Hamilton in San Francisco- Page 6

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 3/25/17 at 10:26pm

Auggie27 said: "One of the hallmarks of this production (all three) is its ability to mine the synthesis of traditional period aesthetics with a contemporary vibe. ...We should welcome the show's shape-shifting manifestations. All good.   "

Well said. I especially look forward to seeing what a British cast drawing from the colors and sounds of the multicultural stew of the UK sounds like.

[carnzee]

Posted: 3/25/17 at 11:30pm

YES. THIS. Thank you. I've seen four Hamiltons now, some multiple times (Luwoye, Miranda, McFerrin, and Muñoz), and Luwoye was my very favorite. His intention and growth as a character was just stunning.

 

I'm happy to hear this, because I think he will be the Hamilton for Atlanta and thus my first Hamilton. 

 

[Big Apple2]

Posted: 3/26/17 at 1:00am

Here are some random thought after seeing it on Opening night.

I’ve seen the show once before at the Richard Rogers 7th row center orchestra.  Seeing it this time at center mezzanine in the Orpheum theatre offers a totally different perspective.  The lighting design is one of the show’s greatest assets.  It uses the stage floor to project certain images.  I gained a better appreciation of this as I was seated higher, futher back and able to see it.  You really have to be able to see the stage floor to appreciate the spectacular geometric forms and kaleidoscope of complex patters the creative team intended for the show.

Luwoye and O’Malley’s performances were very similar as when I saw them both last Fall.  I loved it then and was glad to see them again in those roles.  At first, I was also taken aback by Emmy Raver-Lampman’s (Angelica) modern hair style that did not blend with the costumes.  But that didn’t bother my daughter and her singing was excellent.

I thought Amber Iman was miscast as Maria Reynolds.  She was mumbling her words to “Say No To This” and she just didn’t look the part as someone who would seduce Hamilton and him falling for her.  The rest of the cast is amazing, especially Joshua Henry (Burr), Donica (Lafayette/Jefferson), Carbajal (Laurens/ Philip) and Pfeiffer (Eliza).  Isaiah Johnson (Washington) did not have the same stage presence as Christopher Jackson on Broadway but he still did a good job.

Overall, it did not disappoint.  The opening night crowd was very loud and enthusiastic and showed their appreciation throughout the entire show.

[antonijan]

Posted: 3/26/17 at 8:01am

How about the blocked view from WSS 

[antonijan]

Posted: 3/26/17 at 8:44am

Auggie27 said: "One of the hallmarks of this production (all three) is its ability to mine the synthesis of traditional period aesthetics with a contemporary vibe. A new Angelica look, like countless other possibilities down the road, is bound to throw people expecting the original -- heavier on traditional -- to be replicated. Remember, Daveed's look was totally his own, and a bald guy is playing his roles in NYC now.  This show is an iconoclastic take on history; it's mutable, flexible, re-invented every time it's re-cast and restaged. We'll see Asian Angelicas, and Burrs eventually.  We should welcome the show's shape-shifting manifestations. All good.   

 

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I am excited to read that Rachel Ann Go was selected to be Eliza in the West End.

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 3/26/17 at 11:36am

Big Apple2 said: "Here are some random thought after seeing it on Opening night.

I’ve seen the show once before at the Richard Rogers 7th row center orchestra.  Seeing it this time at center mezzanine in the Orpheum theatre offers a totally different perspective.  The lighting design is one of the show’s greatest assets.  It uses the stage floor to project certain images.  I gained a better appreciation of this as I was seated higher, futher back and able to see it.  You really have to be able to see the stage floor to appreciate the spectacular geometric forms and kaleidoscope of complex patters the creative team intended for the show.

Luwoye and O’Malley’s performances were very similar as when I saw them both last Fall.  I loved it then and was glad to see them again in those roles.  At first, I was also taken aback by Emmy Raver-Lampman’s (Angelica) modern hair style that did not blend with the costumes.  But that didn’t bother my daughter and her singing was excellent.

I thought Amber Iman was miscast as Maria Reynolds.  She was mumbling her words to “Say No To This” and she just didn’t look the part as someone who would seduce Hamilton and him falling for her.  The rest of the cast is amazing, especially Joshua Henry (Burr), Donica (Lafayette/Jefferson), Carbajal (Laurens/ Philip) and Pfeiffer (Eliza).  Isaiah Johnson (Washington) did not have the same stage presence as Christopher Jackson on Broadway but he still did a good job.

Overall, it did not disappoint.  The opening night crowd was very loud and enthusiastic and showed their appreciation throughout the entire show.

agree about amber being miscast for this role and suprised the director doesnt see what virtually every friend who has seen the show sees

im sure shes agreat talent but not for this part....

 

 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:05pm

http://sfist.com/2017/03/24/hamilton_opens_in_san_francisco_and.php

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 8:09pm

Has anyone seen or will anyone be seeing this show and able to grab me an extra Playbill?  I am a huge Hamilton fan and a huge Playbill collector, so I would love to have a Playbill for my collection.  Unfortunately I am on the west coast and unable to get to see the show during its SF run

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 9:39pm

We're going Thursday and I'll grab a few. 

And just so expectations are clear, and for those who may be unaware, with SHNSF shows "playbill" is a generic term. They stopped using the yellow masthead PLAYBILL logo a few years ago, and now produce their own smallish version, if I recall called SHNSF Magazine. The content is all about the show, including the usual cast, crew, scenes, songs, etc., but also a couple articles specific to the show. 

[Big Apple2]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 11:24pm

Here's a picture of the program:  https://imgur.com/gallery/QrHeQ

 

Updated On: 3/27/17 at 11:24 PM

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 3/28/17 at 12:02am

PatrickDC said: "We're going Thursday and I'll grab a few. 

And just so expectations are clear, and for those who may be unaware, with SHNSF shows "playbill" is a generic term. They stopped using the yellow masthead PLAYBILL logo a few years ago, and now produce their own smallish version, if I recall called SHNSF Magazine. The content is all about the show, including the usual cast, crew, scenes, songs, etc., but also a couple articles specific to the show. 

 

"

Thank you so much!!!  And thanks for the info about the "playbill"!

[a293k0]

Posted: 3/29/17 at 10:13am

I saw Hamilton last night in San Francisco with my boyfriend. It was so, so fun, even though I had never listened to the music or apparently paid much attention in US History class. The cast is exceptional. 

Our seats in the middle of the balcony weren't as terrible as I expected them to be, and it was a truly wonderful evening - with the exception of one thing that irritated me. After the king comes out a second time, is it typical for a voice from the balcony to yell "F*CK the King!"? It sounded like an audience member being disruptive to me, but my boyfriend thinks it's regularly part of the show. Perhaps we were just too close to the person yelling? It was very odd. 

[MyLife]

Posted: 3/29/17 at 10:16am

That's definitely not part of the show.

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 3:19am

Another stunning performance by the cast tonight on wednesday march 29.

Michael Luwoye and Josh Henry were both on FIRE and Emmy tore up Satisfied and pretty much everything she was in.Solea was stunning and soft and wonderful and sang a soulful Burn.

Extended applause for Satisfied, Room Where it Happens, You'll be Back  

Jordan turned in a very strong performance as layfayette/jefferson and is much improved from three weeks ago

 

Josh Adres Rivera was in for john laurens track and he was terrific-i liked him better than Ruben.

Entire supporting cast shines,....singing dancing and acting all get big kudos, they are terrific..

could see this show every week if i had the budget and ticket access

finally understand Hamilton fever and hysteria....its magical

 

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 9:20am

@broadwaysfguy, do you know what the cancellation line is like there? Thanks.

[Big Apple2]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 9:36am

broadwaysfguy said: "Another stunning performance by the cast tonight on wednesday march 29.

could see this show every week if i had the budget and ticket access

finally understand Hamilton fever and hysteria....its magical"

Indeed. I see this show having a very long life. Is Amber still playing Maria Reynolds?

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 12:10pm

Dottie-i didnt see anyone waiting in the cancellation line last night, i did see 5-6 people waiting in what i assumed was cancellation line first preview.

bigapple2-

Agree with you about Hamilton having a very very long life on broadway and all over and record attendances and ticket prices,  and they have certainly shown the quality of the show/performances are not cast member or nyc specific (like the producers). yes amber is stll on as peggy/maria and I still think she is somewhat miscast, but I choose not to let it affect my overall enjoyment of the showl 

[Sho-Tunes-R-Us]

Posted: 3/30/17 at 9:33pm

Evening performance 3/29/2017

Won two seats from the digital lottery and was seated aisle, center orchestra, row B.  It is understandable why these seats are just $10 because while you can see the actors up-close-and-personal the elevated stage pretty much negates the choreography and lighting effects.  I will even go so far as to opine that the first five or six rows [premium seating] are just too darned close for my taste.  

All of the major cast members performed, with only one alternate present, Josh Andres Rivera/Philip.  He was fine. Everyone was very good, but the standout performers for me were Joshua Henry/Burr, Emily-Raver Lampman/Angelica and Isaiah Johnson/Washington.

Am very much looking forward to seeing a second time with my organised group in May.  Will have center balcony and overall believe it will be an improvement over the much closer seats.

Please address any questions, comments, observations here and I will be happy to go into individual details about the performance.

Updated On: 3/30/17 at 09:33 PM

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 2:01am

congrats show tunes are us for winning the golden tickets!

I agree that the first 5-6 rows you may miss some with the high revolving stage

My season tix are row c center and I love being close so i can see the actors and their emotions, i also like the sound up really close in the orpheum vs further back

If you win any more lotteries and decide you dont want to be that close, ping me and ill be happy to buy them (you can pm me)

Have a great time with your group in the balcony.  I havent seen the show from upstairs but have heard good things. my shows were in rows J-M and all of those center orch seats have fantastic sound and full view of the stage down to the revolving floor, so you can really see everything great!

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 3:29am

Just got home from the Thu 3/30 show. This was my first time seeing the show, and really I have nothing to add to what has already been said here and elsewhere during the show's life. Amazing, absolutely. I'm still not sure I understand the frenzy. Oh yes, yes, it deserves a lot of it. Was it a life-changing experience for me? No. And I'm so very far from a jaded theater aficionado. I typically don't understand hype. Tonight was an incredibly satisfying evening, one I have eagerly looked forward to since we bought season tix 14 months ago. The music and lyrics, thanks to an incredible sound (which can be poor in the Orpheum) got into my bones and spirit. I briefly considered being an American History major in college, so I devour anything about the founding of this country. I appreciated this new vision of the early years of the USA. I know I'm in the minority. But I saw it. I might even listen to the OBC recording from time to time. I'll think about it. My theater buddy and I will likely discuss it again as we often do after seeing shows. And then I'll move on. 

Just a couple things for those seeing it at the Orpheum. As noted earlier, avoid the first few rows. That's a very high tour stage. Felt bad for the folks there even if they only paid $10. I doubt the closeness makes up for the lack of seeing what, 70% of the action and dancing? 

We were in N9 and N11. Excellent seats, and we only missed some of the ensemble on the stairs and balcony on that side. We missed nothing. Not center orch, but great seats (and close to the side exits on Hyde for a quick exit before the crowds). 

HamilFan: I IM'ed you about the playbill. I grabbed two more, so if two other people want one, send me an IM here. First to respond gets them. 

Season tix holders were given a coffee table-size soft cover book. Inside the front cover are the credits for the original Broadway cast, with an insert with the SF credits. So, you may have already seen this in NYC. It's primarily production photos with lyrics interspersed and the creative teams bios. All that is except for LMM which I find rather odd. 

Oh...and Emmy's hair. As I figured, no big deal to me. In fact, I almost felt hers was the one look that was appropriate for the show! 

 

 

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 3:28pm

PatrickDC said: "HamilFan: I IM'ed you about the playbill. I grabbed two more, so if two other people want one, send me an IM here. First to respond gets them. "

**UPDATE**

The playbills are gone and I have no more. Dropping them in the mail this afternoon. 

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 6:55pm

I do have a question about cast-doubling, and I assume the tracks would be the same for NYC as the tour. Does the actor playing the King also appear in any ensemble or group scenes? I thought I’d read the King is only on stage for his three numbers, but there were a couple times I thought I might have noticed Rory’s face and someone of his height in the shadows, or when there are rows of actors ringing the balcony (not in the King's costume of course).

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 7:38pm

king also appears in scene taunting hamilton after reynolds pamphlet is published-dances around hamilton waving pamphlet in his face

[Sho-Tunes-R-Us]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 7:51pm

I'll certainly may do that should I get lucky again, broadwaysfguy.  Will pm you as you suggested.

Addendum:  1.) "The 'do in question" didn't bother me in the least.  2.) I agree that Amber was miscast.

Updated On: 3/31/17 at 07:51 PM

[BWGlee]

Posted: 3/31/17 at 8:51pm

I saw the matinee a couple of days ago and was blown away by how thoroughly entertaining it was.

My seat was in the Orchestra section, row N, seat 22, which was the 2nd seat from the end of the row on the right side and designated as having an obstructed view. There were a few times during the show when I couldn't see what was going on because the action was taking place on the right side of the stage, but overall I felt it was well worth the price.

I saw a number of kids there, many of whom dressed up in colonial outfits. Many schools had spring break that week, which explained why so many youngsters were at the afternoon show.

Also, during the intermission someone in the balcony proposed and she said yes. The theater proceeded to erupt into cheers (and it certainly wasn't the only time that day).