The Humans at the Schoenfeld

I'm going this weekend and will report back.

Excellent news! Has anyone done the rush yet, are the seats still located in front row?

Was also there tonight in Mezz and really enjoyed it! Felt so lost and involved in the story...even from the second level.

Won the lottery today and was in the 3rd to last row of the orchestra. The mezzanine overhang didn't cause any problem whatsoever, I could see the top portion of the set without obstruction.

I saw the play at the Helen Hayes, and have also read it a few times since. The production is still as magnificent as ever. I cannot wait to return again and again to see this!

An observation -

Physically, the set doesn't fit in the Schoenfeld stage perfectly. There's about 2 feet of space on every side of the set, and then beyond that is a faux proscenium arch they've constructed/designed specifically for this transfer. It's black with bricks on the sides, and some interior plaster board on top. The set kind of feels like it's floating in a black abyss. The downstage edge of the set does not jut out nearly as close to the audience as it did at the Helen Hayes...I'm not sure why they didn't bring it a foot or two closer into the house, and maybe gotten rid of the first row.

The sound design was also not nearly as loud as it was at the Hayes. I was never jolted by the thumps...whether or not I was expecting them, they were still much more subdued.

I was wondering this too, just checked the website and it looks like they've replaced their rush with a lottery. I'm pretty upset about that, was hoping I'd get a better chance at scoring tickets with the rush. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but weren't rush tix cheaper?


The Humans offers a limited number of seats priced at $40 each through a digital lottery for each performance at humanslottery.socialtoaster.com.
Entries must be submitted on the day of the performance by 10:00 a.m. for matinees and by 3:00 p.m. for evening performances. Winners will be notified via email or text, depending on what they select during the entry process. Winners may purchase up to (2) two tickets, which will be held at the box office up to 30 minutes before curtain. Cash or credit cards will be accepted for lottery tickets at the box office.