Gary: A Sequel To Titus Andronicus Previews — Page 9

TonightsMarquee said: "Is front row TOO close for comfort, sightline-wise? I know it’s part of the splash zone."

Yes.

JayElle said: "Okay, they delayed the start of previews because of Andrea Martin's unfortunate accident. Now they're delaying the opening.

Could it be that the show just isn't cutting it as they expected? Do they really want a show that is either love/hate? Wouldn't you think they'd want a full love?

Way too soon to speculate either way. Lettuce just hold on a bit, shall we? There could still be massive changes during the previews, if needs be.

Me, too! Going in April.....hoping the show will be frozen by then. (I haven't looked at the article about opening being pushed back for a date.)

CT2NYC said: "JayElle said: "Okay, they delayed the start of previews because of Andrea Martin's unfortunate accident. Now they're delaying the opening.

Could it be that the show just isn't cutting it as they expected? Do they really want a show that is either love/hate? Wouldn't you think they'd want a full love?"

What strange questions to ask. They had a setback, and they're delaying opening. That makes perfect sense to me. As far as the love/hate is concerned, who doesn't want a unanimous positive reaction to their show? Would you suggestthey cancel italtogether, just because some people won't like it?"

CT2NYC, I am well aware of the play's set back and Ms. Martin's injury. Last year, I bought my tickets for several dates because I generally see Nathan/Andrea multiple times. So I kept up with the show. Many folks in this blog either loved it, hated it, or ambivalent.

And yes, shows do get canceled if folks hate it and sales fail. Sales apparently have not been on the high demand list as the prices fell to half of what I paid last year. And yes, I would expect a producer, cast, et al would want an overwhelming success, but actions speak louder than words. If you have folks walking out, not buying, not standing for a traditional ovation, blogging their displeasure, I would think that's a good signal that something is wrong. Even Julie White admitted at the SD that she didn't have time to read the original play. I get it.

And I do hope they make some changes. I love this cast, but I couldn't say that about the show. I don't think masturbating a corpse, albeit a dummy resembling one, is something that goes over well with many in the audience, especially if there are kids in it. I also get Nathan is a clown.

Sorry you think my question "strange," but it would seem that theater professionals had to know this show would not appeal to everyone like Mockingbird apparently has. Perhaps that was their plan at the outset. Farce doesn't always work for everyone.

"I don't think masturbating a corpse, albeit a dummy resembling one, is something that goes over well with many in the audience, especially if there are kids in it."

I would hope parents do the small amount of research necessary to determine this isn't a kid's show.

While I didn't agree with all of the artistic choices, I hope Gary succeeds because it brought a new and different sensibility to Broadway. The jaw-dropping set and hilarious climactic dance number don't hurt.

Read the wiki synopsis and you'll be good. I feel like the only things you really need to know are

1) What happens to Lavinia

2) The pie situation

3) That (basically) everyone dies

As stated in my post, I read the synopsis.

Saw it tonight and really enjoyed it.

Unless there is something that they didn't do tonight, there really isn't a "splash zone". Yes, something happens but it wasn't major. I was sitting center row G and noticed what looked like grating for drainage across the front of the stage. Was waiting for something to happen.

Good performances across the board. White is a riot. She broke Lane twice during the performance. What made them even funnier was how Nielsen stayed totally straight faced both times. I am assuming there are changes happening with the book as there were a few fumbled lines. Lane appears to have thrown a few adlibs in.

Cool set. Even going in, knowing about the masturbation scene didn't take away from it. It's a riot and the house was in hysterics.

It's out there, but fun out there, and while you are laughing or scratching your head, if you get it, there is a deep message they are hitting you with. They bring it home in the last 15 minutes or so but, for me, more of it started hitting me about 5 minutes after I left the theater. And i feel that people will look at it in a few ways.

I was really on the fence about seeing this and that is when I knew i should go. Glad i did. I would actually see it again for the things i may have missed.

Not for everybody, but a good evening of theatre.

Oh, I really wanted a magnet but there was no merch. The large beverage cups at the bar have the logo/artwork on them.

Updated On: 3/29/19 at 12:11 AM

has anyone been tracking how the show has changed since the first previews?

Caught this one last night and while it was enjoyable overall, the play itself never really comes together as one coherent piece and also drags and drags and drags. I feel like Mac was doing an exploration of dramatic genres and that this was his presentation of the findings in the form of an absurdist piece. Normally this would excite me but the problem is that the focus is never on the genres and theatrical forms itself but rather the characters. And I think that's my overarching problem with the play: I just didn't care for the characters. They weren't compelling in the slightest and Julie White's character (Carol) was so underdeveloped that White looked like she was grasping for straws for a character that just wasn't coming together.

Nevertheless there are three outstanding performances by incredible actors making the most of the material, Wolfe's direction is as reliable as ever and Loquasto delivers a set that will certainly take home the Tony. Oh! And I MUST give a shoutout to the lighting design. It became one with the set and in a play with only two locations and a lot of drawn out scenes, the subtle changes throughout the play made all the difference.

Updated On: 3/29/19 at 11:50 AM