Lea Salonga will play final performance in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on June 24! May 8
2018, 10:25:25 PM
Great weekend! I'm so happy you're seeing "Angels in America" during your trip! I urge you to see OOTI, even without Lea. It's a glorious show that won't be back for a long time, and certainly not this production.
And leaving off Kennita Miller is also a crime. Haley was fabulous and deserves the nom, but Kennita was the soul of that show--and Phillip Boykin as well!
I sat in the Orch 7th row extreme right and thought it was a wonderful view (especially for the low Stubhub price!). I missed a tiny bit of the band being onstage, but was very happy with my experience.
"Cinderella" is accessible fare with pretty sets, a nice score (classic R&H so worth hearing, but also not at the level of the scores to "Carousel" or as catchy as "Sound of Music," IMHO), gorgeous costumes, a fairy godmother who belts while flying through the air, and a predictable romantic plot. I enjoyed it and the kids around me seemed to have a great time.
I agree that you should see Part I over nothing at all, but I also don't think it works as a standalone, even though the original Part II opened a season later and the Tonys treated them as two plays. Part II is the direct continuation of the action and conclusion of the piece. For me, the "dinner break" between parts I and II couldn't go by quickly enough because I was just aching to see the rest of it. I can't imagine seeing Part I and knowing that you won't see Pa
Eliminate a show for me. Apr 9
2018, 08:39:45 PM
Get rid of 3TW and see "Yerma!" I haven't seen "Boys," but I did see "Carousel." Joshua Henry's singing alone is worth the price of admission, and Lindsey Mendez is hilarious.
The Boys in the Band...or Three Tall Women Apr 9
2018, 08:36:31 PM
I have to disagree. I love Shakespeare, other Albee (e.g. "The Goat"), and "challenging" plays in general, as well as Sondheim, LaChiusa, etc. I got one of my BAs in English with a concentration in Medieval and Renaissance lit. I am in my mid-thirties and work as a family trauma therapist. In my opinion, "Three Tall Women" is a dull slog that reaches for profundity and fails to grasp it. It's a beautiful production with a stunningly winning cast, but the play doesn't succeed dramatically. It was
The Boys in the Band...or Three Tall Women Apr 9
2018, 01:42:49 AM
I haven't seen "The Boys in the Band," but I have to say that I thought "Three Tall Women" was one of the most boring, high-handed, dramatically dead, and tiresome pieces I have ever seen (and I usually love pacey, deep plays). The 8 hours of "Angels in America" flew like two hours, but 3TW's 1h45m felt like an eternity. I wanted so badly to love it, given the cast, playwright, and hype on the board, but it failed to engage, let alone move me. Go see "Boys in the Band."
Did you make it through? Was the show a curative factor for you? And how did you like it, if you did make it?
Angels in America rush reports Apr 3
2018, 03:12:54 PM
I'm pretty sure that rush on a one-part day is just for that one part, and that you'd have to rush again for part 2, but let us know! And good luck!
Our seats were Orch row K, extreme right. They were very slightly obstructed for scenes taking place house right, but it was an otherwise absolutely perfect view. I'm still in shock that my friend won. This was the best play experience I've ever had. Note to those trying for last-minute rush: they didn't have any 30 minutes before curtain today; someone tried to buy rush at that time when we picked up our lotto tickets, and the box office will decline to sell rush for only Pa
DAME said: It varies. If your only one person and you go mid afternoon and ask quietly andwith no one around you ; they will sell you a full view side orchestra seat. I’ve been having pretty good luck at most shows."
Good to know, and I hope that works for some people! We didn't have that option today as we have unbreakable plans this afternoon and didn't want to risk missing out entirely by waiting until early evening. Thanks for replying, and I
My friend won the lotto for the marathon tomorrow! I'll post an update about seat locations when we pick up our tickets.
CAROUSEL (2018) Previews Mar 30
2018, 11:20:59 AM
Rush update if anyone is interested: I arrived at 8:30 today (Friday) and there were 8 people in front of me. By the time the box office opened there were about 35 on line total. They only sold rush in the rear mezz. I got center. The people in front of us inquired (politely) if there were any other rush options, e.g. for scattered singles, and the box office worker said there were not.
Danielle49 wrote: Saturday lottery wins are for both parts as they were before for $74. That means it's possible that even if you win for Part 1 it may take a while until you get to see Part 2 via the lottery.
I just went to the AiA lotto page, and it has lotto options for tonight and Sunday, but nothing for Saturday (marathon day). I was hoping to enter the lotto for the "marathon" and see both parts on the same day if I won, but it looks like that might no long
jkstheatrescene said: On the other hand, maybe she has a point. Frances McDormand was literally robbed of her Oscar. A Broadway performer may be next..."
The late, great, gracious Marian Seldes was robbed of her Tony for "A Delicate Balance" when a party guest absconded with it. The Tony Awards committee replaced it years later.
I felt BRI deserved the award for "Pippin," and I screamed with joy when she won for DEH, which I a
