THE SNOW GEESE Reviews- Page 2

[PianoMann]

Posted: 10/25/13 at 5:14pm

I'll still see it, based on how much I love watching Danny Burstein, and for the opportunity of seeing MLP on stage for the first time, but I'll certainly have my expectations checked at the door.

[AndrewAndrew]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 2:32pm

Did The Snow Geese, a new play @MTC_NYC starring Mary-Louise Parker, leave us cold as ice or did it take us on a flight of fancy? Watch our video review to find out!
Click Here For Video Review of The Snow Geese

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 3:27pm

"Great job by Danny Burnstein". ROTFLMAO.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 3:38pm

AndrewAndrew, I have to ask again if you guys know anything about theatre.

Why would you do a review of the show during intermission? It's crazy that you understand what the reason for the conflict of Act 1 is after seeing the whole play! I really hope theaters don't waste their comps on you two.

[newintown]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 3:43pm

Every time I see AndrewAndrew, I think it's 1983 at Palladium and similar clubs all over again; an epitome of all form and no substance.

[Patash]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 3:59pm

ClydeBarrow, I'm not sure what you're talking about. AndrewAndrew does a before the show, intermission, and then final critique AFTER the performance. There is no critique of the show at intermission, but rather a few thoughts about how it is "progressing". Frankly I find that style rather interesting. Doesn't the normal theatre goer pause to reflect on the first act after he's seen it, but opens himself to whatever is about to happen in the second act? What's so bad about that? Or did you fast forward and not even realize that the bulk of the review was given AFTER the second act?

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 4:06pm

I've only watched 3 of their reviews and this was the only one for a show with an intermission. It just seems like a rather obvious thing to say that things you didn't understand during Act 1 make sense after Act 2. That's really beside the point. My main problem is that they speak without getting facts straight like saying "Danny Bernstein." It's more than clear in the FUN HOME review.

[newintown]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 4:11pm

No reason to take them seriously; they're just two guys trying to take a tip from Warhol and make names for themselves with nothing to offer (other than matching outfits). They certainly don't know anything at all about theatre.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 10/29/13 at 4:31pm

Unfortunately, these days, the only qualification needed to blog about theater is the ability to type the words "Theater Blog" at the top of the page.

[Patash]

Posted: 11/14/13 at 9:54am

Yesterday I saw The Snow Geese. I liked it only for one reason. Lately I've been having a rather major problem with insomnia. The Snow Geese totally cured me!

[MartyO49]

Posted: 11/14/13 at 11:04am

I considered it an early turkey for Thanksgiving. Lots of snoring and empty seats after intermission. Only danny Burstein shone, everyone else was acting in different plays

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/14/13 at 11:53am

Saw it last night. Thank god the tickets was comped. One word sums it up BORING.

Hard to believe it came from the same person who wrote the riveting The Other Place. Believe it is scheduled to run thru 12/15. A good part of the orchestra was empty. I feel sorry for the actors stuck in this turkey. If you want turkey for Thanksgiving without cooking one this is for you.There is a great scene of the snow geese flying away into the audience. They were fleeing it.

I really feel bad for anyone paying full price for this - $ 125. Than again to pay $125 for a straight play is madness.

[Patash]

Posted: 11/14/13 at 1:52pm

"I really feel bad for anyone paying full price for this - $ 125. Than again to pay $125 for a straight play is madness."

Gee, Mr. Roxy, I was in full agreement with your post until this final statement. Frankly I'd gladly pay MORE for a good straight play than for a frivolous musical -- particularly the juke box ones.
Let's see -- which would I rather pay $125 for -- Twelfth Night or Motown. No contest!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/14/13 at 1:58pm

I hear 12 th Night turning up on TKTS. In addition Motown may not be a good example as its reviews were less than stellar. Music great - book horrible

Prices are bordering on the absurd. If you can afford to pay it and money is no object great. Prices are going up yearly with no end in sight. Many people are being priced out.

We both used to go much more than we do. My wife got fired and replaced with someone half her salary & 30 year younger. I retired due to an abusive boss after putting up with demeaning BS for 10 years. I am on full Soc Sec & My wife on reduced Soc Sec. We both agree even if we were both still working we would not pay what they are asking. If you can and want to great.

[tom2000a]

Posted: 11/29/13 at 11:36pm

I saw The Snow Geese the other night. I thought it was an utterly sublime evening in the theatre. I wasn't the least bit bored. Actually quite the opposite. I thought the direction was amazing. Just perfect. It's elegant. And THE SET! wow! It may very well win the TONY for Best Set for a Play. I loved MLP and the entire cast. I don't get the bad reviews. It's just my opinion but I think you are really missing a great night in the theatre if you underestimate The Snow Geese. Don't listen to the bad reviews, just get a TDF ticket and go.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 11/30/13 at 8:12am

Tom, are you volunteering to let us buy a TDF ticket through you if we don't qualify for membership ourselves?

Updated On: 11/30/13 at 08:12 AM

[tom2000a]

Posted: 11/30/13 at 9:33am

I wouldn't rule that out but you can get them at the half price booth. The balcony seats for 35 dollars would be fine. It's a small balcony and the seats it's one of the most comfortable theatres on Broadway. If you go, I hope you will write your thoughts.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 11/30/13 at 12:30pm

I'm aware of the TKTS booth Tom, thanks. Unfortunately, despite the fact that I have a serious thing for MLP, the reviews have been so consistent and the feedback on here so uniform, while I'm glad you enjoyed it, I've decided one 1914 period piece per trip is enough and since I saw The Winslow Boy last night (which was outstanding) I'll pass on this one.



Updated On: 11/30/13 at 12:30 PM

[tom2000a]

Posted: 11/30/13 at 1:01pm

I saw The Winslow Boy also. I loved that as well. I would say they were very equal in quality. Winslow Boy seemed a little more "wordy" to me. The Snow Geese had an elegance about it.

I was pretty sure you were aware of the TKS booth. I didn't mean to imply anything. lol. I didn't realize you were visiting.

[jaxandmci]

Posted: 12/2/13 at 2:55pm

I should have heeded the majority here and ditched my subscription tickets but I so wanted to see Mary-Louis Parker. I saw it the weekend before Thanksgiving and other than the wonderful set design, it really was dreadful. Why it was written and furthermore, why it was brought to the stage is beyond me. An absolute bore and such a waste of fine talent. The woman behind me was fast asleep by intermission, was still sleeping when the second act began, and was still out when it finally ended.

At least she got a good nap for her money.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/2/13 at 4:14pm

Comparing Winslow to Geese is like comparing a Ferrari to a Hugo .