PRIMA FACIE Previews — Page 3

hearthemsing22 said: "Do you think anyone from Leopoldstadt has a chance?"

I don't believe there are any eligible lead actresses in Leopoldstadt. Pretty sure all of those roles are considered featured.

BMcGregor said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "well it's a good thing i'm not a lawyer because i just learned how to pronounce the title of this play and BOY was I wrong."

Criminal defense attorney here, we pronounce this differently in the states than in the UK. Most people that I know here say "fay-shuh," and they say fay-see or fay-shee. It catches me off guard every time. Looking forward to seeing this next month, though. I'm generally skeptical of legal plays but the pedigree of this seems phenomenal so it was a must add for my next NYC trip."

In the pre-show announcement they say “Prime-uh Fay-see” so I think that is the show’s preferred pronunciation! But yea it does seem to be a phrase with many pronunciations depending on who you ask. I myself have been saying “Preema Fosse” which was obviously wildly incorrect haha

Stage Door Sally said: "Oh, the pronunciation of prima facie brings back a horrific experience in law school.

My first year, and one of my classes was torts, taught by a professor who specialized in the Socratic method, asking questions of the students to probe their thinking process.

I was called on to discuss the facts of a certain case and I said, "The judge said the plaintiff has a prima facie case... " which I pronounced "pree-ma fay-chee," Italian style, I guess.

Bam, he called me out with the loudest voice possible and said it was pronounced "prime-uh fay-shuh." And why didn't I check on that before coming to class. I'm lucky I didn't get marked down for a constructive absence."

This is giving me Vietnam-like flashbacks...

We saw it last night - Extraordinary - WOW - Riveting! Comer will WIN the Tony this year. Play will also be nominated! Truly one of the best acting performances I have ever seen! Don't miss it.

Holding Court: Jodie Comer Heads to Broadway in Prima Facie

https://www.vogue.com/article/jodie-comer-prima-facie-broadway

Updated On: 4/22/23 at 01:03 PM

Hamilfan2 said: "In the pre-show announcement they say “Prime-uh Fay-see” so I think that is the show’s preferred pronunciation! "

At last night's show, as we entered the Golden an usher said, "Ticket holders for Prime-uh Fosse only!"

I knew there was music, but the dance part surprised me.

Saw this a few days ago and have to agree that Jodie Comer was astonishing/virtuosic and is going to walk away with the Tony. I did really like Chastain in A Doll's House but I'd be surprised if she wins over Comer.

I liked the play and music quite a bit as well.

Hamilfan2 said: "BMcGregor said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "well it's a good thing i'm not a lawyer because i just learned how to pronounce the title of this play and BOY was I wrong."

Criminal defense attorney here, we pronounce this differently in the states than in the UK. Most people that I know here say "fay-shuh," and they say fay-see or fay-shee. It catches me off guard every time. Looking forward to seeing this next month, though. I'm generally skeptical of legal plays but the pedigree of this seems phenomenal so it was a must add for my next NYC trip."

In the pre-show announcement they say “Prime-uh Fay-see” so I think that is the show’s preferred pronunciation! But yea it does seem to be a phrase with many pronunciations depending on who you ask. I myself have been saying “Preema Fosse” which was obviously wildly incorrect haha"

I haven’t seen it yet and I’ve been calling it Preema Fach-ie. Guess I was way off LOL.

Saw this again last night, after just having seen it Tuesday, and Jodie Comer's performance really is one for the ages that is a must-see of the highest order. It's a perfect marriage of actor and role, and, once again, she's a lock to win the Tony. However, I still think she's better than the play itself, which gets a little too message-y for me at the end. Don't get me wrong, it's a important message, but it feels a bit to me like preaching to the choir. Jodie's towering performance and the direction/music sell it, but I don't find it completely satisfying, and I didn't come close to tears either time. I understand that personal experience factors into how hard the material hits, though, so I'm glad many are connecting with it that way.

After sitting in an orchestra lottery seat Tuesday, I sat in my original $31 aisle seat in the rear mezzanine, which, for the price, was a damn great view. I brought my binoculars, though, and watched about 3/4 of the show through them. If you're sitting up there, I recommend it. I saw strong shades of Emma Thompson in Jodie this time, which I greatly enjoyed.

My final assessment:

A 5-star performance in a 5-star production of a 4-star play

Updated On: 4/23/23 at 10:53 AM

It has been a MINUTE since I've been on this forum but I had to come back after seeing PRIMA FACIE last night. I saw a screening of the West End production at my local theater last summer and made sure to get a ticket once it transferred and I'm so glad I did.

Jodie Comer was absolutely stellar ... her performance was heartbreaking, effortlessly switching between characters, accents, voices, emotions -- she was firing on ALL CYLINDERS. What a special actor. It's one thing to memorize all those lines, but it's another to make an audience feel them. Wasn't a dry eye in the house last night.

Bravo Jodie!

BwayinVan said: "Now I want to see this when I come to NY next month but man the ticket prices are steep. Has anyone sat in the rear mezz at the golden? Looks like I can do row A for $135 but just curious how far back it is and if it’s too far for a one woman show"

Rear mezz has been fine from my experience as far as sight goes, though as a tall person even aisle seats are pretty brutal towards the back.

Do we think this extends?

Yikes missed that announcement. Thanks Taffy. I’ll have to squeeze another NYC trip in for this one before it closes.

Stage Door Sally said: "Oh, the pronunciation of prima facie brings back a horrific experience in law school.

My first year, and one of my classes was torts, taught by a professor who specialized in the Socratic method, asking questions of the students to probe their thinking process.

I was called on to discuss the facts of a certain case and I said, "The judge said the plaintiff has a prima facie case... " which I pronounced "pree-ma fay-chee," Italian style, I guess.

Bam, he called me out with the loudest voice possible and said it was pronounced "prime-uh fay-shuh." And why didn't I check on that before coming to class. I'm lucky I didn't get marked down for a constructive absence."

As someone who teaches law, that is an outrageously obnoxious way to treat one's students!