an absolutely amazing party. For those in the Memphis family who couldn’t be with us to celebrate, we miss you and we look forward to having you at the 200th performance party.
Producer Traey Hatch
Congratulations on the 100th performance everyone.
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