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Sauja said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Not to interrupt the run of positive reviews, but I left this one underwhelmed, unfortunately.

The non-linear, intentionally disorienting structure is an intriguing idea for a play about alcoholism...in theory.Here, though, it felt more inert than illuminating and frustratinglyinaccessible rather than dramatically compelling. While the very game actors commit fully, the production ultimately left me cold."

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As someone who has seen many an off Broadway transfer in both mountings, it’s very much a case-by-case situation in terms of whether or not the production is “better” or “worse” on Broadway. 

Two prime examples of both situations that come to mind - BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON and FUN HOME. BBAJ lost so much of its charm and intimacy in a larger venue. The Broadway production was almost identical in every way to the Off Broadway one, wh

This was very much a mixed bag. 

The play would absolutely benefit from trims - even at 2:15, it still felt too long. I found it to be meandering and unfocused, ultimately. It tries to tackle love, aging, narcissism, what it means to be an artist, parenting, and somehow global warming (??) all to varying degrees of success. 

The performances are all strong (MIRIAM SILVERMAN, MIRIAM SILVERMAN, MIRIAM SILVERMAN!!). Hamish Linklater’s character is so wholly unl

I just watched the movie adaptation for the first time on Criterion Channel and I was knocked out. I haven’t read or seen the play, but I got to wondering why it’s never been revived, except for a brief off-Broadway revival in the early 2000s.

It seems ripe for a new production and could be a great star vehicle for the right leading lady. From what I can glean, Laura Reynolds is supposed to be in her late 20s, but I think it could work with an older leading lady as well

I liked this a lot!  I had seen the movie quite a while back, but other than that, I went into this with zero expectations.  It's a solid production, and Carrie Coon carries it sensationally.  As for Namir Smallwood, while good, I found that he didn't quite dig his teeth (LOL) into his role the way that Michael Shannon did in the film (and onstage, I would imagine).  He also doesn't quite have the chemistry with Coon that Shannon has with Ashley Judd in the fil

It was a truly magical evening. I’ve rarely experienced such a wrapt audience. Kelli was robbed of the Tony and the fact that Steven wasn’t even nominated is still nuts. Paul Alexander Nolan made Bud’s songs more than tolerable - he made them vocally impressive! 

I wished the sound balance was a bit better, but I guess it’s to be expected from a one-night-only event. 

The book is still problematic (the way it speeds through the final 1/4 is conf