Burn This - Mark Taper Forum

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 4/29/11 at 11:32pm

Caught this show last night and was totally impressed with the cast, the directing, the writing (I had never seen or read this piece before)

Adam Rothenberg gives an incredible not to be missed performance...

I think the show closes this weekend so if you happen to be in LA and want to catch some good theater - check it out

Brooks Ashmanskas is always fantastic as well...

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/30/11 at 12:43am

Wish they'd get a first-rate production here in NYC. Would love to see some of Wilson's work, especially in honor of his recent passing.

He was a terrific man and an even better playwright -- my favorite, to be precise. And BURN THIS is my favorite of his plays.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/30/11 at 12:45am

I saw the off bway revival done in 2003 with Elisabeth Shue and Peter Sarsgaard and loved it. It's a shame it never transferred to Broadway.

[egghumor]

Posted: 4/30/11 at 4:40am

I got to see the Bdwy production with Eric Roberts (replaced Malkovich) and Lisa Emery. Splendid work from all. I remember being shocked that it didn't receive a Tony nomination for Best Play that season. Every time I see a production of that play, it holds up well -- at least for me, as I am a huge fan of Mr. Wilson's plays.

[mallardo]

Posted: 4/30/11 at 12:58pm

I saw the Taper production as well and enjoyed it. Like all of Wilson's works it's a wonderfully crafted play in which every moment counts and the cast here did it justice. We need to have a major Lanford Wilson reassessment and revival.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/30/11 at 1:25pm

I saw it and also enjoyed the production.

[iagowasframed]

Posted: 4/30/11 at 6:44pm

I saw the original on Broadway and was totally blown away. The play isn't perfect but that cast was.