PRIMA FACIE Previews — Page 2

Mr. 'Solid' can have his say, but I was there last night as well and thought Comer gave one of the greatest performances I've seen in 50+ years of theatergoing, including having seen Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Glenda Jackson, Coleen Dewhurst, Julie Harris and Jessica Tandy. Her performance is every bit as good as advance word has said. I think it's a very strong play as well, in the great tradition of stage courtroom dramas, and very accessible but with urgency and purpose that makes it of this moment. I wouldn't miss it.

Do they have any merchandise? They were selling a lot of interesting things on their website but they are all from the West End production.

Yes. Downstairs in the theatre

https://twitter.com/BrigidNYC/status/1645933414585970688

Looks like they're also selling the soundtrack on vinyl (music by Self Esteem) and her debut album Prioritise Pleasure. Coincidentally she and her band played in Brooklyn last night.

Markie27 said: "Do they have any merchandise? They were selling a lot of interesting things on their website but they are all from the West End production."

Updated On: 4/13/23 at 07:46 AM

Saw this last night from front row orchestra, production team was in the back taking notes. Exceptional all around, from the staging to what really is an extraordinary performance from Jodie Comer that I’m pretty sure will stick with me forever. I feel like marketing teams throw around superlatives way too easily but in this case the hype lived up to the experience. I had never seen her in any tv/movies before but am def now considering watching Killing Eve.


Was a bit nervous the text might become a bit preachy or feel soap boxy from what I’d read before but my husband and I both felt that it wasn’t the case at all. It really is intimate and authentic storytelling highlighted by a physical production that never gets in the way of that performance. All of the production elements serve a greater function of giving us insight into the character as she changes.


Super quiet audience that remained with her for every word, lots of sobbing eventually. Highly recommended but I’d imagine a lot of it is lost if you’re further back in the theatre or especially in the Rear Mezz of the Golden. While the voice work is stellar, seeing her fighting back emotions until she no longer does in and of itself was jaw dropping

Of note, I watched about 20 minutes of the taped NTLive production and felt she’s slowed it down quite a bit (at least in the beginning). For stage door folks, it looked insane out there (like 10-12 deep on each side).

There is so much hype for Comer that it's gonna be ok that some people will get out of the theater thinking that they need ''more'' to be impressed.

I personally feel that she will receive the same amount of universal praise, aka ''best acting'' and so, that she got in London.

And she takes the Tony.

The theater was a bit slow to empty out, so I exited the matinee right around 4p. I wasn't familiar with Comer and went into this blind (but on the wings of all the buzz I'd read), and within two minutes it became abundantly clear that this was going to be something special. Wow.

Excellent piece of theater anchored by a vulnerable yet powerful performance by Jodie. I was enthralled with this show - from the the writing, the music, the production design and of course the direction. Edge of your seat the entire show. The buzz, the hype on this show was so strong coming out of London and it blew me away and then some.

Small quips, tiny quips - some involving lighting and other might be the actual mix/sound design of the music.

Missed this in London but curious to know if anything changed.

Between Jessica Chastain and Jodie - it is a toss up for Best Actress

Saw this tonight and Comer is still giving the same “one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen” performance I saw her give at the Pinter last year which, let’s be real, is remarkable. Just from memory, I didn’t notice any changes. All of the distinctly British terminology and references to things like a Tesco Express are still there. Her changing of her accent when she goes to visit her family is still there as well so (someone will eventually correct me if I’m wrong), it’s all the same.


And as wonderful as Chastain is, this is Comer’s year and award. I still hold firm that she has no competition and they might as well just have the category for her like they did for Aaron Tveit.

This appears to be selling extremely well, not just reflected in the grosses last week but also the advance of seats sold - forgive my ignorance but is the lead actress a name/star? Is that what the draw is or is it genuinely just hyped word of mouth from the London production?

yyys said: "Taffy, where was your lottery seat?

TaffyDavenport said: "Saw this tonight. I don't think the play itself isquiteas good as she is, but Jodie Comer's performance is a tour de force that I can confidently say will win her the Tony. In my opinion, no other nominee this season has a chance."

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Jordan Catalano said: "Saw this tonight and Comer is still giving the same “one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen” performance I saw her give at the Pinter last year which, let’s be real, is remarkable. Just from memory, I didn’t notice any changes. All of the distinctly British terminology and references to things like a Tesco Express are still there. Her changing of her accent when she goes to visit her family is still there as well so (someone will eventually correct me if I’m wrong), it’s all the same.


And as wonderful as Chastain is, this is Comer’s year and award. I still hold firm that she has no competition and they might as well just have the category for her like they did for Aaron Tveit.
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Do you think anyone from Leopoldstadt has a chance?