Spalding Gray Stories to Tell What can i expect

[Balls777]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 1:07pm

Going to see Spalding Gray Stories to Tell this Saturday...how do you guys rate it ...is it worth seeing and without spoiling what can i expect? THANKS!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/22/07 at 1:40pm

You can expect to hear exact readings of the monologues and journal entries of one of the greatest monologists of all time.

The monologues and journal entries are performed in chronological order, from the start of his career in his twenties to his final journal entry before committing suicide in his fifties. It traces through his life. To say that the evening is touching would be a major understatement. His writings are so blatantly honest, humorous, and human that you cannot help but be captivated.

Enjoy the evening. Expect lots of laughter and plenty of tears. Then come back on here and tell everyone what you thought of it, so hopefully we can encourage people to buy tickets and experience what we have.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 9:29pm

Bumping this... I think I'm going tomorrow night, and I had a few questions.

1. Has anyone done their rush? The website says they sell them half an hour before curtain, but should I get there earlier? Has anyone had any trouble getting rush seats?

2. About how long is the show?

Updated On: 5/26/07 at 09:29 PM

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 9:35pm

The show is 90 minutes, no intermission.

And while I didn't do rush, the theatre was about half-full when I saw it, so you should be fine with rush.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/26/07 at 9:39pm

Thanks. Hopefully all the crazy Anthony fans won't be out in droves.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/27/07 at 9:11am

I saw it on a Thursday night with Anthony, Lisa Kron, and Dylan Walsh, and the theatre was half-empty. I didn't rush, however. But trust me, you won't have any trouble getting a rush seat.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 5/27/07 at 1:54pm

I'd love to see this show. But my parents would be bored to tears.

[SCBWannabe]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 9:53am

Tried searching and didn't see anything.....how much is the rush? Has attendance picked up now that they are rotating bigger name actors?

[Dancin Thru Life]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 10:50am

WOOHOO!

You'll get to see Christopher Gorham perform!

[SCBWannabe]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 11:31am

That is why I am going :)

[SCBWannabe]

Posted: 6/14/07 at 8:48am

So I went to the show last night. Got a rush ticket at 7:30...Row H, 103. It was a great seat. I am not sure how I felt about the show. With the exception of Journeys End, I have never seen a play that held my interest the entire time. While there were some touching monologues, I found myself checking my watch repeatedly. Could be because I was tired. I enjoyed Hazelle Goodman and Christopher Gorham. Kathleen Chalfant was not in the show last night. I did get to meet Christopher before the show and he was nice. I don't know if anyone waited after the show because I bolted for the subway to make a train back to Jersey. I am not sorry I went, but I am sorry I didn't get out of it what others seem to have.
Updated On: 6/14/07 at 08:48 AM

[broadwayjim42]

Posted: 6/14/07 at 9:16am

This show is priority one on my trip to NYC in two weeks. Spalding made several trips to Albany in the late 80's and early 90's with "Gray's Anatomy" and "Morning Noon and Night," among others, and I would make every effort to see him.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/15/07 at 8:33pm

Goldstar currently has Free Orch seats for a number of dates.

$8.00 service fee