Anybody going to see MOTHER COURAGE? Post your thoughts here — Page 4

I will not be there tonight, however I was there this morning. I was sort of cranky after dealing with some unruly people (mainly this one German guy). If you didn't catch me, I was the kid selling stuff in a green shirt and brown cap.

What Meryl Streep does with the role is astonishing. I'm exhausted...as if I'M the one who just lived through the 30 Years' War.

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Finally finally *finally* got the chance to see this last night. Absolute love. I was the plus one- my friend did the actual waiting in line overnight to get the two tix- and when I got home last night my roommate asked how it was, and I told her that I would go out right now and stand in line to go see it again tomorrow night. I thought it was just absolute brilliance.

(pet peeve rant) except for the asshats who left during the last number. And during the curtain call. Like the people sitting in front of us. but especially the party in the second row, and then the party in the *first* row, in the middle section- if you were that distracting to little ol' me sitting in row H, I can't imagine what it's like for those actually on stage. Hope that 1.5 minutes you saved, after being entertained for over three hours by those on stage, was worth it. (/pet peeve rant)

I enjoyed everything- the set, the lighting, the music, the cast, everything, but I have to ditto what everyone has said, what Meryl does on stage is just absolute- wow. I don't think I have the words to express how much I enjoyed her performance. Will hopefully be catching it again!

Updated On: 8/18/06 at 09:33 AM

I was also there last night. My friend and I got to the line at 7 and the last people to get tickets got there at 8:20 for those keeping track.

The moment that PalJoey mentioned when the plane passed overhead was brilliant. It worked so well with the line right before it, which had to do with people coming to get Mother Courage. As everyone's been saying, it was a phenomenal experience and I feel so fortunate to have been able to witness this production.

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"I think I would like to see this show in a theater with real seats as I think the uncomfortable seats took away from my enjoying the show as I just could't sit still for 10 minutes."

SEAT CUSHION!

I mean come on, the tickets are free...10 bucks for a seat cushion enhances the experience.

hahaha. nope i wear a hat typically. you probably asked nik, the merchandising manager for the night. I'm not in the park everyday.

I'll be there on Sunday all day. I'd prefer if people didn't ask me about stagedoor stuff as first off, I'm not an advocate of Stagedooring, and secondly, I don't want Public Theater people to get angry. IDK if I'll be wearing my hat all the time, however I'm very loud when I sell merchandise...and sometimes play the melodica.

How hard do you think it's gonna be to get tix for the 21st? I plan to camp out of course, but how early do you reckon I should get there?10ish or earlier?

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There will, in fact, be a limited ticket distribution on Monday 8/21.
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I am waiting for Father Courage

Seriously, no desire to see it or wait hours in a line for them. We take a pass. To those that want to see it, enjoy

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OK, Roxy.

"Meryl Streep and all are absolutley perfect and, with the exception of "The Song of Solomon" sung by Kevin Kline, there was really no weak moment."

Wow.
He did GREAT the night I saw it - 8/25.
I was very impressed.
It was a real highlight.

I wasn't expecting too much because it didn't appear that he was really connected to the hound-dog sexuality his character is ruled by, (what was going on?) but once his song started, I felt he really connected, (acting, singing, communicating) and all systems were GO.
Great.

Updated On: 8/26/06 at 11:02 PM