"The Curious Incident..." Previews — Page 8

Well thanks, AntV - now I know I'm going to LOVE "Curious...".

I though Matilda awful. I left that theater depressed by the current state of NY theater. Anytime I hear someone give that lousy show praise I loose all interest in hearing anything else from said individual.

Just got back from the show a little white ago. The scene after the curtain call HAS been added. It's pretty fun, and has some extra little stage-effects for it.

I think the play was strong but not perfect. As a couple others have said, the few moments of breaking the fourth wall were kind of weird and I didn't think they worked. There were also a few times that I felt it was dragging a bit; it could have been a bit shorter. Those are my only criticisms. Otherwise, I thought it was great. Very entertaining and engaging and moving. The stage-craft is brilliant, both in the use of technical effects as well as the use of the ensemble. The performances were great all-around. As everyone here has said, Alex Sharp was amazing, and super sweet at the stage-door. I know it's early, but I'm sure he'll be a strong contender for Best Actor.

I picked up a rush ticket from the box office at about 5:45 tonight, and the box-office woman said there were 4 left. The seat was row E of the orchestra on the extreme side of house right. Pretty good view for the most part but missed a couple of upstage moments, and moments that are played on the floor.

Updated On: 9/25/14 at 11:56 PM

We had super high hopes for this show, having bought tickets to the West End production a year and a half ago that was canceled due to that catastrophic roof collapse at the Adelphi. So we've been waiting a while to see what the fuss was about.

Well, no question that the physical production is a winner. Superb concept beautifully carried out in sets, projections, lighting, choreography and simple command of the stage. We were in center orchestra second row-- a great perch for taking in the fine performances, and a super chance to observe the awesome details of the train set being installed on the stage floor during Act I, but lousy for seeing most of the floor imagery. (Fortunately much of the imagery there is duplicated on the upright walls.) Anyone with foresight should pick seats farther back or in the front mezz.

But the real question is-- was all that spectacle in the service of a great play? Our answer is not quite. Act I is dazzling, and Alex Church is riveting as Christopher. The climax of Act I as pieces click together was nearly as thrilling as the Act I climax in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.

But by Act II we wanted something more meaty than an all-stops out journey to London. We wanted our experience to change and deepen-- we wanted the story to finally take us somewhere new. We wanted the adults to learn a new way to be with Christopher, something they don't seem able to do. By the end of the play we were really just whistling the sets, which wasn't quite enough of a meal.

Updated On: 9/30/14 at 04:03 PM

Any update on the alternate skedge yet? I know the show's a week and a half away from opening, just looking for any further info...

I expect the show will indeed get rave reviews, but I'm not convinced it will be a big hit. Sure it might be the best play on Broadway right now, and the cognoscenti may flock to it on that score, but I think it will still be a tough sell for average tourists-- an unfamiliar property with a confusing title, no stars, and British accents to wade through. I think if it lasts till February, you'll have no difficulty getting discount seats from all sources.

>>I expect the show will indeed get rave reviews, but I'm not convinced it will be a big hit. Sure it might be the best play on Broadway right now, and the cognoscenti may flock to it on that score, but I think it will still be a tough sell for average tourists-- an unfamiliar property with a confusing title, no stars, and British accents to wade through. I think if it lasts till February, you'll have no difficulty getting discount seats from all sources. <<

Are you talking about Curious Incident or A Gentleman's Guide to Love And Murder?

DEFINITELY worth seeing. Alex Sharp was fantastic!

I saw a preview a few days ago and absolutely loved it. I was riveted throughout and didn't find it the least bit boring. I thought the stagecraft was original and inventive--it really gave you a sense of what was going on in Christopher's head. The acting was consistently superb, but the show belonged to Alex Sharp, who carried the play and was in virtually every scene. I can't say enough good things his performance. IMHO, it was a great night at the theater.

How has rush been?

Attended tonight"s preview.....LOVED IT....here's to a Great Opening Night on Sunday

It's believed Alex does the Saturday evenings, right? Just trying to plan ahead. :)

The ticket I got via TDF was rear mezz D17

I understand your criticisms, but I respectfully disagree. I feel that by the end, Christopher has gained confidence-he believes he is capable of leading a fairly normal life (and indeed, he likely is). His journey has given him that confidence and insight that he needed.