A STRANGE LOOP On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 20

Gerrold44 said: "Might be a weird question but a friend runs a high school-age theatre program and they're trying to decide which show to bring their students to this year. They're all fine with more mature content (and the parents want them to see "real theatre" as opposed to Disney/film adaptations), but wondering if anyone can DM and let me know specifically how much physical sexual content and drug use is in the show? Want to make sure I have a full scope before deciding, just in case.

Thanks!"

I think they'll be fine and it'll open up an interesting conversation. It is pretty dirty, but not really in a Book of Mormon/Avenue Q kind of way. The language is strong and there is some sex and drug use in the show.

As someone else said, there's way worse stuff on Euphoria, which a lot of them probably watch.

Damn, still?

I saw that there are now banners up all around TSQ and 8th avenue for the show. Hopefully that’ll help drive more people to it. Though I do think this is the kinda show that needs subway ads on the digital screens, YouTube commercials, etc..

I saw the show on Sunday from Orch left and didn't think there were any sound mixing issues. I went into the show completely blind, and had no difficulty understanding the lyrics.

Having said that - holy shi this show! I have been listening to 2019 cast album and can really see what Kad means in his review about missing Larry Owens in the show. Owen's voice is just so much stronger and I can literally hear his performance being much more dynamic than Jaquel's (who was really good but definitely didn't deliver the final song for me quite as well).

Saw it last night. It is still rolling around in my head and I am still kind of piecing it together. It is a lot. I wouldn't really call it "divisive", as I have read and heard it called. It has some layers that I don't find dividing, but speak to different people. I did not find the sex scene shocking visually. It was what was being said during it that made me think "Oh, wow, is this still happening"?

It is like nothing we have seen or may see in the near future on Broadway. It is bold, daring and incredibly raw. I can't wait for the Tony nominations.

Can anyone tell me if the tickets sold at TKTS for A Strange Loop are decent seats? I’d rather not bother going there if the seats are only in the balcony.

Updated On: 5/11/22 at 01:17 PM

Rush update, I got to the theatre at 11:15 and I believe I got the last rush ticket. View was decent, but not amazing, granted I knew it would be partial going in. Mars was absolutely wonderful as Thought 1. She was truly a standout.

I notice that the show isn't listed on TKTS today. Could be a sign of ticket sales starting to pick up? Good for them!

Saw the show tonight and enjoyed it very much and definitely more than Six. I didn't find the content shocking but it probably helped to read the comments on here first. The story was a little weak but the score was good with some of it great. How this show got nominated for Best Sound though is a complete mystery (other than Sound getting lumped in with its other achievements.) The sound issues are real and detracted from the experience greatly (from 6th row center orchestra). Mars Rucker was in for Thought 1 and was fantastic along with John Andrew Morrison and Jaquel Spivey. Jon-Michael Reese was in for Antwayn Hopper but unfortunately, I couldn't make out 90% of what he was saying or singing except part of his scene as Inwood Daddy. Nevertheless, I'm very glad we got to see this show because sadly, it will not likely make it to the Midwest no matter how many Tony Awards it wins and deserves to win.

Updated On: 5/12/22 at 10:50 PM

I’m going to need some time to fully process this one, but in short, WOW. What a truly remarkable, original, raw, visceral, and poignant piece of theatre. As a somewhat privileged cis gay white man who is about to turn thirty, this was extremely eye opening. The realities depicted are harsh, but I walked away learning a lot without feeling like I was being beat over the head or made to feel “bad” about my own shortcoming and biases (if that makes sense). It made me much more self aware and gave me a lot to think about in my own life, which, at the end of the day, is something great art should do.

All that personal stuff aside, this is also just such a strong piece of art. The direction is so tight and focused. The design elements are slick, simple, and yet so incredibly effective. I was sitting mezzanine row E center and had zero problems with the acoustics. I was able to catch every single word. The seven person cast is doing some of the finest work on Broadway I have seen in years. Jaquel Spivey is so tender, heartbreaking, funny, and real. I am rooting for him to win the Tony for best actor.

I really cannot say enough positive things about this. I originally had no plans/interest for this show when planning my trip to the city this weekend, but boy am I glad I decided to give this a chance after the buzz on here and the reviews (thank you, fellow BWW members!). This is more than just a show I SAW. It’s a show that I deeply felt and connected with. I walked away changed and my eyes opened. See this.

Sutton Ross said: "three Lululemons "

Was there really a need for this label? There is truth that the show needs broad appeal to survive so those who are different from the lead need not be characterized in this manner unless they are being outwardly antagonistic. After all, acceptance is a primary theme of the show. And if you can't hear the words, it could be a challenge to understand the character is white.

Updated On: 5/13/22 at 12:05 PM