3 / 10
Unfortunately, 'Meteor Shower' (as directed by Jerry Zaks, who recently staged the 'Hello, Dolly!' revival) turned out to be a nonsensical and tedious skit that is simultaneously starry and substandard, flimsy and overstuffed. I'm even tempted to call it a 'trainwreck' (in a nod to Schumer's hit 2015 film).
8 / 10
Meteor Shower is a very funny play. Keening-like-a-howler-monkey funny. Design-a-new-cry-laughing-emoji funny. What it is not, however, is a substantial play. At 80 minutes with no intermission, this two-couples-one-weird-evening show is shorter than an episode of Saturday Night Live, with which it shares a familiar sketch comedy sensibility. You can imagine the SNL writers-room pitch for a version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, but with four of modern-day America's most hilariously loathsome people.
The unusually frigid winter now hitting New York City has made its way to Broadway, as stars of Steve Martin's new comedy Meteor Shower have been struck by winter weather illnesses, resulting in the cancellation of this afternoon's performance.
A normal, if a little repressed, Californian couple experience out-of-this-world changes in this Steve Martin comedy.
Amy Schumer, currently starring in METEOR SHOWER on Broadway, stopped by Theater Talk to chat about her exciting new adventure on stage. Check out the interview below!
In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Beowulf Boritt and Natasha Katz, who acted as scenic and lighting designers for Broadway's absurd new comedy, Meteor Shower.
Two actors with larger-than-life personas - comedian Amy Schumer, now on Broadway in Steve Martin's new hit play Meteor Shower at the Booth Theatre, and avant-garde theater legend Agosto Machado - are subjects of an all-new THEATER TALK.
Broadway shined brighter last night with the arrival of Meteor Shower, which officially opened at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Meteor Showerstars Emmy Award winners Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key, both in their Broadway debut, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.
Broadway shined brighter last night with the arrival of Meteor Shower, which officially opened at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Meteor Showerstars Emmy Award winners Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key, both in their Broadway debut, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.
They say communication is the key to a successful relationship. They also say there's such a thing as overdoing it.
Broadway shined brighter last night with the arrival of Meteor Shower, which officially opened at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Meteor Shower stars Emmy Award winners Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key, both in their Broadway debut, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.
Tonight's the night! Meteor Shower officially opens tonight, Wednesday, November 29 at the Booth Theatre.
Tonight's the night! Meteor Shower officially opens tonight, Wednesday, November 29 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Meteor Shower stars Emmy Award winners Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key, both in their Broadway debut, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.
Meteor Shower opens tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 29 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Meteor Shower stars Emmy Award winners Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key, both in their Broadway debut, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.
Keegan-Michael Key, who makes his Broadway debut in Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, took to Twitter today to share the news that he and director and producer Elisa Pugliese are engaged!
Before tonight's preview of Steve Martin's new comedy, Meteor Shower, one of the show's stars, Amy Schumer, posted a quick theatrical memory of her first appearance in The Sound of Music at age 5. Check out the video below.
Before the curtain rises on its first preview, producers Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson announced today that Steve Martin's new comedy Meteor Shower has broken the Booth Theatre's record for the largest advance sales in its 104-year history.
Producers Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson today announced a special rush ticket policy for Steve Martin's new comedy Meteor Shower. Beginning with the first preview performance this Wednesday, November 1, a limited number of $40 box seat tickets will be available each day when the Booth Theatre box office (222 West 45th Street) opens.
Jerry Zaks has had a great year and Amy Schumer is here to point that out. Watch as the pair chats their way through Shubert Alley!
Amy Schumer, who will make her Broadway debut in Steve Martin's new play Meteor Shower next month, stopped by JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC to discuss the show.
BWW has learned that Amy Schumer, who will make her Broadway debut in Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER next month, will stop by tonight's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC to discuss the show.
Producers Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson announced today that Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos will succeed Alan Tudyk in Steve Martin's new comedy Meteor Shower. Mr. Tudyk departs the production due to creative differences.
On last night's LATE SHOW, legendary comedian and banjo player Steve Martin discussed his new Broadway play METEOR SHOWER.
| 2016 | San Diego, CA (Regional) |
The Old Globe World Premiere Production San Diego, CA (Regional) |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Laura Benanti |
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Amy Schumer |
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play | Steve Martin |
| 2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Amy Schumer |
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