Profile for Play Esq.

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I’m sure you know my comment was not directed to you. 

By contrast, happy to say that Damn Yankees was sold out during my performance yesterday.  The arts are still thriving in DC…but I’m not touching the Kennedy Center until that asshat is gone. 

I’d actually say house left/stage right because of the massive entry way and the dinner scene. It won’t matter much either way, but I’d say more action happens there. 

TheGingerBreadMan said: "Who is this for? What audience? It's a fun show, sure, but it's dated as hell and I just can't think of a good reason that it needs to be revived."

How do I put this lightly as a millennial…let me give it a shot: I WILL f**kING CUT YOU IF YOU GO AFTER THIS REVIVAL!

…but I digress, we are all entitled to our opinions 😌

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...

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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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