Last-Minute Trip.... which shows?

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 3:28pm

Greetings... I'm going to have a day and a half to see two shows. I've checked availability and right now the three I'm most interested have seats. One of them is Allegiance (plenty of seats). I know it's had mixed reviews and mixed responses here but part of me feels like the history lesson itself, especially today, is a good reason to see it. Then there's King Charles III and The Humans, which I know is moving to Broadway in January. Those are the three I'm focused on right now -- I've seen most of what I wanted to see this season, although I've definitely missed more shows this year than normal. So... which of those three, or should I choose something else entirely. Thanks! 

[funhamilton_rent]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 3:35pm

I haven't seen ANY of them, but it's definitely between King Charles III and The Humans. The latter would be my choice, but I've heard amazing things about King Charles III also. So yeah, I'd say The Humans.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 3:39pm

The Humans is one of the best plays I've seen all year. The other two? Eh...

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 3:58pm

I know I'm in the minority but the only one I've seen of those three is The Humans and I did not find it remarkable. I didn't hate it certainly but it had little to no impact on me. I would vote for Allegiance because of the talent involved. Have you seen A View From the Bridge? If you're looking for a play, I've only heard good things from people I've spoken to.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 5:04pm

LOVED King Charles, have heard great things about The Humans...but Allegiance? I could  not, in good conscience recommend that to anyone.  I wanted to like it, love it even due to the subject matter, but it was pretty terrible. 

[Crazy NooNooHead]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 5:32pm

I haven't seen King Charles III yet, but it's closing at the end of January, so I think this is your chance if you want to see it (unless there's been a touring announcement that I completely missed). Loved The Humans and highly recommend it, and ticket prices will probably be cheaper than they will be on Broadway. If you pick it, though, get tickets as soon as possible because it's almost sold out. Allegiance is worth seeing for the cast and the story, but I thought the book was very predictable and I didn't find the score memorable. I also second VintageSnarker's recommendation of A View From The Bridge. That was great as well! I hope I was helpful, and I hope you enjoy your trip no matter what you wind up seeing.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:06pm

Thank you all so much for responding. I'm going to check out A View from the Bridge before making my final choices. :)

[haterobics]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:07pm

Hamilton!

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:14pm

Oh, believe me, I've seen it! And certainly want to see it again. And again. :)

[indytallguy]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:23pm

A View from the Bridge and King Charles III were both great. Hard to go wrong with either.  The closer you can  sit for A View, the better.  Onstage may be best if you can get them.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:24pm

I think you all have sold me on "A View from the Bridge." And balcony tickets are quite affordable. Have any of you sat in the Lyceum balcony? I often buy "better" tickets but when the difference between a rear mezzanine seat and one in the balcony, for instance, is $64, well, I'm going to go with the balcony. And I don't know about other theatergoers, but once I'm into a show I really don't even think about where I'm sitting. I'm fully engaged wherever my seat is.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:25pm

Oh, how funny -- I just posted about the reasonable price of balcony seats for "A View from the Bridge." Do you think I'd miss a lot being up there?

[BIG BALONEY]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:31pm

Balcony is very high up and not a favorite of mine. It is not that comfortable and that is the reason the tickets are cheap.King Charles III had a great cast and remains a favorite of mine too. 

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:36pm

OK... put the balcony in perspective. Is it worse (it can't possibly be, can it?) than the Walter Kerr balcony?

[A.Ham2]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 7:58pm

pacificnorthwest said: "Oh, how funny -- I just posted about the reasonable price of balcony seats for "A View from the Bridge." Do you think I'd miss a lot being up there?"

I'd honestly try to get much closer if I were you. The theatre is a barn, which is unfortunate for such an intimate play. I honestly felt like I was seeing the show from miles away, and sadly, I didn't enjoy it too much (the show itself was amazing, had I not been in the balcony I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more). I'd say try to get in the orchestra for this one.

 

[indytallguy]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 8:12pm

I would agree with orchestra for this show.  I don't know your specific dates and financial constraints, but the discounts have been out there for pretty decent seats.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 8:32pm

Something Rotten is good fun

[woeisme3]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 8:42pm

Yeah, I would say A View From The Bridge is a great pick. Also, if you want to see some comedy, Roundabout's Noises Off will be playing and that's an amazing farce.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 9:46pm

I LOVE "Something Rotten." I've seen it twice and would happily see it again. :)

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 9:48pm

I saw "Noises Off" back.... 14, 15 years ago? Jane Curtain was in it, right? It was hilarious. Has anyone here seen both productions -- then and now?

[ethan231h]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 10:16pm

I can't recommend Spring Awakening enough!

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 10:26pm

Offering one dis-recommendation to King Charles III (though it seems to have slipped lower on your wish list). We were bored to tears and debated leaving at intermission. Act II was marginally better. We can enjoy a juicy Shakespearean play with the best of them, but the faux-iambic verse throughout absolutely grated on us from start to finish. Sure, there is some superb acting from secondary characters, but they couldn't save this dreary play for us.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 12/17/15 at 10:30pm

I've seen Charles, View from the Bridge, and Humans, and they're all very good, but I fell hardest for The Humans. If you do see View, though, they have a $20 rush and that will get you much closer seats than the balcony! 

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/18/15 at 11:15am

I really appreciate all the input. I'm on Amtrak now and still deciding..... thanks!

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 12/18/15 at 11:15am

I really appreciate all the input. I'm on Amtrak now and still deciding..... thanks!

I see this message posted twice. Is there any way to delete a message? I'm not seeing one.

 

Updated On: 12/18/15 at 11:15 AM