KING CHARLES III Previews- Page 3
KING CHARLES III Previews
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#50KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/13/15 at 11:34pm
Now you've done it, Scripps2 - one delightful word from the immortal Ian Richardson, and it's back to watching the entire BBC series. The original is so much better than the so-called American version.
#51KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 12:29am
Has anyone seen this through TDF? Curious of where the seats were located. THANKS!
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#52KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 12:37am
Would one miss the final image of the play of seated too far to the left? How far right must one be to miss this final moment? I have the chance to get some great seats in the front mezz that seem to be either extreme house right or extreme house left. Unfortunately, the seats are being set up through a friend who has no control over location. Any preference on to what side and how far in I should request if possible?
Updated On: 10/14/15 at 12:37 AM
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#53KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 12:41am
SPOILER:
Okay, I haven't seen the show and this may be totally off base, but I'd imagine that the back wall rises and reveals something?
feedpuppy
Swing Joined: 11/7/14
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#55KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 1:46am
Well that's good to know. What makes the final image that hard to see? I guess it's not on the platform?
#56KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 9:04am
I don't want to be too specific about what happens in the final scene because it will spoil the ending. If you are off to the far right on the orchestra, there is a person standing with his back to you that blocks the final moment. I don't think it would be a problem from the mezzanine. If you are off the left hand side on the orchestra you should be fine. Hope this helps 
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#57KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:30pm
"Now you've done it, Scripps2"
You may well say that, Wonkit. I couldn't possibly comment.
Jabere
Stand-by Joined: 10/3/15
#58KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 5:18pm
I just love all the great news on this show. Makes me want to come to NYC for a royal affair !
Jabere
Stand-by Joined: 10/3/15
#59KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 10:23pm
Okay I got the message booking for Jan and yes I know about the blizzards
Jabere
Stand-by Joined: 10/3/15
#60KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/14/15 at 10:23pm
Okay I got the message booking for Jan and yes I know about the blizzards
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#61KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/16/15 at 7:04am
A nasty piece of work about some really nasty pieces of work. Noisome and repellent.
Also garrulous, repetitious, and tedious.
Having suffered through two other repugnant opuses by the same author, I guess this shouldn't have come as any surprise.
Tim Pigott-Smith was excellent.
eperkins
Broadway Star Joined: 5/21/07
#63KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/16/15 at 10:46am
After Eight said: "A nasty piece of work...Noisome and repellent...also garrulous, repetitious, and tedious.
So this is a review of yourself, then?
Updated On: 10/16/15 at 10:46 AM
round2
Featured Actor Joined: 4/11/08
#64KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/16/15 at 11:55am
Can't help but have my interest piqued by the many positive responses here, but I still have a question. Not seeing this clearly addressed in the positive responses. If you REALLY could not care less at all about the British royals, are you likely to enjoy this play?
NotTheComfyChair
Stand-by Joined: 3/19/13
#65KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/16/15 at 12:14pm
I saw it a couple of days ago and I loved it. I don't think you have to know and care about the British royals to enjoy watching the political machinations. It may even be an advantage. Tim Piggott-Smith gives a wonderfully powerful performance.
#66KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/16/15 at 12:17pm
I think you can still enjoy the play, but it would help to have a passing understanding about the relationships between Harry, William, Kate, etc.
I don't care much for mob stories, but The Sopranos is one of my favorite TV shows ever. If a piece is well-acted and well-written (King Charles III scores on both counts) then I can personally find enjoyment from it even if the subject matter is not something I would usually get excited for.
Do you like Shakespeare's history plays? If so, then I would recommend this without any qualms.
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Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#67KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/16/15 at 11:39pm
I saw this tonight and loved every single second of it. It is gripping, thrilling, and delicious in every way. The performances are all terrific, but I have to give a special shoutout to Lydia Wilson as Kate. She was spectacular. The play itself is the true star, however. Bartlett has written a very smart, beautifully exciting play. You don't need to know a lot about Shakespeare or British politics, but if you do it certainly elevates the enjoyment of the play. The characters and language have clear and clever nods to Shakespeare that made for a wonderful night at the theatre.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#68KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/17/15 at 1:06am
So excited to hear all the positive comments! I just picked up tix for next month (after I was just offered FREE tix for Allegiance!) I'm going to try the 97 dollar front row seats. Hoping it to be a fully enjoyable day! A two show day for under a hundred bucks....not too shabby!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#69KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/17/15 at 11:03pm
Saw this this afternoon and Fun Home tonight. This was incredible. The concept was brilliant, the execution flawless. Leaving the theatre, I wondered whether this would be appearing inShakespeare festivals 20+ years from now. It feels like a 21st century play by WS.
Just remarkable. I will be very surprised if anything else this season is up to this show's originality and quality.
PS -- hated Fun Home...might have liked it if I heard any of the dialogue
#70KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/18/15 at 12:17am
Saw this tonight and was completely floored. Incredible writing, both structurally, in terms of the plot, and it terms of the dialogue. Outstanding performances and direction, but the real star here is the play, which I found refreshing. The actors at the stage-door were all eager to discuss the play with the few of us who were waiting. It's so powerful, even for this American teenager who barely pays attention to politics. One of the best plays I've seen in years, and definitely my favorite thing of the season so far (besides Hamilton)
Updated On: 10/18/15 at 12:17 AM
VirginiaK
Chorus Member Joined: 4/15/12
#71KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:09pm
Saw it last night, it was just as great as I'd thought it would be, having read about/just missed it in London.
Perfect marriage of intelligence and theatrical brilliance. I guess it will split some awards with Hamilton.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#72KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:17pm
Being a play, it won't compete with Hamilton at all.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
VirginiaK
Chorus Member Joined: 4/15/12
#73KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:40pm
dramamama611 said: "Being a play, it won't compete with Hamilton at all.
Oh that's right isn't it - good! Two of the best things I've ever seen.
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#74KING CHARLES III Previews
Posted: 10/18/15 at 7:31pm
SPOILER REQUEST!!!
My friend and I Saturday night were seated in TDF seats in Row L of the orchestra, all the way over to the left. I was very happy with the view in general, but we did miss the final image of the play. Could someone please explain to me what happened? I saw one person put the crown on the head of another person (being deliberately vague here), and then the first person moved to the rear of the stage and I lost sight of him. What happened? Thanks!
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