TEETH Previews - New World Stages- Page 2

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 11/13/24 at 7:09pm

It's one thing to post pics of celebs seeing a show on social media, but they're running a paid advertisement about Lupita attending the opening, which feels awfully desperate. How bad are these sales?

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 11/14/24 at 12:06am

Be warned if being in a "splash zone" is not your idea of entertainment.  I saw the show's previous run and bought tickets to this run months ago, and there was no warning at the time of purchase about my front row seats being in the splash zone. I'm guessing that was added subsequently. I asked the box office if I could change my seats, since having fluids launched at me didn't seem like my kind of fun.  They told me no - I had to keep the seats I purchased.  They did give me the poncho. After the first sprays of "blood," it was dripping from the hood onto my face, and I spent the second half of the show peering through a narrow opening in my poncho hood. And then spent time at my hotel afterwards trying unsuccessfully to remove the red stains from my white sneakers.

I think it's an excellent show, but for me, the whole experience was very frustrating.

 

 

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 11/16/24 at 7:49pm

Dentata, dentata dentata!

Saw this tonight. Did not see at PH, have not seen the movie, went in totally blind and ADORED it. One of my favorite new musicals of the past ten years. God bless Michael R. Jackson for continuing to bring to the table fresh, exciting work. Alyse Alan Louis is giving a star-making performance. Andy Karl is delightful. Jared Loftin, Jason Gotay, and Will Connolly are uniformly excellent and hilarious. And ALL of the PKGs are SERVING us a meal of comedy, vocals, and feminine power.

1000/10 stars. Will be returning and shouting from the rooftops to everyone to see this. Deeply rooting for this one to succeed. Off-Broadway is BACK! What a BLAST!

[jpbran]

Posted: 11/16/24 at 9:17pm

Menken Fan said: "Be warned if being in a "splash zone" is not your idea of entertainment. I saw the show's previous run and bought tickets to this run months ago, and there was no warning at the time of purchase about my front row seats being in the splash zone. I'm guessing that was added subsequently. I asked the box office if I could change my seats, since having fluids launched at me didn't seem like my kind of fun. They told me no - I had to keep the seats I purchased. They did give me the poncho. After the first sprays of "blood," it was dripping from the hood onto my face, and I spent the second half of the show peering through a narrow opening in my poncho hood. And then spent time at my hotel afterwards trying unsuccessfully to remove the red stains from my white sneakers.

I think it's an excellentshow, but for me, the whole experience was very frustrating.


I bought my 2nd row seats during the presale back in July, a week before going on general sale, and the first two rows were very clearly disclosed as splash zone. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Both at seat selection and checkout. 

 

[Dan6]

Posted: 11/16/24 at 9:50pm

Sat in the third row center today (which I asked about earlier in the thread). A couple in my party who were dressed in lighter clothes asked the usher going in if there was any reason for concern and was assured we were not in the “splash zone.” They asked for ponchos anyway as a precaution and were told none were available. Of course, we were DOUSED…”blood” all over clothes and skin. And we weren’t the only ones… several people complained to the house manager after the show. Really took away from the experience of an otherwise fun show, and wholly unnecessary. 

[tomwsjr]

Posted: 11/17/24 at 6:27am

I was also at the same matinee in the second row.  I enjoyed the show, but the splashing of fake blood out into the audience was completely unnecessary.

Updated On: 11/17/24 at 06:27 AM

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/17/24 at 7:22am

Dan6 said: "Sat in the third row center today (which I asked about earlier in the thread). A couple in my party who were dressed in lighter clothes asked the usher going in if there was any reason for concern and was assured we werenot in the “splash zone.” They asked for ponchos anyway as a precaution and were told none were available. Of course, we were DOUSED…”blood” all over clothes and skin. And we weren’t the only ones… several people complained to the house manager after the show. Really took away from the experience of an otherwise fun show, and wholly unnecessary."

They have since added a warning on Telecharge in the last week or two  for the 3rd and 4th rows that they may get hit with residual and to avoid light fabrics. I know from talking to friends with the production that they spent quite a bit of time experimenting with the blood during previews - mostly to determine how much would be launched toward the audience, as well as the formula that would be used to allow for easy removal.

I recommend bringing a package of wet wipes or hand sanitizer wipes with you when you go:

1) Avoid long lines in the bathroom after the show.

2) The blood is primarily a sugar-based blend which, while sticky, is easier to remove with conventional means 

[Dan6]

Posted: 11/17/24 at 9:44am

quizking101 said: "The blood is primarily a sugar-based blend which, while sticky, is easier to remove with conventional means"

Followed the house manager’s suggestions with a light colored shirt (presoak in warm water and dish liquid, then machine wash) and unfortunately the stains did not come out. Shirt is ruined. As good as the show was, it’s hard to carry a positive memory of the experience now. And again, it was all completely unnecessary. 

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 11/17/24 at 10:10am

Dan6 said: "quizking101 said: "The blood is primarily a sugar-based blend which, while sticky, is easier to remove with conventional means"

Followed the house manager’s suggestions with a light colored shirt (presoak in warm water and dish liquid, then machine wash) and unfortunately the stains did not come out. Shirt is ruined. As good as the show was, it’s hard to carry a positive memory of the experience now. And again, it was all completely unnecessary."

Life is so hard for you. 

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 11/17/24 at 10:27am

HenryTDobson said: "Dan6 said: "quizking101 said: "The blood is primarily a sugar-based blend which, while sticky, is easier to remove with conventional means"

Followed the house manager’s suggestions with a light colored shirt (presoak in warm water and dish liquid, then machine wash) and unfortunately the stains did not come out. Shirt is ruined. As good as the show was, it’s hard to carry a positive memory of the experience now. And again, it was all completely unnecessary."

Life is so hard for you.

This board has always attracted the rudest people. What do you get out of being nasty? The patron is unhappy their clothing is stained; seems pretty understandable.

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 11/17/24 at 10:53am

HenryTDobson said: "Life is so hard for you."

Incredibly uncalled for.