MACBETH 2022 Previews — Page 2

I loved Sam Gold's OTHELLO, but I'm starting to think that was a fluke in terms of Shakespeare. I even liked his GLASS MENAGERIE, but mainly because it was anchored by two dynamite actors.

The biggest problem of LEAR was that all the actors felt like they were in a different play –– an incoherent jumble of different acting styles that couldn't gel together (plus an odious score by Phillip Glass). It sounds like this might have a similar problem.

I love Ruth Negga and Daniel Craig and some of the other actors here, but I don't need another MACBETH, especially after Joel Coen's spectacular film and lingering memories of Patrick Stewart. Maybe I'll wait till the reviews come out for this one...

Damiensta said: "I heard enough even if it was first preview. I was already iffy about director.

refund gotten . Life to short to watch three hour mess."

I also got a refund this morning. I think this is the first show that I went from very excited to refund request at first preview.

Updated On: 3/30/22 at 12:16 PM

dshnookie said: "I saw a tweet that said:At first preview of MACBETH and a man in the bathroom literally yelled, “Worst witches I have ever seen!” so you know I am loving it."

Hahaha. That's hilarious. No one needs another Macbeth but here we are. Enjoy the show, all.

"I saw a tweet that said: At first preview of MACBETH and a man in the bathroom literally yelled, “Worst witches I have ever seen!” so you know I am loving it."

That is now my favorite quote of all time. I have half a mind to buy a ticket, fly to New York, watch the first act, go to the bathroom during intermission, scream "Worst witches I have ever seen!", and immediately leave for LaGuardia.

Whoever posted that (and said it), I love you both!

What's the big set change / reveal at the end?

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I loved Sam Gold's OTHELLO, but I'm starting to think that was a fluke in terms of Shakespeare. I even liked his GLASS MENAGERIE, but mainly because it was anchored by two dynamite actors."

I wouldn’t write him off for classics. I found his Hamlet at the Public a few years ago revelatory. I think Sam Gold is just meant for more intimate spaces, and his stripped down direction doesn’t lend itself for large proscenium arches.

Anyone who has seen it: How is Amber Gray as Banquo?

Has anyone rushed for this one and/or know where the seats are?

RippedMan said: "What's the big set change / reveal at the end?"

Can someone please use a spoiler and explain this effect?

Producers, begging you to stop giving Sam Gold this kind of work. His last 3 revivals on Broadway have been absolute messes with no discernible point of view (other than apparent disdain for the material) nor any evidence he has the ability to draw out successful, cohesive performances from some of the most seasoned actors on stage and film. Daniel Craig is MORE than capable of nailing this role, but in the hands of Gold, he’s lost. Gold’s work on Fun Home was incredible, but what the heck is going on these days?

If it is as bad as people say from one preview, shouldn't that be obvious to the actors etc involved? They are all experienced professionals, and have a star with enough clout, to step up & say "This isn't working, dump this director."

inception said: "If it is as bad as people say from one preview, shouldn't that be obvious to the actors etc involved? They are all experienced professionals, and have a star with enough clout, to step up & say "This isn't working, dump this director.""

This industry is all about relationships. Daniel Craig worked with Sam Gold back in 2016 on the off-Bway production of Othello that was excellent. Perhaps for the actors it is working but from an average theatergoer’s point of view as seen on this board and reddit, there’s a lot of confusion and headaches.

For me, the only positives are the acting of Daniel Craig, Ruth Negga, and Amber Gray. They’re all doing their best and am rooting for them.

I'm so confused about all this talk of refunds? We can just get refunds for shows we don't want to see anymore? I know you can get refunds for COVID issues for at least the next month... but... do they really allow refunds because someone heard it was bad on the internet?

Maybe they do! This is just news to me.

Telecharge refunds through 4/30 are self-service on their website, so it doesn't matter why you're getting one, since you aren't asked to specify a reason. It's literally a one-button process.

Updated On: 3/31/22 at 12:33 PM