So I bought tickets to the February 11 show, not realizing that was start of previews, not opening night.
I know previews can be divisive, so was wondering if anyone had any speculation as to what kind of a show I might be seeing.
A lot of the common complaints don't seem to apply (principals already had great chemistry with even less rehearsal at city center; it's not a new work so there won't be re-writes, and the city center production allowed them to gauge what staging works and what doesn't to some degree)
However, I am a bit concerned about technical issues in the first preview of a newly renovated theater, and hope that Gyllenhaal has fully grown into the part by previews -- I'd like to see him at his best obviously (counterpoint: I'm worried about someone who is not primarily a vocalist keeping up the same level of quality for 10 weeks).
Very bummed that I'm missing my dream to attend an opening night, though I imagine secondary sales are astronomical though. I am considering reselling my preview tickets for something later in the run, even for a loss.
Anyways, this is my first preview and I missed the city center show so any speculation, past experiences, advice, or opinions are welcome!