Deaf West's Spring Awakening Broadway Previews- Page 9

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/19/15 at 7:15pm

The show has been running for a year. To my understanding, it has been staged that way from the beginning. Since it is an AEA show, you are required to maintain the same number of actors, so she would not be doing double duty.

i took it merely as displaying one way that deaf persons communicate(d) with those around them. Someone close to them acting as their translator. 

[Eliza2]

Posted: 9/20/15 at 10:45am

TDF ticket locations, anyone? 

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 9/20/15 at 10:57pm

Eliza2 said: "TDF ticket locations, anyone? "

Tonight I was in row E of the center orchestra--one seat off the aisle

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 12:53am

Lauren's character is Thea's sister, and her sister communicates for Thea. It's a little different than the other roles because Melitta is also her own character while communicating for her sister. 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 2:24am

That final moment. I don't even like the musical, but it got me. 

Also, THIS is how to apply a "concept" to a musical revival. It makes perfect sense, thematically. It makes the show smarter than it is. 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 9:01am

Agreed. With Big River I also felt like they lifted the material past what it was.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 9:58am

I really appreciated the notion of the final moment, but I thought the execution was a little too fake for me. Would've preferred something more abstract, instead of something literal, that wasn't even that convincing. 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 11:56am

Spoilers:

I agree that the "forest" was not entirely convincing, but for me having it be the first literal set piece made it really shocking and effective for me. 

But what I found so gut-wrenching wasn't that bit, but the final moment immediately following. The adults left alone in silence, having been forced to let go. 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 12:12pm

BUT for God's sake, get rid of the fake-out ending. The black-out/long pause between "Those You've Known" and "Purple Summer" is just so cheap--it almost comes off as smug. Like it's a reluctant encore? People around me were audibly grumbling when they realized it wasn't over. 

[BroadwayFan1231]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 12:32pm

I had TDF tickets Friday night -- in Orchestra row H about 4-5 seats off the center aisle. 

[little_sally]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 12:47pm

Through TDF, we were in n row L seats 21 and 23 (the second and third off the aisle). Our view was a bit blocked but we didn't miss anything really important.

[theatregeek6]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 8:37pm

Saw this last night.  3rd row on the aisle. Paid full price for a ticket which i have not done in ago time.  I have never seen the original

I was shaking and weeping several times during the show  - not usu for this grown man   As a father whose son attempted the same thing as Moritz I lost it then and it continued through the show 

Arden's direction and use of ASL is masterful

I cannot belie with is Austin Mackenzies first show   He was a perfect Melchior. Krysta Rodriquez was so touching and strong as Ilsa.  David Durent and Alex Boniello were riveting as Moritz. Mannheim was perfect as was page (who is always perfect) 

 

i I loved this production    

 

 

 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/21/15 at 10:32pm

"Saw this last night and enjoyed it pretty thoroughly.  I'm sure they're still ironing out some rough spots, and those projections need to be handled in such a way that EVERYBODY IN THE THEATER CAN SEE THEM, GODDAMMIT."

While this production didn't have as big of an impact on me as it did on others I would rather like to read an interview with him and gain more insight into some of the choices he made. I think it would be worth seeing the show again, maybe from the mezzanine as some have suggested to better take everything in.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:13am

Had Mezz a tonight (TDF) ---- excellent seat !!!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:18am

Cute moment tonight ---- Ali Stroker read the names of the lottery winners----  

The show--- each time I see it, the direction amazes me even more !!! 

 

 

[PJPan]

Posted: 9/22/15 at 9:05am

The final moment was pretty effective for me too, Scarywarhol, especially with the women, both of whose withholdings led to their children's ends.

This was my first time seeing the show on stage, having only listened to the original cast recording since it came out. I'm glad I read Arden's note about those who couldn't lip read in the past being thought of as failures since it informed Moritz's first act story (and clarified why some were signing but singing and some not). Moritz and Ilsa tugged at me the most, as did Wendla in Act 2 when she struggles to understand. It was an enjoyable introduction to the show, particularly fun for me having some good friends in the cast. A well done show.

[bekk99]

Posted: 9/22/15 at 10:53pm

Does anyone know when the actual opening is? It's set for Sunday 9/27 - is it the listed matinee at 3 or an unlisted evening performance. Hoping they still do lottery!

[Carmilla]

Posted: 9/22/15 at 10:59pm

Opening is Sunday night. I asked at the box office earlier today- regular tickets have not been released to the general public, and they might end up releasing some tickets (but expect them to be marked up.) Box office wasn't sure about lotto, but said it wasn't likely.

Updated On: 9/23/15 at 10:59 PM

[bekk99]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 3:20pm

Thanks Carmilla. Any word on what time?

[starcatchers]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 5:39pm

bekk99 said: "Thanks Carmilla. Any word on what time?

 

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It's at 7:30pm. Their regular Sunday schedule. 

[Jace2017]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 10:09pm

I was wondering does Rodriguez still wear the wig for act 1? In the b-roll she has hear natural hair during the act 1 clips.

[little_sally]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 10:10pm

On Friday, Krysta didn't wear wig at any point during the show. 

[Jace2017]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 10:14pm

Thanks Little Sally! Could anyone also explain what exactly happens at the end that is so moving? I haven't gotten to see the show yet. Hopefully I get to go in December.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 10:20pm

little_sally said: "On Friday, Krysta didn't wear wig at any point during the show. "

She didn't when I saw it earlier in the week last week either.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 9/23/15 at 10:53pm

Can someone explain to me what an above poster meant when he said the blackout between Those You've Known and Song of Purple Summer is "so cheap it comes off smug." 

 

What!!!!?????????????

 

I saw this last night and I think that the last 10-15 minutes are some of the most effective moments in the entire show. 

Updated On: 9/23/15 at 10:53 PM