HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD 2021 Previews- Page 3

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 12/10/21 at 9:22pm

I love that. It makes sense for the story too. Glad they made these changes.

[kalesprep]

Posted: 12/11/21 at 10:18am

Thanks everyone!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 12/14/21 at 9:12am

Has James Snyder returned to the show yet? He hasn't responded to my messages (although they're marked as "read"  It's not like him and I'm concerned.

Updated On: 12/14/21 at 09:12 AM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 12/16/21 at 2:25pm

I heard from James. I'm glad to say he's okay but is dealing with what I'll call  "family matters" and hopes to return to CURSED CHILD soon.

[Gracefully_Dancing]

Posted: 12/16/21 at 6:00pm

Riiiiight… and I’m on a texting basis with Patti LuPone so I’ll text her to see how come she’s missed any of her Company performances.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 12/16/21 at 6:50pm

I assumed they meant they messaged James on Instagram, but what do I know?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 12/16/21 at 7:04pm

Gracefully_Dancing said: "Riiiiight… and I’m on a texting basis with Patti LuPone so I’ll text her to see how come she’s missed any of her Company performances."

 

I've interviewed James several times for BWW  and a friendship between us developed. He's also my vocal coach and was of tremendous help to me a few years ago when I was having difficulty singing some of the more complicated passages in Handel's MESSIAH.

 

BWW Interview: James Snyder talks about EVER AFTER and Birdland
 

Updated On: 12/16/21 at 07:04 PM

[BarnabyTucker]

Posted: 1/6/22 at 3:29pm

Has anyone had any luck with the Friday Forty lately?  My sister and I entered and we're hoping to see the show next week. :)

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/6/22 at 5:03pm

Is James still out?

[supersam1026]

Posted: 1/6/22 at 5:07pm

It looks like he's been taken off the official site. Steve Haggard is now listed as playing Harry.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/6/22 at 5:17pm

Oh weird

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 1/6/22 at 9:18pm

getatme said: "https://twitter.com/juanmichaelii/status/1478870145158332418"

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/6/22 at 10:19pm

getatme said: "https://twitter.com/juanmichaelii/status/1478870145158332418"

Someone in that thread mentioned there was an investigation… love how this is being swept under the rug. If it was something horrible, I hope James’ family is doing okay.

Updated On: 1/6/22 at 10:19 PM

[TBone]

Posted: 1/7/22 at 1:43pm

Has anyone won the Friday forty lately? I just won tickets for later this week, and was wondering where the seats have been.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 1/7/22 at 2:11pm

TBone said: "Has anyone won the Friday forty lately? I just won tickets for later this week, and was wondering where the seats have been."

Similar question, if you lost the lotto and purchased the $59 where are those?

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/8/22 at 12:27am

TBone said: "Has anyone won the Friday forty lately? I just won tickets for later this week, and was wondering where the seats have been."

Shockingly, I’ve won three times now. Once for a show this past week, and twice for shows next week. I’m obviously not going to all 3 but I was extremely surprised when I got the emails about next week! I haven’t had the seat locations yet but I’ll come back to the boards to report back next week on where they were located. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/8/22 at 2:04pm

Call_me_jorge said: "getatme said: "https://twitter.com/juanmichaelii/status/1478870145158332418"

Someone in that thread mentioned there was an investigation… love how this is being swept under the rug. If it was something horrible, I hope James’ family is doing okay."

INVESTIGATION?

This seems to be more than a "family matter" that James mentioned to me.  I'll bow out of this discussion right now and trust that James will be more specific about the situation when he feels it's appropriate.

Updated On: 1/8/22 at 02:04 PM

[yomerves25]

Posted: 1/10/22 at 8:02pm

I won the Friday Forty for Sunday night, and I'm also wondering where the seats are.  Was looking forward to seeing James Snyder as Harry, sad he's no longer with the show. I saw the original West End and Broadway productions, so I'm curious to see the new versions.

I might have an extra ticket for Sunday night. Would anyone be interested in going? Please PM me.

[jbroadway4]

Posted: 1/11/22 at 11:36pm

I won the Friday Forty and went last Wednesday. Seats were front row orchestra, almost center.

[BarnabyTucker]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 1:11am

Caught this evening's performance.  The balcony was closed and I'd say the orchestra was at least 2/3 full.  I didn't get a chance to see the mezzanine. 

This was a return trip as I saw the original company a couple months into the run.  Overall, I missed the production feeling like an "event".  It was a Tuesday night and the audience was absolutely awful.  The drunk, cackling tourists behind me were asked to leave (and they did) at intermission, and another family brought a child that could not have been more than two and whom was fussing and crying throughout.  I felt terrible for the poor kid being in such an overwhelming situation.  Long story short, the audience was day/night compared to what I had the first time.  The show definitely suffers when you don't have that Potter fan energy to carry you throughout.

I felt sorry for the actors who were all giving their all.  Stephen Spinella in particular offered a very interesting and defined take on Snape.  I also greatly enjoyed Karen Janes Woditsch as McGonogall and Umbridge.  Brady Dalton Richards is a joy as Scorpius, and I thought Steve Haggard was a more than suitable Potter. 

The entire night was "meh", but it was no fault on the actors' part.  They truly were giving their all but the audience was just not there for them.  Furthermore, the play is so streamlined now that we never had a moment to breathe and register the relationships, themes, and other dramatic goodies that are in Thorne's piece.  

John Tiffany's staging/direction is still on point and the physical production and stage magic are as enchanting as ever.  Seriously, not enough can be said for the magic of practical effects.  The trap doors, slight of hand, and other tricks that date back to the beginning of theatrical storytelling still hold true in proving why theater moves us so.

All in all it was a fine night.  I can't say I'm disappointed but I am reminded of how wonderful that first performance I saw right after opening was.  I think my sister put it best in that I'll only return if I go on a night that I know a big Harry Potter crowd will be in attendance.  As you can see, I'm chasing that Harry Potter high I got my first time around LOL. 

Updated On: 1/12/22 at 01:11 AM

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 9:22am

So I won the Friday Forty and to my surprise it was not a bad seat at ALL….aside from the fact that there was someone taller in front of me. I was basically leaning to one side the whole show.

The good:

The magic, the effects, the performers are amazing. They’re giving everything. I don’t have any criticisms.

The bad: the new material feels a bit rushed. We go from Albus in his first year at Hogwarts to Harry mentioning something about his third year in what felt like the blink of an eye. The beginning part of the first act felt very rushed. As they got further in it slowed down, which was good. The end of the first act still had me reacting the same way as I did the first time I saw it, just awe. In a good way though!! 

I agree-the audience was AWFUL. I had to turn around due to people talking (although that could have been light/sound board operators behind me). Many phones out. I had to tell someone to please put their phone away. I don’t know why they allow crunchy foods in the theater-the second act, someone behind me was crunching and it was distracting. 

[adotburr]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 9:40am

The phones are annoying but the WORST is the crunchy foods. I can't stand when people are crunching away or opening candy wrappers. 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 12:50pm

Hope James Snyder and family are alright.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 3:09pm

BarnabyTucker said: "Overall, I missed the production feeling like an "event".

I totally agree with this. It feels like a typical evening at the theatre (not that it's a bad thing, but it's definitely different).

I felt sorry for the actors who were all giving their all. Stephen Spinella in particular offered a very interesting and defined take on Snape.

I'm not a fan of his portrayal. It's impossible to not compare to Alan Rickman, but I just don't "feel" it. And the "other" character he plays is just horrible...like a Disney villain high on sugar.

Brady Dalton Richards is a joy as Scorpius

I personally can't stand his interpretation. Anthony Boyle's interpretation certainly made the character the star of the show. Richards' performances is too over-the-top that Albus is elevated instead.

Furthermore, the play is so streamlined now that we never had a moment to breathe and register the relationships, themes, and other dramatic goodies that are in Thorne's piece.

I agree that the first 15 minutes does feel a bit rushed,  but I think the rest is more focused now. 

I've seen it a few times now in this version, and fortunately have not experienced any poor audience behavior. Everyone was behaving themselves. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 6:05pm

Fosse76 said: "BarnabyTucker said: "Overall, I missed the production feeling like an "event".

I totally agree with this. It feels like a typical evening at the theatre (not that it's a bad thing, but it's definitely different).

I felt sorry for the actors who were all giving their all. Stephen Spinella in particular offered a very interesting and defined take on Snape.

I'm not a fan of his portrayal. It's impossible to not compare to Alan Rickman, but I just don't "feel" it. And the "other" character he plays is just horrible...like a Disney villain high on sugar.

Brady Dalton Richards is a joy as Scorpius

I personally can't stand his interpretation. Anthony Boyle's interpretation certainly made the character the star of the show. Richards' performances is too over-the-top that Albus is elevated instead.

Furthermore, the play is so streamlined now that we never had a moment to breathe and register the relationships, themes, and other dramatic goodies that are in Thorne's piece.

I agree that the first 15 minutes does feel a bit rushed, but I think the rest is more focused now.

I've seen it a few times now in this version, and fortunately have not experienced any poor audience behavior. Everyone was behaving themselves."

I am jealous. It didn’t reallly affect my ability to enjoy the play, it was just annoying. Hopefully whatever show I go to next, they’ll be better behaved!