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HONEYMOON IN VEGAS - Sunday Matinee

Posted by: seeseveryshow 11:52 pm EST 11/23/14

It wasn't sold out, but the orchestra was full and the upstairs was about 50%.
Folks were lined up for nearly an hour to get in.

Apparently there's no longer a proper stage door at the Nederlander. The cast, including Mr. Danza, entered the theatre through the lobby, just like the ticket holders. And, I would note, he was a bit late for half hour today.

I never saw the film or the version at the Paper Mill. It's a harmless, cute story and makes for a fun show. No great art, no great anything, no goose bumps, but several engaging performances, a few good laughs, a likable score, and a bright, colorful and entertaining production that moves swiftly.

Immediate standing ovation.

In the audience today, fourth row aisle, was Danny DeVito, accompanied by Rhea Perlman. When he returned to his seat during intermission, the audience gave him a rousing ovation. He and Danza go back a long way...

My conclusion, from observation and hearing post-show comments, is that the show will get terrific word of mouth and will run. Danza seems to have a large fan base.

The stage floor is extended out over the orchestra pit, and much of the show takes place down front - almost in our laps. I viewed the stage from various places after the show and thought every seat downstairs was great - even the corner seats in the last row. I think front mezzanine is also terrific for this show.


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re: seat location

Posted by: ilw 08:55 am EST 11/24/14
In reply to: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS - Sunday Matinee - seeseveryshow 11:52 pm EST 11/23/14

As you mention, the stage floor extends over the orchestra pit, and this seems to create a problem in sightlines from the first row of the mezzanine. As I mentioned in an earlier post, a woman sitting there complained to me that the railing in front of the mezzanine bisected her view of the stage. Maybe if you're tall, this is not a problem.

I also think the first row of the orchestra is not great, due to a high stage.


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re: seat location

Posted by: seeseveryshow 10:17 am EST 11/24/14
In reply to: re: seat location - ilw 08:55 am EST 11/24/14

Several scenes are played down front, on the part of the stage that has been built out and extended over the pit, and I guess it is possible that the mezzanine rail could interfere with viewing, depending on one's height.

I asked some folks in the front row orchestra if they had any trouble seeing, and no one chimed in. I was in fifth row aisle and could see the bottom of the stage floor, and the taps on Mr. Danza's shoes, only by sitting up straight. Mid to rear orchestra seats are fine for this - there are only 14 rows in the orchestra - and the view from where standing room would be was probably the best of all.


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re: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS - Sunday Matinee

Posted by: gad90210 06:27 am EST 11/24/14
In reply to: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS - Sunday Matinee - seeseveryshow 11:52 pm EST 11/23/14

Thanks for your report. I'm still vacillating about seeing it.


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re: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS - TDF seat this Wednesday

Posted by: lowwriter 11:52 am EST 11/24/14
In reply to: re: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS - Sunday Matinee - gad90210 06:27 am EST 11/24/14

I'm supposed to see this via TDF on Wednesday. Doesn't look good for me to see it traveling from CT. I called TDF and they said I could try post dating but I'm skeptical.


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