Posted: 2/27/18 at 1:12pm
Posted: 2/27/18 at 1:24pm
TotallyEffed said: "I feel like I’m only person who thinks the Angel should be flown in on wires. The puppeteering in this production, while interesting and at times beautiful, feels so clunky. I also wonder if it’s confusing for people who are unfamiliar with the play. I think she needs to fly, really fly."
I completely agree. My friend and I were so ready for the angel to fly down and were slightly disappointed by what they did instead.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 1:53pm
TotallyEffed said: "I feel like I’m only person who thinks the Angel should be flown in on wires. The puppeteering in this production, while interesting and at times beautiful, feels so clunky. I also wonder if it’s confusing for people who are unfamiliar with the play. I think she needs to fly, really fly."
Couldn’t disagree more. I’m so glad they chose to do something different with the Angel. The effect, for me and the folks I saw the show with, was absolutely stunning. I’m not sure what adding wires to the Angel does except try to create the illusion of genuine flight. But it’s so obviously fake anyway, why not try something different? Marianne Elliott created one of the most breathtaking stage moments I’ve ever seen with this effect, and it’s not even really an “effect.” Also, if the audience has trouble suspending their disbelief that she’s flying because she’s tethered to humans instead of airborne on wires, this is probably not the play for them.
I’m also curious as to how the audience was confused about the blackout right before this reveal? It’s not like the sound cuts out. And all signs point to “something is about to happen.” I found the build-up thrilling.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 2:22pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "I’m also curious as to how the audience was confused about the blackout right before this reveal? It’s not like the sound cuts out. Andall signs point to “something is about to happen.” I found the build-up thrilling."
What is going on, sound-wise, during the blackout?
Posted: 2/27/18 at 2:28pm
Posted: 2/27/18 at 2:32pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "Just more beating wings sounds. Nothing special. But definitely not indicative of “end of play,” at least in my experience. And the audience at my performance did not applaud."
The audience did not applaud at my performance either. I thought that the Angel's entrance was one of the most striking things I have seen onstage.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 2:49pm
TotallyEffed said: "I feel like I’m only person who thinks the Angel should be flown in on wires. The puppeteering in this production, while interesting and at times beautiful, feels so clunky. I also wonder if it’s confusing for people who are unfamiliar with the play. I think she needs to fly, really fly."
Completely agree. And the end of Millennium is really not the moment to introduce a new, completely incongruous staging concept. The entrance was extremely awkward, graceless, and earthbound.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 2:55pm
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Posted: 2/27/18 at 3:24pm
Scarywarhol said: "And the end of Millennium is really not the moment to introduce a new, completely incongruous staging concept."
I think that’s exactly the time to introduce a new staging concept into the production. The world of the play has burst open in that moment. In the same way that a fire-spewing book emerging from the stage is incongruous.
It also sounds like there may have been a delay in bringing the lights back up on Beth’s first night. That may also have had something to do with it. Who knows. Clearly this production and its stage magic are more divisive than I thought it would be.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 3:31pm
I saw the first preview on Friday night (seeing Part 2 tomorrow) and the audience was dead silent during the blackout. No one started to clap.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 3:32pm
Posted: 2/27/18 at 3:47pm
At Sunday's performance the ending was quite thrilling. There were sound effects during the blackout and the reveal of the Angel was quite striking. I think one needs to have a little patience during early previews. I'm sure the denouement of the first play will tighten with time.
I'm more concerned about the repetition of the three turntables of unattractive rooms during the first two acts, but I suspect that the staging of the second part will justifying the transition from order to abstraction.
All in all, a worthy evening for anyone who truly loves theatre.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 3:54pm
LesWickedly said: "IdinaBellFoster said: "I wish the price gap was smaller between the $99 seats and the rest of the theatre. Would love to upgrade, but not for $200 more dollars."
You could use the code MAIL1 to get closer in the mezzanine (Row L) or Rear Orchestra (Row U and on I believe) and it’d cost $100 more. Yes, I wish there were broader price points as I’ll be paying a little more than $200 to possibly upgrade to front row, but in a month or so, I’ll forget about how much I paid (hopefully)."
Thanks for the heads up!
Posted: 2/27/18 at 4:32pm
Posted: 2/27/18 at 5:19pm
For those asking about Beth Malone's performance dates. They're posted in the Playbill
For the previews, she is scheduled for the March 2, 3, 4, 10, 15, 16 performances
And after the show officially opens, she will be on every Wednesday for the double shows (Part One & Two)
She also tweeted that she takes over the role full time some time in mid May
Updated On: 2/27/18 at 05:19 PM
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Posted: 2/27/18 at 7:45pm
I posted about a couple I chatted with on the way home who sat back there. They said it was fine, but they had binoculars. I was in the 3rd row of the orch. I would 100% upgrade if you can."
So my mom and I are also going to be in the 3rd row on 4/12 & 4/13 (A 106 & 107). What did you think of that row? We bought the tickets so long ago that I'd forgotten that there were two rows in front of us (AA & BB) and had it in my head that we were in the very front. On the one hand, I'm glad we're not going to be right up against the stage, missing stuff and craning our necks, but on the other hand, based on the IG pic someone here posted, that wouldn't be the case even with seats in AA. It's not like we can switch them now, but I guess I just want FOMO reassurance about this row, haha.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 8:27pm
mxfish1313 said: "I posted about a couple I chatted with on the way home who sat back there. They said it was fine, but they had binoculars. I was in the 3rd row of the orch. I would 100% upgrade if you can."
So my mom and I are also going to be in the 3rd row on 4/12 & 4/13 (A 106 & 107). What did you think of that row? We bought the tickets so long ago that I'd forgotten that there were two rows in front of us (AA & BB) and had it in my head that we were in the very front. On the one hand, I'm glad we're not going to be right up against the stage, missing stuff and craning our necks, but on the other hand, based on the IG pic someone here posted, that wouldn't be the case even with seats in AA. It's not like we can switch them now, but I guess I just want FOMO reassurance about this row, haha."
Your 3rd row center seats will be incredible. You won’t be sad at all!
Posted: 2/27/18 at 9:02pm
Having seen the show last year in London (both parts front row for less than $20 thanks to the National Theatre young persons scheme), I'm wondering if...
Roy's office/appartment that rises from the floor of the stage and looks like a long corridor has transferred with the production too, or if this was only suited to the National's stage. I only ask because the same set had previously been used in a production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom the previous year on the same stage. Guess the National likes recycling scenery.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 9:14pm
what's the legroom like in the front mezz? I bought a center seat before I realized how long it was, and now I'm wondering if I should switch to an aisle seat.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 9:55pm
This could be a really stupid question. When one is looking for same day, Parts 1 and 2 and the price is say $99, is that $99 per part or $99 total? When I press on a certain seat , it gives me one total of $99 without going to Part 2. I did not confirm the first purchase so I'm not sure if it then charges another $99. Looking for a quick answer to my question. I am somehow psyching myself for a trip that i didn't plan on taking. Thanks in advance.
Posted: 2/27/18 at 10:13pm
ArtMan said: "This could be a really stupid question. When one is looking for same day, Parts 1 and 2 and the price is say $99, is that $99 per part or $99 total? When I press on a certain seat , it gives me one total of $99 without going to Part 2. I did not confirm the first purchase so I'm not sure if it then charges another $99. Looking for a quick answer to my question. I am somehow psyching myself for a trip that i didn't plan on taking. Thanks in advance."
Assuming you're buying from Ticketmaster, the $99 price is for both parts. Sounds like you're looking at rear mezz seats, right? That's what my $99 ticket was. It's around $125 with fees. Each ticket will say $49.50 on it.
Updated On: 2/27/18 at 10:13 PM
Posted: 2/27/18 at 10:32pm
Thanks Danielle for your quick response. That is what I thought but I wasn't 100% sure.
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