Don't be too jealous. They were definitely partial view on stage right. But still a nice view.
I don't want to say too much, except go. This is an exquisite, extraordinary production and John Tiffany is giving a master class in direction. The performances are thrilling, and the play is more beautiful than ever.
This is the type of theater I live for: the kind that sends you home stupefied, change forever.
Laura's entrance and exit is magical and heart stopping. But telling you how it happens would ruin the moment for you.
I'll never forget it. Ever. They could open tomorrow to rapturous reviews.
That's all. That's my review. I could gush all night, but I want you all to experience it for yourselves.
SPOILER: Tom's possible homosexuality is stressed here. It is heavy-handed, but its there. And it is painful and devastating. I found myself sobbing into my hands several times throughout, overwhelmed by it all. There's no staging to imply it, but the cadences in speech, the hesitation in Tom's final monologue before he says "companions", its all there... And for me it added so very, very much.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
I just feel writing it down would be futile. I just want you all to experience it.
If Brantley did write it, that's good to know. It's a special moment. The entire audience gasped, but not in a shocked way. More of a "holy hell, that's gorgeous" kinda way.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
You know I think you're the cat's meow, Jordan, but can we get back to the amazingness that is this production? I'll have John Tiffany's babies, if he wants. It'd be worth it.
Was anyone else there? Am I alone, or was this truly remarkable?
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
I was there tonight. Absolutely magical. There were moments where I stopped breathing. They took a play that I'm really not a big fan of and turned it inside out, creating one of the most beautiful pieces of theatre I've ever seen. It's really breathtaking. And they found SO much humor in it. See it.
Saw it tonight as well. Gorgeous and devastating. Cherry is God, but the most impactful scene to me was the scene between Laura and the Gentleman Caller.
I am familiar with the play, as I read it often, but this was my first time seeing it. Even with my intimacy, I was overwhelmed by the humor and pathos.
Tennessee is alive and well at the Booth.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Excited to see this next Tuesday. Curious your thoughts on preparedness for the piece - I go back and forth on whether to read a play in advance to have a better grounding on the story before seeing it. I haven't read Glass Menagerie since high school, fifteen-ish years ago. Worth a refresher, or should I go in cold?
I set foot in New York from London for the first time in 12 days and I am seeing this production in 13 days. I could cry I'm so excited! It's great to read such high praise after just one performance.
Mark-o - you really should see it. I've never been a huge fan of the play either but they blew this one wide open and make you see it in a completely brand new light. I can't stop thinking about it
Cat, I don't think you will regret it. I am seeing this production again tonight with TDF, but I saw this show front row at ART and it was truly thrilling. I cannot wait to return to this show!