GROUNDHOG DAY Previews- Page 9

[Lot666]

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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theatregoer3 said: "SPOILERS

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?

[theatregoer3]

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

 

[Lot666]

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?

[theatregoer3]

Posted: 3/22/17 at 12:07pm

Yup! Also non-concentric. It's a very cool idea, for sure.

[HenryTDobson]

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.

Updated On: 3/22/17 at 12:23 PM

[theatregoer3]

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.

[songanddanceman2]

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.

[BroadwayLuv2]

Posted: 3/23/17 at 12:45am

Anyone see this through tdf? How were the seats?

[MadonnaMusical]

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. 

[theatregoer3]

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. :)

[PJPan]

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.

[Jordan Catalano]

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. 

[MadonnaMusical]

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.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/24/17 at 11:53am

As would I.

[Valentina3]

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?

 

[Jordan Catalano]

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. 

[DAME]

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.

[MadonnaMusical]

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. 

 

"

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...

 

 

 

[haterobics]

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...

[Margo319]

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.

[QueenAlice]

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.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/24/17 at 4:07pm

It actually has not been on any of the papering sites. 

[FrontLtGuy]

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?

Updated On: 3/24/17 at 06:40 PM

[FrontLtGuy]

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?

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 3/24/17 at 6:51pm

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Updated On: 3/25/17 at 06:51 PM