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The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
#150The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 8:58pmHow well can you hear the show from just 'walking by'? It's interesting to think people could just stand outside and listen, lol.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#151The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:03pmWell it is an outdoor theatre, isn't exactly sound proof.
"I think lying to children is really important, it sets them off on the right track" -Sherie Rene Scott-
Leadingplayer
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#152The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:12pmThey have loud speakers outside. You can sit in the outer lobby and listen. I know I "listened" to Pacino in Merchant of Venice.
#153The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:24pmAre there benches in the outer lobby? Will they allow you to stay there and listen?
Leadingplayer
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#154The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:35pmYes there are benches. They let me sit for Merchant....not sure if they still do for this.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#155The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:38pmThat set is gorgeous. It alone is enough to make me want to see this show.
#156The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:39pmIf I was in NYC, I would sit on the bench and listen to this show every night. If it is a public bench, there should be no problem!
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#157The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:40pmUpdated On: 7/24/12 at 09:40 PM
Leadingplayer
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#158The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:41pmI sat on benches that were part of the theatre BUT even if they chase you from there I'm sure you could still hear it from the Public benches which are a little farther away.
#159The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:46pmIt's not perfectly tight yet, the jokes don't all land, actors aren't always in sync with the music. Well, this is the first preview.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#160The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:46pm
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@DailyActor
RT @SimsJames: Intermission at INTO THE WOODS. Loved watching Stephen Sondheim crack up at Donna Murphy. Strong first preview!
@AlisonAlampi
This is a very interesting production of into the woods. I'm really into the concept! and OMGGGG Donna Murphy looks so fantastic!!
@jonj0nkwiakwia
Into the Woods is phenomenal totally the best production. Maybe even the most inventive stage and costumes I've ever seen. Go see it.
@NestorLaraBaeza
Into the Woods, intermission 
@mrtylermartins
Donna Murphy is taking NO PRISONERS. Jessie Mueller is radiant. Sarah Stiles is a scene-stealer. Amy Adams is heartbreaking. #IntoTheWoods
@dramakim
Amy Adams is TINY you guys! #intothewoods
@ktflood
Just fyi Into the Woods in the park ppl, we got there at about 5.30 for standby & missed out by about 20-30 ppl. #intothewoods
#161The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:49pm
Matt Rogers, are you insane? What an odd response. Obviously the quality of sound can be obstructed by objects, air particles (through distance, wind), reverberation etc. I do think it is a useful question to ask whether standing outside the theater and listening IS the same as being "fifth row center", as you apparently claimed it is. Apparently you have an issue comprehending language because no sarcasm was intended.
(To be clear, he has deleted his post I am responding to, it seems).
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 7/24/12 at 09:49 PM
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#162The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:49pmIt's a hot mess right now. But I'm sure they'll tighten it.
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#163The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:50pmHow the hell are you people getting away with taking these pictures? When I was at HAIR, I tried to snap a picture of the set during intermission, and ten ushers literally swarmed. I was escorted out of the theatre and was not let back in until a security guared watched me dcelete the photo.
#164The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:51pm
Lots of awkward transitions that will hopefully tighten. Not sure about the boy narrator yet. Jessie Mueller's voice is amazing.
I think it's over-choreographed. I guess many shows are these days.
Updated On: 7/24/12 at 09:51 PM
#165The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:56pmAlready out?
#166The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:56pmDying to hear about Murphy & Adams!!
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#167The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:57pmWhat does the witch's costume look like? And does Cinderella have a nose ring and headphones like the Regent's Park version?
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#168The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:57pmYe, I re-read your post and obviously I mis-read it, and I apologize.
#169The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:00pm
I was more "lingering" than walking by. When you've got two dogs with you it's easy to look like you're on a walk. I'd say it still sounded rap-like, but could you imagine it having someone beatboxing behind it? No.
There's also a quiet clearing behind the theatre on the steps up to Belvedere Castle. That's where I tend to stop to listen for a bit. Nowhere near as crowded there as it is down around the theatre.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#170The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:06pmMorgan James tweeted, "Question: HOW can you f-ck up "into the woods"?? I fear musicianship is dead in musical theatre. And acting, for that matter. #horrified"
#171The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:07pmETA: Wynbish beat me to it
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Updated On: 7/24/12 at 10:07 PM
#172The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:07pmAlso just saw Morgan James's tweet...
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#173The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:09pmShe's allowed her opinion, but I am pretty sure that she did not love it.
#174The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:12pmSeriously...who is Morgan James? She sounds like the theater-equivalent of Kathy Jenkins.
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