They didn't seem to like that, I assume they didn't want to be recognized. I hope they don't show up again for opening night, but I noticed that they were wearing masks (how ironic that they finally decided to wear masks) and people were filming them and putting it on social media. On the bright side, as far as I know, those idiots haven't been back. It's not for a lack of wanting to though, he loves interacting with fans, I think everyone is just a little freaked out after what happened and I don't blame them. (I can't believe it's 2023 and I'm even saying that.) I've heard that he hasn't been for this production either, but unfortunately, I think that might be a safety thing because of those freakin' Nazis. (This was still when COVID protocols were in the place.) He actually didn't when I saw that production, but no one did because it was the first night and they had to get to the gala. He said he would as long as they let him. I met Ben last year right before he did "Parade" at NYCC and asked him if he was going to stage door. I saw the show a few weeks ago and saw people waiting at the stage door, but I didn't want to stand in the cold.
#ACTE INTERMISSION HOW TO#
I’m not sure how to explain it but there were points (especially during big crescendos) where I was very aware that the audio - especially the strings and brass - was coming through speakers, where usually the goal would be to make the speakers almost invisible.Īlso of note - ALW was there, a few rows in front of me in the center, although he left the theater for intermission (re-entering during the entr’acte) and exited right after the company how as the curtain was coming down. The sound was strange for me though - the orchestrations were beautiful at times but the pit felt very processed to my ear. He and Linedy looked like they were having a great time in all their flirty scenes and they were hugging during curtain call - if nothing else, it seems like they’re able to have fun or maybe they knew each other before this show and are really enjoying performing together. It may have been channeling his actual nerves but he played Sebastian’s awkward nature very well (especially in Act 1) and I really liked his voice. At the stage door he mentioned it was only his third time going on, and I have so much respect for understudies and swings, especially in previews when all the tracks they cover might have changes implemented every night. We also saw Julio Rey on for Jordan Dobson as Sebastian, who I really liked. I had actually heard Wait in the Wings talk about that song weeks ago, but forgot about it until about the 4th repetition and it all came back to me. When Cinderella sings the same exact thing for 4 minutes straight it gets painful. I would love to see Linedy Genao in a better show because I think she’s talented but struggling with the bad writing. There were a few fourth wall breaks (the Queen saying “everyone loves a royal wedding, even the peasants” while gesturing to the mezzanine). I will say that the cast is doing what they can with the material, especially Carolee Carmello and Grace McLean.
Some of the writing really felt like a bad Disney Channel sitcom, mixed with some “edgier” jokes that felt out of place. The scenes where the show leaned into the camp worked and I did laugh out loud at several lines, but when it tried to take itself too seriously it fell flat. It’s certainly not GOOD, but once I accepted that, I was able to have a decent time.
I wanted to see this show for 1) Carolee Carmello and 2) to see for myself if it really was that bad. My seat said “partial view” but I really didn’t miss much, if anything.
$25 + $5 in fees - I ended up right around where the mezzanine overhangs the orchestra, off to one side. I got my Bad Cinderella ticket through the digital rush (which was still available several hours after 11 AM, although I had to try a few times). Also of note, the actor playing Frankie was Boq when I saw the Wicked tour last summer - I really liked him in that and seeing him in such a different role was so exciting since Boq really doesn’t allow a performer to show off their strengths. I truly don’t know how Ben Platt puts himself through that show every night - immediately after the show, he was escorted from the stage door to a private car, and I don’t blame him at ALL. I walked back to my hotel and then sat there for a few minutes in total silence because I felt like I needed some time just to process the show.
At curtain call I couldn’t even cheer because I was on the verge of crying. I went into this show almost entirely blind (I knew the story of Leo Frank but none of the musical material) and oh my god. While it hurt me to use it, it did mean that my Parade ticket (albeit in the back row of the mezzanine and costing $15 more than through Telecharge) didn’t cost me anything. I’ll try to keep this brief, but a few months back, I got the dreaded gift card as a gift from someone who didn’t know any better.
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