KING KONG - Previews- Page 3

[Elegance101]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 10:55am

John Adams said: "BroadwayBeebe said: "As I was a guest, I don’t feel it’s right to share my thoughts, [...]"

I wonder if the purpose of an invited dress is so that those invited WILL share their thoughts...?"

It’s not. I wish we could get some tea, but it’s not a critic’s run, it’s a dress rehearsal and they want butts in the seats to get in a run before previews start. 

[Wick3]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 10:58am

I just checked on telecharge and it looks sold out for tonight except for 1 premium seat at $200 in 3rd row center orchestra. 

[Lot666]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 11:01am

SweetLips22 said: "This piece really belongs to ALW--the beast, the girl--should be operatic in it's format...the music had better be better than good or the whole thing will end up in a pile of gorilla poo."

This is indeed the kind of drama that ALW excels at, and a weak or inappropriate score could be its undoing.

[sciencegirl]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 11:13am

Surprised it's sold out online
Probably too soon, but was thinking of trying for Rush tix at the box office. If anyone going to the BO today? Rush reports?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 11:57am

It's available on TDF for several performances.

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 11:00am

Tonights the night! So excited to hear reports.

[John Adams]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 11:00am

Wick3 said: "Just saw this youtube video more about Ann and it looks like this show will focus more on Ann's perspective."

I have my doubts about how effectively that will be accomplished (although it's a laudable goal).

I'm not taken in by the hype about how "the piece has taken on another level of meaning again in terms of what's in the zeitgeist right now". It's just rhetoric that's trying to take advantage of current public sentiments. 

As the actress was singing in the background, I made an effort to hear her lyrics. Personally, I don't find writing the character to sing in sweeping generalities and over-used cliches to demonstrate that she's an example for women and young girls to admire. I don't find that singing generalized cliches demonstrates depth of character. Perhaps the book molds her in a less superficial way.

Still, there's that big monkey puppet to look forward to... 

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 3:35pm

I was going to wait until after previews began to grab a ticket, but because of TDF I couldn’t resist. I’ll be there next Saturday.

[Dan6]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 7:45pm

Wick3 said: "I just checked on telecharge and it looks sold out for tonight except for 1 premium seat at $200 in 3rd row center orchestra."

I got that ticket! Will report in after. 

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 7:48pm

Merch Report, first preview

$40 T shirt, 4 styles
$20 Tote bag
$70 Four poster set
$20 Single poster
$25 Baseball cap
$15 Four piece button set
$10 Lapel pin
$20 Mug
$20 Socks
$70 Zippered Hoodie
$30 Four magnet set
$10 Single magnet
$25 Water bottle
$10 Keychain
$10 Set of four postcards
$20 Notebook

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 7:53pm

Those better be some cool looking socks for $20.

Anyone there have a song list?

[Dan6]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 8:04pm

28 musical numbers listed (14 in each act), of which 10 are orchestra only. Looks like Ann Darrow, Carl Denham, and Captain Englehorn are the only solo singing roles.

[broadwayboy222]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 8:09pm

Any word on rush for this? I know the Broadway usually has had rush for most all the shows that have played there the past several years, so would be odd if they didn't for this?

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 8:31pm

and suddenly I'm not feeling too confident about this anymore...

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 8:55pm

Dan6 said: "28 musical numbers listed (14 in each act), of which 10 are orchestra only. Looks like Ann Darrow, Carl Denham, and Captain Englehorn are the only solo singing roles."

Sooooo I know math and I don't know how I like these numbers. Intermission reports should be coming soon....

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:25pm

Concessions is offering a Kongopolitan and a Skull Island Iced Tea.

So far the show is a slow moving IMAX spectacle with music.

[Rainbowhigh23]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:26pm

Intermission now. The songs work well, they're very theatrical and dramatic; nothing trendy at all. Kong is truly a sight to behold. This show is worth every penny you'd pay for premium seats.

[Dan6]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:29pm

Intermission report: weak songs, pedestrian script, adequate performances...but yeah, the puppet is spectacular, and has maybe the greatest stage entrance ever. It is just thrilling to watch every time Kong is on stage. And that actually might be enough to make this worth seeing.

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:38pm

So far social media reports, are only praising the puppet.

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:45pm

Yeah TONS of puppet praise. I saw two people comment on liking Christian. More puppet love. And on person that said "overchoreographed" and that at least 2 songs in Act 1 should be junk.... and then praised the puppet.

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:47pm

Based on reports, the puppet might win best actor at the tonys this year!

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 10:43pm

Show just finished.

[joanntom]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 10:57pm

My friend texted me during intermission and said that The mez is probably the best place to watch the show.  and "that's no puppet. that's true brilliance. And, yes he can can act." and so far it seems that there's one carry over song from Melbourne. She liked the cast, loved the opening number and says that there is a show there and that a they need to trim trim trim...At least they didn't have the Spiderman delays. Can;t lie/. I'm still intrigued.

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 10:57pm

Please let me know how much stage time the dinosaurs get!

[Smeds2]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 11:05pm

joanntom said: "So far it seems that there's one carry over song from Melbourne."

Was it the Full Moon Lullaby one? At the time back in 2013, that was the closest one to being the "breakout" song.