La Cage - Table Seating?!?!

[Broadway Bob*]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 1:41pm

I read in Sean Patrick Doyle's blog that there will be table seating for La Cage. (https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/LA_CAGE_Blog_Sean_Patrick_Doyles_First_Entry_20100315) Does anyone know anything about this? Telecharge didn't know anything when I called them and there's nothing on their sight about it either. I already have my ticket, but would love to sit at the tables (which were down front right by the stage in the set model I saw pics of online). Thanks!!!

[morosco]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 2:01pm

This photo of the set model for the upcoming revival shows tables.
Photo Exclusive: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE!

[morosco]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 2:02pm

Oh duh. You've already seen this photo now that I re-read your post.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 2:20pm

Those seats look HORRIBLE! Can you imagine being that close and having to look that far up? I'd be surprised if you could see 5 feet past the edge of the stage.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 2:29pm

The stage there is quite low.

I'd be more annoyed being one of the people in a regular seat that is sitting behind them. That must be quite the obstruction.

[MariusPontmercy]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 3:32pm

I sat in the front row of the stalls in London and the tables actually didn't really get in the way (I'm fairly short, too). This is how they looked at the Playhouse:



(the theatre actually wasn't quite as small as it looks there)

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 3:50pm

I agree.

The set looks different to the one at the Playhouse Theatre, London, it looks less appealing, but I am sure it is going to look different in reality.

The table seating really helps to break down the fourth wall, so a great addition, you guys will love it.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 3:51pm

The table seating really helps to break down the fourth wall, so a great addition, you guys will love it.

Many theatre-goers enjoy the fourth wall and have no desire to become part of the show. I wouldn't say yet that it's a great addition.

[MariusPontmercy]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 4:04pm

The script includes numerous scenes where Albin and Georges address the audience directly, so it's not really avoidable, is it? Only the people at the tables get "interacted with", you're safe anywhere else.

[MariusPontmercy]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 4:07pm

The set in London was specifically designed to match the design of the Playhouse - you can see in the picture I posted how the wooden rails in the set match the ones in the auditorium - so I presume the same has been done for the Broadway production, hence the (slightly) different design.

[singer73192]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 4:12pm

Would love to sit there! I wouldn't be surprised if they were sold through the lottery, but I have no reason to believe this except for hope.

[abitoftap]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 5:30pm

You should have seen it at the Menier....the tables were on the same level as the stage. At one point, a Cagelle leapt onto our table just missing my drink (and me)...a bit before that my head disappeared under a ra ra skirt.
It's all nice and sleazy...

[nealb1]

Posted: 3/16/10 at 6:12pm

When I saw the show in September in London, the ushers were asking people if they wanted to move down front and sit at the tables. The lady asked me, but I stayed in my seat - 8th row center. The Cagelles do dance on the tables, and their is interaction with Georges and Albin.

[THDavis]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 12:49am

"Many theatre-goers enjoy the fourth wall and have no desire to become part of the show. I wouldn't say yet that it's a great addition."

They probably shouldn't sit there then. I'd hope that they would have a warning when buying the tickets and before the show about interaction or such as they would do with onstage seating at Xanadu or Spring Awakening. I know they're not onstage, but it seems like a plausible option.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 2:14am

Why aren't these seats for sale?

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 2:18am

Maybe they are lotto or rush seats?

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 2:29am

ugh

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 2:34am

That's all I can think of. Unless they are "sold at box office only" seats.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 2:51am

Makes sense, just would like to, as an out-of-towner that doesn't do rush for shows that are must sees, have the option to buy in advance.

Updated On: 3/17/10 at 02:51 AM

[Fanb]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 10:52am

Well, considering some of the costumes, you might get an extra special view from those tables.

[Weez]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 11:04am

My mum got a great view when we sat at the tables at the Chocolate Factory; RIGHT up a Cagelle's skirt, and nothing else to be seen! Whereas I got a shoulder rub from Philip Quast. We were WELL pleased with the table seating. ^_^

[CONAries]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 1:06pm

Fanb... there is actually an added joke in the script about sitting so close to see a few "suprises"

I really hope these are in place as it is a brilliant way to break the 4th wall, but in a controlled manor!

[Fanb]

Posted: 3/17/10 at 6:09pm

That's what I was talking about. Sounds funny.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/20/10 at 5:11pm

As of yesterday, the box office had no idea what they are doing with the table seats yet.

[BdwyFan]

Posted: 3/22/10 at 5:35pm

I like the table seating idea, it'll really feel like a cabaret show! Great idea!