The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion- Page 7

[binau]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#150

Posted: 7/24/12 at 8:58pm

How well can you hear the show from just 'walking by'? It's interesting to think people could just stand outside and listen, lol.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[E.Davis]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#151

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:03pm

Well 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]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#152

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:12pm

They have loud speakers outside. You can sit in the outer lobby and listen. I know I "listened" to Pacino in Merchant of Venice.

[ljay889]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#153

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:24pm

Are there benches in the outer lobby? Will they allow you to stay there and listen?

[Leadingplayer]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#154

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:35pm

Yes there are benches. They let me sit for Merchant....not sure if they still do for this.

[willep]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#155

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:38pm

That set is gorgeous. It alone is enough to make me want to see this show.

[bwayphreak234]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#156

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:39pm

If 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]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#157

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:40pm

Updated On: 7/24/12 at 09:40 PM

[Leadingplayer]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#158

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:41pm

I 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.

[HeyMrMusic]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#159

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:46pm

It'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]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#160

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:46pm

INTERMISSION UPDATES:

@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

[binau]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#161

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).

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

Updated On: 7/24/12 at 09:49 PM

[ShbrtAlley44]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#162

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:49pm

It's a hot mess right now. But I'm sure they'll tighten it.

[Matt Rogers]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#163

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:50pm

How 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.

[HeyMrMusic]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#164

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

[Play Esq.]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#165

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:56pm

Already out?

[IdinaBellFoster]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#166

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:56pm

Dying 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

[bwayphreak234]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#167

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:57pm

What 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]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#168

Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:57pm

Ye, I re-read your post and obviously I mis-read it, and I apologize.

[dtzumbrunnen]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#169

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]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#170

Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:06pm

Morgan 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"

[bwayphreak234]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#171

Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:07pm

ETA: 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

[IdinaBellFoster]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#172

Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:07pm

Also 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]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#173

Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:09pm

She's allowed her opinion, but I am pretty sure that she did not love it.

[Play Esq.]

The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion#174

Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:12pm

Seriously...who is Morgan James? She sounds like the theater-equivalent of Kathy Jenkins.