Privacy Previews

[Fantod]

Thought a new thread might be good now that previews have started. Did anybody go last night? Thoughts?

[CapnHook]

Anyone??

[akmiller_98]

I saw it tonight. All I can say is that it's the most fun I've had at a show all year (and I've seen Hamilton twice.) I was wiping tears away I laughed so hard. And damn that Radcliffe boy is charming. 

[smidge]

What was the running time?

[akmiller_98]

About 3 hours including a 15 minute intermission.

[smidge]

Thanks AK. Don't know if the time will fluctuate with the interactive segments. But I don't want to know too much. Seeing it in a couple of weeks.

[Relevance81491]

Sorry to say, I wasn't wild for this one. I was in the mood for something kinda scary (like The Nether) but the first act went more of the comedy route than anything else.  OK, I thought, I will take the ride. Act two is wear things got messy. Some of the things that were supposed to come off as improv were clearly read from a script....  Also, not a whole lot of plot development 

I went into it with a rudimentary knowledge of Internet Privacy, and didn't leave with much new information 

overall, it was a fun night at the theatre, but don't kill yourself trying to get a ticket 

[kingfan011]

how is Radcliffe? How do you compare his performance to his other stage performances?

[Relevance81491]

I like to think of him as a young Mathew Broderick...  Always giving the same performance (not bad if he's given the wright material, like he is here) 

[kingfan011]

Interesting Relevance. Do you have a  Radcliffe performance you prefer?

[After Eight]

"how is Radcliffe? How do you compare his performance to his other stage performances?"

Very affable, but the role is weak, and doesn't give him much opportunity to shine. He plays a Bobby Baby type who can't connect emotionally with others:  he's at the center of everything, but is colorless as a character. The multiple secondary characters have a much better time of it.

The play belongs more in a classroom than on stage, as it's really an extended lecture, repetitious and far too long. 

 

[buhbuhbilly]

I saw this tonight. I think it's a highly fascinating topic, very witty, and will really likely be controversial among audiences. Personally I was entertained an highly intrigued with the audience/cell phone interaction as well as some funny moments with audience interaction. I ultimately recommend it (if you can get a ticket, I think the run is sold out). 

For those who have seen it and will see it, I'm curious to hear what others may think about a broadway transfer. The set is extremely simple, the cast is great (Rachel Dratch is in this! and hilarious) and considering it focuses around technology I think speaks to a relevant and current audience. We'll see how the reviews look as well. Happy to answer any questions if you guys have them!

[#1Elphie]

I was also there tonight and wasn't crazy about it. There wasn't much of a plot, and I preferred the first act to the second (the second act had more audience participation, and it dragged a bit for me). I suppose this will be polarizing.