#151
Posted: 11/23/15 at 1:55am
"Flailing" at the box office...
SPRING AWAKENING revival flailing at box office — Page 7
#152
Posted: 11/23/15 at 7:38am
theaterlover5678 said: ""Flailing" at the box office...
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considering the grosses, fail and flail are absolutely interchangable lol
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#153
Posted: 11/23/15 at 9:48am
Scored 9 th row center orchestra seats at TKTS Friday morning.. $75.00 ... a great deal in my opinion. I enjoyed the show and would see it again
Updated On: 11/23/15 at 09:48 AM
#154
Posted: 11/23/15 at 1:05pm
Saw this production for the second time yesterday, and found the staging and performances to be even better. All of the leads were superb. And I thought Alex Wyse's performance was stellar as well. What a voice. I will miss this show when it is gone.
#155
Posted: 11/23/15 at 2:28pm
When I went to see the show last Tuesday, I tried lottery but couldn't get it (it wasn't packed though...around 50 people for 28 seats). After the draw, they offered tickets for the "losers" at $59 and I will say I was kinda glad I did lose because the seat I got was GREAT... Row J, Center Orchestra, on the left aisle! I personaly prefer it over first row, and at the end of the day paying just an extra 20 bucks compared to lottery tickets was worthy. Loved this production much more than the original which didn't have a big impact on me at the time. I'm glad I was able to catch it!
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
#156
Posted: 11/23/15 at 2:57pm
Thank you for the lottery update, kadu335!
#157
Posted: 11/24/15 at 1:36am
Was hoping that Late Night performance would move a few tickets. It just came on and oh my God, was that awkward in every possible way. The performance and filming. Ouch.
#158
Posted: 11/24/15 at 2:03am
Scarywarhol said: "Was hoping that Late Night performance would move a few tickets. It just came on and oh my God, was that awkward in every possible way. The performance and filming. Ouch. "
I didn't think it was a bad performance, but thought the song selection wasn't correct. A missed opportunity, that's for sure.
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#159
Posted: 11/24/15 at 11:26am
Yeah... I think the song choice wasn't right. I guess something like "The Bitch Of Living" is the sort of energetic number that would translate well on TV, but I guess they wanted a number that would feature the entire cast. Other than that, the camera work was pretty bad...
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
#160
Posted: 11/24/15 at 11:29am
I loved this production, I totally agree it's a very powerful one, it's very sad to me that it's not selling out every show. It definitely deserves more attention.
From President Obama: "Over the years, musicals have been at the forefront of our social consciousness, challenging stereotypes, shaping our opinions about race and religion, death and disease, power and politics."
#161
Posted: 11/27/15 at 5:53pm
I won the lottery this afternoon. Very few people trying to win tickets. Even less on Wednesday afternoon (almost everyone won - I was one of the few losers).
This was my second time seeing it. First time I was all the way in the back, and I didn't get as emotionally invested as I wanted to. The show is infinitely better up close. You need to see the facial expressions of the deaf actors.
I saw the original production three times with various casts. This Wendla was by far the best actress I have seen in the role. And the chemistry between the two leads was incredible. So glad I went back for a second try. :)
#162
Posted: 11/27/15 at 6:33pm
I won the lottery this afternoon. Very few people trying to win tickets. Even less on Wednesday afternoon (almost everyone won - I was one of the few losers).
"This was my second time seeing it. First time I was all the way in the back, and I didn't get as emotionally invested as I wanted to. The show is infinitely better up close. You need to see the facial expressions of the deaf actors.
I saw the original production three times with various casts. This Wendla was by far the best actress I have seen in the role. And the chemistry between the two leads was incredible. So glad I went back for a second try. :)"
How full was the theater if you don't mind me asking?
#163
Posted: 11/28/15 at 12:01am
I didn't see up to the mezz, but I believe that the sides of the rear orchestra were empty.
#164
Posted: 11/28/15 at 5:58am
seriously Hulu / NBC **** you for restricting the Seth Meyers performance to U.S. citizens!
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#165
Posted: 11/29/15 at 4:14am
c0113g3b0y said: "seriously Hulu / NBC **** you for restricting the Seth Meyers performance to U.S. citizens!
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Enjoy 
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3g29tn
#166
Posted: 11/29/15 at 5:23am
GreenSharpie said: "c0113g3b0y said: "seriously Hulu / NBC **** you for restricting the Seth Meyers performance to U.S. citizens!
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Enjoy
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3g29tn
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thank you GreenSharpie
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#167
Posted: 11/29/15 at 10:10am
c0113g3b0y said: "seriously Hulu / NBC **** you for restricting the Seth Meyers performance to U.S. citizens!"
You're really in college and can't sort out how to illegally download a TV show?!
#168
Posted: 11/29/15 at 10:14am
haterobics said: "c0113g3b0y said: "seriously Hulu / NBC **** you for restricting the Seth Meyers performance to U.S. citizens!"
You're really in college and can't sort out how to illegally download a TV show?!
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of course I know how to torrent. But why would I waste time and space on my hard disk torrenting a full episode when I only want five minutes out of it?
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#169
Posted: 11/29/15 at 10:31am
c0113g3b0y said: "of course I know how to torrent. But why would I waste time and space on my hard disk torrenting a full episode when I only want five minutes out of it?"
You watch it, you delete it. Pretty easy. And your time? You can do other things while it is downloading, heh...
#170
Posted: 11/30/15 at 10:45am
Not sure why the show failing is such a big surprise. I myself (and probably lots of others) are spring awakeninged out. The original show had a short but large fan base of teenagers that worshiped this show like it was the next RENT. They probably would rather keep their memories of the original show rather than be subjected to a new interpretation.
I honestly can't bring myself to see this production. I saw the original production many times and just don't have the motivation anymore to sit through teenagers jumping up and down and singing lyrics that don't make any sense.
The deaf aspect is very cool and intriguing, but not enough to get me to pay tickets to a show I've seen 10 times.
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I also think Andy Mientus is somewhat of a tool. So there's that....
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Updated On: 11/30/15 at 10:45 AM
#171
Posted: 11/30/15 at 10:48am
Hamilton22 said: "I honestly can't bring myself to see this production. I saw the original production many times and just don't have the motivation anymore to sit through teenagers jumping up and down and singing lyrics that don't make any sense."
I can't speak to why it isn't gaining traction, but it was a pretty exquisite experience. I plan to see it again before it (and maybe I) leave town soon...
#172
Posted: 11/30/15 at 1:57pm
Hamilton22 said: "I honestly can't bring myself to see this production. I saw the original production many times and just don't have the motivation anymore to sit through teenagers jumping up and down and singing lyrics that don't make any sense. "
You HAVE to watch this production. The cast is superb and it feels like an entirely new show. I myself was doubtful of the ASL aspect, but I felt that it added so much depth to the show.
I can't recommend this show enough
#173
Posted: 11/30/15 at 2:17pm
so I gather you were a teen who saw it many times and now are a jaded 20-something? The way you write about it reminds me of how my 6 year old nephew disparages his 3 year old brother's interest in Thomas the Train with some "been there done that" attitude.
Firstly, the scope of interest in the show can hardly be described as teen-based. Read the friggin reviews.
Secondly, if you think the show consists of "teenagers jumping up and down and singing lyrics that don't make any sense" then you obviously didn't retain much from those 10 times seeing it.
It sounds like the show is over your head, but I agree with others that seeing this version has nothing whatsoever to do with having seen (or not) the original version.
#174
Posted: 11/30/15 at 2:21pm
Totally agree with Hamilton but why see it over and over again if you did not like it. Just curious.
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#175
Posted: 11/30/15 at 2:25pm
Hamilton saw the original 10X, not sure how that constitutes not liking it.
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