OPERATION MINCEMEAT Previews- Page 9

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/15/25 at 5:50pm

As someone who doesn’t love British humor, I was super skeptical of this going in. That being said, I really loved this!

The five person cast is doing some truly stellar work. The versatility on display in each performance is wildly impressive. I fully expect Tony nominations for some cast members (especially Jack Malone).

The writing is so clever, witty, and sharp. The book and score are about as solid as they come. I am surprised at just how catchy the score is. I will definitely be listening to the cast album!

Really neat set and lighting designs - LOVED the glitzy finale. So far, this has been the biggest pleasant surprise of the season for me. I was thoroughly entertained and charmed, and I highly recommend this!

[quizking101]

Posted: 3/15/25 at 5:58pm

I’m doing a double Mince from the front row today. That $39 front orchestra flash sale came in CLUTCH

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 3/16/25 at 11:06pm

I didn't know how I was going to react to this one but I liked it. Did I LOVE it, not really. I am still soul seeking why it didn't fully land with me. It might be the bit of whiplash I kept feeling between genuinely clever scenes and total unhinged absurdism ones. It might also be the struggle to make out half of what was being said. This was my first time in the Golden... is the sound system always that bad? Anytime they were singing a group number it was like... noise gumbo to my ears then trying to piece together what I just missed.

[bear88]

Posted: 3/16/25 at 11:32pm

This is the one complaint that gives me pause, especially because it comes from several people on this thread who otherwise enjoyed the show. I’m very much a lyrics person, I have realized, and I would be disappointed if I got too lost to appreciate a lot of it.

I don’t want to have to listen to the cast recording beforehand. My daughter saw it in London and didn’t have that problem, though she had really good seats.

[inception]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 9:29am

I don't know what to say? See Boop or Smash instead?  Then you can say you were one of the few to have seen them.  I think it's guaranteed that you will have multiple opportunities to see many productions of OM for the rest of your life.

[ardiem]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 10:59am

Totally unrelated to the show itself, but I'm really curious about the front row situation. I saw the Saturday matinee from the front row and it was right up against the stage (with no legroom and with the stage above eye level). I'd also sat in the front row the second time I saw Prima Facie and don't remember it being anything like this, with a comfortable gap from the stage. Did Prima Facie remove a row or two of seats, or is the position of the stage variable?

[aislestorm2]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 3:11pm

The view upstairs is just fine, it's the sound design up there that stinks. Saw it Wednesday night and I couldn't make out  half the dialogue or lyrics. Two nights later, I sat downstairs after winning the Telecharge lottery and I understood every word, every lyric. Doesn't anyone do sound checks in these old theaters anymore?

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 3:16pm

The Golden is a play house primarily.  It has not had a new musical since Avenue Q 20+ years ago.   

They are working it out .  I hear improvements from audiences every week.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 3:27pm

ardiem said: "Totally unrelated to the show itself, but I'm really curious about the front row situation. I saw the Saturday matinee from the front row and it was right up against the stage (with no legroom and with the stage above eye level). I'd also sat in the front row the second time I saw Prima Facie and don't remember it being anything like this, with a comfortable gap from the stage. Did Prima Facie remove a row or two of seats, or is the position of the stage variable?"

I felt horrible for the people in the front row, I felt you guys were like pressed up against the stage. I was third row center and I was still too close. So yes, they definitely removed a row or two at least. 

Updated On: 3/17/25 at 03:27 PM

[bear88]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 4:29pm

inception said: "I don't know what to say? See Boop or Smash instead? Then you can say you were one of the few to have seen them. I think it's guaranteed that you will have multiple opportunities to see many productions of OM for the rest of your life."

We’ve had a good relationship on this board but it’s pretty obvious from other comments that many people - including folks who have enjoyed the show overall - have had major issues with the sound design (depending on their location in the theater). Maybe I wouldn’t have that problem at all. Others are warning about the front row.

I’m asking a sincere question about sound issues as someone who recommended this musical to my daughter when she went to London last year. Are the cheaper rear mezzanine tickets a problem when trying to understand the lyrics? Would I be better off in the orchestra, even rear orchestra?

Anyone who finds such questions annoying is free to ignore me.

 

Updated On: 3/17/25 at 04:29 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 4:55pm

I'm sitting in the front row of the rear mezz on Weds.  Will try to remember to report back my take on the sound.  

[inception]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 5:32pm

bear88 said: "
Anyone who finds such questions annoying is free to ignore me.

My apologies if my flippant reply offended.  I haven't seen it yet, so I don't know if the sound issues will get fixed by the time you are there.  

 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 5:36pm

The front row was pretty great.  Plenty of leg room.  Most people had their purses/backpacks/posters in front of them (the stage indents lower) and still had leg room.  The view is great from there as well and some the cast looks your right in the eye.  We had a great time in these seats with good room compared to many Broadway theaters.

Updated On: 3/17/25 at 05:36 PM

[Bobster159]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 7:20pm

Sutton Ross said: "ardiem said: "Totally unrelated to the show itself, but I'm really curious about the front row situation. I saw the Saturday matinee from the front row and it was right up against the stage (with no legroom and with the stage above eye level). I'd also sat in the front row the second time I saw Prima Facie and don't remember it being anything like this, with a comfortable gap from the stage. Did Prima Facie remove a row or two of seats, or is the position of the stage variable?"

I felt horrible for the people in the front row, I felt you guys were like pressed up against the stage. I was third row center and I was still too close. So yes, they definitely removed a row or two at least."

I can’t find a seating chart but according to the reported grosses Prima Facie had 12 more seats per performance. So if anything they had one more row? Stereophonic had 12 fewer than Mincemeat. So 802, 778 and now 790. I feel like a dweeb for looking this up but also love that this industry makes it possible… given the rain effect I can’t imagine PF’s stage was set lower either.

[bear88]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 9:14pm

inception said: "bear88 said: "
Anyone who finds such questions annoying is free to ignore me.

My apologies if my flippant reply offended. I haven't seen it yet, so I don't know if the sound issues will get fixed by the time you are there.

Don’t worry about it. I was excessively snarky myself. It’s all good.

 

[Markie27]

Posted: 3/17/25 at 11:30pm

CoffeeBreak said: "The front row was actually pretty great. Plenty of leg room. Most people had their purses/backpacks/posters in front of them (the stage indents lower) and still had leg room. The view is great from there as well and some the cast looks your right in the eye. We had a great time in these seats with good room compared to many Broadway theaters."

I also sat in the front row on the third Saturday of previews.  I’m about 5’7 the stage was quite near and just above my eye level but still yes there is adequate leg room.  The cast rarely goes too close downstage as they usually stay center stage so you do have a great view of everything that is happening.  I did find the orchestra flat in the first part of act 1 but it became crisp and clear by the middle of the show until the end.  While it did help that I listened to the cast album beforehand, I still quite understood almost every line of this wonderful cast except for the opening of the second act.  But then again I was quite laughing out loud at that brilliant second act opening so that may contribute in me misunderstanding some of the lines.  I also had a hard time understanding Zoe Roberts when she raps but those were just a few lyrics.  I would definitely choose to sit in the front row again if I have a chance.  It was magical seeing Jak Malone perform the opus Dear Bill right in front of me.  Truly one of the best experiences of my theatre going life!  

[HSky]

Posted: 3/19/25 at 4:48pm

I've been in orchestra (house left under the overhang, house left in front of the overhang, basically dead center front row) as well as up in rear mezzanine a few times and so far the sound was consistently better in orchestra. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/19/25 at 6:31pm

dramamama611 said: "I'm sitting in the front row of the rear mezz on Weds. Will try to remember to report back my take on the sound."

 

I had no issues with sound mixing, whatsoever.

 

What a gem of a show!

 

Updated On: 3/20/25 at 06:31 PM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/19/25 at 6:36pm

I was there Saturday afternoon and had 0 issues with the sound mixing. It's definitely a wordy show, but I was able to make out what was being said. It may have helped that I was second row orchestra, though.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/19/25 at 7:05pm

I was at the show again this afternoon and didn’t have any problems with the sound, like I had before. This was my fifth time seeing it and strangely I found myself enjoying it even more than I usually do, and I’ve always loved it.