I was there last night. The show is now 3 hours and 30 minutes, but Act 1 is still way too long. I find the show very dull whenever Lear is not on the stage, but I'm still happy I survived the three and half hours and got to see Glenda Jackson playing Lear.
What I really don't get is the sign language. Not sure what value it added except giving one more actor a job.
I love the new ending. I went to the showing without knowing the change. When "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" started, I thought to myself, they are going to justify his cold-hearted, women hating action with just one song, it's clearly a man's work. Then the ending happened, I was really surprised, I had to talk to my friend after to confirm that it was indeed what I thought I saw.
Funny thing is, when I first watched the movie I was about 20 years old,
Thank you for the information! I was not aware of the culture pass programme.
On a side note, have you tried the pass for museums? Can I reserve pass for other people to use? My parents are visiting, so I'm thinking about getting a pass for the Met and MOMA.
FANtomFollies said: "Another Glinda - wouldn't Kristin Chenoweth have been a great choice to headline this as well? It would have really turned this into 'an event' in my opinion."
To me Lilli Vanessi as a character seems to be quite similar to Lily Garland of the On the Twentieth Century, so I doubt Kristin Chenoweth would want to repeat herself so soon, especially with those new musicals she is supposed to work on.
Anyone tried to rush recently? Wondering if they still offer rush ticket, or it's only SRO now. And since SRO is only available when the show sold out, how often would that happen?
I'm trying to buy Hiptix Gold ticket, and the date I want to see the show only has side orchestra tickets for Row F and after, side mezzanine tickets for row AA-CC, and central mezzanine tickets for row DD. Which one would be better? and if I go with side orchestra, should I choose left side or right side?
Thank you!
Can anyone suggest a musical set in China? Aug 31
2011, 03:57:36 AM
Air pollution is always a problem here. And of course, too many people.(hopefully you can take it as another unique experience of your trip, because, well, isn't it what China known for?) But face mask is overrated, playing "Air" is a much better idea.
Speaking of Beijing Opera, honestly, I think it could be a little difficult for foreigners to understand, because they're not even sung in modern language. But if you want to know the general idea of Beijing Opera and have a fun night, Hu
Can anyone suggest a musical set in China? Aug 30
2011, 05:32:12 AM
As a Chinese who live in Beijing for more than 7 years, I also feel insulted by nomdeplume's comments. I'm sure Beijing, and other cities too, has some problems, but judging from what you saw from air, seriously?
charlesjguiteau, if you have anything you want to know before or during your trip, feel free to ask me, I'm happy to answer it if I can. But in case you don't already know, Beijing Capital Airport (probably Shanghai airport too) raised security levels yesterday and will remain
