Network, Starring Bryan Cranston, Sets Broadway Opening- Page 2

[Harriet Craig]

Posted: 8/8/18 at 4:16pm

JSquared2 said: "schubox said: "KFC1991 said: "He will definitely face competition from Jeff Daniels in another iconic movie role, Atticus Finch. But I would agree that Cranston is the front-runner."

Him and Radcliffe/Cannavale too."



Also in the mix are Michael Urie, Ethan Hawke (TRUE WEST), Lucas Hedges/Michael Cera (THE WAVERLY GALLERY), the cast of INK. There was also an announced revival of BURN THIS with Adam Driver). It'llbe a crowded field."

Paddy Considine should also get some consideration for The Ferryman.

 

[BroadwayBear2]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:32am

CONFIRMATION FoodWork will be coming as part of the Broadway transfer of Netowkr. Telecharge just update the seating mall and it includes the onstage area.

I cant figure out how to add pictures from my phone. But I promise, it's there.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:45am

BroadwayBear2 said: "CONFIRMATION FoodWork will be coming as part of the Broadway transfer of Netowkr. Telecharge just update the seating mall and it includes the onstage area.

I cant figure out how to add pictures from my phone. But I promise, it's there."

[BroadwayBear2]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:49am

^Thanks

Does anyone have experience with Network and can recommend Stage, orchestra, or mezzanine?

Where is the best view and experience. I'm enticed by the onstage seating because the menu looks great, but I dont want to sit there and have a poor view of the show or a lesser experience.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:54am

I'm not sure if the new seating chart confirms that Foodwork will be involved. It might just be on-stage seating, nothing more.

Updated On: 8/31/18 at 09:54 AM

[jas1234]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:10am

Hear it's moving to the Belasco from people involved with the production.  Jimmy Smits on board to play Max and Tatania Maslany to play Diana though they went after Michelle Williams.  Roles played by Douglas Henshall and Michelle Dockery, big names in London.  Wonder if the dining area will be used.

[fitzdavid2]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:21am

Seems like strange casting... weren't those the roles played by William Holden and Faye Dunaway.  I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the actress.  Heard that Cranston will be alternating 7 and 8 performances a week, like Kathleen Turner did years ago in "Virginia Woolf".

 

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:25am

I was hoping to see Michelle Dockery come over with this but the DOWNTON film probably doesn't allow for that. 

[Wallman2]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:30am

I think Cranston gave 22 weeks to All the Way and that was a 3 hour marathon performances.  Did he only do 7 a week?  This will be a tough one to recoup since a friend at the National said the capitalization is 7 million (plus?).  Is the Belasco a much bigger theatre than the Cort.  I've sat in the balcony in both theatres and the Cort is much more intimate.  Surprised to hear that there's a switch.  Has "Band" announced its departure?

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:40am

Wallman2 said: "I think Cranston gave 22 weeks to All the Way and that was a 3 hour marathon performances. Did he only do 7 a week? This will be a tough one to recoup since a friend at the National said the capitalization is 7 million (plus?). Is the Belasco a much bigger theatre than the Cort. I've sat in the balcony in both theatres and the Cort is much more intimate. Surprised to hear that there's a switch. Has "Band" announced its departure?"

I guess you missed the drama of the last 24 hours, but there's a now-locked thread speculating that Band is closing on 9/16. If Network is, in fact, moving to the Belasco, Band's closing will most likely be announced within the next few days, before Network tickets go on sale next Wednesday, 9/5.

[Stephen75]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 6:42pm

jas1234 said: "Hear it's moving to the Belasco from people involved with the production. Jimmy Smits on board to play Max and Tatania Maslany to play Diana though they went after Michelle Williams. Roles played by Douglas Henshall and Michelle Dockery, big names in London. Wonder if the dining area will be used."

Thrilled for Tatiana, although I would have died for Michelle in this. Do you know why she couldn't do it?

 

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:13pm

Very interested in seeing this, preferably in previews. Can anyone tell me a little more about the stage seating? Someone mentioned food? Thanks!

[BroadwayBear2]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:16pm

The original production included a full service restaurant on stage. called FoodWorks

 

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/foodwork

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:59pm

Thanks, BB! We'll see how this translates to Broadway!

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:35pm

Love Network, love Ivo Van Hove, can't stand Brian Cranston.

If Tatiana Maslany is on board, you got me front row. 

[Vandivort]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 11:06pm

What are the chances of this extending into May/June?

[Elegance101]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 12:04am

Vandivort said: "What are the chances of this extending into May/June?"

Pretty low.

[persephone88]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 9:35am

Also interested in seating recommendations. I have a friend who is a huge Cranston superfan and she is torn between going for onstage seating (not sure how the view is from a back table) and going for an aisle seat in Orch in the hopes of stage dooring after the show. Does anyone know if Cranston typically stagedoors? I've warned her that the stagedoor line is likely to be a madhouse, and I doubt she'd get to a decent spot on the line if she were seated onstage, if they do the dining option. She is really hoping to get to meet him or get a program signed afterwards. Suggestions?

[JBC3]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 9:50am

Check the theatreboard thread about the National production. Though staging will change some to fit the Belasco or Cort, the posts there give insight into the staging, the onstage seating, and the role of video production.

http://theatreboard.co.uk/thread/3142/network-nt Updated On: 9/1/18 at 09:50 AM

[dbird]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 10:01am

persephone88 said: "Also interested in seating recommendations. I have a friend who is a huge Cranston superfan and she is torn between going for onstage seating (not sure how the view is from a back table) and going for an aisle seat in Orch in the hopes of stage dooring after the show. Does anyone know if Cranston typically stagedoors? I've warned her that the stagedoor line is likely to be a madhouse, and I doubt she'd get to a decent spot on the line if she were seated onstage, if they do the dining option. She is really hoping to get to meet him or get a program signed afterwards. Suggestions?"

He did stage door in London, including pictures. While it was busier than usual for NT standards, at least during weekdays when I went, stage door wasn't very crowded and everyone behaved respectfully.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 10:02am

persephone88 said: "Also interested in seating recommendations. I have a friend who is a huge Cranston superfan and she is torn between going for onstage seating (not sure how the view is from a back table) and going for an aisle seat in Orch in the hopes of stage dooring after the show. Does anyone know if Cranston typically stagedoors? I've warned her that the stagedoor line is likely to be a madhouse, and I doubt she'd get to a decent spot on the line if she were seated onstage, if they do the dining option. She is really hoping to get to meet him or get a program signed afterwards. Suggestions?"

No idea if this would be replicated for NETWORK, but at ALL THE WAY, the security team separated out people who had actually seen the show from those who had not into different sides of the Simon's stage door.  (That might be hard to do at Belasco.)  Cranston then came out through the lobby doors and everyone was then basically in a line to go up to him individually to get an autograph and have your picture taken with him.  It was a really nice experience.  

[bfreak]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 10:36am

Bryan Cranston typically seems to sign and be very friendly at his shows, so you'll probably be in luck. Don't be disappointed if something comes up and he doesn't of course. Helpful tip, to exit the theatre a little more quickly at the Belasco have a seat closer to the left side of the house, but if the show does stay at the Cort then try and get a seat closer to the right side of the house.

[Solipsist234]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 11:13am

I'm sorry if this was already mentioned, but was it confirmed that Network is moving to the Belasco?

What I'm trying to ask is if there was like an article or something to confirm the move...

[fitzdavid2]

Posted: 9/1/18 at 11:40am

A friend just received a notification from the AANT (American Associates of the National Theatre) about a special Benefit performance for "Network" on January 11th, $2500 a ticket!, and an after party event with Bryan Cranston at the Rainbow Room,  just a short walk from the CORT theatre.  It's going to be a longer walk in freezing weather if it's at the Belasco!   Maybe there's a disconnect between the National and the Broadway producers?

[dev101]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 6:07pm

Excited to see this, I’m a big fan of Cranston! I am also hoping he stagedoors. The teaser looks really good. I wonder what the seat pricing will be like.