Angels in America Question
Angels in America Question
Angels in America Question#1
Posted: 4/16/18 at 2:36pm
Hi all! I’m planning a NY visit and thinking about seeing the first half of AiA. Could the first part be considered a stand alone piece or do you really need to see both parts? Thanks in advance.
Angels in America Question#2
Posted: 4/16/18 at 2:47pm
If you love it you can always read the second part or watch the HBO miniseries. Definitely don’t miss this one, even if you can only see half.
You will definitely ache to see part two though!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Angels in America Question#3
Posted: 4/16/18 at 2:51pm
Part One is a masterpiece itself, but I can't imagine getting to the end and not dying to know what happens next.
Broadway Star Joined: 1/7/16
Angels in America Question#4
Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:39pm
Definitely see both if you can. You won't regret it.
But if it's a choice of seeing just Part 1 or none of it at all, definitely see Part 1.
Angels in America Question#5
Posted: 4/16/18 at 4:21pm
The ending of Part I is magnificent so you will find it hard not to want to see Part II. Seeing the angel at the conclusion of part I will absolutely take your breath away. I had to wait until the following evening and I could barely sleep!
That being said, agree with above posts. See Part I if you can.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
Angels in America Question#6
Posted: 4/16/18 at 4:23pm
See one or both, but at least experience one Act of this brilliant production.
Angels in America Question#7
Posted: 4/16/18 at 4:36pm
Try to see both parts if you can, but I believe Millennium stands as it's own play.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
Angels in America Question#8
Posted: 4/16/18 at 5:54pm
The two parts were written and produced years apart. So, yes, the first part can be seen as a standalone, although I would echo the sentiments of others here. If you can see both, you really should.
Angels in America Question#10
Posted: 4/16/18 at 8:20pm
I'll be the voice of dissent here and say that I personally believe the two parts are inextricable and should be seen together.
Angels in America Question#11
Posted: 4/16/18 at 9:54pmAnd some people have “problems” with the second part but I find it absolutely brilliant and deeply moving.
Angels in America Question#12
Posted: 4/17/18 at 1:35am
I agree that you should see Part I over nothing at all, but I also don't think it works as a standalone, even though the original Part II opened a season later and the Tonys treated them as two plays. Part II is the direct continuation of the action and conclusion of the piece. For me, the "dinner break" between parts I and II couldn't go by quickly enough because I was just aching to see the rest of it. I can't imagine seeing Part I and knowing that you won't see Part II. Yes, there's the HBO movie, or you can buy the script, but THIS production's Part II should not be missed if you can possibly help it, if you're seeing Part I!
Angels in America Question#13
Posted: 4/17/18 at 2:21amI prefer part 2 over part 1. It is a lot more poetic and dreamlike and also delves deeper into the characters and themes than in part 1.There is something in Tony’s writing that makes Perestroika so surreal and grounded at the same time, and I don’t feel it drags at all. In fact, I wish the journey could’ve been slower to allow room for more reflective moments. But you know, the world only spins forward.
Angels in America Question#14
Posted: 4/17/18 at 2:21amI prefer part 2 over part 1. It is a lot more poetic and dreamlike and also delves deeper into the characters and themes than in part 1.There is something in Tony’s writing that makes Perestroika so surreal and grounded at the same time, and I don’t feel it drags at all. In fact, I wish the journey could’ve been slower to allow room for more reflective moments. But you know, the world only spins forward.
Angels in America Question#15
Posted: 4/17/18 at 4:05am
See Part 2 in Berkeley, CA it's on til July https://berkeleyrep.instantencore.com/m2/app.html?v=171003&utm_source=Mogo&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=AG&utm_content=v1#tproduction/12033/title
Updated On: 4/17/18 at 04:05 AMAngels in America Question#16
Posted: 4/17/18 at 1:01pm
Thanks for the responses, You pretty much confirmed what I thought you’d all say. Ok, I need to find a way to make this work. Thanks again.
Unfortunately, California isn’t really an option for me.
Angels in America Question#18
Posted: 4/22/18 at 4:29pm
Just saw both parts yesterday and WOW! Part 1 (“Millennium Approaches&rdquo
is a fully-realized play, but its very dramatic conclusion will make you want to see how everything concludes in Part 2 (“Perestroika&rdquo. And the (almost) eight hours FLEW by!
Angels in America Question#19
Posted: 4/22/18 at 10:08pm
bearhorn said: "Just saw both parts yesterday and WOW! Part 1 (“Millennium Approaches&rdquo is a fully-realized play, but itsvery dramatic conclusion will make you want to see how everything concludes in Part 2 (“Perestroika&rdquo. And the (almost) eight hours FLEW by!"
Oh man, you’re killing me! I’m dying to see it. It’s my boyfriend that’s the problem. I can’t get him to commit to both parts. Glad you enjoyed it.
Angels in America Question#20
Posted: 4/23/18 at 12:13amGo without him. You won't regret it, but he might. (I'm only being half-facetious.)
Angels in America Question#21
Posted: 4/23/18 at 12:26amAgreed. I go to shows by myself all the time, including this one. Both parts of AiA are not to be missed. Also try the lotto for part 2. It's really easy to win if you enter for separate parts. Updated On: 4/23/18 at 12:26 AM
Angels in America Question#22
Posted: 4/24/18 at 7:47pm
I also agree. I went alone on Saturday and have never had a better theater experience in my life. Also, this show had one of the best audiences I've ever been a part of - every intermission I had someone to chat with and everyone was very friendly, excitedly saying they'd see me after the dinner break, etc. Probably because everyone there was there for 8 hours and clearly wanted to be there rather than the tourists and "I'll check it out I guess" people at more standard shows, I don't know, but a lovely audience. You won't feel alone at all. And it is absolutely worth it to see both parts. I went in counting it as two shows in my head but left feeling it's definitely all one. The end of part 1 just felt like too much of a cliff hanger.....I can't imagine waiting the full day that non-marathoners do, let alone never seeing it. But if you must, do just part 1 over nothing.But PLEASE try for both, you won't regret it!!!
Updated On: 4/24/18 at 07:47 PM
Angels in America Question#23
Posted: 4/26/18 at 4:06pm
Has anyone bought AiA tickets on StubHub? I confused because it seems that the ticket price includes both parts, but the prices are very good, almost to good to be true. For instance, for performances Part 1 tonight and Part 2 tomorrow, the price is $39 (before fees).
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
Angels in America Question#24
Posted: 4/26/18 at 7:01pm
I do agree that you would ideally want to see both parts but since they were written several years apart, obviously Part I stood on its own for quite some time.
Now that the two are finished, it is hard to imagine stopping at Part I
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
Angels in America Question#25
Posted: 4/26/18 at 7:02pm
Try to convince him to take the leap. It is a day of theater he will never forget and a production that everyone should see if they can
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