A View From The Bridge Previews
A View From The Bridge Previews
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#1A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/20/15 at 11:32pm
Previews start tomorrow night (the 21st)!
I went to the dress rehearsal this evening and let me just say, this production is STUNNING and will make you rethink how fantastic View is as a play, and Mark Strong is giving an incredible performance, also onstage seating is AWESOME (and surprisingly comfortable)
#3A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/20/15 at 11:48pm
LightsOut90 said: "onstage seating is AWESOME (and surprisingly comfortable)"
If you could sit at the seat at either the lip of the stage, or centered, in front row onstage seating, which would you pick? I'm assuming lip, but just in case...
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#4A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/20/15 at 11:56pm
i mean the way its staged, none of the onstage seating is bad and its actually done stadium style so id actually recommend sitting further back, but probably more center would be good but I did sit fourth row towards the lip of the stage and my view was really great
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#5A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 12:00am
Can you speak to the design of the show? I'm guessing it's done in the round?
#6A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 12:02am
LightsOut90 said: "i mean the way its staged, none of the onstage seating is bad and its actually done stadium style so id actually recommend sitting further back, but probably more center would be good but I did sit fourth row towards the lip of the stage and my view was really great "
Thanks, I have a half of a front row next week (5 seats) and I'm the planner, so I wanted to figure out if I should grab the lip or the "aisle."
decotodd
Stand-by Joined: 2/15/05
#7A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 1:03am
Would those who have seen the Bridge previews recommend this over The Humans or the Sam Shepard? I can only see 2 of the 3 this trip
thanks
#8A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 6:41am
How were the accents? Especially the young girl playing Catherine had some issues last time I saw it.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#9A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 7:07am
Deco, everything I've heard about this screams GO!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#10A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:47am
I see it is performed with no intermission. What is the run time?
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#11A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:59am
FindingNamo said: "I see it is performed with no intermission. What is the run time?"
According to the LCT website, 1 hour and 55 minutes with no intermission.
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#12A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 11:53am
I'll be there tonight! Snagged onstage seats yesterday for me and my boyfriend. I'm looking forward to it. I've never seen View on stage or an Ivo van Hove production, period. Though, in theory, I'm a fan of both.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#13A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 11:57am
If Whizzer sees this...do you know yet if you'll go to View or China Doll tonight, with both productions beginning previews this evening? It's a force of habit for me now to look for your review after first previews! 
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#14A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 1:30pm
"Would those who have seen the Bridge previews recommend this over The Humans or the Sam Shepard? I can only see 2 of the 3 this trip"
Tough call, but I would skip Fool for Love if you have to skip one. Loved all three though.
#15A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 1:48pm
Agreed, drop Fool For Love, see the other two.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#16A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 2:07pm
I second dropping Fool for Love.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#17A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 2:12pm
Saw the NT Live broadcast of this and feel so alone. I thought it was gimmicky, tacky, and over-wrought. The production, that is--good performances. I've seen this whole bag of tricks used so many times.
Braniff Forever
Featured Actor Joined: 6/27/15
#18A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:34pm
I'm looking forward to sitting on the stage. I think that sounds like fun and something different. Has onstage seating been done before and if so, where and when?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#19A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:43pm
For this play or on Broadway at all?
On Broadway: Spring Awakening, Xanadu, and Equus spring to mind.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Braniff Forever
Featured Actor Joined: 6/27/15
#20A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:46pm
I don't know, anywhere I guess. I don't remember there being advertised for On the stage seating at this version of Spring Awakening??
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#21A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:46pm
The Mark Rylance Shakespeare plays. Well, at least Twelfth Night.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#22A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 10:48pm
Braniff Forever said: "I don't know, anywhere I guess. I don't remember there being advertised for On the stage seating at this version of Spring Awakening??
"
No, the original production.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#23A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 11:06pm
Just got back from tonight's first preview. What a remarkable production this is. I can't even really describe it. The direction is what makes this production so unique and great. The production is extremely simple, but the play itself is elevated to an entire new level as a result. Every single production element ranging from the stark set to the eerie sound effects help create a world of building tension and suspense. The performances are all stellar. There's not much more I can say about this other than do not miss it!
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Jabere
Stand-by Joined: 10/3/15
#24A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/21/15 at 11:16pm
bwayphreak234 said: "Just got back from tonight's first preview. What a remarkable production this is. I can't even really describe it. The direction is what makes this production so unique and great. The production is extremely simple, but the play itself is elevated to an entire new level as a result. Every single production element ranging from the stark set to the eerie sound effects help create a world of building tension and suspense. The performances are all stellar. There's not much more I can say about this other than do not miss it!
will do
"
meaghan4162
Chorus Member Joined: 12/6/08
#25A View From The Bridge Previews
Posted: 10/22/15 at 12:01am
Anyone try the rush for this show? I noticed that 2 rows of stage seating aren't being sold through Telecharge and was wondering if anyone knew if those were the rush seats? Thanks!
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