A Clockwork Orange (Off Broadway)- Page 2

[LxGstv]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 12:45pm

Luscious said: "LxGstv... thanks for posting the pic. I see that the stage is set low - almost looks like a pit. I can't tell by the pic... are the orchestra or stage seats rakedat all? In other words, if I'm sitting in the 3rd row of the orchestra, am I'm going to have to worry about heads in my way? Thanks in advance for your thoughts."

I just found that picture while searching on Instagram, it's not mine. I haven't seen the show yet, I will be attending tomorrow's performance. Funny enough I'm on the third row of the orchestra so I'll be able to report back tomorrow night!

[Luscious]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 12:49pm

LxGstv said: "I just found that picture while searching onInstagram, it's not mine. I haven't seen the show yet, I will be attending tomorrow's performance. Funny enough I'm on the third row of the orchestra so I'll be able to report back tomorrow night!"

That would be great and much appreciated! I also have 3rd row orchestra seats for the middle of Sept. They're discounted tickets, but I'm wondering if it would be worth exchanging for first row orchestra or stage seats. Thanks again and enjoy the show! 

 

[SweetLips]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 2:28pm

LxGstv said: "Curious to when they added stage seating, I got my tickets in early August and they didn't have stage seating listed on the seating chart.



edit: if anyone is interested in seeing what the stage looks like:

https://instagram.com/p/BYkFtwann-F/"

Looks like it's a lovely show for elderly gentlemen judging by this audience, how nice.

[Broadwaywest]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 2:33pm

I got tickets yesterday for mid October. I was on the fence about this, but then I saw the youtube clip of the jail segment and I was hooked. Can't wait to see it.

[brian1973]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 3:37pm

flyguy5888 said: "I saw last night's preview and I'm still kind of speechless. I've never seen a show like this. It was minimalist, raw, and loud: in a very good way. I really enjoyed it, but it's definitely not gonna be everyone's cup of tea. I sat in the onstage section and wow wow wowit wasintense. The performer playing Alex (who transferred from the West End) was phenomenal. He's gotta a bright future ahead of him."

 

 

Isn't he amazing? A star is born. He's also very easy on the eye as well as being a sensational actor. A huge future awaits him

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 11:25pm

persephone88 said: "Having never been to this theatre, how's the seating? Looking at getting mid orchestra side aisle seats later this month. Is this a show that you want to be really up close for, or is further back just fine?"

 

Sightlines in the theater are good. And I think you will be quite fine for this production. 

 

[LxGstv]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 10:12pm

Luscious said: "LxGstv... thanks for posting the pic. I see that the stage is set low - almost looks like a pit. I can't tell by the pic... are the orchestra or stage seats rakedat all? In other words, if I'm sitting in the 3rd row of the orchestra, am I'm going to have to worry about heads in my way? Thanks in advance for your thoughts."

So the first two rows are on the same level, from the third row up, it's raked. But it doesn't really help much, the stage is pretty much the same level as the first two rows so they do block your view. Specially because the actors spend a reasonable amount of time on the floor.

I would recommend either first row, or a bit further up so you can get the whole picture. During a lot of times my view was blocked. Same for stage seating, if you can't get the first row you will most likely have an obstructed view.

Someone walked out in the first 15 minutes of it.

[Luscious]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:35pm

LxGstv said: "So the first two rows are on the same level, from the third row up, it's raked. But it doesn't really help much, the stage is pretty much the same level as the first two rows so they do block your view. Specially because the actors spend a reasonable amount of time on the floor.

I would recommend either first row, or a bit further up so you can get the whole picture. During a lot of times my view was blocked. Same for stage seating, if you can't get the first row you will most likely have an obstructed view.

Someone walked out in the first 15 minutes of it."

Good to know! Thanks for the info LxGstv! I'm going to try to upgrade my tickets to the first row. I'll call Telecharge tomorrow. Did you enjoy the show? Would you recommend it?

[LxGstv]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:46pm

Luscious said: "LxGstv said: "So the first two rows are on the same level, from the third row up, it's raked. But it doesn't really help much, the stage is pretty much the same level as the first two rows so they do block your view. Specially because the actors spend a reasonable amount of time on the floor.

I would recommend either first row, or a bit further up so you can get the whole picture. During a lot of times my view was blocked. Same for stage seating, if you can't get the first row you will most likely have an obstructed view.

Someone walked out in the first 15 minutes of it."

Good to know! Thanks for the info LxGstv! I'm going to try to upgrade my tickets to the first row. I'll call Telecharge tomorrow. Did you enjoy the show?Would you recommendit?"

Unlike the patron who walked out, I enjoyed it quite a lot, but I'm a huge fan of the movie, so that definitely helped. If you are familiar with the story and have no problems with homoerotic, then yes, I would absolutely recommend it.

If this is your introduction to a clockwork orange I probably wouldn't recommend it? It will certainly be an interesting night out regardless...

 

edit: also figured I'd add that Jonno Davies is indeed amazing. He's also funny!

Updated On: 9/4/17 at 11:46 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:56pm

Just got back. You can see from almost anywhere in the theater. Personally I would suggest sitting around row H thru J in the center section. They use the side exits for entrances. I had a perfect view of everything.

It clocked in around 95-100 minutes. Lots of fight scenes and I figure that after the cast gets comfortable with them it may shave some time off.

I was impressed that they didn't seem to change slang for American audiences. The accents are good and the cast seems to work very well together even in this early stage of previews. I would see it again.

Updated On: 9/8/17 at 11:56 PM

[Luscious]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:56pm

LxGstv said: "Unlike the patronwho walked out, Ienjoyed it quite a lot, but I'm a huge fan of the movie, so that definitely helped.If you are familiar with the storyand have no problems with homoerotic, then yes, I would absolutely recommend it.

If this is your introduction to a clockwork orange I probably wouldn't recommend it? It will certainly be an interesting night out regardless..."

I'm a huge fan of the movie and of Kubrick's work, in general. The movie is among my all-time favorites. I realize that this is very different from the movie, but, in addition to the Kubrick film, I'm familiar with the book and story and am excited to see how it has been interrupted and adapted for the stage. Thanks again for all the info!

[DeepVSexyWitch2]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 1:12am

Hate to be that guy but I really did not enjoy this. It came off amateurish, try hard, and unnecessary. This story of toxic masculinity fused with "look at me" homoeroticism that goes absolutely no where, where everyone is just screaming the whole time and calling it "acting". I also thought the all black costumes with the orange accents were tacky as hell. The actor playing Alex does a fine job, even when he continues to incessantly yell. I couldn't help but roll my eyes whenever anyone's shirt came off. It just felt like a big "meh" and "why now? why tell this story now?" kept ringing in my ears. Mind you, I enjoy theatre off the beaten path with more experimental elements involved, so it wasn't a distaste for the style, I just thought this was poorly poorly done. 

Updated On: 9/5/17 at 01:12 AM

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 8:03am

The screaming didn't bother me. They are a gang and then he was in jail with violent inmates. I expected it. And it wasn't really amplified. JMO

[HBBrock]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 8:05am

We were also there last night and didn't enjoy it. Jonno Davies was good though. Hints of American Psycho, except Psycho was so much better.

The audience was completely full, but it did not get a standing ovation, and got a very mellow applause last night.

[lostphantom]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 10:57am

In case anyone is wondering, we got $29 rush tickets for the show. They were on side stage seating closest to the front of the stage. We usually go for the cheap tickets if possible and understand that they are partial view. Usually we have pretty good luck with the rush tickets, but I have to say the seats they offer for this show are horrible that it's not worth paying anything for them. You are basically watching the show facing everyone's back, and 90% of the time the view is blocked... Just FYI..

[ren598]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 11:10am

HBBrock said: "We were also there last night and didn't enjoy it. Jonno Davies was good though. Hints of American Psycho, except Psycho was so much better.

The audience was completely full, but it did not get a standing ovation, and got a very mellow applause last night."

That's very interesting because I was at Sunday evening's performance and they did get a standing ovation.   And the audience was also completely full.  I guess the audience's response will vary from night to night.  I personally liked the show, but I have nothing to compare it to since I've not seen the movie nor read the book.

[haterobics]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 11:17am

DeepVSexyWitch2 said: "everyone is just screaming the whole time and calling it "acting"."

Well, if they are screaming someone else's words, while doing someone else's blocking, to the service of someone else's story, I think that is the correct term. Whether you find it effective is entirely a different point.

[LxGstv]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 11:35am

lostphantom said: "In case anyone is wondering, we got $29 rush tickets for the show. They were on side stage seating closest to the front of the stage. We usually go for the cheap tickets if possible and understand that they are partial view. Usually we have pretty good luck with the rush tickets,but I have to saytheseats they offer for this show are horrible that it's not worth paying anything for them. You are basically watching the showfacing everyone's back, and 90% of the time the view is blocked... Just FYI.."

 

People in the second row center orchestra probably had the same problem. And they were all premium seats. I was in the third row (first raked row) and it wasn't a great view either.

It's funny, at some point during the show I remember thinking that most of the seats (around me) have horrible sight lines.

 

I think this will be another 1984, some will love it, some will hate it, some will question why does it even exist?!

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 1:07pm

It seems that no one has answered the most important question --- is there nudity??

[LxGstv]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 1:46pm

JSquared2 said: "It seems that no one has answered the most important question --- is there nudity??"

No nudity. Lots of undressing, but down to underwear only.

[HBBrock]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 1:49pm

If you're dying to see nudity while at NWS, go see Naked Boys Singing.

[haterobics]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 1:56pm

HBBrock said: "If you're dying to see nudity while at NWS, go see Naked Boys Singing."

That's not at NWS.

[newintown]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 2:20pm

I had thought Naked Boys Singing had finally slipped into well-deserved oblivion. When did it come back? I see it plays a Saturday 6PM performance only (once a week), at the tiny Kirk Theatre. I suppose that's so people can have time afterwards to see a real show...

Anyway, everyone knows that the latest naked boy show is Afterglow, at the seedy Davenport.

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 2:54pm

I was in row J 5 seats in center. What was wrong with ghe view from the 3rd row? The stage is so wide open I would suspect you could see everything except when the priest comes out and speaks from the side exit. And you can turn and see him.

[LxGstv]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 4:12pm

uncageg said: "I was in row J 5 seats in center. What was wrong with ghe view from the 3rd row? The stage is so wide open I would suspect you could see everything except when the priest comes out and speaks from the side exit. And you can turn and see him."

From my seat I could actually see the priest perfectly in that scene. But every time I performer was on the floor, my view was blocked and I couldn't see them. I could tell what was going on, but I missed a lot of expressions from the actors because of it. Towards the end specially, Jonno Davies spends a lot of time on the floor. Even during the treatment scenes I could only see half of him.

Similar to lostphantom's experience, but not as bad.