The Glass Menagerie Reviews- Page 2

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 8:35am

Mary!

[best12bars]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 8:41am

Wow, that Times review is an unqualified rave from start to finish. Maybe even the best overall review I've read from Brantley.

Having seen Cherry Jones in both The Heiress and Doubt, she is an absolute marvel. And if any of you BWW folks haven't seen her on stage yet, you are missing a contemporary theatre legend, for now and all time. Yes, she's that good.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 8:54am

"Mary!"

Thank you!

[siny]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 9:22am

Here is the NY Post review and it's generally positive, but their opinion of Cherry Jones' performance could not be more different from the NY Times.

"We know all this because Jones, the Tony-winning star of “The Heiress” and “Doubt,” acts with a capital A. You always see the cogs whirring behind her affected performance. Boy, this pretending thing is a lot of work!"

Really looking forward to seeing this for myself.
NY Post Review

[Tom1071]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 9:36am

You have to consider the source. The NY Post is basically a daily tabloid.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 2:56pm

Eh. I kind of agree with the Post. I've never seen Jones on stage before but it was very obvious that she and Zachary were "acting" instead of just living the parts like Laura and the Gentleman. At least in my opinion. Neither of them seemed like real people. Which, you know, totally works given it's a memory play and whatnot, but it also didn't make me feel too much for either of them. I thought she had some stellar moments though, so I'm willing to overlook it and still enjoyed her, but him? Not so much.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 3:21pm

Couldn't disagree more with Vincentelli's point of view on Jones' performance. But overall thrilled with these well-deserved raves. It's a transcendent production.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 9:24pm

I haven't seen the show, although I really want to now. But Vincentelli's comment made no sense at all.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:17pm

I cried just paying $135 for a ticket.

[ljay889]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:24pm

Has anyone sat in partial view B13? Will anything pivotal be missed from there?

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:25pm

You're going to miss all of the scenes at the dinner table, unfortunately.

[ljay889]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:27pm

I didn't buy it yet. Would I be better off with a rush seat?

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:39pm

I would assume that's sold as a rush seat, since they sell the extreme sides of the orchestra. If you're set on buying beforehand though, I would go further back than the second row, extreme side or not.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 11:13pm

In reference to NYP's review, the WSJ basically agreed on the acting. I don't know waht the general consensus is of their reviews, though http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304713704579095591116271208.html?mod=WSJ_article_comments#articleTabs%3Dcomments

Still, I would kill my father (not my mother, however) to see this.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 9/28/13 at 12:59am

"I cried just paying $135 for a ticket."

Oh honey, that's too much.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 9/28/13 at 1:12am

Saw it tonight.

Thoughts to follow.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/28/13 at 2:09am

I mean it's good, but I don't think it's like life-altering theater. But maybe for some it is!

[PalJoey]

Posted: 9/28/13 at 12:02pm

I figure with what I saved on the $25 tickets to Shakespeare's Globe productions, it averages out to about $65 a ticket for three remember-for-the-rest-of-my-life productions, even if they're not life-altering.

"Life-altering" for me were the original Follies, Lily Tomlin's Search for Intelligent Life and Angels in America. My life doesn't get altered by theater that frequently, but I'm always very grateful for shows I'll remember till I die.

Updated On: 9/28/13 at 12:02 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 9/28/13 at 1:15pm

Grabbed two partial view seats, 4th row all the way to the left. I know I'll miss stuff but can't beat the $50/per ticket price. I've never seen Cherry Jones live on stage and it's about time! Plus THE GLASS MENAGERIE is one of my favorite plays, though I've never seen a live production.

[indytallguy]

Posted: 9/28/13 at 2:30pm

@paljoey

Since two my life altering experiences mirror yours (Angels and Tomlin), I'll say that while this production didn't alter my life, it is one of the most memorable pieces of stagecraft I have seen in a very long time. So much so that I am making an extra trip into NYC next month to see it again.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/30/13 at 12:42am

I was finally able to see this tonight and all of the rave reviews combined don't do it justice.

My seats were in the front row mezzanine, which was a perfect vantage point from which to see the set, floating as an island of isolation in the watery black, reflecting the staging and actors as it sparkled with light and gave us full view of the moon.

So much to process. I want to see it again and again to watch each performance more closely.

It's a show I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Updated On: 10/30/13 at 12:42 AM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/30/13 at 9:30am

There are some performances that are entertaining to see and others that are a privilege to see. I doubt I will ever see Tennessee Williams's lyrical memory play ever rendered as perfectly as what I saw last night. Cherry Jones is truly one of the most gifted actors of our time, and Celia Keenan-Bolger is one of those performers whose spirit and soul shine through even when she is sitting still, barely moving, barely breathing. Zachary Quinto delivered Williams's poetry and his fiery passion with enormous depth, and Brian Smith brought a surprising vulnerability to Jim's bravado.

The production was bold and evocative without being obtrusive.

I think if Williams were to see this production, he would be extremely gratified.

Updated On: 10/31/13 at 09:30 AM

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/31/13 at 11:07am

PalJoey, what a wonderful thought...

[cknick]

Posted: 2/23/14 at 11:19pm

Was anyone at the final performance today? Comments/experiences to share if you were?