WEST SIDE STORY (2019 Revival) Preview Thread Dec 13
2019, 05:46:41 PM
Another question for those who’ve seen it - is there any profanity or slurs used in this production that weren’t in the original book? If so, can you remember what they were, without running afoul of the moderators?
I’m trying to anticipate any necessary convos to have with our kids before seeing this production.
DramaTeach said: "I’m getting worried now. Not about seeing the production myself, but I’m bringing a group of young ones (12 years old), and this seems much darker than I anticipated. Aside from the Anita scene, anything else I should be aware of?"
My same questions/concerns. My family and I have tickets for April and my eldest is 12 - mature for her age, but I'm not sure she's prepared (who would be?) to see a realistic rape scene portraye
I was there last night. Too disappointing to get into. You all will see for yourselves. Suffice it to say I’m all for evolution of theater but that is NOT “West Side Story”. Period.
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C'mon, tell us what you didn't like about it and why.
BJR said: "Piparoo said: "I hate to interrupt all of the well-intentioned virtue signaling, but is anyone seeing the show tomorrow? I have tickets for April and am dying to know if it’s going to be any good."
I'll be there."
Awesome! I hope you really enjoy it and will post your thoughts in the new previews thread!
West Side Story revival? Dec 9
2019, 08:17:29 AM
I hate to interrupt all of the well-intentioned virtue signaling, but is anyone seeing the show tomorrow? I have tickets for April and am dying to know if it’s going to be any good.
Anyone have a guess when this production might transfer, IF it were to transfer to Broadway?
Six heading to Broadway Dec 2
2019, 11:49:30 AM
ggersten said: "I don't understand what is going on with not permitting filming of the MegaSix. You could film in Chicago, but not Cambridge. There was some discussion that the ban was due to a musician's union - all I recall is the producers were in discussions to allow filming - but filming never was permitted. Now, St. Paul?
The MegaSix filming is a wonderful piece of publicity for the show. So, I do wonder what will happen on Broadway."
Massive budget? Then Hamilton. Go see Hadestown while you’re there. It’s incredible with the original cast. You might try Moulin Rouge. We didn’t like it but a lot of folks seem to. I think the West Side Story revival will have opened by then as well. Don’t know much about current plays. With the kids in tow, we don’t ever get to go to straight plays.
mtchairs said: "Has anyone managed to use one of the West Side Story codes to get Orchestratickets for the advertised price of $89 (Theatermania) or $99 (BroadwayBox)? I can only see $129.00 tickets for all dates once you click through to Telecharge Offers. It seems like bait and switch advertising to me."
I was able to score front row side mezzanine tickets for $89 through telecharge offers, and this was for a date in April. So the discounts don’t a
Scarlet Leigh said: "Finally found the seats I was looking for. Really wanted front row mezz but every date I looked at was sold out of were dumb American Express preferred BS seats. Finally fond them for a Sunday night that works for me at the end of April. Very excited. I would have liked first row but they just don't seem to be on sale at ALL so either they will be released at a later date at some kind of wild price tag or they are gonna be lotto. Either way, it was to much a
BwayinVan said: "Piparoo said: "GreasedLightning said: "Anyone have experience sitting in Orch J20-22?"
I sat in J 19-21 last week (same seat, other side). They're fine for the price but you will miss some stuff. My advice, skip the show altogether."
My sis in law really wants to see this. I'm looking at J 17 and 19. Don't really want to pay more than $99 so this is my only option unless I go to the back of the m
Moulin Rouge seating Aug 5
2019, 11:50:22 AM
GreasedLightning said: "Anyone have experience sitting in Orch J20-22?"
I sat in J 19-21 last week (same seat, other side). They're fine for the price but you will miss some stuff. My advice, skip the show altogether.
StageStruckLad said: "I enjoyed Sahr Ngaujah‘s acting, but I found his singing painful to listen to. I thought he mangled “Nature Boy” (my favorite song in the show) with his off-pitch vocalizing and his inability to hit the high notes. I actually winced when he sang."
My wife and I completely agree. We saw the show on Thursday and found ourselves mostly bored with the whole thing. But to the point, is that the way Sahr normally sounds?
How long will Hadestown run last? Jul 28
2019, 09:14:52 PM
I hope it runs for a long time but one of the things ive noticed is that a lot of the tickets for it (you pick the date, but take next Wednesday night July 31st for example) seem to be bought up by resellers. More so than any other show I’ve seen running. Almost half the house is up on the resale market.
Does this mean that scalpers are taking advantage of greater demand than supply, or are the scalpers making it appear like this show is in huge demand when it isn’t? I see resale t
Modern musical movies Jul 27
2019, 08:29:53 AM
Does Once count? If so, then Once hands down. I know I may be in the minority’s here but I loved The Greatest Showman and so did my kids. Yesterday was also very entertaining. If we’re talking animated stuff too then Frozen, Moana and Coco would be on my list. I’m not a fan of most of the stage to screen adaptations of the past twenty or so years. Most notable misses for me were Sweeney Todd and Les Miserables. Les Miz was close but I cannot forgive Anne Hathaway for chewing so much scene
Oklahoma! Hadestown or Beetljuice? Jul 27
2019, 08:14:06 AM
Wow! Three very different shows. I’m with most of the others, Hadestown as a first choice, second would be Oklahoma and Beetlejuice comes in third. Hadestown effected me a great deal and I’ve been thinking about it a lot since seeing it in April. It moved me so much that my family and I immediately bought tickets to see it again (for next week, yay!). Oklahoma and Beetlejuice are both good but the bold reinterpretation of Oklahoma gets the nod for number two in my book.
Moulin Rouge Previews Jul 24
2019, 10:22:03 AM
yyys said: "how's Orchestra K, seat 22? would you pay $99 for that seat?"
I have J 21 for next week - Same place, left side. I'll post in the seating thread afterwards.
