THE FERRYMAN Previews- Page 5

[Marty45]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 9:40am

NYfanfromCA said: "sppunk said: "They didn’t sell magnets when we saw this in London, but want one as we collect them for every show.

Can you go into a theater to purchase merch without a ticket?

If not can someone pick one up for me? I’ll make it worth your while."

I collect magnets, also, and will be at this show next Saturday. If you can't get into the lobby at intermission or after a show lets out to get one, let me know and I can pick one up for you."

You probably can purchase if you bring your ticket showing that you had attended a previous show....

 

[rjm516]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 10:16am

RippedMan said: "Did not like Jerusalem so I'm on the fence about this one."

I really disliked Jerusalem and I thought Ferryman was 100% superb.

 

[Sidney Libby]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 11:10am

The Ferryman is one of the best plays I've seen in ages.  I agree with rjm516 that the show was 100% superb.  The storytelling is intriguing and the characters are amazing.  The play has so many interesting ideas -- it's like a thriller, comedy, drama, and unlike anything else around right now.  I was completely absorbed by the whole experience.  And it was great to hear the Stones and the Undertones played at volume!

[musikman]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 11:47am

I think I’m also in the “on the fence” camp. The acting is mostly superb (one or two hammy performances), and the atmosphere they build is quite intriguing, but it feels like a whole lot of nothing until BAM, and then it’s over just like that.

I think this one definitely suffers from a bit too much exposition and could easily be cut down by 30 minutes, or make it a two part play and really delve into the whole Seamus Carney story.

Also, the Muldoon character was almost cartoonishly portrayed and written.

Still enjoyed it and it has much to offer, but I hardly think it was the second coming of plays that it was written up to be.

[djoko84]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 6:19pm

Can anybody who has seen this both in London and on Broadway tell me if there is any major difference between the shows? I saw it in London and it was amazing. I'm not sure if i would see it again on Broadway unless it's majorly different.

[qafgenius122]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 7:01pm

Saw the play last night, it was my second of the day after having seen the matinee of Lifespan of a Fact, and I’m going to throw my hat into the “absolutely loved it” camp!

The length did concern me, going in, only due to a lack of sleep, but I was so enthralled, I wished it could’ve gone on longer. I never felt myself questioning “I’m liking this, but is it almost over?”

I got there for rush seats around 10:15, and there was no line by then, I got orchestra Row K on the side, marked partial view, but I missed maybe 10% of the stage, and absolutely no action, as everything happened center stage. At intermission the woman next to me asked to move to the outer seats as she wasn’t feeling very well, so moving 2 seats closer center, I was practically full view! That woman, btw was Becky Ann Baker. We had a little chat, she is very sweet.

I’m going to remember this one for a long time. Definitely one of the best things Ive seen this year. It’s gonna be a hit after reviews, and hopefully it’s remembered come June.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/20/18 at 12:58pm

This was beyond terrific. The run time did not feel long at all because its scope is so epic and it's truly just addictive to watch. Master class performances (Laura Donnelly's work in this has particularly stuck with me), a stunning set, and expert playwriting.

I highly recommend this and hope it has a long life on Broadway. The Ferryman, Torch Song, and The Waverly Gallery have been the highlights of the season so far for me.

Updated On: 10/20/18 at 12:58 PM

[Flowerlovestage5]

Posted: 10/20/18 at 1:18pm

I saw The Ferryman last weekend and it was superb. Compelling performance and such a well-developed piece of theatre. We were enthralled the entire time.

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 10/20/18 at 1:28pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "This was beyond terrific. The run time did not feel long at allbecause its scope is so epic and it's truly justaddictive to watch. Master class performances (Laura Donnelly's workin this has particularly stuck with me), a stunning set, and expert playwriting.

I highly recommend this and hope it has a long life on Broadway. The Ferryman,Torch Song, andThe Waverly Galleryhave been the highlights of the season so far for me."

Good to know as these as the three non musicals shows I’m seeing on this trip lol

[MattRVA]

Posted: 10/20/18 at 4:05pm

For those who have seen this, what seating advice would you have? On the date I’m considering, Telecharge Offers has availability in the side orchestra (relatively close to the stage), side front mezzanine, and center rear mezzanine. Is this a show where close proximity is ideal, even if it’s a side view? Farther away but closer to center? I know a lot of this comes down to personal preference, but I wonder if this particular show makes a certain vantage point ideal.

[jbird5]

Posted: 10/20/18 at 4:13pm

If you read the first few posts of this thread you will see multiple complaints about how uncomfortable the rear mezzanine is. I would avoid it.

[cali8]

Posted: 10/23/18 at 10:00pm

djoko84 said: "Can anybody who has seen this both in London and on Broadway tell me if there is any major difference between the shows? I saw it in London and it was amazing. I'm not sure if i would see it again on Broadway unless it's majorly different."

My recollection of details isn't the best, but I didn't notice any major differences in the show, just one minor thing in the dance scene. I did notice that the Jacobs stage seems significantly wider than the Gielgud stage. I was blown away the first time and still loved it on second viewing. I missed Tom Glynn-Carney in London and seeing him in the role here was a major, positive difference for me.

[mamaleh]

Posted: 10/23/18 at 11:33pm

Has anyone rushed lately? Are the locations still primarily far-side orchestra? If your rush location was in the mezz, was it front or rear mezz? Thanks.

[jbm2]

Posted: 10/28/18 at 2:54pm

The 3 hour run time makes me nervous
Does it feel like 3 hours??

[theaterdarling]

Posted: 10/28/18 at 5:25pm

jbm2 said: "The 3 hour run time makes me nervous
Does it feel like 3 hours??"

I saw this at yesterday's matinee and while I haven't sorted out my mostly positive but some mixed feelings about the play, I can say with absolute certainty that it did not feel like three hours. I was in the middle of a row--not a preferred aisle seat--and sometimes that makes me more antsy - but, for me, I was so absorbed by what was happening on stage, time just flew..

 

[romain2]

Posted: 10/28/18 at 6:57pm

I saw the Saturday October 27 matinee. This play blew me away. Every character, every scene, that incredible haunting ending. I have seen a lot of great productions over the years. This catapulted into my Top 10 of all time

[TonyVincent]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 12:06pm

I bought a rush ticket after reading the first few pages of raves, but found myself agreeing with a lot of the criticisms on page 4 and 5.  My overall opinion is somewhere in between.

It is very well acted.  I found the expositions all entertaining in their own regards.  But it does meander between themes and styles that aren't all reconciled or fully realized, and 2 minutes of resolution wasn't a satisfying conclusion to 193 minutes of build-up. 

It simultaneously didn't help and accurately illustrated the issue that the old lady behind me, who behaved herself for over 3 hours, was shouting to her husband, "Oh my god!"  "What's going on?"  "Did you see that?"  "Oh my god!" over the chaotic ending.

Cutting an hour off of it and taking a little more time with the ending would result in a cleaner, more polished evening of theater.  I would recommend Aunt Maggie's tangents, the prologue, half of the priest, half of the plot-less family stuff at the beginning, and a little bit from everything else

[CarmenA3]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 2:29pm

TonyVincent said: "I bought a rush ticket after reading the first few pages of raves, but found myself agreeing with a lot of the criticisms on page 4 and 5. My overall opinion is somewhere in between.

Thanks for the report. How was the rush line? Did you get your ticket right at BO opening or later? I'm thinking of trying for Sat matinee and not sure if I even need to get there super early. Thanks

[TonyVincent]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 2:32pm

I bought it an hour before curtain and was in something like G14, one seat from the end.  The person in front of me bought G12, and there was no one on the end, so I'm guessing I was the last one.  I missed the back left door and the things happening across the left wall, which were infrequent but somewhat important.

[CarmenA3]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 5:15pm

TonyVincent said: "I bought it an hour before curtain and was in something like G14, one seat from the end. The person in front of me bought G12, and there was no one on the end, so I'm guessing I was the last one. I missed the back left door and the things happening across the left wall, which were infrequent but somewhat important."

Thanks. Glad to know I don’t need to rush in the morning. I’ll post once I go.

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 7:45pm

First act was very good

Second one amazing

The third started great and ended AMAZING! A bang!

What a show!

Direction and acting are stellar, really jaw dropping.

Hard to decide between this, Waverly and Torch song but Broadway plays are rocking this season.

Paddy Considine killed, I mean, killed!

[HunterK]

Posted: 11/1/18 at 9:14pm

MadsonMelo said: "First act was very good

Second one amazing

The third started great and ended AMAZING! A bang!

What a show!

Direction and acting are stellar, really jaw dropping.

Hard to decide between this, Waverly and Torch song but Broadway plays are rocking this season.

Paddy Considine killed, I mean, killed!"

Saw the matinee this afternoon and reading your comments I just couldn't stop laughing! Perfectly put! You truly killed it!

Thanks for the laugh after 3 hours of dramatic intensity. 

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 11/2/18 at 7:17pm

Don’t know if u are being sarcastic or laughing with me about something that I said haha

But yes

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 11/2/18 at 7:22pm

I finally got to see The Ferryman recently, and the hype for this is completely real. I would go so far as to say this is a play the likes of which Broadway has not seen, and probably will not see again, for quite some time. The scope and layers of the story, themes, and characters are so deftly crafted and so expertly explored. The build up of tension throughout the course of the evening is palpable, and it culminates in an explosive, shocking, and powerful ending. This is theatre at its very, very best.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 11/3/18 at 4:09am

I saw the show tonight and absolutely loved it. I can’t wait to read the script.

Something happened right after the prologue that confused and concerned me. The lampshade on the table went up in flames from a candle sitting near it. The actors didn’t break and continued their dialogue as if nothing was happening. One grabbed a fire extinguisher from the kitchen, put the fire out, and went on with the scene. Is this in the script? It really took me out of the scene for a bit because I was so nervous and confused.