"The Curious Incident..." Previews- Page 6

[steven22]

Posted: 9/16/14 at 8:14pm

Taylor will be on Tuesday the 23rd at 8, Saturday the 27th at 2, and Tuesday the 30th at 8. Per his Instagram.

[bfreak]

Posted: 9/16/14 at 10:16pm

Just tweeted the show and they responded by saying that there was no set schedule yet for the rotation, but they should have a pretty good idea once the show officially opens.

[pennydreadful]

Posted: 9/16/14 at 10:27pm

The merch I saw: t-shirts, ballcaps, the novel, a soundtrack, a magnet, the script.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 9/16/14 at 11:12pm

On the train home now after seeing the show. "Wow" is the most cohesive way to describe my thoughts, but I definitely need a night to digest it all. Alex Sharp's performance is indeed extraordinary and will only deepen and become more specific over the preview period, but the physical production and direction are what really blew me away. The thought that went into how to physicalize the inner workings of Christopher's mind is nothing short of genius.

Nothing else to say that hasn't been said, really. An absolute stunner. Also, the post-curtain scene is a delight.

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/16/14 at 11:26pm

Really enjoyed it tonight. The transfer from in the round to proscenium was a smooth one. I have to say I liked the escalator more in the original production in the round.

I agree with Color, a really good cast that will only get better. I could feel them still getting comfotable with the show but they still gave stellar performances. For me, the standout performance this evening was Ian Barford. He nailed it.

I like the show enough that I bought the magnet and the hat! I is one of the most brilliant pieces of theatre I have seen.

[RUkiddingme]

Posted: 9/17/14 at 11:07pm

To all the fans here, if I give you my address can you mail me some of the drugs you're on?

That was one of the worst things I ever saw in my life!
Ok fine, there was some good lighting.
I never saw so many people leave at intermission.

[brdway411]

Posted: 9/17/14 at 11:16pm

WOW, ONE of the best shows I have ever seen. Simply amazing. Great staging, acting and I love the ending.

[eperkins]

Posted: 9/18/14 at 12:42pm

"To all the fans here, if I give you my address can you mail me some of the drugs you're on?"

Only if you send me an ample supply of the drugs you're on!

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/18/14 at 2:37pm

I did not notice any empty seats in the orchestra after intermission on Tuesday evening.

Also, it looks like a raked stage so it appears you can see the floor from about the 3rd or 4th row back. I was in row N house right about 6 seats in and the only thing I didn't see was the stage left wall, which was no big deal. I noticed people in the first row craning their necks to see what was happening on the floor.

[eponine88]

Posted: 9/18/14 at 5:34pm

If anyone sees Taylor let me know how he is! My mom got tickets for the matinee on Saturday Oct 4th for my birthday because she knew I wanted to see Alexander, but I tend to think Taylor's going to wind up going on for that performance...

[wonkit]

Posted: 9/18/14 at 10:30pm

I have a ticket for the 30th, so it looks like I'll be seeing Taylor.

[macnyc]

Posted: 9/21/14 at 8:01pm

**********MINOR SPOILERS********************

I saw this last night and wanted to add my praises. This is a remarkable show. I had read the book several years ago and loved it. But over time I had forgotten some of the major plot points. That was probably a good thing, as I was able to experience the play fresh and be surprised as events unfolded.

Alex Sharp is truly amazing. I don't think he was off the stage for a second. Whenever he's not the center of attention, he's busy in the background doing these intricate tasks. It must be exhausting! Juilliard should be very proud of its recent graduate. It's such a meaty role, and he makes the most of it.

The lighting and the staging are spectacular, and the stage itself, with its graph-paper look, reminded me of the cube in Love and Information. Most of the audience waited after the curtain call for the "extra" scene, but it didn't take a genius to figure it out because the characters refer to it!

I was holding my breath during the scene that takes place in the London Underground. So well done!

I had bought the $27 seats, and we were in the very last row of the theater (maybe it's called the rear mezzo). The view was perfect from there. I would recommend getting as far into the center as possible. Don't miss this production!

Updated On: 9/21/14 at 08:01 PM

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 10:39am

Okay, so my mom has always preferred plays to musicals and at 68 years old, has seen countless productions. After seeing Curious Incident Saturday night, she immediately called me and said this was the best production of any play she's ever seen. She offered to buy me a ticket and pay for a hotel to get me to NYC to see it. I'd seen her excited over plays before (Beauty Queen of Leenane, An Inspector Calls, A Doll's House, The Weir, War Horse, etc.) but nothing like this. To say she gives it a rave is an understatement.

[macnyc]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 11:14am

^^^ Wow, that's incredible! I hope you're going to take your mother up on her offer. Plus, maybe you can fit in another show or two along with Curious!

[lbs16]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 4:32pm

Hey! I was wondering if anyone has seen the show from the orchestra? I have tickets for row H and I want to make sure I'll be able to see everything SPOILER-including the face he draws at the end of the show on the stage floor.

Please let me know ASAP! You guys are great.

[macnyc]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 4:56pm

I think the drawings are also projected onto the back wall of the stage.

Edited to add: Previous poster uncageg said that the stage is raked, so that you can see the floor of the stage from about the third or fourth row back. So you should see fine from Row H.





Updated On: 9/22/14 at 04:56 PM

[meyerd584]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 5:05pm

I dislike when people use the "so many people left at intermission"/"no one left at intermission"
We see what we want to see in order to support our views.

Perfect example: Kinky Boots first preview. I was there and the energy was insane. Standing Ovation after Standing Ovation. Yelling and tears and blah blah.
People that night claimed the audience was lifeless and most left at intermission.
Not sure which theater they were in.

And I've loved shows that people hated. Saw Jane Eyre three times and always noticed the walkouts. Whatever.

That said, I saw Curious Incident in London and thought it was quite wonderful. Definitely not a standard show and more of a special event than a play, but I am looking forward to seeing it again.

[Song]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 5:46pm

Had a high hope but totally disappointed. It was like "love&information", if you have seen the show. It was different but for what!!!!!

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 6:04pm

Lbs16, read my post above yours about orchestra seating.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 6:20pm

It was different but for what!!!!!

What does that even mean? How was it like Churchill's play of 57 unrelated scenes?

[lbs16]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 8:09pm

Thanks, I saw the message. Was just wondering about more specific insight or if you weren't sure. Thanks!

[getatme]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 10:31pm

Taylor Trensch made his debut as Christopher tonight. Hope someone was there to report how he was!

[Sondheim_Geek]

Posted: 9/23/14 at 12:47am

Saw Taylor tonight after Alex's last minute call out.

With almost no lead time to prep, you'd never know tonight was Taylor's first show. He was in-tune with the physicality, others on stage, and his emotions.

I've nothing to compare him to, but his performance was excellent. Quite a better actor than I ever would have anticipated from his previous credits.

[Midevenings]

Posted: 9/23/14 at 1:02am

Taylor was amazing tonight.

The visuals and stage direction is amazing but it doesn't make up for a long boring show that is void of any other characters to care about besides the main.

Really surprised at the overwhelming amount of praise the board is giving it.

[AntV]

Posted: 9/23/14 at 1:06am

Is "last minute call out" what they were telling you? Because Taylor posted a few days ago on Instagram that he would be in tonight. Pretty misleading of them to act like a scheduled day off was a surprise call out.