LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Previews

I'm curious to hear how Ivy Lynn is.

Updated On: 10/8/16 at 12:42 AM

I already started a thread for this a couple days ago, but I guess we can use this one. :)

Bumpin' this one. Anxious for the thoughts from tonight's first preview! 

A quick look at the set that I found by checking out the Booth Theatre's Instagram location page. Very eager to hear thoughts on this.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUjZ2EBuOQ/

Can't wait to hear about McTeer's performance.

Overall an excellent  production. The set, the costumes, the music all nailed it. That they were mostly able to hold my attention for 3 hrs is an accomplishment.

i wasn't impressed by McTeer though. I just didn't get the malevolence. Maybe she needs to to amp it up for American audiences.

Liev carried the show with his energy. His is the showier part anyway. Even when he flubbed his lines his ad libs were hilarious.

i do find it strange to be viewing a play about rape in this climate. People were even laughing during the seduction scene which was rather uncomfortable.

Updated On: 10/9/16 at 01:05 AM

I don't agree about McTeer, I saw her in London and she was sublime... it was very subtle, hope you're not looking for Mephistophelean acting or something

Brian 1973 said

'I agree. McTeer was very weak when I saw it in London. Very monotonous tone to her voice and a very mannered performance. "

Exactly.

Imeldasturn: Were you sitting close to the stage? Maybe it works up close. It probably would have been devastating on TV. But sitting in the Mezz or back of the theater those sublties are lost. It's almost as though the Brits are doing so well with the "cool medium" they've forgotten stage craft.

Which brings me to the week point of the production: The sound was atrocious. The performers appeared to be unmiked and at times barely audible. You heard every cough and the seats at Booth squeak every time you move.

She slayed in the park over the summer and at the Broadhurst, I think they'll figure it out. 

Seeing it this weekend, can't wait! I'm still waiting on a musical adaptation of Cruel Intentions though

BroadwayLuv2: "Anyone try rush?  Any news on a policy or anything like it?"

I asked the box office last night if there was going to be a rush policy for the show, and they said they didn't know yet.

Updated On: 10/9/16 at 11:34 AM

Hopefully they'll at least offer standing room tickets then if that becomes a regular occurrence.