Saw Part 2 this evening. Not too much to add to my thoughts on Part 1, I think this production is amazing. The play itself is a bit unwieldy, a bit long-winded, but I can’t say I was ever bored or not engaged. And for a seven hour play, that is saying something.
Top-notch direction by Daldry, the pace never flags and the performances he has elicited from this cast... my god. Kyle Soller and Paul Hilton are particularly great, but Andrew Burnap takes a character who could be i
Saw Part 1 this past Friday. I’d already purchased tickets for both parts and as I sat down, it hit me, I hope I enjoy this because it’s 7 hours and 2 evenings worth of material 😑
But I absolutely loved this first half. LOVED it. I had heard some folks here calling for soapy and whatnot, and while I can understand that criticism, I was absolutely blown away by the cast, the inventive staging, the humor, the energy, the jaw-dropping monologue work, the dialogue, and the
TobiasRagg said: "I was a big fan of The Prom on Broadway and I was so happy when they announced the movie. And I’m willing to save most of my judgements about the cast not including any of the OBC.
That being said, I’m not usually a negative person like most on here, but I am SO sick of James Corden. He’s not right for this role, and I feel like hissinging is just being shoved in our face at all possible opportunities."
Was excited to see the play last night, and left a bit frustrated. This is what happens when you have a phenomenal play, top-notch cast, opulent production design, and very little guidance from the director.
If any charm or passion translated to the audience tonight, it was solely from the talent and charisma of Marisa Tomei and Emun Elliott. And the beautiful words of Tennessee, of course.
The staging and pacing, however, were very sloppy, and it helped me to apprecia
Went to see Book of Mormon a couple months ago, full cast was in. Dave Thomas Brown, as Elder Price, was in great voice and finished "You and Me (But Mostly Me)". He then walked offstage, an announcement was made, and his standby Bud Weber came right on to finish the show.
GreasedLightning said: "Really interesting to me that spring shows that aren’t selling like hot cakes (Company, Doubtfire, North Country, Diana) aren’t doing any type of sale today for Cyber Monday for a little boost. I know Doubtfire has the TodayTix “cyber steal” but TodayTix is barely at a discount, ever. Just an observation."
Agreed... I wonder what they're waiting on.
The Thin Place - Lucas Hnath Nov 30
2019, 02:48:28 PM
Did even realize this play existed, but I love ghost stories and I enjoyed Lucas Hnaths precious works.
This is so strange. I saw the play months ago, and today during lunch I was discussing it with someone, and I mentioned how intense that final scene must be for the actress playing it.
Hamilfan2 said: "Wrong Man could potentially pop up again for a Ryan Vasquez show, but I doubt it will pop up for a Josh Henry show as those are mostly sold out. Seared is also selling really well so I don’t see that popping up either. But as always with TDF you never know so the only thing you can do it keep checking and hoping!"
