I Can Only See Two: TKAM, Torch Song, or Waverly Gallery

[gleek4114]

Posted: 11/23/18 at 11:03pm

I'm headed to NYC in a little over a month, and I'm having the hardest time narrowing down which of these two I should see/want to see most. So please weigh in, as I'm really struggling which one to cut. Any opinions/advice would be wonderful!

[Wick3]

Posted: 11/23/18 at 11:51pm

How often do you come to NYC? Since TKAM has an open run at the moment, I'd go see Torch Song and Waverly Gallery if I were you (Waverly is closing end of January and Torch Song is closing end of Feb.) 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 11/24/18 at 12:28am

It's a tough one, for sure. All three shows have excellent qualities, and must-see performances. Personally though, I'd skip Torch Song. I liked it, but it was my least favorite of the bunch. Also, I don't know how much these things matter to you, but a couple other thoughts: (1) I think Torch Song is the most likely of the three to be forgotten come Tony time, as sad as it is to say, and (2) TKAM may have its flaws, but I think it will go down in theatre history as a production people talk about and refer back to frequently, in both positive in negative ways. And because of that, it's one that you shouldn't miss. I'm not sure the same can be said about Waverly Gallery, but I think Elaine May's performance is more of a must-see than Urie's. Plus Urie has a long career ahead of him, likely playing many more wonderful roles in the future. Elaine May is 86, and I'll just leave it at that. 

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 11/24/18 at 12:56am

saw the waverly gallery this afternoon was floored   highly recommended  besides elaine may's heartbreaking and nuanced performance, this is a highly intuitive script with fleshed out characters and emotion

[annang]

Posted: 11/24/18 at 3:07am

What other plays have you liked? And what are you looking for in these shows?

We can all tell you what we liked and didn’t (I hated Mockingbird, personally). But to tell you what we think you’ll like, it would help to know what else you’ve liked or not. 

[gleek4114]

Posted: 11/24/18 at 9:09am

To answer a few of your questions I don't come to NYC often, this will be my first time back in almost 3 years, however I am hoping to be back in September for the flea market, but that is far from being a done deal. As for plays I've really enjoyed, I loved Doll's House Part 2 (regionally), Lady Day (regionally), You Can't Take It With You (Broadway), and The Play That Goes Wrong (Touring).i tend to be more of a musical person (6 out of 8 slots this trip are musicals), but when I see plays I tend to like more dramatic deep work (though it's worth noting that I hated The Humans).

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 11/24/18 at 9:39am

I would say for sure The Waverly Gallery.

It’s funny, dramatic, sensitive and Lonnergan’s writing is always so real.

Also, May is giving what will likely be a legendary performance.

I personally loved Torch Song and TKAM, but I think Torch was more dynamic, intimate and resonated more with me (gay man etc) but TKAM is an excellent production and maybe more of an event. So, maybe you could choose him if u want to see something bigger.