THE FERRYMAN Previews

[rjm516]

RippedMan said: "Did not like Jerusalem so I'm on the fence about this one."

I really disliked Jerusalem and I thought Ferryman was 100% superb.

 

[Sidney Libby]

The Ferryman is one of the best plays I've seen in ages.  I agree with rjm516 that the show was 100% superb.  The storytelling is intriguing and the characters are amazing.  The play has so many interesting ideas -- it's like a thriller, comedy, drama, and unlike anything else around right now.  I was completely absorbed by the whole experience.  And it was great to hear the Stones and the Undertones played at volume!

[musikman]

I think I’m also in the “on the fence” camp. The acting is mostly superb (one or two hammy performances), and the atmosphere they build is quite intriguing, but it feels like a whole lot of nothing until BAM, and then it’s over just like that.

I think this one definitely suffers from a bit too much exposition and could easily be cut down by 30 minutes, or make it a two part play and really delve into the whole Seamus Carney story.

Also, the Muldoon character was almost cartoonishly portrayed and written.

Still enjoyed it and it has much to offer, but I hardly think it was the second coming of plays that it was written up to be.

[djoko84]

Can anybody who has seen this both in London and on Broadway tell me if there is any major difference between the shows? I saw it in London and it was amazing. I'm not sure if i would see it again on Broadway unless it's majorly different.

[qafgenius122]

Saw the play last night, it was my second of the day after having seen the matinee of Lifespan of a Fact, and I’m going to throw my hat into the “absolutely loved it” camp!

The length did concern me, going in, only due to a lack of sleep, but I was so enthralled, I wished it could’ve gone on longer. I never felt myself questioning “I’m liking this, but is it almost over?”

I got there for rush seats around 10:15, and there was no line by then, I got orchestra Row K on the side, marked partial view, but I missed maybe 10% of the stage, and absolutely no action, as everything happened center stage. At intermission the woman next to me asked to move to the outer seats as she wasn’t feeling very well, so moving 2 seats closer center, I was practically full view! That woman, btw was Becky Ann Baker. We had a little chat, she is very sweet.

I’m going to remember this one for a long time. Definitely one of the best things Ive seen this year. It’s gonna be a hit after reviews, and hopefully it’s remembered come June.

[BroadwayConcierge]

This was beyond terrific. The run time did not feel long at all because its scope is so epic and it's truly just addictive to watch. Master class performances (Laura Donnelly's work in this has particularly stuck with me), a stunning set, and expert playwriting.

I highly recommend this and hope it has a long life on Broadway. The Ferryman, Torch Song, and The Waverly Gallery have been the highlights of the season so far for me.

[Flowerlovestage5]

I saw The Ferryman last weekend and it was superb. Compelling performance and such a well-developed piece of theatre. We were enthralled the entire time.

[MadsonMelo]

BroadwayConcierge said: "This was beyond terrific. The run time did not feel long at allbecause its scope is so epic and it's truly justaddictive to watch. Master class performances (Laura Donnelly's workin this has particularly stuck with me), a stunning set, and expert playwriting.

I highly recommend this and hope it has a long life on Broadway. The Ferryman,Torch Song, andThe Waverly Galleryhave been the highlights of the season so far for me."

Good to know as these as the three non musicals shows I’m seeing on this trip lol

[MattRVA]

For those who have seen this, what seating advice would you have? On the date I’m considering, Telecharge Offers has availability in the side orchestra (relatively close to the stage), side front mezzanine, and center rear mezzanine. Is this a show where close proximity is ideal, even if it’s a side view? Farther away but closer to center? I know a lot of this comes down to personal preference, but I wonder if this particular show makes a certain vantage point ideal.

[jbird5]

If you read the first few posts of this thread you will see multiple complaints about how uncomfortable the rear mezzanine is. I would avoid it.

[cali8]

djoko84 said: "Can anybody who has seen this both in London and on Broadway tell me if there is any major difference between the shows? I saw it in London and it was amazing. I'm not sure if i would see it again on Broadway unless it's majorly different."

My recollection of details isn't the best, but I didn't notice any major differences in the show, just one minor thing in the dance scene. I did notice that the Jacobs stage seems significantly wider than the Gielgud stage. I was blown away the first time and still loved it on second viewing. I missed Tom Glynn-Carney in London and seeing him in the role here was a major, positive difference for me.

[mamaleh]

Has anyone rushed lately? Are the locations still primarily far-side orchestra? If your rush location was in the mezz, was it front or rear mezz? Thanks.