INTO THE WOODS Previews- Page 6
INTO THE WOODS Previews
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
INTO THE WOODS Previews#125
Posted: 7/8/22 at 10:47am
UWS10023 said: "I really don’t like (when I sit-up high) looking at tape marks on the stage. I know why they are there, but I wonder if there are other tricks that can be done to make them less noticeable."
The only real solution is full automation to track the sets on and off. And then you'll see some grooves in the stage. This being a very limited run and a concert staging, automation would be both impractical and cost-prohibitive. But even the biggest-budgeted shows use spike marks to some extent. I've heard similar complaints about numbers on the downstage part of the stage deck, which are vital for choreography and hitting your marks (but usually aren't very noticeable to the general viewer)
These are the perils of sitting upstairs. Sometimes the lighting and dance numbers look better upstairs, but you're farther away and can see the full stage deck. I've learned to ignore the spike marks.
INTO THE WOODS Previews#126
Posted: 7/8/22 at 11:02am
It does seem like there's a middle ground here, though, where spike marks are noticeable to the cast/crew but not as noticeable to the audience.
I also tend to think that the floor is a deceptively important part of any scenic design that often goes overlooked: a well-integrated floor design can really make or break the believability of a scenic design IMO. I'm always in favor of a good floor design, so in that sense, I agree that it would've been nice for them to add those touches.
But I also feel like this production is already so far removed from trying to convey a real-life forest, that it maybe doesn't matter too much if those touches of realism are missing. I'm sort of ambivalent about this, but it seems to me that audiences should go into this knowing that you're paying for the cast and the material (and maybe the puppetry, lol), and that it wouldn't have been able to transfer to Broadway if not for the conservative finances.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
INTO THE WOODS Previews#127
Posted: 7/8/22 at 11:39am
I agree that the stage deck can be a crucial element to some designs, but ultimately the most important element is getting actors and sets in the right spot, safely and accurately. Sometimes those things can be cleaned up as a run goes on, sometimes not.
And in the case of this WOODS, nothing is being done literally.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
INTO THE WOODS Previews#130
Posted: 7/8/22 at 1:04pm
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/07/lightning-in-a-bottle-broadway-goes-back-into-the-woods
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
INTO THE WOODS Previews#131
Posted: 7/8/22 at 1:08pm
TaffyDavenport said: "
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Not trying to be "that guy," but I do feel it sucks that they included the puppet but not Kennedy Kanagawa. I know he is not famous in the way they are, but neither is the cow - the only reason its so prominent to this revival is because of the work he does with it. Just feels a bit of a shame to have a nod to it without recognizing the reason it's there.
INTO THE WOODS Previews#132
Posted: 7/8/22 at 1:09pm
For anyone that is familiar with Patina’s performance at the Hollywood Bowl and now Broadway, has it changed at all?
INTO THE WOODS Previews#134
Posted: 7/8/22 at 1:49pm
VotePeron said:
"Not trying to be "that guy," but I do feel it sucks that they included the puppet but not Kennedy Kanagawa. I know he is not famous in the way they are, but neither is the cow - the only reason its so prominent to this revival is because of the work he does with it. Just feels a bit of a shame to have a nod to it without recognizing the reason it's there."
Agreed, or at least styled Milky White in Christian Siriano.
INTO THE WOODS Previews#135
Posted: 7/8/22 at 8:14pm
TotallyEffed said: "Phillipa looks gorgeous."
Agreed. She looked stunning in her playful ball gown during the performance. She won me over. So endearing and funny! And such a lovely voice.I had no idea that she had such a famous husband! Have fun googling if you do not know who it is. I also did not realize I had seen her in Shining Girls on Apple TV. I am her newest fan! I was even watching her in all of the ensemble numbers. Such a delight! Love all the Vanity Fair pictures!
INTO THE WOODS Previews#136
Posted: 7/8/22 at 8:30pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "UWS10023 said: "Ireally don’t like (when I sit-up high) looking at tape marks on the stage. I know why they are there, but I wonder if there are other tricks that can be done to make them less noticeable."
The only real solution is full automation to track the sets on and off. And then you'll see some grooves in the stage. This being a very limited run and a concert staging, automation would be both impractical and cost-prohibitive. But even the biggest-budgeted shows use spike marks to some extent. I've heard similar complaints about numbers on the downstage part of the stage deck, which are vital for choreography and hitting your marks (but usually aren't very noticeable to the general viewer)
These are the perils of sitting upstairs. Sometimes the lighting and dance numbers look better upstairs, but you're farther away and can see the full stage deck. I've learned to ignore the spike marks."
Given I only paid 39 dollars for the balcony seat I did not feel all that cheated. I was happy with the seat.To the director’s credit the staging which was the same at City Center, was mindful of the entire house. When you sit that far up you do not get a full view of the scrim or actors moving across the upstage platform but there again I had seen it at City Center. It is quite a climb to get up to the balcony (no elevator) in that theatre. I am assuming there is a fire exit that is different from the narrow stairs we slowly went down after the production had ended. I just did not pay attention. Does anyone know?
INTO THE WOODS Previews#137
Posted: 7/8/22 at 8:32pm
Don't judge me, but I listened to a recording of Patina's Last Midnight from the first preview and it gave me chills! I am more than excited to see this tomorrow! God, I hope they do a cast recording!
INTO THE WOODS Previews#138
Posted: 7/8/22 at 9:10pm
FYI, Kennedy Kanagawa has COVID. It's a shame he'll miss opening night.
https://www.tiktok.com/@jackofwands/video/7118116216333503786
INTO THE WOODS Previews#139
Posted: 7/8/22 at 9:45pm
TaffyDavenport said: "FYI, Kennedy Kanagawa has COVID. It's a shame he'll miss opening night.
https://www.tiktok.com/@jackofwands/video/7118116216333503786"
Oh Lord, NO! After reading his NYT piece, I really wanted to see him! Darn!
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
INTO THE WOODS Previews#140
Posted: 7/8/22 at 10:11pm
Same! I hope no one else tests positive tomorrow 😬
INTO THE WOODS Previews#141
Posted: 7/8/22 at 10:15pm
🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
INTO THE WOODS Previews#142
Posted: 7/9/22 at 1:56pm
Brian D’arcy James out for the matinee. Here and pretty crushed about it. I hope it’s not the beginning of a wave for this cast.
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.
INTO THE WOODS Previews#143
Posted: 7/9/22 at 2:18pm
If he has COVID, I hope they postpone opening night, because if he's out, I don't even want to go tomorrow. Are the 6 main stars above the title?
INTO THE WOODS Previews#144
Posted: 7/9/22 at 3:05pm
I believe the six main stars are above the title.
I also saw on twitter someone said his understudy had a put-in this week so maybe this was a planned absence? Let's hope so!
INTO THE WOODS Previews#145
Posted: 7/9/22 at 3:35pm
Jason Forbach is wonderful as The Baker. I also got to see his Rapunzel’s Prince at City Center. He’s a wonderful talent!
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
INTO THE WOODS Previews#146
Posted: 7/9/22 at 3:37pm
He’s wonderful! At intermission now. The audience is REALLY into this! A spectacularly sung production!!
INTO THE WOODS Previews#147
Posted: 7/9/22 at 5:10pm
I’m feeling like it is a Covid thing— Sara and Gavin didn’t kiss in Moments in The Woods, is that normal?
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.
INTO THE WOODS Previews#148
Posted: 7/9/22 at 6:12pm
Jason Fobach will be on tonight again for the Baker, FYI.
INTO THE WOODS Previews#149
Posted: 7/9/22 at 6:20pm
Sara and Gavin definitely kissed multiple times on Thursday…
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