Posted: 9/26/17 at 2:09pm
There isn't a traditional intermission, but there is a section in the show where you have about ten minutes to yourself where you can use the bathroom and grab a drink of water.
Posted: 9/26/17 at 2:11pm
^^Yes, but it is close to the end. Catch your breath, grab a drink, then it goes into a 20 minute finale, and you're done.
Posted: 9/27/17 at 12:11pm
Sounds interesting. Any discounts? Looks like tickets are $76 or $126 for premium. Did anyone here get premium, and is it worth it?
Posted: 9/27/17 at 2:25pm
raddersons said: "^^Yes, but it is close to the end. Catch your breath, grab a drink, then it goes into a 20 minute finale, andyou're done."
In addition to that break prior to the finale, as they're gathering everyone into the main concert area, I also had a 10 minute break during the experience. The order that I saw the scenes was F8, then MWE, then Special K, and there was a break between the F8 and MWE scenes, during which we were directed to use the restroom and take photos in front of a step and repeat if we so desired.
Posted: 9/27/17 at 2:28pm
raddersons said: "^^Yes, but it is close to the end. Catch your breath, grab a drink, then it goes into a 20 minute finale, andyou're done."
When your break occurs depends on the order in which you see the show.
Posted: 9/27/17 at 2:46pm
Seems like the break is always after F8 -- they were the last ones for me, and we were the first ones in the finale room for around 10 minutes before others started to filter in. Because the finale break and F8 break were combined for me, I didn't realize there was more than one.
Posted: 10/5/17 at 1:37am
Anyone know if this might transfer to another space after it closes? The extension sold out so quickly and its been getting solid reviews. I also want to know if this is a must-see, like worth waiting for in the cancellation line for hours.
Posted: 10/5/17 at 2:12am
Kicking myself for not buying a ticket even though I was super excited to hear about it before tickets went on sale.
But I wanted to ask: Are any of you into K-Pop or have some introduction to it prior to seeing this show? I used to follow K-Pop several years back (before I got into theater). The machine that is K-Pop used to fascinate me.
Just curious if anyone has a perspective to share if they have this existing intersection of interests.
Posted: 10/8/17 at 10:27am
A little hit or miss but more hit than miss. Katie Lee Hill was adorable. Being 2 ft away from Ashley Park as she melted down was awesome. Unfortunately it was her last show. Apparently she has another job lined up.
Posted: 10/9/17 at 3:33pm
I saw this on Saturday and loved it. I think the execution in between parts could be cleaned up a bit and the show could be cut down by 30 minutes or so. At nearly 3 hours its a long time to be standing, though there are moments where you sit which are appreciated!
Essentially there are four parts to the show. After a quick intro you are led either to the guys or girl band. I started with the girl band, then the guy band, and finally the diva before a final concert. My boyfriend commented its more of a play with music and I think that is fair as most of the lyrics do not forward the story.
I kept marveling at how ambitious this show is. With the exception of Here Lies Love I don't think I've ever seen an immersive musical like this, certainly not one that moves through so many rooms, so many that have sound an lighting elements. There were a few points where it was me and only a few others getting a performance by an actor. That intimacy was really special.
Some of the storylines are more successful than others. I thought the boy band and the divas story were a bit more compelling than the girls story which kept us in the dance rehearsal room for too long.
Overall this is a very special show show that I hope has a future life! Also, the ART theater is really nice and seems to be very new. Anyone have any insight on this space? This is not the normal ARS nova space.
Posted: 10/9/17 at 5:02pm
^
I know MCC is moving into that space next year. They will have several theaters there ala the Flea’s new digs.
Posted: 10/15/17 at 12:24am
What happens when you get to the listening room and the vocal coach picks 8 people to follow her?
I was left behind in the listening room which just has headphones with the same song sung by each member of the girl group. Then XO comes in and does some quick choreography before ending with "and oh, i ****ing rap," foreshadowing her rap solo during the concert.
Posted: 10/15/17 at 12:27am
You just go into a practice room and watch the vocal coach work very strictly and rigorously with one of the girls for a few minutes.
Posted: 10/16/17 at 12:55pm
I thought this was an awesome experience. They have an under 30 y/o rush for $25. My friend and I got there at 2:30 for a 3:00 show and got the last two spots. A bunch of people were turned away.
For that price it was a steal. I recommend it to the under 30 crowd.
The experience is slightly different for everyone. My friend and I didn't travel together (which was fine with us) so we were able to compare notes about small differences. For example I was pulled alone into one room "to give feedback" to one of the characters on her pronunciation when she was working on it. My friend listened to music recordings during one part instead of seeing the vocal coach train one of the girls. It was really cool and felt personalized because of that dynamic.
Posted: 10/18/17 at 8:57pm
Anyone know if a cast recording is coming out? I know that from Max Vernon's website they recording some songs.
I would literally kill to have a recording of this show. Its so good.
Posted: 10/20/17 at 12:44pm
For those asking for a cast album, it looks like it might happen!
Get tweeting!!!
https://twitter.com/mayitheater/status/921391306873757697
