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ANGELS IN AMETICA Reviews
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#100
Posted: 6/21/18 at 9:54am
Wick3 said: "@miles2go, I'm so glad you got to see this play! I saw it last Saturday and was completely blown away. I sat in the mezzanine but had the audio-assisted device on which helped make the play feel more intimate. I connect my Bose headphones to the audio-assist device and they make the sound so much better than not wearing them at all (I'm in my early 30s and only wear the audio-assist device when watching plays.)
I'm planning to go back and get a better seat and am thinking of plunging in and spending $$$.
I did watch the HBO mini series back in 2003 or 2004 but I didn't feel connected to it for some reason. I recall snippets of Al Pacino and Meryl Streep but completely forgot most of the plot. I'm glad they did this revival and hope to see the play one more time before July 15th (but in a better seat!)"
Yes, I am so glad I splurged on front Orchestra seats. I still got a sense of the enormity of the stage design while being drawn into the intimacy. I literally felt the heat during the fire scene. Lol
i went a bit crazy at the merchandise booth (but I’ve been saving up for this trip so I can afford to). I bought the mug, magnet plus the white F*** You I’m a Prophet t-shirt and black hoodie, both designed by Andrew Garfield. I may wear the white t-shirt today. I’m sure I’ll get some interesting looks today but it’s NYC so probably not as many looks as if I was back in OKC. I’ll probably pack a black polo in my backpack to throw over it in case restaurants deny me entrance. Lol
i too remember admiring the HBO production while not really comprehending all of it. It all made perfect sense yesterday. Kushner is such an intellligent and intellectual playwright that one must never allow oneself to lose focus during the nearly 8 hours of the stage production. I would like to view the HBO version again now.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#101
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:08amI’m seeing the show in the front row tonight and tomorrow! I was very excited at first, but for some reason my excitement has dwindled. Part of me started worrying about the length but I think once I’m in I’ll be enraptured.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#102
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:42am
LesWickedly said: "I’m seeing the show in the front row tonight and tomorrow! I was very excited at first, but for some reason my excitement has dwindled. Part of me started worrying about the length but I think once I’m in I’ll be enraptured."
You’ll be fine. There’s an intermission about once an hour plus it’s so engrossing that the time flies by. If I was here longer, I’d actually love to see it again!
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#103
Posted: 6/21/18 at 12:04pm
Sooo excited for you!!! Enjoy!
I think being mentally prepared for it helps. I normally do not watch plays but for this one I didn't yawn nor did I feel bored. I also only got a drink during the 2nd intermission.
I sat in the mezz and got the audio-assisting device (sorry I don't know the official name) and connected my Bose headphones on them and they were great!!!
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#104
Posted: 6/21/18 at 12:44pm
@Miles2Go2 said—
Kushner is such an intelligent and intellectual playwright that one must never allow oneself to lose focus during the nearly 8 hours of the stage production. I would like to view the HBO version again now.
I love how the intricacies of his language reveal themselves to you on repeated viewings of a show (or reading of the book).
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#105
Posted: 6/21/18 at 1:12pmHow is the AC in the theatre? Yes I’ve been wearing shorts to shows, sue me, but I thought since I’m front row I should maybe wear pants. If the ac works well, then it shouldn’t be a problem.
Broadway Star Joined: 1/7/16
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#106
Posted: 6/21/18 at 2:34pm
LesWickedly said: "How is the AC in the theatre? Yes I’ve been wearing shorts to shows, sue me, but I thought since I’m front row I should maybe wear pants. If the ac works well, then it shouldn’t be a problem."
I'm cold-natured anyway, but it felt colder to me than most other shows. I was also front row. I was wearing a short dress, but it was raining that day so I had my rain coat, and draped it around me.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#107
Posted: 6/21/18 at 2:38pm
LesWickedly said: "How is the AC in the theatre? Yes I’ve been wearing shorts to shows, sue me, but I thought since I’m front row I should maybe wear pants. If the ac works well, then it shouldn’t be a problem."
It was freezing when I saw it. Definitely take a sweater!
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#108
Posted: 6/21/18 at 3:32pm
LesWickedly said: "How is the AC in the theatre? Yes I’ve been wearing shorts to shows, sue me, but I thought since I’m front row I should maybe wear pants. If the ac works well, then it shouldn’t be a problem."
Either the theater can't keep up with the current weather, or it's hotter in the mezz. I saw part two last night in pants, and I was on the edge of too warm. It definitely did not feel like one of those theaters that blasts the AC.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#109
Posted: 6/21/18 at 4:05pmI found it comfortably chilly in the orchestra, but warm in the mezzanine.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#110
Posted: 6/21/18 at 4:16pmI think I’ll go with pants and hope the AC is running.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#111
Posted: 6/21/18 at 4:52pm
I was on the warm side yesterday. I was in Orchestra row D and I was wearing shorts. It was maybe a little cooler do the second part in the evening. But I was comfortable in my shorts.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#112
Posted: 6/21/18 at 6:22pm
DAME said: "I was on the warm side yesterday. I was in Orchestra row D and I was wearing shorts. It was maybe a little cooler do the second part in the evening. But I was comfortable in my shorts. "
Aw Dame. I saw both parts yesterday. It would’ve been lovely to meet you. I was in Row A Center Orchestra for both parts.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#113
Posted: 6/21/18 at 6:51pmI’m here right now and VERY happy I wore pants. Very chilly. So excited.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#114
Posted: 6/21/18 at 7:15pm
Miles2Go2 said: "DAME said: "I was on the warm side yesterday. I was in Orchestra row D and I was wearing shorts. It was maybe a little cooler do the second part in the evening. But I was comfortable in my shorts. "
Aw Dame. I saw bothparts yesterday. It would’ve been lovely to meet you. I was in Row A Center Orchestra for both parts."
Likewise! Wasn’t it wonderful ? Heartbreaking .
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#115
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:13pmAny thoughts havingnto see part 2 before part 1? My plans have changed and the only way to see both parts is to see Part 2 the night before.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#116
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:16pm
DAME said: "Miles2Go2 said: "DAME said: "I was on the warm side yesterday. I was in Orchestra row D and I was wearing shorts. It was maybe a little cooler do the second part in the evening. But I was comfortable in my shorts. "
Aw Dame. I saw bothparts yesterday. It would’ve been lovely to meet you. I was in Row A Center Orchestra for both parts."
Likewise! Wasn’t it wonderful ? Heartbreaking ."
Yes. It was spellbinding. Words escape me. For the first time ever, I am considering trying to extend my trip to see a show (both parts again on Wednesday) again.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#117
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:19pm
BAREly_Wicked said: "Any thoughts havingnto see part 2 before part 1? My plans have changed and the only way to see both parts is to see Part 2 the night before."
It’s not ideal, but better to see both parts out of order than to not see both parts at all.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#118
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:19pm
Double post.
Updated On: 6/21/18 at 11:19 PMANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#119
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:26pm
DAME said: "Miles2Go2 said: "DAME said: "I was on the warm side yesterday. I was in Orchestra row D and I was wearing shorts. It was maybe a little cooler do the second part in the evening. But I was comfortable in my shorts. "
Aw Dame. I saw bothparts yesterday. It would’ve been lovely to meet you. I was in Row A Center Orchestra for both parts."
Likewise! Wasn’t it wonderful ? Heartbreaking ."
I’d also say I thought the cast was uniformly excellent. Not a weak link in the entire cast. I know some had some quibbles with a couple of the cast members’ performances , but I thought they were wonderful across the board.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#120
Posted: 6/22/18 at 12:04am
Well I just want to slap myself in the face for having any doubts. I am still in awe of what I saw tonight. It flew by, as many have said. The performances all around are spectacular. I can understand peoples quibbles with Lee Pace, but if I hadn’t been made aware that his performance wasn’t loved, I might not have noticed. Sitting in the front row is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The great work has begun and I can’t wait to complete it tomorrow.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#121
Posted: 6/22/18 at 12:21amI thought Lee Pace excellent as was the rest of the cast. I’ll say it again. Not a weak link in the cast.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#122
Posted: 6/22/18 at 1:04am
Lee Pace was incredible, and so physically beautiful it was quite distracting at times. You are absolutely right Miles, no weak link in that cast. Best show of the season.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#123
Posted: 6/22/18 at 8:40am
I loved Lee Pace's perfromance as well and I didn't realize there were some criticisms on it. I thought he gave it his all.
There were parts of Perestroika I did not understand (mainly the first part with that speech) so I plan to do some research and hopefully watch Perestroika again at some point before July 15th.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Reviews#124
Posted: 6/22/18 at 10:26am
I didn't think there were any weak links either. I'm glad I missed the Lee criticism b/c I may have noticed whatever someone had pointed out. I can't wait to see Part 1 Again.
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