ON THE 20th CENTURY Reviews — Page 6

The biggest obstacle to Kristin is the fact that Kelli is 0 for 5. I think that she gives a lights-out performance in a difficult role. Also, If she hadn't been behind it, there would be no revival of 20th Century. It would still be stuck in the attic somewhere.

Maybe the judges will go to Chita to avoid the choice between Kelli and Kristin. Reminds me of the Grammy awards one year when they had two major recordings competing, Bette Midler's "The Rose" and Ol' Blue Eyes "New York, New York." They settled on Christopher Cross' "Sailing." Heard that song much over the last ten years? (Of course they'll be someone out there who loves "Sailing")

Not that Chita might deserve the Tony for The Visit, which I haven't seen. But she already has two best actress Tonys, a Kennedy Center Honors, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The two younger actresses (now nearing middle age) have done a lot for Broadway in their careers and have only one Supporting Actress Tony between the two of them.

Two quick questions--I couldn't find the answers elsewhere. Has anyone sat in the obstructed view seats at the American Airlines? I'm deciding between orchestra obstructed and rear mezz full view. Also, anyone know what nights Gallagher has been missing? Or is that not happening anymore?

Thanks!

Thanks, Tazber! I'll probably just go with the closer seat and assume nothing toooooooo important will be missed!

The Mezzanine is a great view. You get the full view of the set, and the American Airlines is a small enough theater so you're close to the action. 

and the show has just extended again. Two more weeks until July 19.

Extend thru August and I will come back for #4 lol (I will be watching #2 and #3 in May)

Well, if she doesn't do the extensions, then I'll just have to sell my Hamilton tickets and see if I can go in June.

Maybe third time will be my lucky charm!

Saw it in previews with Cheno and without Gallagher.  And then just saw it recently without Cheno and with Gallagher.

I'm seeing a Saturday matinee this month. Does anyone have experience with stage door at this time? I assume very few if any people come out in between shows. 

I always read wonderful things about "She's a Nut" from the original prodocution: what was so special about that?

And apart from that moment, what are major differences between the original scenery and the revival's one?

I just bought tickets to see the show. I saw that seats in row A front orchestra were available so I quickly grabbed it because I've never sat so close to the stage before. After reading some comments regarding sitting in the front rows, I'm now a bit nervous.

Will I be able to see the show well? Will I have a sore neck? Am I overthinking this too much?

Saw the original production, but not the revival.  "She's a Nut" had a lot of "cinematic cross cutting."  Scene in car. Black out (as if in tunnel).  Long shot of miniature train traveling across stage to "mini" train music.  Close up of Mrs. Primrose on train catcher. That kind of thing. (No cartwheels.)  An extended chase scene, cleverly staged and designed.

ionian - You will be absolutely fine. I only sat in the front row on the side, not the center, but it shouldn't be much different. A few rows further back would give you a bit better overview of the stage as a whole, but you don't really have to crane your neck and you won't miss anything. The set is not very deep, nor very high (only 1 level), and the stage isn't terribly high either. Personally, I love to be up close (say, within the first 5 rows), because you can see so many details, be it in the facial expressions of the actors or the stunning costumes and sets.