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GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#200
Posted: 3/22/17 at 11:14am
theatregoer3 said: "I'm sorry - I don't know how to do a spoiler box, so..."
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The cyc, headers, and legs are scrims covering LED panels. These allow for certain effects like fireworks and snow. It's all used in a subtle and smart way.
The stage is a series of revolves - there's a main revolve, a mid-sized revolve within that one and then three smaller revolves within that. It's reminiscent of the stage floor for Shrek. These revolves are choreographed in ways to allow people or set pieces to travel in a straight line from the back of the stage to the front. Pieces - like the car - can be moved almost anywhere on the stage depending on how the revolves are arranged. When all of the revolves are moving at once with people or set pieces on all of them it looks a bit like a carnival ride. That's when I started to feel woozy :) Cheers to all of the programmers making that stage move - it must have been a long process."
Wow! My mental picture of the above is far from clear, but it definitely sounds complex and perhaps even trail-blazing. To date, the highest number of revolves I've seen in a show was for American Psycho. I'd love to see video, or at least pics, of this. Has anybody come across a "making of" or "behind the scenes" type video for this show on BWW or Playbill.com?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#201
Posted: 3/22/17 at 11:37am
It's been done a few times before. They did the same thing for Shrek. Here's a video of that. You can skip to 03:33.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Mig6ni0vU
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#202
Posted: 3/22/17 at 11:52am
theatregoer3 said: "It's been done a few times before. They did the same thing for Shrek. Here's a video of that. You can skip to 03:33.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Mig6ni0vU"
Ah, that explains why I'd not seen it before (I didn't particularly enjoy the movie, so I had no interest in Shrek the Musical). Thanks for the link, though; that design is very cool. Are the revolves in Groundhog Day also non-concentric like those in Shrek?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#203
Posted: 3/22/17 at 12:07pm
Yup! Also non-concentric. It's a very cool idea, for sure.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#204
Posted: 3/22/17 at 12:23pm
It doesn't matter how well I know the source material or not. Your statement was an opinion. Some found it to be inspiring, others did not. You can't make an opinionated claim and state it as fact.
It's clear that you're a fan of American Psycho and have firm beliefs about the source material. If you want to believe the connections you're making to our current political climate, I won't be able to swing you otherwise, and I don't care enough to try.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#205
Posted: 3/22/17 at 12:45pm
I don't understand the point you're trying to make.
I never stated that anything I said was fact. You are the only person who has said it's anything other than my opinion.
You say you don't care enough to discuss this further so it seems you're only here to cause drama. Or am I missing something? I can't find the point you're trying to make.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#206
Posted: 3/22/17 at 8:36pm
Theatregoer3 I agree 100 percent about solid the American Psycho adaptation was. It sure as hell is one original exciting unique and daring musicals in years.. I also agree that it was crazy to see the way Hamilton and Psycho book ended the season, to go from hope to horror just like the political climate.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#207
Posted: 3/23/17 at 12:45am
Anyone see this through tdf? How were the seats?
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#208
Posted: 3/23/17 at 12:12pm
theatregoer3 said: "Explain to me why you disagree.
Do you know the source material upon which Psycho was based? Have you read all of Ellis' books? Could you have an educated discussion about the adaptation from one source to another? Or were you an audience member who maybe saw the movie version and just didn't like the piece? It's fine either way.
The book upon which Pyscho was based is a direct response to Trump's New York of the 80's and 90's. Trump is Bateman's hero and is referenced constantly throughout. They discuss his book, his buildings, his apartments, his wife, his kids...Bateman is obsessed. The musical's creative team was smart to remove a lot of that so as to not pull the audience out of the story as it sits in today's political climate. Additionally, the book and musical adaptation address how shallow and hollow our society has become under capitalism's constant push into every facet of our lives. How is this not interesting when placed in response to the story of this country's creation as seen through the eyes of it's Treasury Secretary, the man who founded America's banks?
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Psycho was a hot mess. A steamy pile of hot mess... It needed soo much work. They definitely got the tone right, but that was about it. I really loved Psycho... but it really shouldn't be compared to Hamilton at all.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#209
Posted: 3/23/17 at 3:05pm
I understand where you're coming from. I'm not comparing the two. I'm simply saying that one started the season showing one vision of America and another ended the season showing another vision of America. It makes for an interesting discussion comparing the two Americas that are being presented. :)
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#210
Posted: 3/23/17 at 4:45pm
If anyone has a TDF ticket for Wednesday, would they be willing to trade for my Tuesday night ticket? I chose the wrong date by mistake.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#211
Posted: 3/24/17 at 11:40am
God, I adore this show. I saw it for the third time last night and I just fall more and more in love with it each time I'm there.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#212
Posted: 3/24/17 at 11:41am
theatregoer3 said: "I understand where you're coming from. I'm not comparing the two. I'm simply saying that one started the season showing one vision of America and another ended the season showing another vision of America. It makes for an interesting discussion comparing the two Americas that are being presented. :)
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I would read that thesis paper. 
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#214
Posted: 3/24/17 at 2:16pm
Jordan Catalano said: "God, I adore this show. I saw it for the third time last night and I just fall more and more in love with it each time I'm there. "
High-praise. So I should watch this instead of Miss Saigon during my upcoming trip's only open slot?
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#215
Posted: 3/24/17 at 3:00pm
I don't suggest shows to people I don't know. I'm only saying I think GROUNDHOG DAY (much to my surprise) turned out to be an extraordinary new musical that is my favorite musical of the 2016-2017 season.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#216
Posted: 3/24/17 at 3:08pm
It wasn't my thing. I did kind of enjoy the second act. But this won't last.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#217
Posted: 3/24/17 at 3:11pm
Jordan Catalano said: "I don't suggest shows to people I don't know. I'm only saying I think GROUNDHOG DAY (much to my surprise) turned out to be an extraordinary new musical that is my favorite musical of the 2016-2017 season.
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That is high praise coming from you. Whizzer and Jordan give it a yay.... I am in the yay pile... though I wish they would make changes...
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#218
Posted: 3/24/17 at 3:15pm
Valentina3 said: "High-praise. So I should watch this instead of Miss Saigon during my upcoming trip's only open slot?"
Well, this production of Saigon is available on Blu-Ray already...
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#219
Posted: 3/24/17 at 3:30pm
I don't understand the hate for this show. I enjoyed it, the actors were all wonderful, and I love the score. It seems to be selling well too. I'm surprised at people's predictions of it not lasting, but perhaps I am not looking far ahead enough regarding ticket sales.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#220
Posted: 3/24/17 at 4:03pm
Margo- they are doing a lot of papering. By all accounts the advance box office for the show is low.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#221
Posted: 3/24/17 at 4:07pm
It actually has not been on any of the papering sites.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#222
Posted: 3/24/17 at 6:40pm
DAME said: "It wasn't my thing. I did kind of enjoy the second act. But this won't last.
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How do you know that it won't last?
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#223
Posted: 3/24/17 at 6:42pm
QueenAlice said: "Margo- they are doing a lot of papering. By all accounts the advance box office for the show is low.
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Can you share where you found out this information? About the low ticket sales and the papering?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/14
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews#224
Posted: 3/24/17 at 6:51pm
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