THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews- Page 5

[carolinaguy]

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.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 12:29pm

Harry Potter features some fine performances.

[Kad]

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.

[TotallyEffed]

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.

[sinister teashop]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 1:59pm

Harry 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

[broadwayjim42]

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.

 

 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:09pm

Well, that was brilliant.

I’ll be going back.

[RippedMan]

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.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:48pm

All the leads are coming over, which shocked me. They were fantastic in London. New Yorkers are very lucky this season.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/7/18 at 11:52pm

yeah, the plays are gonna be cutthroat this year, but those musicals....eh.....

[TotallyEffed]

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.

[dave1606]

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. 

 

 

[mikem]

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.

[Alfie6]

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.

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

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.

[Dancingthrulife2]

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.

[Capeguy]

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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[veraclaythorne2]

Posted: 3/9/18 at 8:57pm

Tonight'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!

[VotePeron]

Posted: 3/9/18 at 10:46pm

They 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.

[RippedMan]

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. 

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 3/10/18 at 9:37am

If 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.

[Addison D.]

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

[ChgoTheatreGuy]

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

[bwayphreak234]

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.

[Alfie6]

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.