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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#1
Posted: 5/8/18 at 6:35pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHILDREN-OF-A-LESSER-GOD-to-Play-Final-Broadway-Performance-527-20180508

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"
Updated On: 5/8/18 at 06:35 PM
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#2
Posted: 5/8/18 at 6:56pm

A full week post-Tony noms for a show to announce it is closing-Is that some kind of record, usually something announces within hours of the nominations.

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#3
Posted: 5/8/18 at 7:13pm
This show had zero buzz from the beginning.
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#4
Posted: 5/8/18 at 7:17pm

Would love to see Joshua Jackson but no interest in this production. 

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#5
Posted: 5/8/18 at 11:42pm
Such a shame. This is a BEAUTIFUL production that nobody is talking about. I wish so badly that this would have been a hit.
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#6
Posted: 5/8/18 at 11:51pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Such a shame. This is a BEAUTIFUL production that nobody is talking about. I wish so badly that this would have been a hit. "

I agree. Ridloff and Jackson were truly wonderful, and I was surprisingly very moved by the end. This production deserved more traction CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#7
Posted: 5/9/18 at 12:22am
Good to see your posts Jordan and Concierge. I loved the original production but I, like others I guess, read the tepid reviews and posts here and thought, why bother- I’ll keep my memories. Well, as luck would have it, a friend is taking me to see it tomorrow. And I’m glad to read your praise. I wasn’t particularly looking forward but now I feel some more hope, so thx again for posting!
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#8
Posted: 5/9/18 at 12:46am

This was a wonderful production, I really enjoyed it.  But no one ever talked about this, no advertising, nothing.  Unfortunate but expected sad

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#9
Posted: 5/9/18 at 12:49am

It's an easy ticket to get, so is it really worth seeing? It doesn't interest me, but now I'm kind of curious? 

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#10
Posted: 5/9/18 at 9:23am

Popularity (ticket sales) and quality are not synonymous.  

 

I like this, I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to - but I did think it was worth it. 

I found Ridloff to be outstanding, but was less impressed with Jackson.  His role, to be fair, is a monstrosity and I just don't think he was quite talented enough to pull it off.   I found his emotions to genuine, but it really takes a special actor to pull off all the "translating" needed in this play.  That is where he lost me. 

 

Is it worth it?  I think so; I don't regret a penny I spent to see it.

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#11
Posted: 5/9/18 at 9:38am

dramamama611 said: "Popularity (ticket sales) and quality are not synonymous.

I like this, I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to - but I did think it was worth it.

I found Ridloff to be outstanding, but was less impressed with Jackson. His role, to be fair, is a monstrosity and I just don't think he was quite talented enough to pull it off. I found his emotions to genuine, but it really takes a special actor to pull off all the "translating" needed in this play. That is where he lost me.

Is it worth it? I think so; I don't regret a penny I spent to see it."

I agree with you completely - I don't feel like it was a waste of time, but I wanted to love it far more than I did. It just didn't resonate with me, though I thought Ridloff was fantastic, and I enjoyed Jackson's performance as well. 

 

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#12
Posted: 5/9/18 at 5:48pm
Back from today's matinee. Thought it was wonderful. Joshua Jackson was robbed of a Tony Nomination. Haven't felt this way since, oh yeah, just last year when Gideon Glick didn't make the cut for Significant Other. God, Mr. Jackson's role is unbelievable. The guy is never off the stage and has to interpret another actor's role as well as his own. And he does so effortlessly and beautifully. Ms. Ridloff was amazing as well. Robbed of the Revival Play nomination as well. The small audience was very moved and appreciative. I was in tears by the 2nd act. You really have to see something yourself to know if you will like it or not.
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#13
Posted: 5/9/18 at 8:54pm
Sad that this is closing so soon. To be honest, my interest was peaked from Nyle DiMarco’s involvement and my knack for ASL. I will be going next week and it’s a shame this one didn’t catch on.
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#14
Posted: 5/9/18 at 8:56pm
Totally agreed, EthelMae. I thought Jackson was sensational and was surprised by the criticism he received. Deserved much more.
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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#15
Posted: 5/10/18 at 11:07am

I bought tickets for this before the previews began, mainly because of Joshua Jackson. I loved his performance, and thought he was really effective in conveying not just his character's emotions but those of the other characters for whom he was interpreting. Sad he wasn't nominated, and even sadder that this is closing so soon.

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#16
Posted: 5/11/18 at 7:00am

EthelMae wrote:

 "I was in tears by the 2nd act."

I was as well. It treaded water at times, but the last half hour was strong and very moving. It was a play with heart, and it stirred and connected to ours.

I'm sorry it wasn't able to find an audience this time around.

 

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CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Sets May 27 Closing Date#17
Posted: 5/11/18 at 8:56am

You realize this play was written in the last 50 years right? You can't like it.



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