"Perfect for US": The NEXT TO NORMAL love thread!- Page 9

[TheBoyDownstairs]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 11:43am

I dont think the crib is a big deal either way because a lot of people dont even see it. It wasnt until my 4th or 5th time seeing the show that I noticed it.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 12:02pm

Really? I saw a lot of people I'd say from Row C in the Orchestra to row M look up and acknowledge it both times I've seen it on Broadway.

And I'm sure the people in the mezzanine could all see it.

I don't remember seeing it from 2ST, however...

[changinandhow]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 12:35pm

The crib was a lot less noticeable at Second Stage and Arena, especially because at Arena it wasn't lowered -- it just hung behind a sheer curtain type thing and was lit up during that one scene. I never saw it at Second Stage or Arena unless I was telling myself to look for it, but at the first preview on Broadway I was in row H and my eyes were drawn to it. It seems to be more accentuated at the Booth.

I'm not a fan, though.
Updated On: 4/4/09 at 12:35 PM

[heo1128]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 12:35pm

I sat in orch row D and could see it.

[jezi]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 12:58pm

there's no way Dan would have allowed a room to be set up. There is no way there is an actual room.

I completely agree that Dan wouldn't have let her either, but the Doctor does say that it's time to clean out his room. I just find it a bit confusing when the doctor refers to a room that doesn't exist. I only saw the show once, so I'm not trying to be overly picky- I'm just saying what I understood (or didn't) as a first time viewer that's all. It's not a major problem, just something that confused me. I guess most people wouldn't even notice or question it, so I suppose it doesn't matter.

I'm also glad to learn that they've since changed the age of which Gabe died because the timeline was another thing that caught my attention that didn't add up when I saw the show.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 2:00pm

I don't remember the moment you are describing, so I'm just going off of comments here.

IF the comment is made during hypnosis...is the doctor getting her to deal with it from a memory standpoint thereby helping her deal with the grief...not telling her TO PRESENTLY go home and clean out the room.

[KingKong]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 2:13pm

The moment occurs during Catch Me I'm Falling, so its during the hypnosis.

[jezi]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 2:20pm

Like I said, I suppose the moment is intended to be taken more metaphorically, but being that the Dr said that, and she literally was then seen going through baby items and a crib hanging down-- I thought there was supposed to be an actual room. It wasn't until later (if I remember correctly) that they mentioned the old house burning down. I think the lowering of the crib, makes it seem more literal than simply going through a box of things. That's just my feelings on it. No big deal
Updated On: 4/4/09 at 02:20 PM

[KingKong]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 2:29pm

the crib is seen long after the mention the house burning down. the crib comes down during the seen just before the Its Gonna be Good (reprise), the house burning down is mentioned during song of forgetting and the hypnosis occurs during the first act. She is CLEARLY remembering the crib during the scene in the second act.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/4/09 at 8:54pm

We saw it this afternoon & it was really great.

Ripley was the thread that held it together.She sang the hell out of her numbers. The rest of the cast was first rate as well.The set was minimal but perfectly utilized for the piece. The score was dynamite & look forward to getting the CD. One number missing from earlier incarnations was Costco.

Afterwards, there were were a group of people by the stage door. It was cold & windy standing out there. We sat in Juniors about 50 feet from the stage door. She came out and signed for everyone and posed for pictures with whoever wanted them. I never realized she was so short in stature. She was a trouper standing out there & seemed to thoroughly enjoy signing etc.

There were a number of empty seat in the orchestra and our TDF seats were great - 2 nd row front mezzanine.

By all means see it.In any other year, it would have a great chance winning a Tony for Best Musical. Unfortunately, I think Billy Elliott has it all wrapped up.The score should get the Tony along with Ripley .

Updated On: 4/4/09 at 08:54 PM

[GIZMO2]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:07am

Mr. Roxy:

I hope you're wrong. I just saw N2N tonight, and I think that it has a Spring Awakening's / Avenue Q's chance of actually contending with Billy Elliot for the Tony this year. For me, Billy runs the risk of pulling a Wicked in June. As an "800 pound gorilla," the big musical sells itself out to easily -- like so many of the other things that Elton John has put his fingers on.

But N2N is different. It has understated heart, purpose, and originality. It represents all that musicals WILL BE, not a rehash of so much of the same stuff we've already seen. (Think: big dancing puppets, flying cable grids, and larger-than-life drop-down light walls.)

Don't get me wrong: I thoroughly enjoyed Billy Elliot, and I wish it a long life and a solid monetary recoup on Broadway. But for me, when it comes to the Tony, I think I'm going to root for N2N. I like what this show stands for, and god, I hope it gets the recognition it deserves.

I suppose we'll know more after reviews come out on 4/15.

Either way, I'm sure we can place $$$ now on Ripley getting the Tony for Best Female Performer in a Musical for this. She -- and this role -- are, in a word, amazing.

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:09am

Just saw the commercial...I really wanna see it now!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:12am

Gizmo2, I completely agree with you that we should place money on Alice Ripley winning the Tony Award. She truly deserves it and I would be so happy to see her win this year. However, as far as the Tony for Best Musical goes, I think it would be criminal if BILLY ELLIOT lost the Tony to NEXT TO NORMAL (just like it was criminal for WICKED to lose to AVENUE Q).

CSonBroadway, did seeing the commercial give you any idea of what the show will be like? Why did it make you want to see the show?

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:13am

Well I knew the story already...but the music caught my attention.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:15am

Oh ok. Thanks. I'd love to hear someone's reaction to the commercial who had never heard of the show...

[jordangirl]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:37am

I completely agree that Dan wouldn't have let her either, but the Doctor does say that it's time to clean out his room. I just find it a bit confusing when the doctor refers to a room that doesn't exist. I only saw the show once, so I'm not trying to be overly picky- I'm just saying what I understood (or didn't) as a first time viewer that's all. It's not a major problem, just something that confused me. I guess most people wouldn't even notice or question it, so I suppose it doesn't matter.

On the contrary, I think it's HIGHLY likely that Dan would in fact have allowed it. Especially if doing so was keeping Diana on some level of balance. It's obvious he's all about keeping things on an even keel, and it's very likely that setting it up kept Diana on that keel.

Besides...we don't know WHEN the fire in the house on Walton Way happened ~ it could well be family lore that Natalie has just always heard. It's possible that the house they're in now was already in progress before Gabe's death, in which case a nursery would already have been planned and Dan in his protecting of Diana just let it happen. He likely ignored the room himself, but went with the "if it makes her happy..."

Then again... We don't know what Dan has done on his own. I think there are definite clues that he did in fact sense/feel/see/whatever Gabe...but denied it in front of Diana. So...

I think it's HIGHLY likely that there WAS a nursery set up. Likely and plausible.

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:05am

I saw the show yesterday afternoon and it was incredible. It was like being stabbed in the heart and punched in the gut. Alice Ripley gave by far the best performance I've ever seen live.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:08am

As soon as I can find someone to go with, I'm picking up some TDF seats. Where have they been, for those who got them? Would there be a chance to move down?

[light_thelights]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:18am

I ordered my tickets from TDF and I think my tickets were in either row M or N in the orchestra; I can't remember off the top of my head, though.

[TheBoyDownstairs]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:23am

When I was coming home from breakfast with a friend today I passed by TKTS and stopped to look at the board and they had "Next To Nothing" up there.

Ugh, is it really so hard to get the name of the show right?

[Kad]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:55am

I don't think it was criminal at all for Avenue Q to beat Wicked. That was probably one of the only times in recent memory that the Tony Award voters had any balls to deviate away from the "biggest is the Best" rule they so generally follow in recent years. Avenue Q was the stronger show, Wicked was guaranteed to be a hit regardless of the award, and now both have had long, prosperous lives on Broadway. I would love to see something similar happen again.

[KingKong]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:56am

It was however criminal that Avenue Q beat Caroline, or Change.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:02pm

piraguaguy2 ~ Most of them I believe have been in the mezz.

[Kad]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:15pm

That is true- though, sadly, Caroline, or Change never had a chance. Also criminal was Tonya Pinkins not winning. It was also criminal it wasn't nominated for a Pulitzer. The treatment of Caroline, or Change was, on the whole, criminal.

[KingKong]

Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:16pm

true.