THREE TALL WOMEN (2018) Previews- Page 6

[wonkit]

Posted: 3/15/18 at 4:55pm

I was at yesterday's matinee and I have to say that it was one of the most extraordinary theater experiences I have had. The set is unique, and makes a visual transition that corresponds to the dramatic transition between the acts. I adore Laurie Metcalf and would give her the Tony immediately - she makes every move, every expression, every word feel real and immediate - but Glenda Jackson is a force of nature in this play. I, too, do not consider myself an Albee fan but this play is so much more powerful, funny, and cruel than VIRGINIA WOOLF (which I have always found overly long), and Jackson knows what is there and brings it all to life. Do not miss this.  

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 3/17/18 at 4:13pm

This was a brilliant production from top to bottom.

Glenda Jackson is truly a force of nature and deserves every award I expect she'll receive this spring. One of the finest stage performances I've ever had the privilege of seeing. Earth-shattering.

Laurie Metcalf? There are no words. Her speech to the audience in the second act was gut-wrenching. And so were Alison Pill's, for that matter. I thought Pill was quite good in her scenes with Jackson and Mercalf, but her discussions with the audience were particularly moving.

All three women deserve Tony nominations, if not wins (definitely for Jackson).

The set is stunning, and the change between the acts is jaw-dropping, though I'm also curious to know more about the (*spoiler*) body in Act 2.

Joe Mantello's direction was exquisite.

As for the play itself, I was surprised as well how genuinely funny it is. It's impactful when it means to be, but I also laughed out loud more than once. For those describing it as "bleak," I wouldn't say the entire play is, except, of course, for the very end.

Go see this.

[Nita June Davanzo]

Posted: 3/18/18 at 4:31pm

It sounds amazing. Thanks all for the previews and reviews. I am visiting NYC in July--anyone think it will still be running then??

[lucillefrank]

Posted: 3/18/18 at 9:19pm

Laurie Metcalf is the greatest actress of our time. I knew this already but this play proved it even more. I love love loved this. Joe Mantello knocked it out of the park and the performances are just...incredible.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/18/18 at 9:55pm

I can’t seem to find the location tag for the theatre on instagram. Can someone direct me towards it?

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 3/18/18 at 10:07pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I can’t seem to find the location tag for the theatre on instagram. Can someone direct me towards it?"

https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/139316129941856/john-golden-theatre/

[Owen22]

Posted: 3/21/18 at 9:56pm

Um...wow...

Glenda was of course amazing (as was Allison Pill) but the stand out to me was Laurie Metcalf.  Just an astounding performance.  (I'm sure I would be completely drooling over Glenda if I had not been lucky enough to see her King Lear at the Old Vic). The direction was so fine.  The original staging was very simple letting the play's words carry the power, yet with a much more high concept concept, the play is so great it isn't overwhelmed by it, it actually becomes more of itself.  Joe Montello should win the Tony.  I'm afraid Marianne Elliott will, but all she really does it not **** up a great play. Joe enhances what is already there.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 3/22/18 at 12:10pm

I really want to see this, but may be difficult to make it back to NYC before the end of June. BroadwayBox has no closing date listed, but TKTS has its closing date listed as June 24. If that is accurate, does anyone think it might extend past June? Of course, I’d also like to see it with this cast. I know no one has a crystal ball, but just wondering if they might extend. Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions. As a reference point, I believe Doll’s House, Part 2 extended into September last year although some of the original cast left at some point.

[MtTemple4]

Posted: 3/22/18 at 2:31pm

I was just able to grab seats for Tuesday night—thank you for sharing all of the reviews and thoughts! 

 

I almost forgot to check Telecharge Offers but lo and behold the row E seats I purchased were $60 less each there. 

Updated On: 3/22/18 at 02:31 PM

[followspot]

Posted: 3/23/18 at 3:17am

A remarkable play given a once-in-a-lifetime production.  No praise high enough for what Joe Mantello has orchestrated and achieved.  Kudos and gratitude to everyone involved.

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 3/23/18 at 8:36am

the.hard.part said: "Would rear mezzanine be OK for this show or is it worth springing on something closer?"

I was in the second row, center aisle, of the rear mezzanine and it was just fine. At least for me.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 3/23/18 at 8:50am

Recent messages keep mentioning Act Two. Earlier messages said it was all done without an intermission. Can someone clarify this? Does the play have an intermission or no? Thanks in advance.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 3/23/18 at 8:50am

Adding to the chorus of adulation.  This production is a revelation.  Mantello has rediscovered and redefined this great play.   Pill is outstanding, more than holding her own with two of the greatest actors of our time, with Jackson and Metcalf surpassing themselves.  These three actors, so very different than each other and yet so completely attuned to each other, so clearly identifiable as young woman, middle aged woman and old woman, are magical together.  

And one can easily forget what a brilliantly funny play this is.  My only slight critique is that I would have appreciated a bit more holding for laughs, as I missed more than a few post-guffaw lines.  

Also, I'm not quite sure why so many here are praising the act scene change.  Perhaps last night it wasn't done as usual, but I feel as I may have missed something to warrant so many raves here.  Frankly, the final scenic effect impressed me a great deal more than the act change (not that there was anything faulty).

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 3/23/18 at 8:54am

Matt Rogers said: "Recent messages keep mentioning Act Two. Earlier messages said it was all done without an intermission. Can someone clarify this? Does the play have an intermission or no? Thanks in advance."

There are two distinct acts but no intermission. It's a brief transition.

[east side story]

Posted: 3/25/18 at 7:48pm

Exquisite. Top to bottom.

I hope Jackson and Metcalf are placed in separate categories so they can both win for these landmark performances. They certainly deserve to.

Best show of the season.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/25/18 at 11:52pm

I agree! I think the ending imagery is brilliant and the scene change is just surprising. I loved the show, but just go in with the idea that it’s all very subtle. It’s not some like steam-rolling performance that I expected. It’s subtle and smart and funny, not high drama.

[little_sally]

Posted: 3/26/18 at 9:21am

What is the runtime down to at this point?

[bdboston]

Posted: 3/26/18 at 9:30am

I saw this amazing production on Friday night. Curtain went up at 8:05 and came down at 9:50. The evening flew by. Perfection.

[theaterdarling]

Posted: 3/26/18 at 9:39am

Bought tickets for the matinee this past Saturday when ticket sales first open based on play, cast and Joe Mantello. What could go wrong? (Yeah, I know, plenty) Then, started to read all the wonderful things people had written once previews began and my first thought was oh, god such superlatives, I am bound to be disappointed. Thankfully, absolutely not the case. This was incredible. Not a hair out of place. I stand behind RippedMan who said "subtle, smart and funny."  Everything that needs to be said about Jackson and Metcalf has been said. Pill, a bit weaker, but still earned her place. Scenic design stunning. If you haven't gathered so by now, go see this.  P.S. I do my theater on a budget -  I sat in very last row, rear mezz, seat H102 exact center - there is no seat in front of you just the stairs so there is plenty of leg room and you don't feel cramped. Know that the performances, in all their subtlety,  carried to the (literal) back of the house. Distance for me, for this show, not an issue. I saw "Doll's House 2" from this exact seat and it worked the same charm. 

[wolfwriter]

Posted: 3/27/18 at 7:55pm

Just a heads-up for anyone interested, some mezzanine seats were put on sale for opening night, this Thursday.

(Now I'm regretting my TDF Iceman ticket for the same night. What an embarrassment of riches).

[ashdiahen]

Posted: 3/27/18 at 9:01pm

Do you know where the rush seats are located?

[JBroadway]

Posted: 3/27/18 at 9:39pm

ashdiahen said: "Do you know where the rush seats are located?"

I can only speak for myself, but my rush seat was in the rear mezz. 

[Michael9]

Posted: 3/28/18 at 4:20am

ashdiahen said: "Do you know where the rush seats are located?"

I was given Row N centre orch for rush last Saturday matinee - I was the first to buy for the matinee and only bought a single - the people behind me were given partial view.  

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 4/20/18 at 2:39am

Given the choice between center orchestra pretty far back (Row O), far side orchestra but close (Row G), front mezz Row B a few seats in from far right, or rear mezz front row dead center, which would you choose? 

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 4/22/18 at 8:22am

Is there a possibility of this show running once Jackson and Metcalf leave?
a stunt suggestion that I think might work like a charm:  Rosemary Harris and Jennifer Ehle as replacements.