pegcarr Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Still recovering from seeing An Act of God yesterday for the matinee. Brilliantly funny. Jim was fantastic. Theater nearly full. I had great seats so could stare at Jim with no obstruction, sometimes missed the dialogue . Theater was a little cold so bring a cardigan/jacket. Did the fan girl thing at the stage door. Only about 20 people waiting. Better pictures in the sun will post some when I work out how. Jim obviously has working the line down pat he was through in 5 minutes. Responding to comments but working fast. Someone was waiting to greet him that he knew from some where and he got a hug. This was an added show for me so I get to go again Tues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Still recovering from seeing An Act of God yesterday for the matinee. Brilliantly funny. Jim was fantastic. Theater nearly full. I had great seats so could stare at Jim with no obstruction, sometimes missed the dialogue . Theater was a little cold so bring a cardigan/jacket. Did the fan girl thing at the stage door. Only about 20 people waiting. Better pictures in the sun will post some when I work out how. Jim obviously has working the line down pat he was through in 5 minutes. Responding to comments but working fast. Someone was waiting to greet him that he knew from some where and he got a hug. This was an added show for me so I get to go again Tues. Oh my god I was there too yesterday afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinabeana78 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jim will be presenting at the Tony Awards. They air Sunday June 7 on CBS. I already love watching them every year, and now I get the added bonus of seeing Jim there. Hopefully he'll be there next year as a nominee for An Act of God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jim will be presenting at the Tony Awards. They air Sunday June 7 on CBS. I already love watching them every year, and now I get the added bonus of seeing Jim there. Hopefully he'll be there next year as a nominee for An Act of God. Thanks! It's nice to see that whether or not he gets nominated next year (and why wouldn't he? ) he still has enough recognition in that world to be asked to be a presenter (and even considered as a possible host!) I usualy don't watch the Tonys, unless something or someone I'm interested in is nominated, but I'll for sure watch this year. I don't remember if Jim actually presented a few years ago, but he did announce a set of nominees for one category.Did anyone catch Jim on the Today show this morning--it was this morning, wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrycec03 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Phanta, its on the Today Show's website, about 2:47min long. Its cute. Just watched it. Got me even more excited for Saturday (and Monday!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTeller Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 He was adorable in the Today Show clip and the interviewer seemed genuinely impressed with his performance and his stamina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Phanta, its on the Today Show's website, about 2:47min long. Its cute. Just watched it. Got me even more excited for Saturday (and Monday!!) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Catch a sneak peek video of Jim in An Act of God (for those who have not been able to see it yet or will not be able to catch it in New York). https://instagram.com/p/26R1FkiVKW/?taken-by=donsaladino Omg!!!! this seems hilarious! Too bad it's NEVER coming here. I'd go to Athens and watch him live!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamyyy^-^ Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 a lot of important people are going to see the show tonight, I am so excited and happy for Jim!! He will be great I am sure of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 a lot of important people are going to see the show tonight, I am so excited and happy for Jim!! He will be great I am sure of it! I was thrilled to see that Larry Kramer and Ellen Barkin (The Normal Heart-play) were there and his friend Zach Braff. Looking forward to more pictures later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamyyy^-^ Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I was thrilled to see that Larry Kramer and Ellen Barkin (The Normal Heart-play) were there and his friend Zach Braff. Looking forward to more pictures later. me too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 https://instagram.com/p/3PXSiLy3Yt/https://instagram.com/p/3O6sESMrf0/https://instagram.com/p/3PX2JXARhi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTeller Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 a lot of important people are going to see the show tonight, I am so excited and happy for Jim!! He will be great I am sure of it! I am so hoping that the buzz will draw people down there who are in the industry, who will be impressed and will think about offering him other jobs. I can't help it. I just want him in movies so badly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Awwww...Sheldon's mom! Laurie Metcalf also went to the opening. Just saw a picture of her on IG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 https://instagram.com/p/3PlmI7urkw/ Laurie..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 'An Act of God' and Jim Parsons Debut to Star-Studded Audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Reviews are starting to come in...The Hollywood Reporter is a thumbs up... http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/jim-parsons-an-act-god-798347?utm_source=twitter "Although Kazurinsky and Fitzgerald provide terrific deadpan comic support, this is essentially a one-person show, and Parsons runs with it. Displaying the expert comic timing and delivery that's won him numerous television awards, the actor here delivers a tour-de-force turn in which he fully commands the stage for 90 minutes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notchinc Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That's is the most adorable bow ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_90's_generation Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 great review from the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/theater/review-an-act-of-god-with-jim-parsons-as-an-almighty-comedian.html?_r=0 Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/hi-god-its-me-jim-parsons-oh-wait-i-am-god/2015/05/28/0d1b6994-04ad-11e5-bc72-f3e16bf50bb6_story.html?wprss=rss_theater_dance NY Daily news http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/jim-parsons-divine-act-god-article-1.2239119 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) All reviews are collected here with summaries, including our own review. Edited May 29, 2015 by stardustmelody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegcarr Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) It official I am a Jim addict. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to go to opening night when I saw tickets available at the TKTS booth and didn't have anything else planned. They were selling some rear mez tickets. I was in the first row of the rear mez and still had a great view but didn't feel like Jim was looking straight at me like he was yesterday when I was in row K in the orchestra. It got a great reception, standing ovation at the end. Laughs were different in intensity and places than yesterday but everyone was enjoying themselves.. It started 20 mins late and Jim adlibed his comment when they let latecomers in to "Still late after we held the show so long." It was hard to watch the celbs come as they were trying to move everyone through and I went in 5 mins before scheduled curtain.. I did see David J, Larry Kramer, Jason Alexander and a few others I did not know the name of. Some obviously arrived later ? why they started late. I did not see Todd or Jims family but could not see who was seated downstairs. Jim came out to sign for the few fans there before he went back inside.. He was looking very dapper in his suit. When I thanked him for a great show he said no thank you for coming and happy opening night. It was hard to get a good photo in the dark as he moves so fast. Edited May 29, 2015 by pegcarr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) It official I am a Jim addict. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to go to opening night when I saw tickets available at the TKTS booth and didn't have anything else planned. They were selling some rear mez tickets. I was in the first row of the rear mez and still had a great view but didn't feel like Jim was looking straight at me like he was yesterday when I was in row K in the orchestra. It got a great reception, standing ovation at the end. Laughs were different in intensity and places than yesterday but everyone was enjoying themselves.. It started 20 mins late and Jim adlibed his comment when they let latecomers in to "Still late after we held the show so long." It was hard to watch the celbs come as they were trying to move everyone through and I went in 5 mins before scheduled curtain.. I did see David J, Larry Kramer, Jason Alexander and a few others I did not know the name of. Some obviously arrived later / why they started late. I did not see Todd or Jims family but could not see who was seated downstairs. Jim came out to sign for the few fans there before he went back inside.. He was looking very dapper in his suit. When I thanked hims for a great show he said no thank you for coming and happy opening night. It was hard to get a good photo in the dark as he moves so fast. Thank you for your review and for this update. Wow..such a sweet man! You are such a lucky lady to have not only seen him perform twice, but have such a sweet response come back from him! I am sure you cherish every word! I know I would! LOL! Edited May 29, 2015 by stardustmelody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_90's_generation Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 i think after reading some reviews that appear on Twitter, this play will have good or bad reviews depending on the level of tolerance to jokes that involve God and all things religious, because i'm seeing some critics saying it is superb, and some like the Variety review saying pretty much is shi*t... at least everybody seems to agree Jim is a comedy genius, and this time, (thank god) for something more than Sheldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 i think after reading some reviews that appear on Twitter, this play will have good or bad reviews depending on the level of tolerance to jokes that involve God and all things religious, because i'm seeing some critics saying it is superb, and some like the Variety review saying pretty much is shi*t... at least everybody seems to agree Jim is a comedy genius, and this time, (thank god) for something more than Sheldon. Yes I think that the reviews do run hot or cold depending on tolerance...but the good seem to outweigh the negative reviews from what I have seen. Also, given that some audience members have gone at least twice already, and that each night Jim receives a standing ovation, and that there are loads of laughs going on, I think the play will succeed well despite the nay-sayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegcarr Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thank you for your review and for this update. Wow..such a sweet man! You are such a lucky lady to have not only seen him perform twice, but have such a sweet response come back from him! I am sure you cherish every word! I know I would! LOL! What I need now is an un-blurred photo. The man moves too fast and I am no good with my phone. I think tonight his tie was in focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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