THE FRONT PAGE Previews — Page 5

I finally saw The Front Page tonight, and I enjoyed it very much besides the absolutely dreadful first act. I was so incredibly close to leaving at intermission, but I heeded the advice of others on here and my friends and stuck it out, and I am so glad I did!

The show is a revolving door of stars, and it's a pleasure to watch this extremely talented group just having fun up on that stage. Micah Stock was absolutely hilarious. The play really finds its footing once Nathan Lane comes in at the end of act 2. 

Nathan Lane is, as others have said, playing Nathan Lane. And honestly, it's what he does best. He was excellent, hilarious and, of course, larger than life.

The set was beautiful and so detailed, and the special effects were great. Unfortunately, I was seated towards the back of the orchestra under the mezzanine, and the mezzanine overhang is pretty damn bad at the Broadhurst.

I would definitely recommend this! Just know going in that the first act is going to be painful, but the pay off in the subsequent acts more than makes up for it!

^ While there's nothing horrible content wise, there is some language if I am remembering correctly. I can't see a 12 year old being entertained by this. I'm an adult and I just about fell asleep during the first act.

I saw The Front Page tonight (12/27, 7pm) but was very disappointed to learn at the ticket booth that Nathan Lane wasn't performing. (Telecharge also sent an email notification at 5:32pm for the 7pm show.) I was given the option of exchanging (not possible during my 5-day visit) or getting a refund but I decided to see it. Walter Burns was played by Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath who was fine in the role. I admit I bought tickets because of Nathan Lane. I've wanted to see him live for a long time.

I still enjoyed the show, specifically acts 2 and 3. (I was nodding off in the 1st act.) I thought the ensemble was very good. I sat in mezzanine, row H, and could still see facial expressions.

Oh well...hopefully I'll get to see Nathan Lane at some point.

 

I saw the Monday afternoon performance. Lane was in (the whole cast) but I found him one-note. I actually wouldn't mind seeing McGrath's take on the role.

For me, Robert Morse and Sherie Rene Scott came across best in their small roles. I did like Slattery more than most, too.