Daniel Radcliffe in The Cripple of Inishmaan - Page 3

[Bway_Mill_Fan]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 11:21pm

Are these exceptions or is it generally not selling well?

These $27 seats, are they the last two rows? I see them for like 80 on telecharge for front balcony.

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 5/13/14 at 12:22am

I think they're the last couple of rows but the view was excellent from up there (even though the seats themselves are pretty uncomfortable).

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/13/14 at 9:20am

I believe the $27 balcony tickets are currently the last two rows.

During their week of previews, the whole balcony was $27.

[mamaleh]

Posted: 5/14/14 at 9:14am

I saw it during the first week and sat in the first row, center, of the balcony. I hadn't realized that's no longer being offered. It was a great view.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/17/14 at 1:33pm

Does Radcliffe generally perform Sat matinees?

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/17/14 at 2:29pm

He does every performance, no shows off.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/18/14 at 2:24am

Very excited to see this...just picked up tickets for next Saturday!

[indytallguy]

Posted: 5/21/14 at 5:39am

Saw this Tuesday evening. What a well-crafted ensemble piece. I was quite amazed how the simplest of lines elicited laughs because of the cast's attention to language, pacing, and facial expressions. Those turned off by the blood in other McDonagh works have noting to fear here: all of his dark and clever humor without any of the violence.

Radcliffe gives a very nice performance, but really everyone shines throughout the show, particularly his two aunties.

[Owen22]

Posted: 5/21/14 at 9:09am

What time are the first rush ticket seekers showing up on weekdays? This is a general, as opposed to student, rush correct?

[Patash]

Posted: 5/21/14 at 11:51am

"He does every performance, no shows off."

Except unless he's out sick, as he was a week ago.

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 5/27/14 at 10:04am

As you can tell by my screen name and avatar, I'm a huge Martin McDonagh fan. We LOVED the Atlantic theater's production of Inishmaan 5 years ago, and hell, we saw a local performing arts high school production outside of Boston a couple years ago and loved them both. We also saw Radcliffe do "How to Succeed" and thought he did a decent job.

That being said, we were disappointed in the Cort Theater production of Inishmaan now running. Saw the matinee on Saturday, and just didn't buy the fact that Radcliffe's character was handicapped. Sure, his hand was oddly clasped, and his leg was (usually) quite stiff, but even though the Playbill tells me his head is held crooked, it wasn't. His speech patterns were pretty normal, and even what happens to him during the show didn't really have much affect on his acting (no real signs of pain or discomfort).

It's still a great story, but absent a well played Cripple, it just wasn't what we were hoping for. Clear to see why he did not get a Tony nomination.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/27/14 at 12:42pm

Loved it. I thought the entire production was incredibly well-produced and directed.

It's still a great story, but absent a well played Cripple, it just wasn't what we were hoping for. Clear to see why he did not get a Tony nomination.

I disagree completely. One of the things I liked most was the direction of Radcliffe's character. To me, it highlighted the fact that it was really the town that limited his growth far more than his physical deformities. It was the ignorance of the small-town backwards mentality that prevented anyone from acknowledging what was so glaringly obvious to a modern audience. That was actually one of my favorite aspects of this production.

Those turned off by the blood in other McDonagh works have noting to fear here: all of his dark and clever humor without any of the violence.

It may not be very bloody, but there is still violence in the show. More to the point, there is plenty of brutality, both physical and mental, but the show is not devoid of violence. Just not as much as some of his other works.

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 5/27/14 at 2:35pm

I like your analysis of the town limiting his growth.

Did you see the Atlantic theater production? I'd be interested in your comparison if you did.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/27/14 at 2:42pm

No, this was actually the first time I'd seen the play, so I had nothing else for comparison.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 5:18pm

I just got a ticket for tonight and am really looking forward to it.

A rare night off, so I'm using my time well!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 6:12pm

Let us know what you think! My mother got a ticket for this and Hedwig in two weeks. It's her first trip to NYC alone, so I'm excited for her.

[Rainbowhigh23]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 6:29pm

Cripple Billy is great but Slippy Helen is EVERYTHING!

[rjm516]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 8:02pm

Seriously Sarah Greene is MAGICAL! The entire ensemble is, but I was struck by how big a star she should become. And with the red wig she looked exactly like Emma Stone.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 11:23pm

First, this reaffirms my belief that there should be an Ensemble Acting Tony Award. Absolutely brilliant ensemble in this production.

Second, absent the Ensemble Tony, I don't understand how Mr. Radcliffe was passed over (yet again) for his role in this. Count me among those who thought his performance was captivating. His best stage work yet (and I loved both of his previous performances). He disappeared into the character and delivered a performance that was entirely convincing.

The Aunties were marvelous, and Sarah Greene turned in a hugely impressive performance.

As others have shared, the set, staging and lighting were all perfect. A flawless production of this fascinating play. Loved it.

Updated On: 5/29/14 at 11:23 PM

[sciencegirl]

Posted: 5/30/14 at 9:19am

Interesting rush experience.....I aw this the,first Friday if May. Went to the b.o. 2hrs before curtain and they had one last rush ticket, a front row mezzanine seat. Was with someone and so I didn't get the ticket. During dinner, we decided to see different shows so I went back an hour before curtain, the seat was gone, but was offered a $27 ticket. It was a balcony box seat and it was AWESOME. One other person there, nobody sitting in front of me, & no distractions with ppl talking or texting, etc.

Turns out the show wasn't my cuppa, but enjoyed the performances.

[Rainbowhigh23]

Posted: 5/30/14 at 12:17pm

Uh oh, they better keep the raw eggs from her!

"Want some nice sweeties? Sarah Greene will be behind the counter at Schmackary's today from 5-7 PM to sell cookies and help raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! Visit http://www.broadwaybakes.com/ for more info!"