Profile for Play Esq.

Re: Quentin Tarantino's THE POPINIAY CAVALIER starring Sacha Baron Cohen to open in London February 2027

Oct 12, 2026 — 2:15:17 PM

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture group and Sonia Friedman....definitely transferring unless its an out-and-out flop. Actually, even then it'll probably make its way to NYC.

Re: OTHER DESERT CITIES 2026 Previews

Oct 9, 2026 — 10:43:14 AM

I couldn’t agree more with CoffeeBreak, this show is all at sea. When you have Allison Janney sitting with her back facing the audience and not reacting to a pivotal moment, you know you’re in trouble.I will say that Lily, Joe and Ed are hitting it out of the park! I don’t care what the reviews say (…which I think will be a pass, especially for Julia, if she’s lucky), but true theatergoers must see these three dig into their parts. Really a masterclass of acting. I’d say the same of Alison bu...

Re: OTHER DESERT CITIES 2026 Previews

Sep 30, 2026 — 3:54:46 PM

JSquared2 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "What did we think, people?"Some of us still think you're a d*ck for your Duncan Sheik post."Move the **** on. I’m sure this poster realizes it was in bad taste, especially knowing now what we know.

Re: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Previews

Sep 24, 2026 — 5:44:42 PM

Smaxie said: "Worth mentioningthat Bioh was an acclaimed actor before becoming a playwright. She wrote School Girls while she was appearing in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Barrymore Theatre, which coincidentally is a few steps away from where she will now appear in her own School Girls at the Friedman and where she made her playwrighting debut with Jaja's African Hair Braiding.She's also Ghanian-American, which lends some additional authenticity. Should be fun!"I t...

Re: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Previews

Sep 24, 2026 — 5:42:48 PM

Question for those who have seen this: I booked a date for when Patina is out. I'm a subscriber so can change dates. Is her perforance worth the inconvenience (I do adore her...) to find a new date? The idea of seeing the author in the role does sound intriguing, so I'm a bit torn.

Re: Ed Harris, Allison Janney & Julia Louis Dreyfuss - OTHER DESERT CITIES Revival

Sep 18, 2026 — 5:29:02 PM

I'll say this until I'm blue in the face: GET THEE TO THE BOX OFFICE! I can't think of a single Broadway show in over two decades (the return of Nathan and Matthew to the Producers?) where advance purchase on-line was a must to guarantee entry. And you also get the experience of tapping into the BO person's insider info...and perhaps a good chat!If you have access to the box office: use it, they save some great seats and you save a ton in fees.

Patti LuPone as Diana Vreeland in Full Gallop

Sep 16, 2026 — 5:24:05 PM

MTC came out swinging this year...what an exciting collection of plays with casts to match! The subscription price looks it'll be worthy every penny, I don't want to miss one of these shows!

Re: Ed Harris, Allison Janney & Julia Louis Dreyfuss - OTHER DESERT CITIES Revival

Sep 10, 2026 — 9:02:58 PM

Just go to the box office. I got into Godot for at least 100 under on-line pricing. A perfect seat not available online.

Re: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at NT with Tracy Letts, Paul Mescal, Ciaran Hinds, dir. Rebecca Frecknall

Sep 9, 2026 — 9:25:07 PM

Mescal is what’s throwing me off here. Letts will probably be great, but if this weren’t the National, it would bomb at the box office. I’d be skeptical about a transfer unless the reviews are ravishing.

Ed Harris, Allison Janney & Julia Louis Dreyfuss - OTHER DESERT CITIES Revival??

Sep 9, 2026 — 1:47:25 PM

This will all be quaint once Julia comes in. I'd say she'll break box-office records (again).

Re: Bess Wohl’s “Small Mouth Sounds” Broadwaybound?

Sep 8, 2026 — 4:15:32 PM

TotallyEffed said: "Per the website:"Select SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS tickets available through this special offer are $250 each. This price is available specifically through the DOWNSTATE offer. SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS will go on general sale separately in late October at significantly higher prices.""I hate to be crass (…I actually don’t hate to be crass), but **** them. We’ve gotten to the point where celebrity prices are being weaponized 😂😂😂

Re: Bess Wohl’s “Small Mouth Sounds” Broadwaybound?

Sep 8, 2026 — 3:43:56 PM

I mean, I was able to get into Othello and Good Night for around 250 or less, and I’m sure Downstate will be on TKTS and offer discounts for under 100, so I really don’t think this is a great deal. And while I'm sure Julia will sell this show out, let’s not forget her first foray into Broadway 😬 I’m generally skeptical if I’d spend even 200 on this show, even with this cast. Downstate though, I’d see again in a New York minute. Can’t wait for Joe’s take on it.

Re: Shuffle Along Reunion Concert

Sep 3, 2026 — 8:39:07 PM

I would imagine that LCT members would get a crack at this, but perhaps not?

Re: Gillian Anderson & Billy Crudup to star in West End VIRGINIA WOOLF, dir. Marianne Elliott

Aug 30, 2026 — 6:08:34 PM

Considering how sold this is already (albeit in a small theater) I would expect an extension and likely in a larger theater and fall 2027 transfer.

Re: Gabby Beans, Elizabeth Marvel and More to Star in THE FORD/HILL PROJECT at BAM

Aug 20, 2026 — 1:51:02 PM

God I've missed Marvel on stage. May not have seen her do theater since Little Foxes at NYTW.Edit...take it back. Probably Top Girls or Other Desert Cities, which ever came last.

Re: The Festival

Aug 18, 2026 — 12:44:06 PM

This sounds like such a great time! I'm definitely looking into next year!NY Times: Broadway Goes Coachella for a Weekend in the Country

Re: Shuffle Along Reunion Concert

Aug 5, 2026 — 6:12:48 PM

Saw the first preview of this…I remember someone commented during intermission that this was longer than The Iceman Cometh 😆 Still one of the most exhilarating nights in theatre I’ve ever experienced. And what a cast!

Re: Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande in SITPWG?

Aug 2, 2026 — 7:57:27 PM

TotallyEffed said: "Theatrefanboy1 said: "Honestly this is welcomed news. I was looking forward to Jonathan Bailey, But I honestly I would love to see Samantha Barks, Laura Osnes, Caissie Levy or Hannah Waddingham in the role of Dot. I believe it could be fantastic."Hannah will be 53 next year. And Laura Osnes is done."And I’m sorry, because it’s been 20 years, but he and Barks had absolutely no chemistry in Last Five Years. …that said, I’d kill to see Waddingham do this, but she’d to

Re: Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande in SITPWG?

Aug 2, 2026 — 6:23:37 PM

This is sure to be a hard hit for the Barbican…I’m sure they were already projecting those funds for future seasons. Hopefully they got some good membership numbers for those looking to get in early. I’m sure Bailey will be a fantastic George, but he’s just not a big enough draw to justify a summer trip to London…for me at least. Here’s hoping for great reviews and a 2027/2028 transfer.

Re: September L Davis

Aug 1, 2026 — 10:14:46 PM

Play Esq. said: "Just deleting

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