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Frends due to join me at "Patriots" on Saturday April 20 at 1PM had to cancel their trip to NYC so I have available for sale three (3) tix purchased thru TDF. Since they are TDF, I can't pick up at box office until 12:30PM Saturday so would have to hand over to you at theater. You can buy 1, 2 or all 3. I paid $51 each all in and am asking $40 ea. Seats possibly? likely? better than Rus

Jonathan Cohen said: "PipingHotPiccolo said: "Jonathan Cohen said: "Without diminishing what could well be a very insightful play, asking people to spend money on a play about Putin, while we still can't escape him on the nightly news is kind of a hard sell for me."

to each their own, but isnt that what makes this play topical, relevant, etc?"

I was really sorry to hear about Michael Stuhlbarg getting attacked. It's

No joy in saying this, but I am with the naysayers. Jesse Green was so very, very right -- the first time. For those of you who did not click through to or otherwise remember the original review of the off-Broadway production he imbedded in his review of the Broadway production posted above, here: 

"The play is as overstuffed as the house, but at least the house gets cleaned during the action. The play just gets more cluttered. Starting with the title, which is awkwa

Jarethan said: "If it is 20 years since he was last on Broadway, I imagine the last time might have been Pillowman, in which he stole the show from an outstanding Billy Crudup as well as Jeff Goldblum. I seem to remember there was a fourth cast member, but I can’t remember anything about his performance.

That said, I saw this in London and thought Hollander was really great in the role. Wonder why he didn’t want to cross the pond. He would have been a serious T

idioteque... said: "theaterdarling said: "Kimberly Akimbo for Wednesday night January 17 Orchestra G 113, 114 and 115. Gorgeous seats, however, the theater gods giveth and they also they taketh away: Victoria Clark was out - without any notice anywhere (except, apparently her Instagram page which indicated she was on vacation for a week). I only found out about it after my ticket purchase (on Tuesday) from the Kimberly chat thread on this site. I asked the box office person

Kimberly Akimbo for Wednesday night January 17 Orchestra G 113, 114 and 115. Gorgeous seats, however, the theater gods giveth and they also they taketh away:  Victoria Clark was out - without any notice anywhere (except, apparently her Instagram page which indicated she was on vacation for a week). I only found out about it after my ticket purchase (on Tuesday) from the Kimberly chat thread on this site. I asked the box office person when I picked up the tix about why this was not made k

5 min walk to Delux Cafe in South End. Small, dive bar atmosphere, fun neighborhood haunt- good food reasonably priced - however --no reservations cash only. Opens at 5.  I love it - but Google it - make sure it is the right vibe for you. 

Share your thoughts about the show after you see on Saturday. I'm going on Sunday. I agreed with your thoughts about Evita at ART so look forward to your "heads up" - yay or nay- on this. My first time seeing a production of t

dramamama611 said: "And now my debate: getting season tix to secure getting to this or waiting allllll tbe way until March. Ugh."

 I have faced that dilemma often with A.R.T. but FWIW I have never had a problem getting a ticket for what is perceived to be a hot show in the upcoming season at A.R.T. when I've waited for single tickets to go on sale. I do, however, always jump on as soon as the online sales open. I have also noticed that an A.R.T. production h

Jarethan said: "I am in London as I type. Probably my best trip ever in terms of at least liking all but one of the shopws I have seen:

— Patriots *****. Tom Hollander and the actor who played Putin were spectacularly good. Play very entertaining and provocative....
 

For those who like to keep track of those stalwart British actors whose faces show up everywhere but whose names are more elusive, let me be helpful :) and add that "the actor

In none of the London recommendation threads (unless I missed it) do I see "Patriots" on anybody's list - or as a rec which shocks me. It is Peter Morgan, had a sold out run last summer at the Almeida (fastest in the theater's history) before tonight's West End opening, scored a few Olivier nominations with a win for Will Keen, mostly excellent reviews, fascinating subject matter and most important, Tom Hollander is in it! I was so blown away by Hollander in "Traves

Since Almeida productions qualify, I'd say both Tom Hollander and Will Keen get nominations for Best/Actor Drama for Patriots. Even those critics who thought the play could be better rhapsodized about these performances and lauded the production overall. Hollander was robbed of an Olivier (as well as Tony) for Travesties so just give it to him (deservedly according to reviews) for Patriots and I'm sure apology will be accepted. Of course, Paul Mescal might suck all the air out of this

LateMan said: "Saw this at the ART on opening night. The physical production is astonishing. The script is okay, but perhaps too much on the nose and with a clumsy framing device. Biggest problem is that the performers are, by and large, only adequate, with a tendency to declaim line after line with the same affects. Right now, they don't give the play the extra shot it needs to make it memorable for something more than technically remarkable staging."

Pretty muc