A View From The Bridge in Chicago
A View From The Bridge in Chicago
#1A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/15/17 at 11:52pm
WOW! This was my first experience with this show. I thought everything about this production was great! The performances, the design, the direction, the ending, THE BARE FEET! So poignant and brilliantly portrayed!
For those who have seen the NY production and the "tour" are there any noticeable differences? Or did I just see the complete package?
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
#2A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 9:17am
Where did you sit? Did you have onstage seating? Just how is it arranged, ala Equus?
I go on 10/8. Hope I like it as much as you did - or more.
#3A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 9:30am
I was in box 1. I got the 10TIX discount. Not a bad view at all, but I'm hoping to see it again so I can sit on stage.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
#4A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 9:36am
Approximately how many does the stage seat?
coolboi952
Understudy Joined: 10/20/08
#5A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 10:16am
I saw it on Thursday from the onstage seats on the right side. It was a great view the onstage seats were really comfortable and held Around 30-40 people on each side of the stage. I sat in the last row closest to the audience and found it a great view point For the show as u could see most of the action no matter were the actors were. The show itself was brillant, the staging and pace really made the 2hrs fly and the end scene was done so well. If i had the money and time i would see this production two more times as i feel u would see something new depending on where u sat.
Updated On: 9/16/17 at 10:16 AM#6A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 10:22am
No more than 50, I'd say
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
kade.ivy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/13
#7A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 10:56am
Jorge, I'm going next Saturday and sitting in box 13 I think. Do you miss much in the boxes? Excited to see this!
#8A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 11:34am
I was in the very front house right box and I didn't feel like I missed anything. So I'm sure the views from the other boxes are only better.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
kade.ivy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/13
#10A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 11:57am
I'm quite jealous of where you lucky devils have either sat or will be sitting.
I, on the other hand, will be working my regular volunteer usher job at the Goodman on 10/8; and will be instructed to choose seating from whatever is still available prior to curtain. Certainly it won't be on the stage.
And if it's a sell out, and I'm directed up to the booth, I'll freak.
adagio
Understudy Joined: 5/13/16
#11A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 5:48pm
I'll be sitting on stage next week. Today Tix has been offering $20 stage seats, or there's a discount code 30STAGE from the Goodman that offers $30 seats for anyone under 30(?).
I'm unfamiliar with the show (I know, I know) - would you recommend reading up on the plot/characters beforehand, or going in blind?
#12A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/16/17 at 6:04pm
Go in blind.
Also, if you are able to sit onstage for this, do. It makes all the difference to be able to see the actors' eyes move and just to be that close. It's an intense experience, one that I will always remember as a highlight of my theatregoing.
Jake01
Chorus Member Joined: 11/9/10
#13A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/24/17 at 11:21pm
Happy to see such raves for this from the Chicago press! This is heart-stopping theatre: I have never, NEVER, seen a play before this that received such an audible reaction from the audience: uncomfortable murmurs, loud gasps, even some talking back to the characters ("F*cker!" was heard at one point in response to something Eddie did or said). Truly a magnificent production of a play, I admit, I never cared for much before. But this interpretation is riveting. See it!
adagio
Understudy Joined: 5/13/16
#14A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 9:08am
Saw this production on Sunday and I'm still thinking about it. Thank you to ColorTheHours for recommending I go in blind; it was such a powerful experience!
Though
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The very end fell a little flat to me - there was all this tension when Marco confronts Eddie and the other characters are trying to hold them off, but going from that to the football huddle while the blood rained down was pretty anti-climatic. Seemed like they were focusing on the symbolism at the expense of the emotion.
Can anyone explain the significance of the timing of the drops of blood earlier in the show? None of those scenes seemed particularly heightened (though IIRC it was always when Eddie was speaking), but I didn't know the material well enough to fully understand.
This is the first show I've seen at the Goodman that I'd like to see a second time if possible. Will be on the hunt for stage seats on the other side that still fit my budget.
Lyndsey27
Swing Joined: 8/18/17
#15A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 11:47am
Call_me_jorge said: "I was in the very front house right box and I didn't feel like I missed anything. So I'm sure the views from the other boxes are only better."
Jorge - I have never been to the Goodman but am encouraging my daughter to purchase student tickets for this weekend. Were you in a lower level or upper level box? Any thoughts about the last three rows of the Mezz versus the boxes? She would have loved a $20 stage seat, but those seem to be a thing of the past at this point.
#16A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 11:49am
^ I was lower level!
use the discount code MEZZTIX the day of! That’s how I got mine and it was only 10 dollars
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
Lyndsey27
Swing Joined: 8/18/17
#17A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 3:35pm
Thanks Jorge! That's the plan. Appreciate the help!
kade.ivy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/13
#18A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 9:41pm
Lyndsey27 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I was in the very front house right box and I didn't feel like I missed anything. So I'm sure the views from the other boxes are only better."
Jorge - I have never been to the Goodman but am encouraging my daughter to purchase student tickets for this weekend. Were you in alower level or upper level box? Any thoughts about the last three rows of the Mezz versus the boxes? She would have loved a $20 stage seat, but those seem to be a thing of the past at this point."
I was in box 13, which was a third (highest) level box house right. I sat on the side closest to the stage and could see everything except for what happened directly under me, the significant part of which was maybe less than 5 minutes. Most of the play is staged center or stage right.
Lyndsey27
Swing Joined: 8/18/17
#19A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 10:55pm
kade.ivy said: "I was in box 13, which was a third (highest)level box house right. I sat on the side closest to the stage and could see everything except for what happened directly under me, the significant part of which was maybe less than 5 minutes. Most of the play is staged center or stage right."
Thank you for adding your experience. It's hard to picture the sight lines with some audience members seated on the stage, but you know -- for $10, it's going to be great no matter where she sits. Thanks again!
mpd4165
Leading Actor Joined: 8/6/09
#20A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/28/17 at 10:58pm
I had the pleasure of experiencing this production from onstage and if you can find a spot in the front row, DO IT. the action just inches from my face was exhilarating.
#21A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 9/30/17 at 5:58pm
I saw this again at 2 and this time at sat onstage. It was truly a unique experience and being that close to the actors was wonderful. That final image was even more chilling this time around.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
#22A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 10/1/17 at 9:27am
jorge:
Did you happen to spot any empty seats... anywhere?
I'm volunteer ushering for Bridge next Sunday afternoon, and I'm hoping for an availability.
#23A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 10/1/17 at 9:38am
^there were many empty seats. Most of them were at the back of the mezz, but there also empty seats scattered in the orchestra section and onstage.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
3GamesToLove
Chorus Member Joined: 3/6/17
#24A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 10/2/17 at 1:46pm
Going this Saturday evening. I wanted on-stage seating originally and I'm under 30 so I bought their membership, not discovering until afterwards that the membership tickets are only for the mezzanine level. So that was a bummer, but I did get an email today that members get a free upgrade to on-stage seating!
Can't wait. I'm sitting in the first few rows, center, for the Fun Home matinee earlier in the day too.
#25A View From The Bridge in Chicago
Posted: 10/2/17 at 1:50pm
Just decided to purchase a $20 on-stage seat on TodayTix for tomorrow's show. Can't wait!
