HERE LIES LOVE - Broadway Previews — Page 7

Wick3 said: "Hpethian said: "For those who have seen it, does the audience appear to be a fairly typical Broadway audience or is it skewing younger and/or more diverse?

While the responses in this thread have been largely positive I've noticed that the number of responses from those who have seen it are fewer for this first week than they were for, say, Some like It Hot, Shucked, New York, New York etc. which got me to wonder about the composition of the audience."

That’s a good observation. I know several friends are waiting to see it in July/August when Lea Salonga is performing."



That IS a keen observation. I'd like to here responses to this too.

FANtomFollies said: "So my husband and I are the kid of people who don't enjoy dancing in public - are we going to feel super out of place if/when we see this? Is there even standing/dancing in the mezz or are the folks up there just watching like a typical broadway show?"

Well you definitely cant be downstairs on the dance floor but re the mezz, they make this as difficult as possible, encouraging you to get up and dance 2-3 times. I find that sorta "come on! join this forced enthusiasm immediately on our say so!" totally insufferable. That said, you dont have to... and in the mezz theres no one to force you.

As for the makeup of the audience, you actually get to "meet" some audience members from the dance floor via video and last night it was a v diverse mix, I thought? Where I was sitting in mezz, we were sandwiched between some enthusiastic Bway-fan tourists and some enthusiastic excited Filipino Americans. I did see some obviously-not-from-NY and obviously-didnt-expect-this folks in the mezz who seemed completely bewildered to be there.

Updated On: 6/25/23 at 10:35 PM

VotePeron said: "
I do know they emailed people who bought Tdf for this weekend and asked if it was ok to stand on the floor, so I think they’re trying to make it feel more hip.
I always get the impression that most TDF members are older. I think they underestimated how many people want to take part or stand through a show. They should have made those tickets cheaper, or reach out to younger audiences at schools etc with discounts for those tickets. Of course that requires students to be available, so they sorta screwed the pooch by opening in the Summer when all the Unis are out.

This should have been something like Six where everyone is clamoring for tickets . Somewhere the marketing has failed.

Updated On: 6/26/23 at 09:48 AM

This sounds lovely and looks gorgeous. I think the fact that more shows are moving towards Sunday night shows and eliminating the Wednesday matinee is a good move for this show. I think the 6:30/5:30 pm shows will be extremely popular.

I noticed on the website that there is an Imelda Marcos alternate. Does anyone have any idea on when the alternate will perform? Is it a Moulin Rouge deal where the alternate performs once a week? Is it a SIX type deal where it’s a bit of a funkier contract? Has the alternate performed yet?

Got an offer code via email: HLPUBLIC3 use on Telecharge offers for floor tickets from $138 & rear mezz from $58

Set and sound fantastic. Seemed a bit cringey -cheese factor at times. The understudy playing Imelda was maybe having a bad night but seemed nervous and pitchy, and just seemed miscast. It's the main role and needed a stronger performance. Otherwise it's fun and does a good job telling the real life story. Don't go with high expectations

I disagree. I went tonight and the people on the floor were being directed around the moving stage constantly and looked like sheep. I didn't get the sense they were having more fun. I was happy to sit and watch

Because he elevates flash and style over story telling. His shows are more about him than show. I’ll never go to another production he has directed.

I received an email from TDF that the Wednesday, July 5th matinee is cancelled and that I would be refunded. On the other board people are discussing exchanging their tickets and having to pay a higher price for the section they were originally in. My question, which hasn’t been addressed is- why was it cancelled? Anybody know? I’m just curious. No reason was given by TDF. Thanks.

jkcohen626 said: "Surprising to hear about Jaygee as she's been playing this part for a decade, including as the full-time lead after Ruthie left. Maybe just an off night?"

I've seen Ruthie and Jaygee perform Imelda back at Public Theater and both were amazing. I wasn't there last night but am definitely coming back if they have scheduled performance for Jaygee to perform as the Imelda alternate.

I’m going to take part in tomorrow afternoon’s B-roll shoot… is anyone else here attending?

EDSOSLO858 said: "I’m going to take part in tomorrow afternoon’s B-roll shoot… is anyone else here attending?"

I wish I was around! Seems like a great way to experience different seating areas without having to actually attend multiple times!