INTO THE WOODS Reviews — Page 10

TaffyDavenport said: ""Has anyone sat in the front left orchestra? They have Row B seats for $79 listed as partial view next to $299 full view seats so I was wondering how partial they mean by partial view? I generally don't mind a partial view seat but I don't want a completely obstructed view if I can avoid it."

Those seats are blocked by the Narrator's podium. This is the view from B 13, which might not be the best for a first for a first viewing, but definitely good for a return visit. The review on A View from My Seat gave it 4 out of 5 stars, but I haven't seen anything about the other 2 seats:

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Thanks for the info Taffy! I just bought that seat. It's my second time seeing the show (after seeing it full view, but very high up in the balcony at City Center), so I think it'll be worth the obstructed view to be so close!

jbp1232 said: "Has anyone sat in the front left orchestra? They have Row B seats for $79 listed as partial view next to $299 full view seats so I was wondering how partial they mean by partial view? I generally don't mind a partial view seat but I don't want a completely obstructed view if I can avoid it."

I just bought seat 9 in row B as it’s the closest seat to the middle for those cheap seats. I figure that it can’t be that terrible if it’s right next door to a $300 ticket

I love that. Also, don't hesitate to contact the House Managers. Usually they can work with you on figuring out a better solution! But glad it got resolved!

I will always move mountains to see Bernadette in anything, but I've seen little evidence the past few years that she could still sing this role at the level she would want to or that audiences would expect.

Georgeanddot2 said: "PipingHotPiccolo said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "Since Bernadette can still sing the role and is still youthful and beautiful, I'd love to see her make a return as The Witch. Imagine what an event that would be."

you've got to be kidding me."

Why would I be kidding? Meryl and her are like the same age and Meryl played the role onscreen. I think Bernadette is still appropriate for the role. She's sexy and regal and youthful and can still sing it."

To each their own, and if you enjoy Bernadette by all means, enjoy away but I dont think I'm saying anything shocking when I say she absolutely cannot sing this role the way it should (or could, by many others) sung. She croaked her way through Dolly; this calls for lots more.

I apologize if this has already been discussed but I was surprised to see the Witch get the last bow in this version. I've always felt the Baker & Baker's Wife should have the last bow just based on the characters but assumed the Witch was last in the original because it was Bernadette. Here, I thought especially with Sara in the role, they'd perhaps have Sara & Brian go last but instead Patina did. Just my two cents but if I was directing this at a local theater, I think I'd have those two characters go last based on the fact that it's really their story and they are the biggest roles.

I did that once like 4 years ago. I was expected to see Sara in Waitress for the prices I paid but she got sick and was out. I exchanged my tickets and saw her 2 weeks later. I realize now that I should've been more appreciative to the understudies back then. Nowadays, I don't care who is on. Would I be disappointed that someone I really wanted to see is out? Definitely, but the show must go on. Understudies, Standbys, and Swings are the unsung heroes of this industry as COVID still rages on.

Sutton Ross said: "Maybe I'm the only one who feels this way but if I'm paying $300 plus, I expect everyone to be there. Unrealistic possibly I guess."

Shows have high demands. Especially musicals. The vocals, the physicality, and the 8 show schedule are taxing. If someone is out it is probably for a very good reason. It’s a live event. You know going in that there is a chance you won’t see the entire cast. If it’s a big enough name and over the title etc. then exchange otherwise enjoy the understudies…they are equally talented.

Sutton Ross said: "They are, quite literally, not equally talented. Read the reviews on Sara's replacement these past few days, not real positive."

It's interesting to hear this perspective from you when you're the first one to throw Beanie under the bus for Julie.

Bernadette could sing the role again in the context of a reunion concert with adoring fans whose expectations are probably managed appropriately (and if she wanted to make it happen I think it would happen) but I just couldn’t see it working in this production. I don’t see how it would make any sense for her or her career - she doesn’t need the money (unlike say Alice Ripley in Barcelona right now who probably is appreciating the work as well as the experience), she risks being criticised instead of praised (and Bernadette has always practically got NYT raves for all her gigs in the last 20 years), it will be physically demanding for her to be on stage at her age, she isn’t trying anything new, she may have to cancel her concerts. Plus the production would need to foot an unnecessary hefty bill, change the tone and focus of the production etc. I just can’t see it happening personally.

Updated On: 7/28/22 at 04:23 AM

While we are on casting that would never happen, I would kill to see Patti LuPone finally take on the witch.

It's a semi-concert staging. Bernadette and Patti could still pull it off.

Midnight Radio said: "While we are on casting that would never happen, I would kill to see Patti LuPone finally take on the witch.

It's a semi-concert staging. Bernadette and Patti could still pull it off."

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