TaffyDavenport said: "TarHeelAlan said: "TaffyDavenport said: "I splurged for this when tickets first went on sale, and I feel much better having spent $150 for mezzanine row D at the Longacre than at the Lyceum. Although, had I known, I might have bought a cheap balcony seat, since the Longacre's is so much better."
We are in the exact same situation as you, having also bought $149 tix for Mezzanine Row D. They seemed to be a good combination of decent location and reasonable price. I'm not familiar enough with the two theatres to make a direct comparison, so just wondering why you feel these seats are actually better in the Longacre than the Lyceum? Thanks for any insight you can offer.
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Well, besides the fact that the Lyceum is kind of a dump, the mezzanine at the Longacre is closer to the stage, overhanging the orchestra at row H, as opposed to row L at the Lyceum. I think the difference is noticeable."
I currently have one of those $45 balcony seats in the last row. I'm thinking about moving down to somewhere in the mezz but not sure I want to spend $100 more on the ticket. What are your thoughts about the front of the balcony? Or just splurge and move to mezz? I've never been to this theatre before and I've never seen Macbeth before.. I'm really not sure what I'm getting myself into here. haha
This is on my list for my May trip, but I am waiting to see what word of mouth and reviews are before buying as Sam Gold can be hit or miss. I found his King Lear to be bizarre beyond belief. I will never forget the purple carpet, gold walls, and ceramic bulldogs...
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Do you guys think this is the kind of show that we will get rush tickets or should I grab one of the few tickets that I could find (and afford) during my trip before I have no other option? Can't really pay $400 on a ticket.
Gibsons2: It's Ruth Negga for me. I got my ticket.
Unfortunately I missed Ruth in Hamlet which was bestowed with a Brantley Critic’s Pick designation. I decided today to bite the bullet and got a center orchestra row B seat for a Wednesday matinee. The ticket was much less than what they are charging in the evening. Looking forward to seeing Amber Gray as well.
In my research I serendipitously came across a Negga - Bond connection that I never knew existed.
MadsonMelo said: "I have these three options, is there a real difference between them?
LEFT BALCONY Row A, Seat 24 - $118,25
RIGHT BALCONY Row C, Seat 23 -$111.25
CENTER BALCONY Row C, Seat 111 - $121.25
Theres also This one, but The low price and the disclaimer makes me think its not Good even for $57
RIGHT BALCONY Row F, Seat 11 - $56,50 There is a 3 inch stanchion pole that minimally obstructs the view of the stage."
Here's balcony F 9. You can see the pole just coming into view, so I don't know if it would be a deal breaker for me in F 11. At least it shouldn't cut right down the middle of your view. Personally, I'd rather save $50 and deal with it, since I wouldn't want to spend over $100 for any of the other options.
Well, its very tempting indeed. I know facial expressions in the balcony are basically wishful thinking, but I Wonder if the other tickets offer a better view of the actors?
I'm in the same situation. My seat is right balc row f seat 26. I've seen seat 21 on Seatplan and there isn't a pole in that picture hopefully I'm in the clear there. I'm waiting on reviews because I might want to move forward a little to front balc for a better view but I'm fine with the seat I have and saving a few dollars.
Well the move from the Lyceum to the Longacre DEFINITELY worked out in my favor!! Had Balcony, Row G, Seat 6 for $35. There is no Row G on the sides at the Longacre, so they bumped me up to Balcony, Row A, Seat 6 with the same price!! Very excited for this one!!
You don't see it as much at Broadway shows as at the Met, but if I'm in cheap seats up in a balcony I bring the small pair of binoculars I use at the opera house. I think they cost under $20, & then you can see facial expressions better.
inception said: "You don't see it as much at Broadway shows as at the Met, but if I'm in cheap seats up in a balcony I bring the small pair of binoculars I use at the opera house. I think they cost under $20, & then you can see facial expressions better."
Is it possible to rent at the theater? I think you can at the opera, right?
Macbeth may be the only show I’ll see from the balcony (maybe “Plaza” too), but I dont have binoculars and dont know if its worth buying one.
orpheus4 said: "I'm in the same situation. My seat is right balc row f seat 26. I've seen seat 21 on Seatplan and there isn't a pole in that picture hopefully I'm in the clear there. I'm waiting on reviews because I might want to move forward a little to front balc for a better view but I'm fine with the seat I have and saving a few dollars."
SeatPlan Balcony Row F Seat 26. No pole. Enjoy the show! (FWIW, per Telecharge your seat is left balcony, not right.)
Has anyone seen this yet in the previews? Would love a report as I'm on the fence with this one. Would like to know if it's "good Sam Gold" or "crazy Sam Gold"...
Lisalemann said: "Has anyone seen this yet in the previews? Would love a report as I'm on the fence with this one. Would like to know if it's "good Sam Gold" or "crazy Sam Gold"...
Have we heard any rumblings of a rough runtime for this?
I was just looking at the cast list and noticing that the Witches and the Porter are missing, as well as a few minor characters like Donalbain and Siward.
I can't imagine the witches have been cut, so I'm guessing they'll be portrayed via some other concept (e.g. in the recent John Doyle production, the witches were unseen, and the ensemble spoke their lines in unison).
But the absence of those other small characters MIGHT indicate a trimmed-down script. Fingers crosses this isn't 3 hours long!
JBroadway said: "Have we heard any rumblings of a rough runtime for this?
I was just looking at the cast list and noticing that the Witches and the Porter are missing, as well as a few minor characters like Donalbain and Siward.
I can't imagine the witches have been cut, so I'm guessing they'll be portrayed via some other concept (e.g. in the recent John Doyle production, the witches were unseen, and the ensemble spoke their lines in unison).
But the absence of those other small characters MIGHT indicate a trimmed-down script. Fingers crosses this isn't 3 hours long!"
Several of the actors have mentioned in their social feeds that they play multiple roles (including witches in one or two cases).
JBroadway said: "Have we heard any rumblings of a rough runtime for this?
I was just looking at the cast list and noticing that the Witches and the Porter are missing, as well as a few minor characters like Donalbain and Siward.
I can't imagine the witches have been cut, so I'm guessing they'll be portrayed via some other concept (e.g. in the recent John Doyle production, the witches were unseen, and the ensemble spoke their lines in unison).
But the absence of those other small characters MIGHT indicate a trimmed-down script. Fingers crosses this isn't 3 hours long!"
I've heard from some people involved that it is, in fact, running around 3 hours.