Globefan said: "dramamama611 said: "This already has an obnoxiously long preview period...no matter what changes they need to make, could have been made in that time."
Ivo van Hove's approach to directing a production includes a long preview period. That's how he rolls."
A View From the Bridge: 24 Previews
Network: 28 Previews
The Crucible: 32 Previews
Those are all normal preview periods, granted two of thos
JBroadway said: "But it seems like both Merlin and Nick & Nora were also generally seen as bad shows, and while you may be right in pointing to Passion as a rough preview period, it obviously didn't hurt the show's Tony prospects as you yourself pointed out. So that doesn't quite support your earlier claim that WSS's delayed opening might hurt its awards prospects.
But anyway, the "naming other examples" thing wasn'tmy main point. My point
JBroadway said: "Spider-Man (which, again, had an unprecedented and incomparable 7 months of previews), what other example can you name of a show that has garnered ill-will withinthe theatre community because of an extended preview period? Honeymoon in Vegas had 2 months of previews, and sure, people didn't look well on that show, but that's just because it was bad. I don't recall the preview length being a source of animosity."
JBroadway said: "ljay889 said: "blaxx said: "Everyone in the production team knows the injury is a cover up for the delay. The show will have a major creative overhaul before it opens. Look for it."
That’swhat I was assuming. I think all of this couldstart creating bad word of mouth in the industry, which won’t help them with critics and the Tonys. They better ensure this doesn’t turn into another Spider-Man situation.&quo
blaxx said: "Everyone in the production team knows the injury is a cover up for the delay. The show will have a major creative overhaul before it opens. Look for it."
That’s what I was assuming. I think all of this could start creating bad word of mouth in the industry, which won’t help them with critics and the Tonys. They better ensure this doesn’t turn into another Spider-Man situation.
WEST SIDE STORY (2019 Revival) Preview Thread Dec 22
2019, 08:16:18 PM
They’re asking about the style of the singing. You could still have the original orchestrations and sing it like you’re on American Idol. I would assume the score is sung traditionally, but someone who has seen it could let us know.
trpguyy said: "“ The only element that didn’t work for me was the orchestrations. It felt very out of the world of the play to have this swelling orchestra playing 50s musical theatre. Wish they had gone the OK! route and totally reworked it.”
Not for lack of trying - the Bernstein estate will not allow new orchestrations. "
Good. Tunick and Alexander Gemingnani’s participation has been very encouraging for me, as I’m a l
I want an August Osage County revival. Dec 16
2019, 06:53:29 PM
I would love to see LuPone as Violet. She does boast about being a dramatically trained actress, and I think it would be a great fit for her to show off her chops.
qolbinau said: "Listen to the 2011 recording. The cast are perfect. The National Theatre cast are for the most part boring and tuneless. "
I agree. The National Theatre recording is pretty much unlistenable. The lowered “Too Many Mornings” in which Staunton still struggled with is an embarrassment.
WEST SIDE STORY (2019 Revival) Preview Thread Dec 13
2019, 02:03:50 PM
In the original film, the taunting still ends with Baby John being tossed on top of Anita before Doc breaks It up. It’s not as graphic as the 2009 staging, but I think it’s still meant to signify a sexual assault.
Hmm sounds like the traditional staging of the taunt. As I've mentioned, Laurents was the first to really intensify the scene in the 09 revival, cutting the live orchestration, and in early previews even having A-Rab fully drop his pants. The scene is always uncomfortable, and I will never forget Karen Olivo's blood-curdling screams. I remember some feeling that the 2008 staging was closer to an actual rape, rather than an attempt.
I remember when bringing the curtain down on Maria sobbing over Tony’s dead body was considered very bleak in the 2008 revival. Laurent’s controversy cut the procession of Tony’s body. I’m assuming the procession is cut in this new revival as well.
LaneBryant said: "Susan was Amber Iman (who moved on to Lempicka - smart choice), and she will be replaced by Rashidra Scott (currently in Ain't Too Proud).
You'll ask who my source is. The streets are my source, lol. Just wait for the announcement.
BJR said: "ljay889 said: "With the much shorter runtime, does it feel like much of the book is cut?"
I couldn't tell you what was cut. Maybe some Doc stuff? Maybe some Anita stuff? They both seemed like smaller parts to me. But it just felt streamlined, not like story points were being skipped over.
It doesn't feel like a too-short run time, partly because it was first preview and the pacing isn't there."
