Posted: 7/24/12 at 8:58pm
The Public Theatre's Shakespeare/Park presents INTO THE WOODS -- Discussion — Page 7
#151
#152
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:03pm
Well it is an outdoor theatre, isn't exactly sound proof.
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#153
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.
#154
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:24pm
Are there benches in the outer lobby? Will they allow you to stay there and listen?
#155
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.
#156
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:38pm
That set is gorgeous. It alone is enough to make me want to see this show.
#157
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. "
#158
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:40pm
Updated On: 7/24/12 at 09:40 PM
#159
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.
#160
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.
#161
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
@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
#162
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).
(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
#163
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:49pm
It's a hot mess right now. But I'm sure they'll tighten it.
#164
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.
#165
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.
I think it's over-choreographed. I guess many shows are these days.
Updated On: 7/24/12 at 09:51 PM
#166
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:56pm
Already out?
#167
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:56pm
Dying to hear about Murphy & Adams!!
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#168
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. "
#169
Posted: 7/24/12 at 9:57pm
Ye, I re-read your post and obviously I mis-read it, and I apologize.
#170
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.
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.
#171
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"
#172
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
#173
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
#174
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:09pm
She's allowed her opinion, but I am pretty sure that she did not love it.
#175
Posted: 7/24/12 at 10:12pm
Seriously...who is Morgan James? She sounds like the theater-equivalent of Kathy Jenkins.
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