ANGELS IN AMERICA (2018) Previews — Page 3

Does the Playbill indicate which performances will feature Amanda Lawrence and which ones will feature Beth Malone?

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James2 said: "Does the Playbill indicate which performances will feature Amanda Lawrence and which ones will feature Beth Malone?"

For Part 1, Beth is scheduled for 2/24, 3/2, 3/10, and 3/15.

For Part 2, Beth is scheduled for 3/3, 3/4, 3/10, and 3/16.

James2 said: "Having never seen nor read Angels in America, I'd like to know which part features the Angel more (if there's a difference). I previously thought Beth Malone was the primary Angel, notthe alternate. I'm undecided as to whether I should try to see one actress or try to see both (especially if Amanda Lawrence will be Tony eligible)."



Part 2 definitely features the Angel more.

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everythingtaboo said: "Someone on the other board mentioned that his code got him front row tickets for this weekend, I'm guessing because of last-minute releases. So I used my code yesterday for tonight and got Orchestra C2 for $99 per part."

What code are you talking about?

Sounds like a scheduling issue. Perhaps Amanda Lawrence has film or tv work.

James2 said: "Having never seen nor read Angels in America, I'd like to know which part features the Angel more (if there's a difference). I previously thought Beth Malone was the primary Angel, notthe alternate. I'm undecided as to whether I should try to see one actress or try to see both (especially if Amanda Lawrence will be Tony eligible)."

Part 2 features the Angel more but the actress who plays the Angel also plays other roles so she is featured heavily in both parts.

Thank you!

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Honestly I'd be shocked if anyone came to the stage door after this show - seeing as they're doing over 3 hours of heavy material per night.

I’ve seen pictures of Andrew Garfield at the stage door. Nathan Lane never stage doors and I’m sure that won’t change with this show.

GreasedLightning said: "everythingtaboo said: "Someone on the other board mentioned that his code got him front row tickets for this weekend, I'm guessing because of last-minute releases. So I used my code yesterday for tonight and got Orchestra C2 for $99 per part."

What code are you talking about?"

JUJA1, which I had gotten a few days ago but saw nothing but rear mezz the further out you go. I don't know if I lucked out because it was last-minute, or because of the weird schedule for the first previews, but it helped in this case to wait.

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TotallyEffed said: "They have shirts!"

Do they say “give my best to mom and dad”?

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To person asking if you can stand in the back. Yes there is plenty of space.
I don’t believe there is a bad sit in this production since it’s all pretty much front stage.
I had tdf mez row N to the side
However, friend was on row t and said view was fine
Tonite seemed about 95% full house
The 3:50 hour fly by
And Denise G. Has the Tony in the bag.

Saw part 1 last night and it is every bit as brilliant as I hoped it would be. Some minor tech hiccups (the trap door after the sacred text appears in the hospital room failed to fully close, for example) but the evening flies by. I’ve seen 90-minute one acts that have felt much longer. The returning London cast is uniformly stellar, each bringing a fresh interpretation of characters we think we know so well from years of reading the play, seeing other productions, and being spoiled rotten by Mike Nichol’s masterpiece of a miniseries. I continue to be blown away by Andrew Garfield’s seemingly endless stage presence and energy, Nathan Lane’s queeny but intense Roy, Denise Gough’s pure raw energy, Susan Brown’s authoratativeness (I would be TERRIFIED to have her as my mother), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett’s take-no-sh*t approach to Belize (his input in The World Only Spins Forward is very illuminating about his performance), and the versatility of Amanda Lawrence who makes a strong impression with every character she brings to the stage (that Angel reveal is one of the greatest stage pictures I have ever seen).

My one issue lies in Lee Pace, unsurprising given that Joe is by far my least favorite character. I find Joe to be near impossible to endear to the audience. He lacks the humor, the pathos, the heart of other characters that make me want to invest my energy into taking his journey. Without an actor who can win over the audience with just a smile, you lose a major reason to care. I’m willing to give Lee Pace the benefit of the doubt here, seeing as he’s the new kid in school, but as of now, he sticks out and not in a good way.

I can’t wait to return to this production in a couple weeks when I have tickets for a marathon day. Today was a spontaneous purchase for a friend visiting town, but I am so glad I get to revisit such a gorgeous, refreshing revival so soon. The play is truly a masterpiece and it has aged like a fine wine.