I was at the first preview, and I honestly thought the show was in fantastic shape. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is certainly not a train wreck. The director's vision and concept is clear and concise, and the actors are all doing a great job. I, personally, can't think of anything that needs to be completely overhauled during the preview period.
Tkristop said: "Would you suggest this over Tina Turner if you had to choose between? I can score some decent seats for LSoH on the date we need but Tina seats are also available just more expensive. Thanks for your opinion!"
The Lightning Thief is by far the worst Broadway show I have ever seen. It set a new low bar for me. It made the other shows I considered the worst prior to seeing it look like high art.
ljay889 said: "trpguyy said: "“ The only element that didn’t work for me was the orchestrations. It felt very out of the world of the play to have this swelling orchestra playing 50s musical theatre. Wish they had gone the OK! route and totally reworked it.”
Not for lack of trying - the Bernstein estate will not allow new orchestrations. "
Good. Tunick and Alexander Gemingnani’s participationhas been very encouraging fo
JSquared2 said: "DoTheDood said: "Apparently Alex Brightman changed the "F*** Brigadoon" line last night to "F*** The Music Man." A neat little change, even as some people take very seriously. Curious if they will keep it in the show or if it was a one night thing.
I was K17, and I saw 98% of the projections. There were just a couple of very brief moments when a character was out of view on the projections when they were off to the side. The camera work is very well done and shot from different angles. It is worth nothing that even the scenes played onstage in Doc's and the beauty shop are pretty much only visible on the back screen no matter where you sit because of the way those 2 sets physical set are configured. And yes, the stage is quite high
Peter2 said: "Dolly80 said: "Does it sound good musically? Good singing ?"
I too would like to hear more about the musical side of things (especially since the 2009 revival was sunk, for me, by insufficient attention to putting the score across with care and strength)."
I thought that the score was played and sung beautifully in this production. The 20+ piece orchestra was on fire, and the vocals were gorgeous.
Miles2Go2 said: "bwayphreak234 said: "You should be fine. The stage is very open for this show, and there’s not much of a physical set. I think that the even side(which you are on) is slightly preferable to the oddside (which is where I sat, towards the side), but your seat should be great!"
BJR states this:
”Also, the far Left Orchestra, especially closer up, you’ll miss seeing inside Doc’s and possible the far SR part
ModernMillie3 said: "However, going through counseling just to get your job back doesn't necessarily mean he learned a thing except how to be more careful. That frat boy mentality doesn't leave men like him."
Who are you to say what he has or has not learned?
ColorTheHours048 said: "It’s a production that is directed and designed to be experienced live, so it really isn’t a cast recording anyone needs."
Interesting. I am personally already dying for a cast recording of this production just because I thought the vocals and orchestrations were so incredibly thrilling.
IronMan said: "I'd pay full price to see it again, and I haven't felt that wayin years."
Same here! I was at the first preview Tuesday night, and I have not been able to stop thinking about this production since then. I will definitely be making at least a couple return visits.
If I never see another John Doyle show in my life, it will still be too soon. I plan on keeping the recent production at City Center in my mind (which I loved).
You should be fine. The stage is very open for this show, and there’s not much of a physical set. I think that the even side (which you are on) is slightly preferable to the odd side (which is where I sat, towards the side), but your seat should be great!
I just got home from the first preview. I will admit that I was a skeptic going into this as I have never been particularly fond of Ivo Van Hove's work before. That being said, the West Side Story I saw tonight was utterly breathtaking, invigorating, and EXHILARATING beyond belief. I truly loved this production.
Ivo Van Hove stated in a previous interview that his concept for this production was "a race against time", and this is very evident here in the speediness and ur
