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.
Posted: 10/14/15 at 12:29am
Has anyone seen this through TDF? Curious of where the seats were located. THANKS!
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
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?
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?
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 
Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:30pm
"Now you've done it, Scripps2"
You may well say that, Wonkit. I couldn't possibly comment.
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 !
Posted: 10/14/15 at 10:23pm
Okay I got the message booking for Jan and yes I know about the blizzards
Posted: 10/14/15 at 10:23pm
Okay I got the message booking for Jan and yes I know about the blizzards
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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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.
Posted: 10/18/15 at 1:17pm
Being a play, it won't compete with Hamilton at all.
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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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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