TC

According to my "Seats" book, Row BB is the very front row. I think you will be looking up a lot from that one. Row C is really 4 rows back, so not too bad if you like being down close. My personal choice would still be the front row of the Mezz even though its equal to Row K (about 11 rows back), but that is just me. Since you like being up close to see faces, and this isn't a big show, go for the Row C, Seat 1 seat. I think you'll be happy.

Centralparkgirl

Row C

abram

Front row mezzanine is my favorite location.

starrs

I'd sit as close to the stage as possible for most shows.

HowardR

Front row mezzanine.

starrs

I received the Playbill email today announcing $40 tickets for After the Revolution. I was intrigued by the cast (especially Mare Winningham). I looked for a review and it looks good. Any thoughts?

http://www.berkshirelivingmag.com/AF...WBOUND-7-24-10

Centralparkgirl

yk - don't agonize; choose the seats that best appeal to YOU!!!

starrs

Anyone planning to see A Life in the Theatre - with T R Knight and Patrick Stewart?
http://www.telecharge.com/behindTheCurtain.aspx
http://www.broadwaysbestshows.com/sh...in-the-Theatre
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/th...ight.html?_r=1

I wish I were there this week.
sigh.

NeoPatrick

I often say my favorite seats are front row mezzanine, but I'll change on this one. On the aisle in the fourth row would be my choice for this show, but probably not for a big musical. I like that seat, I can actually put my legs into the aisle a bit instead of keeping them tucked under me for the entire show. And I do like being up close for plays, not musicals.

yk

A poster named baysidegirl posted several Broadway reviews as a trip report thread. I'm going to cut-and-paste it here, in case anyone is interested.
http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...s-183474-3.cfm
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Broadway shows
Posted by: baysidegirl on Oct 5, 10 at 3:50am
Posted in: United States
Tagged: New York

Hi All,

Just wanted to put my 2c worth in about the shows I saw in NYC a couple of weeks ago.

I saw Memphis (the night Mrs Bush attended), Promises Promises and American Idiot. All were absolutely fantastic, very different, but just great.

Memphis had Brad Bass, the understudy in the lead role of Huey but if we hadn't been told we wouldn't have known. He was fabulous and I can only imagine what Chad Kimball is like. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a good musical and am not surprised it won the Tony.

Promises Promises had 2 of my favourite actors - Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth in it. Kristin's voice is just amazing and Sean has such perfect comedic timing, an absolute joy. The duet of "What do you get when you fall in love" by them both with Kristin playing the guitar toward the end of the show was the absolute highlight for me. Just superb.

American Idiot has a fairly loose plot line but that doesn't matter as the music is great. Loud, in your face rock and roll sung really well by a very talented cast. Some may find the language a bit offensive though.

If anyone is thinking about seeing any of these shows just go and book, they are all worth seeing. If I had to choose just one I'd probably choose Memphis.

Centralparkgirl

Just saw "Brief Encounters" tonight - I liked it. First let me say that I didn't know where my seats would be - turns out in the rear part of the rear mezz in a fairly large theater. There is no way I could have seen the stage well. I spoke to one of the ushers (do they still call them that?) and he said that anyone could move down right before curtain. And everyone did. My friend and I lucked out and snagged two seats in the first row of the front mezz - great! About the play - I did not have any specific expectations - just knew that it was multi-media. It is a 90 minute production that explores a two minute theme - very creative with a talented cast especially in the smaller roles. I love period pieces and this is vintage Britain 1938. Bottom line: if you're not looking for a 'big' play and can get discount seats, it's quite enjoyable.

Tomorrow: "Alphabetical Order" on Theatre Row.

Centralparkgirl

"Alphabetical Order" - I left during intermission.

TC

I received an email from The Nederlander Group for discount preview tickets for Spiderman. The code is good for performances November 17 to December 20. Orchestra seats $69 weekdays and $79 weekends.

Code: NE 0927 at Ticketmaster.

Enjoy!

HowardR

I received the same email. Note that the dates are for the preview performances that run through that period.

Centralparkgirl

There's an interesting article in today's NY Times about musicals that open on Broadway without an out of town run.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/th...w.html?_r=1&hp

Also, fwit, 'A life in the Theater' did not get a great review.
Anyone see it?

http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/10/1...ml?ref=theater

TC

Has anyone seen a Woman on the Verge... preview? It has such an amazing creative team and cast. Hopefully that is enough. I have tix for January, surely the kinks will be worked out by then......or it will have closed. LOL

Centralparkgirl

TC - I have tix for December - we shall see.................

SueNYC

FYI - I've updated my musicals post because PBS is doing their Musicals at the White House program next week

I have been looking forward to this Performance ever since Thomas Friedman mentioned it in a New York Times editorial.
http://thestarryeye.typepad.com/expl...he-mosque.html

Centralparkgirl

I saw "Scottsboro Boys" last night and was tortured on several counts. First, although my friend purchased these tix directly from the box office, they had obstructed views and this was not disclosed. The usher who seated us was nasty and would not let us change our seats even though there were many empty. The recourse he gave us was impossible and would have caused us to miss the first ten minutes. I thought I would resolve it during intermission, but guess what? No intermission and this was not mentioned in the playbill either.

So two hours - no intermission - of discomfort. The play was uncomfortable as well. I'm fine with theater that has a point of view that makes you feel uncomfortable. I like a compelling story that makes me feel something. But, as was mentioned by TC in an earlier post, this play, at times imho, handles the material poorly. One should not compare the handling of the material to 'Chicago' or 'Cabaret.' These were nine REAL young men who's lives were ruined. Some scenes were over the top a la Mel Brooks, but maybe what I thought was funny in the 70's isn't so funny now especially when this is a non-fiction piece. to be continued.....

TC

Oh CPG, I am sorry you had such an uncomfortable theater experience, but your assessment of the material is spot on and gels so closely with my own feelings after having seen the production in Minneapolis. I am eager to read the continuation of your review.