sharona39 said: "I’m not sure folks thought she was weak just under utilized. My takeaway was she was doing the best with what she got. I loved her asCarrie in the Lincoln center production. I guess not everyone can have home runs all the time but I am sure I’ll enjoy it. Thank you again for your thoughts. You never know what type of response you get on here - post at your own risk - lol. (I’ve been chided for stupid questions per some. )"
My opinion - I think Waitress is a better show that will translate better away from the original Broadway cast. It's a more well-rounded musical theatre story and experience. I liked DEH and about half of the songs, but think the material was elevated by a few standout performances from original cast members that contributed to the success and hype on Broadway.
lesmizsaigon said: "Saw it last night and the first act ended with Soliloquy. "
Ugh. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. I guess because O'Brien is just doing whatever he feels like to a classic piece of theatre. Also it's even less dialogue in a production that is already dance heavy. Not that the dancing isn't beautiful, there's just a lot of extended dance sequences while actual text is being cut from the script.
That scene with Billy, Jigger and Julie seems pretty important to the plot to me. I can't believe they are still going back and forth on that kind of stuff at this point. Also provides even less stage time for Mueller. So it was IN on Saturday and Sunday, out on Tuesday. Curious to see what happens tonight and later this week.
newintown said: "It's very very difficult to imagine Act I ending with "Soliloquy," as there is a five-page finale after that in thescore, incorporating the scene between Billy, Jigger, and Julie, when Julie discovers that Billy is coming to clam bake, as opposed to what she had been led to believe, and Jigger instructs him to get a knife, which he hides from Julie. Not that it's the be-all and end-all of the show, but it is a rather significant scene."
JAS said: "Mueller gives such a nuanced reading of Julie I was dying to hear how she would have acted the scene with Louise if they had allowed her.
And now, the cast. As I mentioned, Mueller is a fascinating presence, and she has that “otherness” that a good Julie needs—but she’s given nothing to work with! Joshua Henry plays Billy as a one-note bully: there’s zero charm and charisma, just an angry, self-defensive boor. When Julie tells Carri
I saw this on Sunday and was a little apprehensive going in, having read some unfavorable reviews here. I purposely wanted to go later in previews because I expected the show would have lots of early changes. I really enjoyed it an honestly feel that some improvements have been made since the beginning. That's not to say that I don't agree with many of the issues already pointed out, mainly directorial. While I love Carousel, I'll admit that I haven't seen many productions so
That video was hard to watch. It was "Hi, my name is Evan Hansen and today is going to be a great day because I'm auditioning for the role of Tony." The cutting off the end of phrases drives me crazy and it seems to be one of his things - he did it on the Grammys and he did it here.
There were moments that sounded beautiful and I agree with another poster who liked how he almost played with the word Maria, testing it out in different ways. But there are so many
drtravel said: "One unrelated question from a newbie here: Is there a way for the message boards to default to the most recent post?"
When you are on the main board menu, instead of clicking the topic name, click the name and date of the "last comment" on the right side and it will bring you to the most recent post/last page.
Flowerlovestage5 said: "NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "Can anyone speak to the view from the side orchestra outside aisles? Thanks!"
I sat Orchestra E 17. The last seat on the far outer aisle. That's 7 rows back (there is an extra A row). I had a full view and missed nothing, except the house was cut off at stage left. Therefore, I only missed entrances/exits, if anything.
Slight more action on stage right, however, the blocking allows for constan
BeadleDeedle said: "I got there around 5 for the first preview and got 4th row far house left. I think you’ll be fine "
How was that seat, btw? Obstructed? I am looking at a couple of dates that have that far side only maybe like row seven or eight. I really prefer any aisle even if it's not perfect so I can stretch my knee a little. Thanks
One ticket for The Band's Visit for tonight, Monday Oct 30 at 8 pm (almost sold out, only balcony seats left) Great seat - Orchestra Row P, Center aisle
Asking $90. It's a PDF ticket so I can email it to you. Please PM if interested.
Wow, I broke out into an ear-to-ear grin when I saw this announcement. I'm even more excited about this production now. Congrats to Lindsay! She's a great actress. They have some seriously talented people in this production - well done!
Hoping someone can give me a little info on the orchestra of the Barrymore. I was looking to snag one of the $119 orchestra seats for The Band's Visit. I have a bad right knee so I try for right aisle seats so I can stretch it if need be.
Can anyone tell me if the side orchestra far end seats actually have aisles or if you enter from the center aisle and are up against the wall? Thanks!
I agree with those who are feeling soured by this whole thing. It's left a bad taste in my mouth and even if I do get a code, I don't know that I'll bother giving Bruce, Jujamycn, or Ticketmaster my money.
