Profile for Play Esq.

It’s a very good play, albeit a little pedantic.  That said: It’s not beating Giant. 

merle57 said: "This will give a lot of theatergoers the perfect reason not too see this show and support greed, homophobia, and racism."

When the real reason to not see the show is the show itself 😜

This will not sell-out, at least not until opening, but even then unlikely. I’d wait until the box office opens and, at the very least, save on fees. 

quizking101 said: "At least this also may lay to rest any rumor of EVITA for the spring."

I thought the opposite.  It’s a very short run leaving room for a late spring transfer. 

 

Seb28 said: "RippedMan said: "She isn’t giving regal or anything. I could see why Webber might be miffed because I do think Lloyd’s style isn’t the best for telling a story."

I think the problem is that the director Jamie Lloyd (aside from not understanding the material and texts) lacks any form of class and maturity. The things that he thinks are “cool” are embarrassing to most adults...

K. 

There are charges that can be brought against her. I hope his team is considering it, if for no other reason than to get a restraining order. 

I'm a little shocked at those prices, especially without a cast announcement.  Patti damn well better be there....

References are made to several books, but, The Wtches is discussed to some length.  It’s mostly premised on an op ed he did for a different writer.  

Jordan Catalano said: "Nobody warned me about Casey’s dance in act two. Would have been nice to at least have had a towel with me to wipe the sweat from my face."

f**k. Now I have to see this 🙄

Kad said: "Okay, BroadwayFlash."

Sorry if I missed it, but they were officially banned, correct?

Cockeyed Optimist said: "Scott Rudin is still on track this spring with Nathan Lane in Joe Mantello directedDeath of a Salesman and also Bruce Norris’ Cottonfield. Not sure if there’s a leading man in the latter. But I’d argue, Lithgow will be one of the many options this season, but far from a front runner. Nathan Lane will be unstoppable!!!"

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Even shows now affected, and please correct me if I’m wrong about the last strike….wouldn’t they likely join in solidarity?

The above comments prove my point: Brody lost to him and so did Strong.  We'll see about the others. 

But y'all need to understand: this is a Jerusalem-level performance, as is the play.  

The Bandstand said: "This won best play across the pond. I’ll be DAMNED if this wins Best Play against Liberation"

Be DAMNED then.  This is going to win Best Play, especially considering Liberation will (...likely) be long gone by the summer when this is at at its stride.  Lithgow is already a lock.

Also...it's a phenomenal play.  

HogansHero said: "" I guess this thing is really going to happen."

Actually, that's not necessarily true. A strike authorization is NOT a strike vote, it is a way of upping the ante with a view to avoiding a strike.

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Very much appreciate your thoughtful analysis!