Play recommendations
Play recommendations
#1Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 2:17pm
I am coming into town Memorial Day weekend. I have slots for 8 shows. Six of the slots are filled with Musicals.
I was thinking of filing 1 or both of the remaining slots with plays.
What should I pick out of:
Oslo
Indecent
A Doll's House, Part 2
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lczvera
Understudy Joined: 2/21/17
#2Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 2:27pm
I'd pick both Indecent & A Doll's House, Part 2. My two favorite plays of this season. Both very powerful and moving!
#3Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 3:12pm
A Doll's House, Part 2
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#4Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 3:17pm
A Doll's House, Part 2 is a must-see. I've yet to see Indecent, and though I wasn't super enamored of Oslo, it's an enjoyable play with a great cast.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 3:40pm
Ditto....except I haven't seen Indecent yet...seeing it next Saturday.
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#7Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:00pm
Where is a good place to sit for Dolls House? How are the short angled rows near the stage on the sides?
#8Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 4:21pm
It's a small house, so any seat is generally going to be fine. Those front row seats should be great- the stage is low, and it's a treat to be that close to such great actors, especially Metcalf.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#9Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 7:20pm
Thanks everyone. Looks like it is Doll House. Just realized my other open spot is Sunday night, and it looks like none of the choices have a performance Sunday night.
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#10Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 7:23pm
Dave13 said: "Thanks everyone. Looks like it is Doll House. Just realized my other open spot is Sunday night, and it looks like none of the choices have a performance Sunday night. "
It's NYC. Surely you'll find something to fit into your slot...
#11Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 7:56pm
I saw Dolls House part 2 on a sunday night. I think they still perform sunday night.
I also agree Dolls House and Indecent are the two to see
#12Play recommendations
Posted: 5/18/17 at 8:08pm
haterobics said: "Dave13 said: "Thanks everyone. Looks like it is Doll House. Just realized my other open spot is Sunday night, and it looks like none of the choices have a performance Sunday night. "
It's NYC. Surely you'll find something to fit into your slot...
"
Oh I agree, but out of the 3 plays, none of them have a Sunday evening performance.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
#13Play recommendations
Posted: 5/19/17 at 8:58am
A close friend saw Oslo a couple of weeks ago and absolutely raved about it.
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#14Play recommendations
Posted: 5/19/17 at 9:02am
After seeing it last night, see Indecent! It's far more special and moving than the (for me) proficient Oslo.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
JaneAugust
Swing Joined: 11/20/16
#15Play recommendations
Posted: 5/19/17 at 1:39pm
Indecent! It never left a theater in more awe. It is so powerful and beautiful. A Doll's House is also wonderful. Great acting.
#16Play recommendations
Posted: 5/19/17 at 5:09pm
I moved my Wednesday night show to Sunday. So I was able to book Indecent an DH2 . Thanks everyone.
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#17Play recommendations
Posted: 5/25/17 at 11:51am
Based upon everyone's recommendations, I saw Doll's House Part 2 and Indecent yesterday.
I loved Doll's House Part 2. Excellent acting from all of the actors. Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper, and Jayne Houdyshell deserve a Tony for that performance.
I enjoyed Indecent, but not as much as Doll's House Part 2. After the play, I really wished I enjoyed it much more. I loved the story and the premise behind it. It seems like much of the play kept repeating itself, just in different time periods. Maybe I was missing something, but I was getting bored and wanted the story to move along. I won't further explain in order to avoid giving out a spoiler. The play finally wraps itself up near the end. I think the climax/ending could have been expanded much more. The plot/middle could have been shortened or at least developed much more.
I could see DH2 again, but I doubt I could see Indecent again.
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