THE FERRYMAN Previews — Page 6

TotallyEffed said: "Something happened right after the prologue that confused and concerned me. The lampshade on the table went up in flames from a candle sitting near it. The actors didn’t break and continued their dialogue as if nothing was happening. One grabbed a fire extinguisher from the kitchen, put the fire out, and went on with the scene. Is this in the script? It really took me out of the scene for a bit because I was so nervous and confused."

Yes, I think Caitlin has a line about the lampshade being on fire.

Looking into getting the cheapest seats I can and looking into the $59. Has anyone sat in Row G of the far side mezzanine? I've noticed there's a railing in front and wondering if it affects the view at all. I'd be getting an aisle seat as well so hopefully legroom isn't a problem.

Delete.   Saw the info I needed above. 
 

 

Updated On: 11/6/18 at 05:06 PM

I guess some of the rush seats could be better than that? But ours were definitely pretty bad. I don't know what the others in line got. 

I got a pretty good rush seat at a midweek matinee:  Orch M17.   It was marked "partial view," but the box office guy was right:  it was a pretty good view.  I didn't miss anything.  By the way, I recommend house left over house right, as much occurs on the staircase on the far right side. I arrived at the box office at approximately 8:05 a.m. and was fourth in line.  The next person didn't arrive until 8:20 or so, and the line didn't really elongate until well after 9.  

I was enthralled for practically the entire three and a quarter hours.  It is an engaging and powerful play, right down to the gasp-inducing ending, perhaps predictable but nonetheless packing a punch.  Side note: Every parent of a fussy baby will gaze in amazement at the perfect behavior of the baby (a few rotate in the role) on stage. 

Magnificent. 

One of the great plays of all time.

 

I'm glad to hear the show is still in good shape, though I imagine the cast change will have a big impact on the originals' nomination possibilities. Of course Laura Donnelly already won the Olivier, but I really want Dearbhla Molloy to snag a Featured Actress nomination. Her explosion at Thatcher is my favorite part of the play.

Saw the show last night and was blown away. For a new cast they are in great shape, not a weak link in the bunch - I'm sure mix of new cast, London cast, and original Broadway cast help elevate everyone. It's my first time seeing the show, and was worried the long running time would kill me. But I don't think there was anything that felt extraneous or slowed the play down. It really flew and I wanted more of the family! I didn't realize I was practically holding my breath as the last 10 minutes of the thing played out, I was so enveloped by it all. Definitely see it if you can, I'm glad they held it over from the fall.