THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews- Page 4

[Sally Durant Plummer]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 11:23am

Devonian.t, it is very clear in this new production. As I said, when the set conceit for act 2 was revealed, I gasped.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 11:45am

I was gobsmacked for the entire two hours last night.

Laurie Metcalf is a truly gifted and remarkable actress. She can make you laugh from your gut then immediately make tears stream down your face the next second and then laugh again. It's a presence I've only seen a few times in my life.

Glenda. Jackson. wow. Anything I can say will not do her justice. If anyone was worried delays were caused by "memory issues" can rest easy. This woman knows this dialogue insane and out and is making a buffet banquet out of it. Truly a mesmerizing performance and one for the books.

Allison Pill was...there. Certainly not awful, but she didn't seem to be as with it as Metcalf and Jackson.

The direction was beautifully done. Subtle things in staging like how they'd sort of sync up how they sat or held up and arm at the same time. 

The set (and act 2 change) are beautiful, especially the final moments. I overheard waiting for the bathroom (long long lines since two stalls in the ladies were broken they were all using the mens) that previews were delayed because the set did not fit on the stage and they had to make adjustments.

I was sitting in front of Mantello and production members. They were ecstatic and beaming after. In fact, when the ladies left the stage after their bows the audience kept applauding until the came out again, looking surprised and very happy. It wasn't a staged come back like most shows do now, it was genuinely a curtain call and they probably could have gotten another if they didn't raise the house lights immediately. 

See it. See it again. See it a third time.

 

[Mike66]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 7:19pm

WhizzerMarvin said: "Engrave the Tony(s) now!!! 
The play: Brilliant
The production: Brilliant
Mantello: underrated brilliance

The show of the season? Three Tall Women"

OK -- I'm in.

Is there a discount code for tickets???

Thanks

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 7:36pm

I am so excited to see this now!

[JBC3]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 9:40pm

Mike66 said: "WhizzerMarvin said: "Engrave the Tony(s) now!!!
The play: Brilliant
The production: Brilliant
Mantello: underrated brilliance

The show of the season? Three Tall Women"

OK -- I'm in.

Is there a discount code for tickets???

Thanks"

https://www.broadwaybox.com/shows/three-tall-women/

[VotePeron]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 10:21pm

Just got out of tonight’s second performance. While I’m glad to read that those who went last night enjoyed it so immensely, those expectations left me really underwhelmed. Perhaps it was not knowing a single thing about the play going in, the tech hold that stopped the show cold between Acts, or the fact I couldn’t see most of the performances as they’re staged to have their backs to stage right nearby the entire night. Thank God this was a Mantello production, as the concept was the highlight of the night for me. I can’t imagine any of the women winning Tonys for this, but hey - like I said, I am really glad so many people enjoyed it. Just left me lukewarm, neither strong compassion or disinterest.
Updated On: 3/2/18 at 10:21 PM

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 3/2/18 at 11:40pm

Would rear mezzanine be OK for this show or is it worth springing on something closer?

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 3/3/18 at 12:09am

VotePeron said: "or the fact I couldn’t see most of the performances as they’re staged to have their backs to stage right nearby the entire night."

Oh, that worries me. 

[sinister teashop]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 12:06am

Tremendous beauty. A great performance by Glenda Jackson. I appreciated Albee's language being spoken by an actor with full command of classical vocal technique. Another wonderful performance by Metcalf, though I missed the vocal range and depth Jackson brought to her character. Alison Pill, strong in her direct address scenes but weak in interaction with the other characters. The play, as beautiful as much of it is, is static existentialism and is frustrating to sit through. It's essentially an art object: a stage Memento Mori. Direction was strong but could have worked a bit more on creating connections between the first and second act. The set, which reminded me of the baroque room at the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, was overthought and awkward in execution. I would have preferred a simpler design.

Updated On: 3/4/18 at 12:06 AM

[hurahaw]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 11:53am

Anyone sit in the Mezzanine yet? I just got tickets in the third row of the Mezz on the house left side and now I'm doubting my choice. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 4:30pm

hurahaw said: "Anyone sit in the Mezzanine yet? I just got tickets in the third row of the Mezz on the house left side and now I'm doubting my choice."

Golden Mezzanine view

[kevinr]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 4:39pm

I am seeing this show in June.....wondering if anyone went to the Stage Door?  I am a huge fan of Glenda Jackson's and Lauire's.....any info is appreciated!

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 4:48pm

The Golden has a great view from the mezz but it is INCREDIBLY cramped.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 5:30pm

How was the sound from the mezz?

[Cat Guy]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 6:07pm

Here is an interview with Glenda Jackson from today's "CBS Sunday Morning".  Very interesting.  If it doesn't post, please seek it out on YouTube.

 

 

[theatregoer3]

Posted: 3/4/18 at 8:34pm

Well this thread convinced me to get a ticket. Going Tuesday.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 3/5/18 at 11:49am

Here’s a link from an email I just received from BroadwayBox for discount tix: 

 

Three Tall Women tix

Updated On: 3/5/18 at 11:49 AM

[petewk87]

Posted: 3/5/18 at 2:30pm

Anyone tried rushing for this? Where were the seats? Thank you!

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:30pm

I’m not being hyperbolic when I say I can’t come up with much to describe this other than “Wow.” A riveting experience from beginning to end thanks to the peerless talent of Joe Mantello, Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, and Alison Pill. And - of course - the late Edward Albee, master of absurdism made realism (or is it realism made absurd?).

And you were all right: that scenic shift between acts is breathtaking and creates some of the most fascinating, illuminating stage pictures. As true testament to the storytelling power of set design (Miriam Buether should just be handed the Tony now).

Unmissable, this one.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:46pm

I tried to rush this this afternoon thinking it would be an easy enough rush, I was told to check back at 7pm because "you never know," I checked back shortly after 7pm and was told "nothing yet, try 7:45pm," so I walked over to TKTS and bought a ticket for $77, and I'm glad I did because this show is brilliant. I'm a HUGE Metcalf fan, and she did not let me down. The way she can deliver a line is just a delight, and she really showcases how to LISTEN when acting, her reactions were just hilarious and felt so in the moment. The creative team were behind me, including Scott Rudin, which was cool, but lots of paper ruffling and noise, which took me out of a few moments - but they were laughing at little things Metcalf would do. 

Jackson is just great. She's saddled with playing a rude, old bitch, but she gives you so many damn layers. It's just a great performance, and then Act 2 flips it all on its head. 

The set design is gorgeous and I loved how the costumes and set complimented each other in such a subtle, gorgeous way, and that ending stage picture is just incredible. 

GO GO GO! It's on TodayTix for like $39 for some performances. 

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 8:55am

ColorTheHours048 said:

And you were all right: that scenic shift between acts is breathtaking and creates some of the most fascinating, illuminating stage pictures. As true testament to the storytelling power of set design (Miriam Buether should just be handed the Tony now).

 

Can't wait to see this next month. But I think Buether is going to have a tough row to hoe against Harry Potter and the Zillion Dollar Budget.

 

[mikem]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 9:38am

RippedMan, can I ask you where your last-minute TKTS seat was located?

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 9:59am

You’re not wrong, Carolinaguy. And, honestly, I had forgotten how spectacular Harry Potter is supposed to be because this show is just so spectacular in its own quiet way. And I haven’t seen HP yet (2 weeks away ).

Can’t stop thinking about this production and found myself falling down a TTW YouTube hole.

https://youtu.be/5lLeTg4uKLI

Updated On: 3/7/18 at 09:59 AM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:14pm

The two shows couldn't be more different. Harry Potter is spectacle, but it's not a HUGE set with all these moving pieces. It's just a turntable, but it's got so many little tricks in it, etc, so that's impressive, but Three Tall Women is so simple and elegant and then provides a few wow moments, so it's a toss up, but will probably go to Potter. 

My ticket was row R - I think? - on the aisle. I was the second to last row of the orchestra. Fine seat, could see everything. I'd have liked to be closer, but was fun to sit around the creatives. 

[Kad]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:25pm

I would imagine that Harry Potter's weakest Tony categories would be for acting, no? Particularly up against this and Angels, which are far more showcase-y.