ANGELS IN AMERICA (2018) Previews — Page 9

same tbh, and I already saw it twice in London

You guys have got me so excited for this!

Beth Malone went on as the Angel/Mormon Mother/Emily last night unscheduled (3/7) since Amanda Lawrence was out. I like Amanda Lawrence better in the role but enjoyed getting to see both actors play the part. Another incredible night- didn't love the staging for the final scene but truly excellent production. It is on my list see a second time. 

I saw this production on the previous two Sundays via TDF. I found the cast to be extraordinary and the direction helped elevate the evening. I did find the physical production to be rather dark and unappealing but the quality of the work got me passed it. I always describe this play as a big, sprawling, fabulous mess. Seeing this reminds me of George S. Kaufman's famous adage that "nothing in life should be greater than two hours!" The writing is so good but I often wonder what would this piece look like if Mr. Kushner got this evening down to under three hours per evening. Besides the fact that the Producers would be thrilled to avoid the golden overtime clause in all of the union contracts, I wonder if the impact would be even stronger. Just a thought. It still is an extraordinary evening that is well worth experiencing. As for the comment from that mint guy ("After Eight"..or do they still make those lil suckers?). I think that it's hard to compare one great work of a Playwright with those who have a body of work that is truly extraordinary. Kushner has never surpassed or even equaled this work during the past 25 years. I think that is what After Eight was getting at. I always leave the snark at the door cause frankly I find it a waste of time and what kind of Psychoshrinkacologist would I be if I let my inner "mofo "out all the time:)

GeorgeandDot said: "Angels in America would suck if it were cut down to three hours."

 

It would suck if the playwright found a way to cut 30 minutes from part one and 45 minutes from part two? I have more confidence in Mr. Kushner's talents than to dismiss the task of careful pruning his opus. I'm just wondering what it would look like if he undertook that task.

 

To anyone interested, there are some tickets in the rear mezz now available for opening night. Shows at 12pm & 6pm on 3/25

You’d have to call them if you purchased through Ticketmaster. Assuming you paid around $200 for that seat, the rest of the orchestra is pretty much $498, with some $318 seats and the front row being $338. Again, assuming your ticket total was around $200, you’d have to pay the difference plus $5 exchange fee (which they ignore sometimes) and it’d end up costing you around $150 more after fees if you switched to Front row (best deal if you’re going to upgrade, in my opinion).

Updated On: 3/8/18 at 09:27 PM

Do not do a carb-heavy dinner and have a protein bar and/or almonds to snack on during intermissions. But the show does not feel anywhere near as long as it is.

I was little surprised to see a big gaggle outside of the stage door last night after Part 1.  After 3+ hours I would just want to go home and not have to sign autographs or take pictures. I'm sure it's exhausting for them and then have to deal with a crowd at the stage door...ugh.