Journeys End Go See It!

[Amneris]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 1:21pm

I got student tickets yesterday (tuesday april 24th) for "Journey's End". Was sadly the only one there to purchase them when the box office opened so I got to have a nice little chat with the incredibly nice box office lady. $20.00 front row = the best evening at the theatre one can probably ever have.

I was absolutely won over by the show and the incredible performances that all the guys give. I have never been so moved by a show in my life. For anyone wishing to become a performer, this show was a wonderful lesson in what real acting should be. The way they worked off eachother, they were always doing some sort of activity on stage,the way they told the story with their expressions, their eyes. All the guys tore your heart out. By the end of the show, the front row was a complete wreck.. Everyone was crying quite hard because it's the most touching show one can see. I kind of just sat there stiff. I wanted to give a standing ovation but, couldn't really gather myself to do so. I can't say enough good things about it. But, I do want to say that this show deserves a chance, an audience.. everyone needs to see this treasure.

Updated On: 4/25/07 at 01:21 PM

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 1:23pm

This show had better be open until at least May 27th. I'll just cry otherwise.

[mint0621]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 1:46pm

Have you read John Simon's review?

It starts with: "Who says perfection is not within human reach? Go see ``Journey's End' and learn otherwise. R.C. Sheriff's play about World War I has not been staged in New York in 70 years, which is at least 50 or 60 too many."

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aNfNRENwyN2M

I couldn't agree with him more....

[dmsnyc]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:31pm

I don't understand why it is not doing well at the box office. It got very good reviews and, in every thread about it, everyone raves about the show. Maybe that should be a separate thread --- why is Journeys End not doing well at the BO?

[Bwayfan4]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:32pm

I'm going this weekend! I can't wait...I've heard soooo many good things about it!

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:36pm

i know advertising costs money, but they really need to put it out there. it's a FANTASTIC show and a FANTASTIC production, so there's no reason why it shouldn't be selling.

[mabel]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:59pm

Even though I'd totally concede that the lack of advertising/marketing is really hurting this production (honestly, how many people did they think "from the producers of The History Boys" would bring in??) who much do you think can be attributed to the fact that it's in the Belasco? I'm sure the fact that it has such (perceived) dark subject matter doesn't help, but I feel like, unless there's something HUGE that's going to draw big numbers in and of itself, being on the other side of Broadway is a big detriment. I would imagine that it loses a ton of walk-in traffic (and the fact that they have such a bland marquis would draw very few patrons, I'd imagine).

It's a shame, but it really seems like the odds were stacked against this show on many fronts. You would think that the universal raves would draw more houses averaging more than 30-40% though, regardless of the obstacles in the way.

[gustof777]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 6:42pm

it's soo depressing...although when I saw it last Sat. at the matinee it seemed decently full i'm sure a lot of those were comps. I've tried to tell everyone to go see it. If this stays open through the Tonys I'm definitley gonna make another trip.

[Bwayfan4]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 6:50am

I saw this show yesterday and really enjoyed it. The end was very powerful and emotional.

It seemed as though there were many older people in the audience...those who were wikely in a war at some point...they WERE the first to offer a standing ovation. (Clearly the cast is doing something right...)

The orchestra, for the most part, was full, but I didn't see many in the mezzanine.

Please go see this show!!! You will NOT be disappointed!

[mint0621]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 8:51am

I saw it for the second time on Friday...and you're right, I noticed a LOT of compliments from veterans in the audience. Amazing to see, actually. Bravo, Journey's End!

[wexy]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 9:17am

I've been pushing it to people ever since I saw it. A very emotional time at the theater.

[Bwayfan4]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 11:23am

I agree wexy. I was telling friends about how powerful the ending is...and tearing up at the very thought of it! (not to mention how relevant is is to today, with the war in Iraq)

[carnimiriel]

Posted: 5/18/07 at 1:51pm

BroadwayBox.com has a new discount code for $35 seats for the rest of JE's run. I just bought a ticket for Row B Orch for Jun 10.

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 5/18/07 at 2:02pm

^^thanks for the heads up

[Roscoe]

Posted: 5/18/07 at 3:06pm

By all means go see JOURNEYS END. An intelligent and moving piece of theatre, the kind of thing that just doesn't come along often enough. Run, do not walk.

[Bobo2]

Posted: 5/18/07 at 5:04pm

I was so stunned when it was over I didn't want to move. It makes me want to cry just thinking about it. Talk about a show that stays with you.

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 5/18/07 at 5:52pm

It's funny because my friend and I were planning to rush out of the theater before curtain call to go see someone, but when it was over, we really couldn't move.

I keep pressuring my family to see it but they seem to say what all the skeptics say, "Oh, it's a war show, I don't want to see a war show!"

Going to try student rush for its last week.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 10:19pm

Bump

[Amneris]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 12:24am

I second this BUMP.. I only wish this show could be saved.
The sad part is.. if it had females and "Chenoweth" was cast people would flock.. Updated On: 5/22/07 at 12:24 AM

[jochang621]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 1:29am

I saw it last week, and I *loved* it.

Even without Chenoweth and females.

Like the Journey's End cast members mentioned in their Easter Bonnet competition, "Sell outs don't flop!"

[avab802]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 9:04am

"Oh, it's a war show, I don't want to see a war show!"

This is pretty much my feeling on it. I don't like war movies, so I don't think I would like a war show. But all of your reviews are making me think I should give it a chance.

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 9:05am

avab802, you definitely should. I'm definitely not a fan of the topic of war in entertainment, but I loved it.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 9:16am

AvaB... I'm with you. I despise war as a topic. If I can't even sit through war movies, how am I going to sit through a play about it? I keep going back and forth about seeing it because everyone keeps saying you HAVE to see it. But right now my limited money is already set aside for things I KNOW I'll enjoy. Even $20 is a lot for me to spend on something to end up not liking it. I've already spent $25 on a show that shall remain unnamed...$25 I wish I could have back.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 9:33am

Just a suggestion - it is a war story, but it is not ABOUT war. It is about men being strong and honorable under impossible circumstances. If you love to watch an unparalleled ensemble of actors re-create the world for you, see this show. It would be worth skipping dinner for a couple of nights, if that is what it took. Broadway may not be able to give us shows like this too much longer - don't miss it.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 9:39am

I don't know... I'll think about it. The same "men being honorable etc." could be said about the movies I've tried to sit through.

We'll see... They MIGHT have acutally turned things in on time so I'll have an extra check before it closes.

(And it's more the bank account than food...food is already bought and in the pantry. If they didn't have the stupid cash only thing there wouldn't be a problem.)