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Thanks. Was really hoping for a different response, but sadly these reviews fit right in with the rest. Too bad. Had such high hopes for this production. 

Want to check in on Dog Day. Has anyone attended recently? Any further tweaks (or improvements) since the reviews came out? Or is it locked in and it is what it is? Thanks. 

Attended the Giant matinee yesterday. Maybe four people recorded the CC. Just not a big deal. I can get worked up pretty quickly about audience behavior, but this ain’t worth it. 

BeyondtheBoards said: "I find this discourse fascinating. I haven't heard any horror stories about him from recently. Perhaps he actually has done some work on himself/gotten some help for his issues? I mean, this kind of cancellation mentality doesn't encourage people to do better."

That ‘s still not enough for some of the purity police around here. Who says cancel culture is dead?

She’s likeable and extremely talented. She’ll do fine. Some of you need to calm down and worry about stuff that’s really important. 

This will always be a losing argument. People are addicted to their phones and would rather cut off an arm than give them up. Phones aren't going anywhere, no matter how much many of us huff and puff. 
Anyway, I’ve been to a fair number of shows and it doesn’t feel like curtain call photos are out of control. A few folks snap shots, but the vast majority are clapping. And I’ve never witnessed anyone filming during a performance (thank God). 

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Just one more thing to make this play a torturous experience. (But yes, this is an ATG thing, they have popcorn buckets at all of their theaters now. A cheap snack they can sell at a premium)."

Have you seen this recently? Has it gotten any better at all? Have tickets, but on the fence about seeing it. Guess I’m searching for any reason to go.

God forbid Americans go two hours without shoveling food into their fat faces. No idea why the obesity rate is around 50%. Pathetic. 

EDSOSLO858 said: "Feldman says midnight embargo lift."

Yikes. Might want to keep that embargo in place. 

With the official opening upon us, I’m wondering what folks who have seen it multiple times think. I’ve heard about some fine tuning during previews, but what specifically has been tweaked? Has the running time been trimmed? The comic tone dialed back? A few secondary characters removed? Early preview reviews were not great. Really want to like this production, so hope it’s now in stronger shape. Thanks. 

Hope they also upgrade the quality of the food. 

Dislike anything that encourages the audience to think they’re part of the show. 

It’s odd because London is not an inexpensive city. But theatre tickets are quite affordable. The overall experience is much nicer too. West End is much less trashy and tacky vs Times Square. 

99pandas said: "Saw this at the matinee yesterday, 3rd row orchestra. I enjoyed it, though I admit I have never seen the film and I am a JonBernthal fan. I was trying to overhear and eavesdrop on the row behind me, but I think they may be planting or recruiting audience members to get the Attica chant going ---can anyone confirm??"

What’s the scoop on this? Is this a cringy moment because so few audience members join in? What’s been happening?

How is Brannon as Mary’s husband?

Think it’s a combo of things: A lot of angry, self-entitled people with “f—- you” attitudes. Many of these same people are slobs, who dress like they just rolled out of bed and act like they’re still at home. No sense of shame or embarrassment, nothing is off limits or too low. Just look at who’s in the White House for Exhibit A on that last one.

Agree. Has to transfer, right? I’ll be first in line for tix!

That’s great to hear. Seems like most are really liking the production. It’s the venue that’s up for criticism. Looking forward to this next month. It’s funny…of the plays I have coming up, this was the one I feared could be a flop. But I’m reading good things. I expected the most from Dog Day Afternoon, and lots of folks are bailing on it.