THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews- Page 5
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/06
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#100
Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:28pm
Well, it won three Oliviers for acting, in some cases against pretty strong competition. But it will be a different group here.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#101
Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:29pmHarry Potter features some fine performances.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#102
Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:29pm
carolinaguy said: "Well, it won three Oliviers for acting, in some cases against pretty strong competition. But it will be a different group here."
That can also be chalked up to both homefield advantage and the fact that the Oliviers can be a lot weirder than the Tonys.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#103
Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:33pm
Whether or not Harry Potter takes home any Tonys for acting depends on which categories the Angels in America performances are placed in.
I could see Harry Potter taking Featured Actress.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#104
Posted: 3/7/18 at 1:59pmHarry Potter's stage design is very good. It's restrained, fluid and gets out of the way of the actors. And it has one climactic moment that is brilliantly effective and makes the themes of the plays resonate in an unsuspected and chilling way. Updated On: 3/7/18 at 01:59 PM
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#105
Posted: 3/7/18 at 6:27pm
Saw this for Laurie Metcalf. Walked away with renewed, enduring respect for Glenda Jackson, who is a true force of nature here.
As my brother is currently acting as caretaker for my 91-year-old dad, who recently had a bout with flu, bronchitis and other health issues that combined to completely take the wind out of his sails, the relationship between Metcalf and Jackson in the first act really hit home, although Jackson's far more beligerent than my dad. Even Metcalf's body language made me think of my brother. Just visited them and the marches to the bathroom, the ribbing, the sarcasm...good god.
This truly is a master class from Jackson, although Laurie nails everything she's given. All three actresses rise to the occasion in act 3, but Pill is definitely the most muted.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#106
Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:09pm
Well, that was brilliant.
I’ll be going back.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#107
Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:35pm
Same, never go back, but I want to see this again. Especially when things are settled.
And Harry Potter has some incredible performances. I know it is shrouded in the spectacle, but there are some really fine, brilliant performances happening. Not sure who came over with the London cast but the guy playing Harry was brilliant, Hermione was brilliant, and the guy playing the Malfoy son was pretty incredible. They all have "showier" parts than something in Three Tall Women. But Angels is kind of a given for performances, so it'll be a tough race.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#108
Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:48pmAll the leads are coming over, which shocked me. They were fantastic in London. New Yorkers are very lucky this season.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#109
Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:52pm
yeah, the plays are gonna be cutthroat this year, but those musicals....eh.....
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#110
Posted: 3/8/18 at 11:56am
Spoiler alert!
Does anyone know if the body in act 2 is a real person? From where I was sitting it looked very realistic but I didn’t see her move or breathe once. I was quite shocked when the body disappeared for the curtain call.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#111
Posted: 3/8/18 at 1:28pm
I saw this last night in the snowstorm and wow was it worth it. My TDF ticket was orchestra row R (second to last row) and was a great view. Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf are both incredible and the show is just brilliant. I thought the play itself was so brilliant and the staging and direction just worked so well together. I absolutely will be seeing this one multiple times.
For those wondering, I did the stage door after, which was a small crowd due to the weather. Both Laurie and Alison stopped. Laurie signed my Lady Bird dvd and was very gracious. I didn't wait for Glenda as I was being attached by snow falling off the building.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#112
Posted: 3/8/18 at 9:37pm
RippedMan, thanks for replying about the seat location. Sounds like it was a good one!
I'm really looking forward to seeing this show. It sounds like the stage door situation is under control, which is a good thing. This is an incredibly talented cast, but not one that Ebay dealers are going to be hunting down, fortunately.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#113
Posted: 3/9/18 at 12:46pm
If anyone is interested there are still a whole bunch of rush tickets for tonight 3/9 as of 12:45 PM.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#114
Posted: 3/9/18 at 4:04pm
It's hard for me to imagine Harry Potter winning any acting awards only because that play was so horribly written. It's probably one of those things that one has to really see live to appreciate how it actually works and if the actors sell the material well, then they really are amazing actors.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#115
Posted: 3/9/18 at 5:44pm
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2 said: "It's hard for me to imagineHarry Potterwinning any acting awards only because that play was so horribly written. It's probably one of those things that one has to really see live to appreciate how it actually works and if the actors sell the material well, then they really are amazing actors."
I saw the first performance of the replacement cast in London and they show just felt flat without some really amazing performances especially from Noma Dumezweni. Granted, it's their first preview. But I do think the production struck gold in that they cast a magnificent cast that gave so much depth to the rather mediocre material.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#116
Posted: 3/9/18 at 5:52pm
dave1606 said: "I saw this last night in the snowstorm and wow was it worth it. My TDF ticket was orchestra row R (second to last row) and was a great view. Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf are both incredible and the show is just brilliant. I thought the play itself was so brilliant and the staging and direction just worked so well together. I absolutely will be seeing this one multiple times.
I also had TDF in Row Q, right side. I agree with all of your comments. Wish I lived closer to see it again!
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THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#117
Posted: 3/9/18 at 8:57pmTonight's show was just canceled, after the audience waited almost an hour. Computers were down, which affected scenery. Such a pity. Hopefully will be able to see it at a later date!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#118
Posted: 3/9/18 at 10:46pmThey need to take care of whoever is in charge of this set. The automation required in this production is the same as any other production on broadway, it is nothing that should cause 3 cancelled previews.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#119
Posted: 3/10/18 at 12:25am
That is bizarre! I'm sure an extension is worked into their contracts. I can't imagine doing this show twice in a day.
And yes, you need to see Harry Potter live, the performances and "stage craft" are what makes it. I mean to see them shape shift in front of your eyes is pretty incredible.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#120
Posted: 3/10/18 at 9:37amIf anyone is planning to rush on a Fri or Sat and wouldn't mind getting me a ticket I will throw in a few bucks on top of the cost for the favor.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#121
Posted: 3/11/18 at 4:07pm
Saw the show Sat night. I hesitate to call it 'bleak' but I do think one could come honestly to that conclusion. The inevitability of decline, decay and disappointment is not the stuff of light-hearted farce. Despite the laughs--and there are laughs--this is *not* 'Noises Off'.
I found the text good, but not great. Albee's language is wonderful but I think the first act makes its point well before it ends. The conceit of the second act is brilliant, in my opinion, and the layers reveal themselves beautifully. In the end, I thought it was a splendid night of theater with a good--but not great--text elevated to the sublime thanks to the performances--especially Jackson & Metcalf. Especially Jackson.
Interesting to read Brantley's NYT review from 1994--change the names of the actresses and it sums up my feelings almost perfectly. How I would love to have seen the incomparable Marian Seldes as B. And then, 20 years later as A!
I was 1st row Mezz. I don't think the sight-lines of the rear mezz are problematic although--as someone stated earlier--the mezz is cramped.
NYT Review
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#122
Posted: 3/11/18 at 6:31pm
I am selling an official Chicago premiere engagement (1995) promotional flyer for the show when it opened at the Apollo theatre.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123014808010
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#123
Posted: 3/11/18 at 7:43pm
Splendid. This beautiful production of this brilliant play features some of the finest acting I have seen on a Broadway stage in quite some time. Glenda Jackson was astonishingly great. If it were up to me, I would engrave her name on a Tony now. Laurie Metcalf was terrific as she always is. I thought that Alison Pill was also phenomenal. I know others in this thread have mentioned her not quite being up to scratch with the other two earlier in previews, but she certainly held her own this afternoon.
The set design is gorgeous, and the set change between acts is jaw dropping. Joe Mantello has done some terrific work with this production. There is nothing that I can think of that can be improved upon or changed. It's absolutely perfect in every way. This is not to be missed.
THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews#124
Posted: 3/14/18 at 1:03pm
I'll echo the other positive reviews, a truly beautiful production with excellent performances. I am not an Albee fan but this was just spectacular. I cannot believe how funny this play was, Glenda Jackson had one story involving a bracelet that brought the house down and I had tears from laughing so hard. The set is stunning and I am still trying to figure out how they did the transition. I was,however, annoyed that latecomers were seated and people were seated even after leaving, why have this policy in place when it's clearly not enforced and disturbs people who actually arrived on time.
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