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[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 8:53pm

Yeah, I mean I guess one COULD not be sure what happened in Act 1 (though I think you're missing the whole point that him being ornery/unsympathetic hurt his case, but is never presented as evidence of guilt?), but then the show reveals how even the evidence presented against him was nonsense. Thats the arc of the play as written. 

So it seems youre saying that you want to meet Leo as a more likable character right from the outset. Which isnt historically accurate, isnt remotely interesting etc. And if that somehow makes it harder for you to appreciate that he was framed, thats sorta on you? No one else is having this problem (and I say this as someone v critical of the book here). 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/13/23 at 9:21pm

Y’all love to pile on. 
 

How’s the trap door used?

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 12:15am

RippedMan said: "Y’all love to pile on.


How’s the trap door used?"

Apologies if it came off that way. Feeling conflicted about Leo Frank's innocence in Act 1 is... a take.

I dont want to spoil anything

 

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but if I remember correctly, the raised platform allows them to put the noose around Leo's neck up on a table of some sort, so his actual hanging consists of Platt silently but dramatically falling through a trap door and out of sight.

 

[BETTY22]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:20am

Opening night guests:

Christine Baranski, Sara Bareilles, Carolee Carmello, Chuck Cooper, Marchánt Davis, Ariana DeBose, Lea DeLaria, Alex Edelman, Eden Espinosa, Marc Jacobs, Cherry Jones, Jeremy Jordan, LaChanze, Robert Lopez, Benj Pasek, Justin Peck, Zac Posen, Isaac Cole Powell, Krysta Rodriguez, Ali Stroker, Anna Wintour, Rachel Zegler.

Who would you want to sit next toooooooo

[binau]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:24am

Does Carolee take Cinderella off? How does it work?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:57am

binau said: "Does Carolee take Cinderella off? How does it work?"

She must just be showing up for a pre-show photo with JRB and Uhrie and maybe Micaela. The tip sheet that Betty received is just related to red carpet. If Parade’s curtain is at 6:30 then that’s very doable before she goes across the street for her 8pm Cinderella. And the two shows share a press agent. 

[JanMaxwellsBag]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 10:07am

BETTY22 said: "Opening night guests:

Christine Baranski,Sara Bareilles,Carolee Carmello"

Dream blunt rotation

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 10:46am

PipingHotPiccolo said: "RippedMan said: "Y’all love to pile on.


How’s the trap door used?"

Apologies if it came off that way. Feeling conflicted about Leo Frank's innocence in Act 1 is... a take.

I dont want to spoil anything

 

Click Here To Toggle Spoiler Content

but if I remember correctly, the raised platform allows them to put the noose around Leo's neck up on a table of some sort, so his actual hanging consists of Platt silently but dramatically falling through a trap door and out of sight.

"

Thank you! 

[schubox]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 3:54pm

PipingHotPiccolo said: "RippedMan said: "Y’all love to pile on.


How’s the trap door used?"

Apologies if it came off that way. Feeling conflicted about Leo Frank's innocence in Act 1 is... a take.

I dont want to spoil anything

 

Click Here To Toggle Spoiler Content

but if I remember correctly, the raised platform allows them to put the noose around Leo's neck up on a table of some sort, so his actual hanging consists of Platt silently but dramatically falling through a trap door and out of sight.

"

 I knew the case and think Platt did a great job, but him being 100% innocent throughout Act 1 is not super obvious as portrayed. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 8:36pm

schubox said: "

I knew the case and think Platt did a great job, but him being 100% innocent throughout Act 1 is not super obvious as portrayed."

The play is written so that theres a mountain of allegations, and then you see them unravel. But regardless the comment here was not about how the book is harsh on Leo; its that Platt needs to make him more likeable (and play him more like Evan Hansen...) so that we can sympathize with him. Nope. That ain't it.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 8:54pm

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:00pm

Robbie2 said: ""

[schubox]

Posted: 3/14/23 at 11:39pm

PipingHotPiccolo said: "schubox said: "

I knew the case and think Platt did a great job, but him being 100% innocent throughout Act 1 is not super obvious as portrayed."

The play is written so that theres a mountain of allegations, and then you see them unravel. But regardless the comment here was not about how the book is harsh on Leo; its that Platt needs to make him more likeable (and play him more like Evan Hansen...) so that we can sympathize with him. Nope. That ain't it."

Yes that I agree with.. I thought Platt did a great job with his portrayal. Leo is not the most likeable person in the first half for sure. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 3:33pm

[binau]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 3:52pm

Cannot wait to see this on the weekend!! I haven’t looked this forward to a show in a very very long time. Those photos look great! Also, sales really have picked up. Last time I looked, they had about 1-2 weeks of healthy advance (as opposed to just days when performances started). Here’s hoping for some stellar reviews! 

[inception]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 5:55pm

Saw today's matinee.  It was sold out, & as I went in overheard people at the box office being turned away as Standing Room was also completely sold out.

The show defied my expectations. I still think it tries to tell too many people's stories, but lines that come out very plainly on a cast recording ( been listening to the Donmar recording) land very differently in front of an audience.

I thought the staging was fantastic, and the seat I had at the rear of the orchestra was fantastic.  I'll bet actually that Standing Room gives you one of the best possible views for a complete stage picture.

I'm seeing Sweeney Todd tomorrow, so I will reserve judgement... but Ben Platt could have a good chance for the Tony.  He was fantastic.  His performance was sooo much better than the rehearsal videos they released last fall.

I also think this has a leg up on Into the Woods for best revival. 

Unfortunately, I did not care for the accent that Micaela Diamond uses.  I thought she sounded a bit like Glynis Johns in Mary Poppins.  Lovely singing though.

Even if this doesn't win Best Revival, I think it this production could turn this show into a household name.  I could also easily see this adapted as a very fine motion picture.  Forget Wicked, I could see someone like Ariana Grande wanting to do this - maybe she wouldn't do it well,  but she will still want to do it.

[inception]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 6:38pm

I forgot also it was sooooo cold in that theatre!  I did a tour in the morning & had on long underwear, a sweater, & a jacket & I still thought I would get hypothermia!

[mshalo18]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 7:51pm

inception said: "I forgot also it was sooooo cold in that theatre! I did a tour in the morning & had on long underwear, a sweater, & a jacket & I still thought I would get hypothermia!"

I saw last Saturday's matinee, and I was absolutely freezing during act 2!! I wanted to put my coat on, but I didn't want to bother the people around me. I actually thought I was getting sick, that's how bad it was.

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 9:26pm

I saw the matinee today and it was a wonderful afternoon of MT. The score sounds SO good. Im not the biggest Ben fan but he's doing well here. IMO though the clear star of the show is Michaela. She's doing some beautiful work. I have to agree about the dialect, unfortunately. It seemed at times she was going from southern to transatlantic to British? it was very weird to hear. That being said it's a great production and I really enjoyed it a lot. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 9:55pm

broadwayboy223 said: "I saw the matinee today and it was a wonderful afternoon of MT. The score sounds SO good. Im not the biggest Ben fan but he's doing well here. IMO though the clear star of the show is Michaela. She's doing some beautiful work. I have to agree about the dialect, unfortunately. It seemed at times she was going from southern to transatlantic to British? it was very weird to hear. That being said it's a great production and I really enjoyed it a lot."

I didnt notice any accent issues with Diamond when I saw an early preview, so frustrating if shes struggling with this because I thought her performance was close to perfect.  

[hollebolle]

Posted: 3/15/23 at 10:48pm

Anyone know what time the opening night performance starts tomorrow?

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 12:34pm

PipingHotPiccolo said: "broadwayboy223 said: "I saw the matinee today and it was a wonderful afternoon of MT. The score sounds SO good. Im not the biggest Ben fan but he's doing well here. IMO though the clear star of the show is Michaela. She's doing some beautiful work. I have to agree about the dialect, unfortunately. It seemed at times she was going from southern to transatlantic to British? it was very weird to hear. That being said it's a great production and I really enjoyed it a lot."

I didnt notice any accent issues with Diamond when I saw an early preview, so frustrating if shes struggling with this because I thought her performance was close to perfect."

I mean I'm guessing if she's gotten this far before opening without someone addressing it then maybe the team loves it. It was a little jarring for me to hear and get used to. And maybe it doesn't matter to most people! She's still incredible. 

[irememberitwell]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 1:05pm

I hope so.  

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 3:33pm

Yeah, in real life Leo Frank's interpersonal manner (specifically, he came across as nervous) contributed to the perception of his guilt. I do think Parade really exaggerates his foibles and alienation from the south, but he's not supposed to be a guy who inspires warm and fuzzies.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 3/16/23 at 10:15pm

Another Critics Pick from NYT! 
 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/theater/parade-review-leo-frank.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Updated On: 3/16/23 at 10:15 PM