ANGELS IN AMERICA (2018) Previews- Page 6

[Danielle49]

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

[ArtMan]

Posted: 2/27/18 at 10:32pm

Thanks Danielle for your quick response.  That is what I thought but I wasn't 100% sure.

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 2/27/18 at 11:23pm

Callum_brown1 said: "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...

 

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Roy's office/appartment that rises from the floor of the stage and looks like a long corridorhas 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.

"

It is in this production. 

 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:22am

Also wondering how they handle some of the design elements. It's such a massive production. 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:45am

I was very surprised that they were able to keep the physical production pretty much the exact same as it was at the Narional. I can’t think of any differences between the two.

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:03am

Angel2018 said: "And after the show officially opens, [Beth Malone] 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"

Yay! We're going on Wednesday, May 30, so it sounds like we'll get Beth (barring illness or anything else unforeseen).

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:13pm

greenifyme2 said: "Go for it. Better to be close. And 2 of the actors sit right on the edge of the stage right in front of you.

You’re welcome."

I made the switch. From Row S of the Mezz to Row AA of the Orchestra. Pretty big leap, but very excited to witness this production and performances up close. 

[TNick926]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:32pm

I'm seeing Part 2 tonight (Wed) after a thrilling Part 1 last Friday, 2/23.  Does anyone know is tonight the first preview of Part 2?  Or, if not, has anyone seen Part 2 and have any thoughts about what you saw?

I was mesmerized by Part 1!  Having seen the original production in 1993, memories of that production came to my mind as I watched this revival, but the show felt fresh and newly-minted...glorious performances across the board...I was not surprised at Nathan Lane nailing the funny lines of Cohn, but seeing him go so dark and deep later in Part 1 was a revelation...Andrew Garfield was beyond brilliant...his Prior Walter broke my heart! I could go on - each performance was staggeringly good...and the play itself has stood the test of time, working not only as a reflection back on those terrifying first days of the AIDS epidemic, and the world's response, but still speaks to the current world a prophetic message that the world MUST move forward if there is any hope.

To say I'm primed for my 4 and 1/2 hours of Part 2 tonight would be an understatement... :)

[ethan231h]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:24pm

for anyone at Perestroika tonight, do they give new playbills? should i bring back mine from the other day?

[VotePeron]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 11:21pm

Act 3 had not begun by 10:30pm tonight, fyi.

[Mike66]

Posted: 2/28/18 at 11:27pm

couple of wuestions:

1.  when I saw the original(s), I thought part 1 was 'better theatre' than part 2.  can anyone comment on that about this production.  i'm coming to NYC but wont have time for both halves, and need to pick one.

2.  for those who saw the original cast and have seen this production -- can you compare and contrast the major performances?

thanks

[sorano916]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 12:28am

ethan231h said: "for anyone at Perestroika tonight, do they give new playbills? should i bring back mine from the other day?"

They gave another Playbill but it's the same Playbill as Part 1.

Marianne spoke at the top of the show, welcoming all of us, saying that this was the first performance of Part 2... all the way through, and bear with them if they have to stop the show or anything.

Luckily, they didn't have to stop it. There were some moments when they had issues getting pieces off the stage before the next cue/scene.

Got out around 11:35-ish.

[lucillefrank]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 12:33am

Saw part 2 tonight and my god, I cannot properly express how remarkable this revival is. I was honestly blown away. I really was worried Andrew Garfield may have been miscast but he proved me wrong in Millenium Approaches and he proved me EXTRA wrong tonight. And Denise Gough...what a masterful performer. They’re all masterful performers. I truly feel that Marianne Elliott absolutely knocked it out of the park.

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 12:49am

Are the scenes in part 2 staged similarly to part one? Meaning the 3 turntables? I’m in a partial view seat and it truly was partial view. Just wondering if Part 2 will be any more ‘center stage’.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 12:53am

The staging is simultaneously much more open and much more elaborate in Perestroika. But can't comment on whatever that restricted view was.

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 12:57am

Thanks. I was in the 3rd row left orch. Basically anytime anything happened on the far left turntable, I couldn’t see anything.

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 1:02am

For some reason I had thought they performed both parts over the weekend so it was such a cool moment when the director Marianne Elliott spoke to the audience tonight letting us know this was the very first public performance of Part 2!

I really loved the use of the staging in Part 2.

[CoreyRyan3]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 2:11am

Wow, wow, wow. Just incredible. This production is truly something rare. It's masterful on every level. And I truly think it's the best ensemble performance from a cast I've ever seen on stage. Every actor is giving an exceptional performance. 

[Fosse76]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 5:44am

Callum_brown1 said: "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...

 

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Roy's office/appartment that rises from the floor of the stage and looks like a long corridorhas 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.

"

Yes.

[nickk518]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 6:18am

Does anyone know if Mezz Row B center is too far or is this clear enough? I have these seats for June

[wish i were here2]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 10:28am

Has anyone sat in Orchestra L 19 and 21 for Part 1 or Part 2? Curious about the view!

[ilysespieces]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 11:44am

wish i were here2 said: "Has anyone sat in Orchestra L 19 and 21 for Part 1 or Part 2? Curious about the view!"

 

My lottery seats were almost the exact opposite of yours (H22). There were a handful of moments where stage left was slightly obscured but they didn't spend too much time in the very corners of the stage so I maybe missed a handful of minutes of someones' face. You will probably have a similar situation but with stage right. I usually check A View From My Seat but it seems like there aren't too many entries for this theater.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 2:59pm

what time did the show let out last night?

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 3/1/18 at 3:32pm

ethan231h said: "what time did the show let out last night?"

11:25pm.

The intermissions weren't particularly long (15 mins for the first and 20 for the second) and it basically started on time tonight (unlike for Part 1) and there really weren't more than a couple minutes to tighten up in set transitions, so I don't see any way it will get to the stated 4 hour run time. 4 hours plus intermission, sure.

[jawjuhh]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 12:14am

Got out at 11:10 tonight. What a remarkable night at the theater- at one point in the second intermission, I had the sensation of being at a communal sleepover. I'm pretty sure  I even witnessed a blossoming romance take place over the two nights. I knew very little about this play (except that it was iconic) and wow I am truly blown away. Andrew Garfield completely won me over by the end