The Humans at the Schoenfeld

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Posted: 8/11/16 at 8:59am

Has anyone see the production in its new home? I was wondering in what shape the show was - and how were sightlines? Has anyone seen the show from the last rows of the mezz? And finally, has anyone done the rush at the Schoenfeld? Where were the seats located? 

 

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 8/11/16 at 10:31am

I'm going this weekend and will report back. 

[billyelliotfan123]

Posted: 8/11/16 at 1:06pm

I went last night. Got a TDF seat and was seated 8 rows back dead center. A perfect seat. The show fits beautifully at the Schoenfeld. I was worried the stage would be too big but the set firs very well and the mezz overhand doesnt seem to be an issue. This really is a special play

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Posted: 8/13/16 at 10:54pm

Excellent news! Has anyone done the rush yet, are the seats still located in front row? 

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 8/13/16 at 11:10pm

I went tonight and got a great seat from TDF in row D of the mezz almost all the way to the left. The sightlines were terrific - not a thing was a obstructed.

As for the production, I hadn't seen it in either of its previous homes, but I was captivated by it. Reed and Jayne were so deserving of their Tonys - their work seamlessly held the ensemble together. 

[@z5]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 12:27am

Was also there tonight in Mezz and really enjoyed it! Felt so lost and involved in the story...even from the second level. 

[carnzee]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 12:36am

Sounds great! Question: I was looking at Row A of the mezz, almost all the way to the left. They're sold as partial view. Would you recommend? I was wondering what was missed since in the mezz you should be able to see the upstairs. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 12:56am

Maybe the back doorm

[willep]

Posted: 8/14/16 at 8:14am

You probably won't be able to see the downstairs entrance. I remember I had a bit of trouble seeing it when I was off to the left when I saw it off-Broadway.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 1:34am

Won the lottery today and was in the 3rd to last row of the orchestra. The mezzanine overhang didn't cause any problem whatsoever, I could see the top portion of the set without obstruction.

I saw the play at the Helen Hayes, and have also read it a few times since. The production is still as magnificent as ever. I cannot wait to return again and again to see this!

An observation -

Physically, the set doesn't fit in the Schoenfeld stage perfectly. There's about 2 feet of space on every side of the set, and then beyond that is a faux proscenium arch they've constructed/designed specifically for this transfer. It's black with bricks on the sides, and some interior plaster board on top. The set kind of feels like it's floating in a black abyss. The downstage edge of the set does not jut out nearly as close to the audience as it did at the Helen Hayes...I'm not sure why they didn't bring it a foot or two closer into the house, and maybe gotten rid of the first row. 

The sound design was also not nearly as loud as it was at the Hayes. I was never jolted by the thumps...whether or not I was expecting them, they were still much more subdued. 

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 10:48am

Glad to hear the show has translated well into the new space for the most part. I am hoping to catch this in December. Did they do away with the rush policy as someone mentioned a lotto?

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 11:02am

I was wondering this too, just checked the website and it looks like they've replaced their rush with a lottery. I'm pretty upset about that, was hoping I'd get a better chance at scoring tickets with the rush. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but weren't rush tix cheaper?


The Humans offers a limited number of seats priced at $40 each through a digital lottery for each performance at humanslottery.socialtoaster.com.
Entries must be submitted on the day of the performance by 10:00 a.m. for matinees and by 3:00 p.m. for evening performances. Winners will be notified via email or text, depending on what they select during the entry process. Winners may purchase up to (2) two tickets, which will be held at the box office up to 30 minutes before curtain. Cash or credit cards will be accepted for lottery tickets at the box office.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 8/15/16 at 12:21pm

VotePeron said: "I'm not sure why they didn't bring it a foot or two closer into the house, and maybe gotten rid of the first row."

 

They already removed the first row, row AA, How much closer do you need to be?