THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Previews

[RippedMan]

Golden: 804

Studio 54: 1006

So, about 200 more, and the feeling is just bigger. It feels big, to me, for most shows there. 

[VotePeron]

Miles2Go2 said: "Is Studio 54 that much bigger than the Golden (Three Tall Women)?"

Much bigger. The space is pretty wide and cavernous. It's gorgeous, but the leg room is atrocious and it always feels like it may crumble at any second. But that's the magic of it.

[JayElle]

RG7759 wrote in part,"..with the writer being crazy. I don't think I can ever bear anything..."  

Anything but.  Show was great, very funny.  Cannavalle's character was anything but crazy! Brilliant performances.

[BwayGeek2]

I thought the show was great - very funny, not too heavy and it was wonderful to see all three of the actors wonderfully portraying their roles. Overall, it was an entertaining night well spent on Broadway.

[Miles2Go2]

VotePeron said: "Miles2Go2 said: "Is Studio 54 that much bigger than the Golden (Three Tall Women)?"

Much bigger. The space is pretty wide and cavernous. It's gorgeous, but the leg room is atrocious and it always feels like it may crumble at any second. But that's the magic of it.

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Thanks. I have been to both Studio 54 (Cabaret) and the Golden (Three Tall Women), but since it was years apart and I sat in different places (Orchestra for TTW and rear Mezzanine for Cabaret), I couldn’t recall differences in size. And, yes, the legroom in the rear mezzanine at Studio 54 is atrocious. Never again! If I go to Studio 54 again, it will be an aisle seat in the Orchestra only. 

[JBC3]

I will sit in the aisle seat across and we can trade bon mots at intermission.

[Sauja]

At 6’2, I’m with the posters who find the legroom in 54’s rear mezzanine to be the most excruciating on Broadway. But I had a seat in the middle of an orchestra side row for Lifespan and was quite comfortable. There’s plenty of legroom down there.

I feel like it’s a fixable space, and they could probably even fit more seats, but it would likely not be a cheap fix, so perhaps we will never see it done.

[ilysespieces]

Sauja said: "At 6’2, I’m with the posters who find the legroom in 54’s rear mezzanine to be the most excruciating on Broadway. But I had a seat in the middle of an orchestra side row for Lifespan and was quite comfortable. There’s plenty of legroom down there.

I feel like it’s a fixable space, and they could probably even fit more seats, but it would likely not be a cheap fix, so perhaps we will never see it done."

I'm barely 5'6" and had an aisle seat in the rear mezzanine last night and my knees are still screaming at me for daring to sit in that seat. The last time I saw a show Studio 54 was probably 10 years ago, I don't know if it was because I was a lot younger or just excited to see the show, but I didn't remember it being nearly that bad. But it was. I am seeing Kiss Me Kate through HipTix and I'm kind of not looking forward to sitting through that. Thankfully the friend I'm going with is 5' even, so I'm going to warn her that I may get a little too close if my knees get pissed ??

 

But I did really like the show, I laughed a bunch and really enjoyed the writing. And I loved how it ended. 

[10086sunset]

Thought the show was a mixed bag. While the performances are very good, the lack of action proved fatal for me, as the story became fairly boring rather quickly. 

I wish they would have spent some time giving Radcliffe's character a little background, something more than working on the Harvard Crimson. 

 

[fitzdavid2]

I thought the mix of humor and drama worked quite effectively.  The ensemble of Radcliffe, Jones and Cannavale is excellent and, for me, the evening flew by (it's the quickest 90 minutes on Broadway).  The conclusion was surprisingly poignant.   In an age where facts are sometimes relegated to fiction, I think the play works comfortably at different levels. It's relevant and thought provoking (heard many people outside discussing it) and highly entertaining.  My one quibble:  the title, while accurately reflecting what goes on, is not very enticing...

 

[VintageSnarker]

Blaketime1 said: "I saw the show tonight and thought it was very good. All three actors did an excellent job. The last 20 minutes of the show are particularly amazing. After about an hou at the stagedoor, Daniel came out and signed for everyone and took pictures with anyone."

It's nice he's still doing that. Just curious, is it crazy? Studio 54 has that stage door street pretty much to themselves but I also can't imagine this show is pulling the same audiences as some of his previous ones (H2$ comes to mind). 

I had written this play off as one of the many star vehicles that I skip but this thread is selling me on maybe rushing after it opens. 

[CaseyBrent41]

Went last night to see this a day after seeing FERRYMAN and loved it! It was the perfect balance to the massive ferryman.....I loved the simplicity, humor and excellent performances of LIFESPAN. I'll admit after the show I went back and forth on if it was TOO slight or short, but I guess it all depends on the story you're looking to tell and it delivers on that. I feel like so many plays have no reason to exist other than for people to talk...but this said a lot without beating you over the head with politics and current events. Definitely worth seeing. (Bobby, Cherry and Daniel were so enjoyable to watch)

[mamaleh]

Saw the play yesterday afternoon and enjoyed it.  I often wonder whether writers of "color" pieces in magazines go a little too far in adding juice to their stories.  Daniel Radcliffe was very funny in his lightning-speed dialogue delivery and dogged persistence, to the consternation of Bobby Cannavale's character.   Radcliffe did not come out after the matinee to sign as he was not feeling well, according to the security guy; nor would he do so after the evening performance.

FYI, I rushed it.  I arrived at 8:40 a.m. and was third in line. The line didn't seriously build until after 9:15 or so.  My seat was a happy surprise: the first row of the mid-mezz, EE, which allows you to swing your legs through the open space.  My arthritic knees were quite happy.  

[Brave Sir Robin2]

For what it's worth, I got a rush ticket around 6:45pm for an 8pm show and was third row in front mezz. Totally worth it! The cast was great and the show was a fun take on an interesting subject matter.

[curiousalex]

I'm seeing The Lifespan of a Fact in a few weeks, I've never been to Studio 54 before and I'd like to know where exactly the Will Call window is located and what time should I collect the tickets? Could also someone tell me how does the stage door look like? Is it very crazy? What time approximately does it finish? I'd be most grateful for the reply!

[CaseyBrent41]

Not crazy will call is actually at the end of a long entry way and right before the doors to the theater. Getting there at half hour before performance is fine. 

[JBC3]

Radcliffe fact checks an article for The New Yorker.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/10/15/daniel-radcliffe-and-the-art-of-the-fact-check

[billyelliotfan123]

Anyone rush recently?

[curiousalex]

Thank you CaseyBrent41 :)

[sppunk]

Has anyone seen any discounts for this?

Will be in town in mid December and want to
catch a Sunday matinee and not sure if I trust it to be on TDF or at TKTS during the holiday season.

[Fordham2015]

Saw this today and thoroughly enjoyed it- all three actors were fantastic (especially liked Radcliffe's traffic monologue, though they each had great one liners). The writing isn't Tony-worthy, but raises thought-provoking issues in the fake news era. The ending seemed a little abrupt in the moment, but as I keep thinking it makes more sense and I get the effect the authors were going for. 

I doubt this'll be remembered at awards time (if only because of its early slot) but it's definitely an entertaining 90 minutes with plenty of food for thought.

[TheQuibbler]

billyelliotfan123 said: "Anyone rush recently?"

 

I rushed on Monday the 8th; arrived around 8:30am and was first line but the line quickly grew to about 20 or so by 9:15am. But the time the box office opened, I’d say there were maybe 40-50 people. We got rear mezzanine row EE, which is the second row of the rear mezz. Great view, but as mentioned the seats are tight and uncomfortable. 

 

[curiousalex]

I know taking pictures during performance is illegal and forbidden but what about taking them only in the lobby before or after a show? Is it allowed?

[Danielle49]

Wasn’t sure where else to ask this and can’t find any info on the site, but wanted to know what bag allowances are like at Studio 54? I may need to tug my backpack along tonight

[kingfan011]

So is this Radcliffe's best performance so far?