Stage Door for Long Day's Journey

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:21pm

Has anyone had any sort of success waiting outside the stage door?  I'm travelling over 2200 miles to see this and naturally would love a quick signature.  For the record, I know the stage door experience is a privilege, not a "right" with the purchase of a ticket.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:21pm

Lange has said she will not stage door for this production.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:25pm

Whose signature are you looking for?

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:31pm

The elusive Mrs. Lange would be the ultimate.  But if I enjoy an actors performance and didn't know them before, I always ask and I've always had performers be happy to do it.  I know the big names are sure things (for people to want their signature), but I think it's nice to ask someone who did a great job, but who's name isn't that well known.

Updated On: 5/5/16 at 04:31 PM

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:38pm

I have no idea what that post means, but I was just going to say that John Gallagher is likely to stage door, from what I know.

"I know the big names are sure things"

No one is a sure thing. I don't know what you're saying.

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:39pm

Sorry, I meant big names are a sure thing for fans to want.  Not that they are sure things to sign.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:41pm

Considering LDJ is a cast of five...

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:42pm

haha, yeah the odds aren't in my favor

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:46pm

I'm going to the play on the 14th because there was a special promotion that had the actors (at their discretion) staying after to talk about the production.  But Roundabout called me and said the actors won't be doing it.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:48pm

From either a stage door man or security guard (wasn't sure)-"Miss Lange will never be coming out. Those American Horror story people showing up with stuff to sign make it very uncomfortable. She likes you theatre people, the others ones are tough though."

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 4:51pm

I had a feeling AHS people would make it an issue (I feel like a hipster with Jessica because I've loved her work since I saw Frances in 2000).  LDJ is my all-time favorite play and when I heard Jessica was in it again, I jumped at the chance!  I even bought the window card when it first came up for sale.  

[atuomala]

Posted: 5/5/16 at 11:08pm

redgravedisciple said: "I'm going to the play on the 14th because there was a special promotion that had the actors (at their discretion) staying after to talk about the production.  But Roundabout called me and said the actors won't be doing it.


Roundabout announced that no Celebrity Series will be held for LDJ, and instead those designated dates will be substituted with a pre-show talk with their resident dramaturg (usually it's Ted Sod, who coordinates the Celebrity Series).

 

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 5/6/16 at 3:29am

Quite the personable cast. lol

[astromiami]

Posted: 5/6/16 at 6:21am

 I'm travelling over 2200 miles to see this and naturally would love a quick signature. 

I am not sure the word "natually" belongs there. Maybe I could understand this after a musical, but "Long Days"??????

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/6/16 at 9:23am

TerrenceIsTheMann said: "Quite the personable cast. lol"

 

You seem to misunderstand. The play is four hours and is very emotionally taxing. It's not that they aren't "personable". How old are you, 13?

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/6/16 at 12:13pm

Haha astromiami, no it's "naturally" for me--it's my all-time favorite play!  I love the heavy drama and this one is packed!  O'Neill is my favorite playwright and I'm preparing for this play by rereading his biography and the play.  When I see a show, I like to really know the show.  I've actually never seen a Broadway musical.

[cknick]

Posted: 5/6/16 at 12:39pm

redgravedisciple, which biography are you reading?  I've thought about reading the new Dowling one. Suggestions? 

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 5/6/16 at 1:20pm

You seem to misunderstand. The play is four hours and is very emotionally taxing. It's not that they aren't "personable". How old are you, 13?"

Just a joke..... lol. 

 

[redgravedisciple]

Posted: 5/7/16 at 3:07am

Let me look at the author.  I also enjoy the PBS documentary.

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/27/16 at 12:02am

I went tonight. The play was excellent and gripping, if a little longer than what I'm used to.

The stage door crowd was small, no more than 20, but about 5 of those people were autograph hunters. (Four had brought non-show merchandise, and one ambled over from BRIGHT STAR).

After it was announced Ms. Lange would not be coming out, a few people left, but one memorable man had something in his hand (I couldn't tell) and stormed off in such a dramatic way that he nearly knocked the guard over. Gabriel Byrne also made a quick dash to his car, but two young guys with END OF DAYS (Yes, the Schwarzanegger movie) posters tried to rush him unsuccessfully, and then began to chase his car down the street. The nerve of some people!

John Gallagher Jr. and Michael Shannon came out though, and both were nice and talkative. JGJ and I ended up talking about Springsteen's last tour for a few minutes, and Shannon is so badass, that he can do 4 hours of intense O'Neill and then interact like it was no big deal. 

A good night overall despite the presence of a few wackos.