I saw the show twice when I was in NYC two weeks ago--rushed both times at around noon. Both ended up rear mezzanine center and I was fine with that...on the second visit, I was offered partial view orchestra but actually preferred rear mezzanine.
Agree completely with Tramyar. Not a wasted or dull moment.
Only minor negative I thought was the use of music. Unnecessary and obtrusive. So full of crescendos that it started to sound like an episode of "Perry Mason" or "Law and Order." If that's always been part of the play, I still feel the same way.
Saw this for Laurie Metcalf. Walked away with renewed, enduring respect for Glenda Jackson, who is a true force of nature here.
As my brother is currently acting as caretaker for my 91-year-old dad, who recently had a bout with flu, bronchitis and other health issues that combined to completely take the wind out of his sails, the relationship between Metcalf and Jackson in the first act really hit home, although Jackson's far more beligerent than my dad. Even Metcalf's bod
Donna was back to discuss her 12-year-old daughter's serious health crisis, which began in December, 2016. Her now mostly recovered daughter was with her along with William Finn, who experienced the same brain injury. She spoke of how one of the songs from "A New Brain" helped her through and how showtunes in general helped/inspired her daughter's emotional and physical recovery, which took months and two surgeries.
Love the music, saw the Broadway incarnation (met Benny Andersson at the stage door) and a touring version in 1990 (with Carolee Carmello), but to me it's always been a great score in search of a decent book. I'm not sure if they'll ever find it, but if it came back to Broadway, I'd most definitely be interested depending on the cast.
But Idina? No. Heinous perfectly describes her performance at the Royal Albert Hall. She's the reason the CD I bought with
It's a general rush for $25 for matinees only. I went Thursday but because it was nearly sold out, they didn't offer any rush tickets. Apparently it's performance to performance, not guaranteed.
I just got home from the revival and the from "Children and Art" on, the remaining songs in act 2 are very emotional and moving. It didn't make me flat out cry, but I understand your response to it.
Just got here for a potentially six-show four day stay, the first of which is "Sunday in the Park With George."
I was at the Hudson a little after 3 hoping to snag one of the few $49 seats and lo and behold, they had what they termed a "couple" of rush tickets left. Dress Circle J 4. $41. Only negative is it's listed as limited view for some scenes.
"Sunset" is become a possibility as well but any thoughts of seeing "The Glass Managerie" are history. The preview comments are they most negative I've seen since "The Cherry Orchard."
Check TheaterMania and Playbill for discount codes and BroadwayForBrokePeople for rush and lottery info.
I'm there the exact same days. My priorities are "Natasha and Pierre" and "Dear Evan Hansen," with "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Significant Other" as other possibilities and backups. May try the "Hamilton" lottery once or twice.
Aw nuts. I was scared away from "The Cherry Orchard" due to bad early word of mouth and now it looks like the same is happening with this. I get to NYC twice a year and need to choose judiciously. Guess I should just let my fond memories of the Jones/Quinto/Kennan-Bolger/Smith revival hold firm and skip this. Will be checking in to see what others think before taking it off my list.
I don't mind Frank in small doses. At one point in time, his complete theatre geekiness was endearing. But now that he's pretty much on the inside rather than the outside looking in, he comes across as very full of himself. A byproduct of more airtime and "power," for lack of a better word, but it's killing what made him likable in the first place.
There's already one Andy Cohen. We don't need a Broadway version.
It keeps getting worse. It really is the Frank DiLella show and a full half-hour of him is too much. Roma pops in towards the end, looking increasingly uncomfortable with each passing week, and she doesn't even get the screen to herself. It's more of a conversation with Frank. And still no Donna...or Patrick Pacheco or David Cote for that matter.
The less said about the new "Broadway Whispers" segment the better. It is embarassing and cringeworthy.
I moved to Florida in late 2015 from upstate NY and by some miracle we still get NY1. Took me three months to realize it, but we do.
About this new format...it's very "Deirdre Chambers...what a coincidence" and about as natural. The old format may have been scripted within an inch of its life, but it worked. This is too forced and phony.
I agree with the people that the Spectrum changeover affected the DVR. I still watch it at 9:30 but it doesn't record until t
A little late to the game here, but my partner and I were there too. We're recent transplants to the area from upstate NY and one of the last shows I saw before our move was "Fun Home," which holds a special place in my heart as I identify with it very closely (minus the suicide and lesbian cartoonist parts--although my daughter and I are like peas in a pod).
It was an extraordinary evening, maybe 150 or 200 seats shy of selling out (the place holds 2700). The biggest responses were to
Agree about Jennifer Simard...she managed to get a Drama Desk nomination for a show as lightweight as this, which I think is saying something. I hope it runs long enough for Tony voters to see her... she was that good back then. If you can score a really cheap seat just to watch her, it's worth it.
I went this morning and there were maybe 10 people in line at 10 am. Given that the show's doing so well, really surprised. People in front of me got full view seats but I ended up with partial view mezz box.
I did standing room Friday night after both coming up empty-handed at the "Hamilton" and "Spring Awakening" lotteries (although I won the latter for the Saturday matinee). I got there about 6:45 pm and there were still about 10 tickets left. I was walking like an 80-year-old for a few minutes after the show---lots of walking that day plus an increasingly iffy knee) but it was worth it.
Since I lived out a variation on the show's story, it hi
