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The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
#50The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 1:11pm
I actually saw Ari’el in the audience of TINA last week Wednesday night, which is obviously kinda strange if he is/was rehearsing for a show about to go into previews.
#51The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 1:27pm
The public just tweeted about him no longer being part of the production.
https://twitter.com/publictheaterny/status/1450875865215156228?s=21
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#52The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 1:34pmYeah, per Instagram “a mutual decision that he will step away from the production.”
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#53The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 1:34pm
Per Twitter:
The Public Theater and Ari’el Stachel have made a mutual decision that he will step away from THE VISITOR and his role in the production. We are grateful for his artistry and participation over the past six years. We wish Ari well in his future endeavors.
Huge disappointment.
chrishuyen
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/12/14
#54The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 2:07pm
Does anyone know if The Public still does student tickets for purchase in advance? I remember I used to go up to the box office and buy tickets for a show the next week.
Though I'll admit, from the reports here and the controversies my interest has dwindled a bit. But I'll probably still try to make the trip if tickets are accessible.
Hamilfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/28/15
#55The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 2:10pm
chrishuyen said: "Does anyone know if The Public still does student tickets for purchase in advance? I remember I used to go up to the box office and buy tickets for a show the next week.
Though I'll admit, from the reports here and the controversies my interest has dwindled a bit. But I'll probably still try to make the trip if tickets are accessible. "
They do! They must be purchased in person from the box office with a student ID. But you can buy a ticket to any performance for $30. I believe all tickets are eligible, it’s one of the most generous student ticket deals out there!
JeffDaEgg2
Stand-by Joined: 7/29/08
#56The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 2:18pm
Also the discount code HEARTBEAT still seems to be active in order to get $30 tickets in general.
#57The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 3:01pm
Is Noah Galvin going to replace him?
#58The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 3:03pm
LizzieCurry said: "Is Noah Galvin going to replace him?"
I'm mad this comment made me chuckle as much as it did.
But honestly, do we think Ahmad Maksoud will just be bumped up to lead considering he's been on since the first performance?
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#59The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 3:03pm
"Is Noah Galvin going to replace him?"
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#60The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 3:16pm
boy is this show turning into a mess, it had Broadway hopes but really seeing that picture fade
#61The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 3:21pmWhere there’s smoke, there’s fire. All I’ll say about this one.
cowboytriceratops
Swing Joined: 10/20/21
#62The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 3:52pm
is there any chance this show closes before opening night?
#63The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 4:08pm
cowboytriceratops said: "is there any chance this show closes before opening night?"
Yes
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#64The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 4:15pm
cowboytriceratops said: "is there any chance this show closes before opening night?"
Considering the Public is a nonprofit with members and donors and other stakeholders, safe to assume this plays through its original run even if they don't change a footstep of staging or a line of dialog. Unless there's some REALLY weird stuff going on behind the scenes.
#65The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 4:19pm
^was going to say the same. At non-profits like the Public, shows don’t close simply for being bad. And I don’t see how backstage drama can close a show when it’s already running, and it’s not dependent on ticket sales.
Sad about Stachel, but it sounds like he’s following his moral compass and removing himself from a toxic situation surrounding artistically unfulfilling show. Good for him!
#66The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 4:53pm
Wow this is turning into a hot mess! I have tickets for October 30th and hope they get it together by then, but I doubt it.
What I find interesting is how before these issues arose I failed to see them. I guess since these stories are so prevalent I have gotten used to the way things are. I must say I am a bit disappointed in myself for accepting it for so long. The good thing is that now I can't unsee it.
BakerWilliams
Leading Actor Joined: 2/1/16
#67The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 4:56pm
BoringBoredBoard40 said: "boy is this show turning into a mess, it had Broadway hopes but really seeing that picture fade"
Considering this show's (lack of) quality, it's hard to believe it ever was seriously being considered for Broadway. What an embarrassing return for the Public.
#68The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 5:00pm
Very sad to see what I'm sure was a very noble effort come so completely undone. One wonders if they should not have "reworked" the project as much as to make some more comfortable with the representation. Perhaps the so-called problem areas, while imperfect, would've been more dramatically compelling, and would've led to some worthwhile discussion. I worry that other projects down the pike will have similar issues and, as some have mentioned, feel like there's too many hands on it. There's responsible creativity, and then there's creativity by check-list.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#69The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 5:24pm
BakerWilliams said: "Considering this show's (lack of) quality, it's hard to believe it ever was seriously being considered for Broadway. What an embarrassing return for the Public."
It has (or at least had) Broadway enhancement money behind it. The commercial producer is Aaron Harnick -- nephew of Sheldon, son of Barbara Barrie -- who has lead-produced a handful of Bway shows.
Didn't Mandy Patinkin do reading(s) of it at some point?
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#70The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 5:46pm
This is a great lesson in why a all white creative team shouldn't be the ones telling a story about the non-white experience in America
Alex Kulak2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/16
#71The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/20/21 at 7:12pm
Between the stories coming out about this and Thirteen Reasons Why, I think I'm comfortable confirming that Next to Normal was a fluke.
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#72The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/21/21 at 12:57am
BakerWilliams said: "BoringBoredBoard40 said: "boy is this show turning into a mess, it had Broadway hopes but really seeing that picture fade"
Considering this show's (lack of) quality, it's hard to believe it ever was seriously being considered for Broadway. What an embarrassing return for the Public."
Have you seen the show? If not, how can you judge its quality?
#73The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/21/21 at 12:49pm
For what it's worth, the show has an 80 on Show-Score, with 9 positive reviews, so far. I'm seeing the show in November, but out of curiosity, I decided the watch the film last night, and now I'm more curious to see how they adapted it.
https://www.show-score.com/off-broadway-shows/the-visitor
#74The Public's THE VISITOR - Previews
Posted: 10/21/21 at 3:08pm
Ahmad Maksoud taking over the role:
https://twitter.com/PublicTheaterNY/status/1451252182934769681
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