FINDING NEVERLAND Previews- Page 6

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 10:04am

^The opening number that they have in the place of "Better" works a lot more in the show's favor and establishing the tone of the evening.

[203bbf]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 12:13pm

I haven't heard any mention of it, but at the ART there was one more bit of "stagecraft" at the very top of the show involving Barrie and Tinkerbell, before the curtain rose, I believe. With all the revisions to the opening, does that still remain?

I don't want to describe it too much, but it was just as magical as the other two moments that people are alluding to.

[TasteofCyn]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 12:16pm

MNC77 thanks for your input regarding Rush tickets. I'm going to NYC next week and it looks like Rush is the cheapest option.

[sweeneyguy]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 12:35pm

Yes, the Tinkerbell moment is still what the audience first experiences.

[Back Row]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 1:04pm

Do you mean the part where Tinkerbell starts to flicker and Barrie comes out on the stage and tells the audience that Tinkerbell is going to die unless they turn off their cell phones? Or did I just make that up?

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 6:20pm

Saw it last night. A bit long but I enjoyed it. Unfortunately we had a crying child during the emotional moments during the end. Took us out of the moment.

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 6:23pm

"The reception was all over the place for the A.R.T. production as well. I don't expect this to be a critical success by any means, but it does seem to push all the right buttons to be a commercial success. "


But will Greedy producers do what they did with wicked because they can see money give it lots of nominations. But very little wins

[bfreak]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 6:28pm

How is the rear orchestra for this show? Would anything be obstructed that is significant from the overhang? Thank you.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 6:30pm

Spoiler question: please feel free to pm me or label answer strongly as a spoiler.


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I'm curious what now happens after Sylvia's final scene? I always felt (from seeing it in Cambridge) the final scene could easily BE the finale, and that the scene that followed was incredibly anti-climatic. I understand the rationale for the conclusion, but it just felt weak to me. Any light you could shed would be greatly appreciated!

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[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 10:21pm

dramamama - here is a HUGE *****SPOILER***** ahead

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Sylvia's finale scene is the same as it was in Boston. She stands in the center of the stage and a circle of fans pop out of the dec, and Peter throws pixie dust on her then escorts her through the window into Neverland. The scene that follows is slightly different from Boston, though. James comes out right after and says something along the lines of, "And that is how I found Neverland". The dialogue that follows is pretty similar to Boston in terms of the joint guardianship. There is some extremely moving dialogue between Peter and James about why she had to die. The boys then talk about school. One of them talks about a poem. The other talks about a picture he drew of the family including "you grandmother, and you peter, jack, and george, and you... father"... at which point the audience goes "awe" in unison (and I started crying even harder). There is then a reprise of "When Your Feet Don't Touch the Ground" (which is different from Boston that reprised "All That Matters". It is an extremely moving ending to an absolutely beautiful show. I hope this helps! I look forward to reading your thoughts on the show!

Updated On: 3/19/15 at 10:21 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 10:38pm

bfreak I have never liked the rear orchestra in this theater for this reason and don't sit beyond row T! Mezzanine overhangs row M.
Prefer front mezzanine for most shows @ the Lunt.

Updated On: 3/18/15 at 10:38 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/18/15 at 10:40pm

bfreak rear orchestra

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 12:15am

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=2268468
Is this true or is atc posters all dickheads

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 12:15am

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=2268468
Is this true or is atc posters all dickheads

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 12:18am

^ I do not find the comparisons to ROCKY fair at all. Finding Neverland is not only an extremely different show than ROCKY, but it is also a much BETTER show than Rocky.

[HamBiggar]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 12:20am

But is it a kiddie show or one for adults? Seems like the production
hasn't a clue. The film is most certainly NOT for children.

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 1:04am

I'd say it's a family show. I saw it earlier tonight and thought I could see this playing at the Madison Square Garden theatre just like its former annual holiday treat A Christmas Carol. After all, MSG is one of the producers.

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 1:41am

I find all that chat all of them are a bunch of wankers
Broadwayworld.com has real theatre goers

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 4:42am

Thanks for the info.


Mr Smith...maybe you found your "people".

[bfreak]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:51am

Thanks for the tip-wow that really is some obstruction?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:21am

yes, the mid to rear orchestra for the Lunt is terrible. Go for the front or mid mezz instead if you have to.

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 1:25pm

^^^
ACL2006, are you in the box office at the Lunt-Fontanne? LOL The BO guy told us that almost verbatim! He got us center, front mezzanine instead!

Seeing it Sunday... I can't wait. I loved the film, and the whole Peter Pan story (in just about every iteration) has been a favorite of mine since childhood.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:17pm

"Seeing it Sunday... I can't wait."

I sincerely hope you have a wonderful time.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:52pm

Just got back from tonight's preview.

I really, really enjoyed it. However, I do not understand the raves it is getting from most people. I think the biggest cause is that the good parts are exceptionally good - truly sublime theatrical bliss - but the bad parts, oof, they're bad, and there's a handful of them. Especially in Act 1.

"Finding Neverland: The Film" is subtle and pale, and that's what makes the movie so incredibly touching. You have to use your imagination. "Finding Neverland: The Musical" could not be more opposite. By the end of the show I accepted this, and enjoyed it, but I think this causes all of the problems in act 1.

It scares me to hear that they changed the first 20 minutes - because the first 20 minutes were still the biggest problem of the whole narrative. The writers simply have no clue what tone to set, or how to start the story. It was very jolty, and all the actors were stumbling through the first few songs. However, by the time "Carousel/Mind" comes around, the rest of the show is smooth as butter.

I would not write-off the comparison to Rocky. I think a lot of people's perception of FN are being skewed by the last 20 minutes. (Sounds familiar, eh?)

The second act is really strong, and needs only a little tweaking. The stage effects are unbelievable, and put a huge grin on my face. After seeing 100+ shows, it's rare that something leaves me in awe the way some of these effects did.


So, YES, I thoroughly enjoyed the show, and can't wait to get back. The music is good. I don't know who's idea that style of music for this show was, but they at least made it work. Matthew Morrison was outstanding, IMO. Laura did an incredible job, as did Carolee. Meanwhile, the few times Teal Wicks opens her mouth, I was in HEAVEN. (She should be the understudy for Laura, like Erik A. did for Pippin...anyway, I digress...)


PS - Am I the only one that thinks "PLAY" is by far one of the best numbers of the show? They need to promote that! It'll really help get adults into the theater!

PSS- Harvey was their tonight with his posse. He was sitting in like the 4th row center and raised his hands up when one of the actors was talking about being a "producer." I guess he thought it was funny.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 3/19/15 at 11:00pm

The last 20 minutes are lovely. Everything else is an absolute disaster.

I've seen a lot of theater in my life. And FINDING NEVERLAND ranks up there with the absolute worst. Score? Awful. Libretto? Awful. Staging? Awful. (Diane, what's happened to you?) Scenery? Awful. Leading man? Awful. Did anyone involved actually ever even SEE the movie? Laura Michelle Kelly and Carolee try their best to rise above their awful material. But even they can't manage to escape unscathed. What a disaster.

Besides one breathtaking piece of staging in the second act and lovely performances from Carolee Carmello & Laura Michelle Kelly, there is nothing that can redeem FINDING NEVERLAND. Matt Morrison has absolutely no idea who he's playing and the librettist completely missed the entire point of the film. Not to mention the worst score I've heard in over a decade. And then there's the ridiculous "Cheers" joke about Kelsey that has no place in the show. An absolute disaster and exactly the trainwreck the greedy Harvey Weinstein deserves. I feel for all of the crew and cast involved. I'll be shocked if the critics are kind. A very sad mess....