The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

[HogansHero]

AC126748 said: "Are you joking? Do you really think an experimental, controversial play with no bankable stars (Pullman and Ruehl don't sell out houses) would not only open on Broadway in a commercial production but run for 10 months, mostly in the red (it closed far from turning a profit)? "

Apparently you know nothing of the play, nothing of the actors and nothing of the current (i.e., most recent) season or its plays and actors. I continue to find what you say unfathomable. More so now than before. 

[Theatreboy49]

What a wonderful thread. I havent had the chance to see a production live, however I happen to be friends with both the actor who originated the role of the son on Broadway and the actor who played the role in the wonderfully received Remmy Bumppo production here in Chicago previously mentioned. I remember reading the play a few years back and being floored. I dont know that I've ever read a play as quickly as I did when i first opened the script. I think it is easily a top 3 work for Albee, arguably his second to his masterpiece Virginia Woolf. Both actors have talked to me about their experiences in the play and what a treat it was for them to work on this material. Mercedes Ruhl was spoken of so very highly.

[Jordan Catalano]

Is Jeffrey still acting? The last thing I saw him in was over a decade ago..

[HogansHero]

@Jordan, he was in a show at the Cherry Lane a few years ago. I vaguely think I recall he lives in Chicago now, not sure if he is acting there. (and I suspect theatreboy will explain)

 

[promisespromises2]

I wish there were ways to recommend regional theatres to play certain shows.  I live near DC/Shirlington and try to attend the Signature Theatre as often as my budget will let me and have seen a few actresses that I would LOVE to see take on the role of Stevie.  Thank you everyone so much for your input and stories!