ADH2 or MButterfly--help

[tatter47]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 5:19pm

Visiting in October and have one slot open for a show. Seeking advise between ADH2 or MButterfly. All advise appreciated.

 

 

 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 5:24pm

Do you want to buy tickets in advance or can you wait until you're here? Because it's hard for anyone to tell you anything about M. Butterfly until it starts previews.

[haterobics]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 5:34pm

By October, this choice will likely be made for you.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 5:40pm

I seem to recall some saying ADH2 (which seems to have been pretty polarizing if you read the thread devoted to it) wasn't as good after the original cast left. It's also struggling at the box office. Not sure if it'll still be playing in October. 

As far as M. Butterfly goes, it was on my list of possible shows to see, but 6 other shows (all musicals) won out over it. As the previous poster VintageSnarker stated, it's hard to know if this will be great or awful. 

As I see it, you have these potential pros and cons with M. Butterfly:

Pros: Strong Source material, I believe the playwright was involved in the revival, the director is known for stunning visuals, Clive Owen is a dynamic movie/tv actor 

Cons: The director's visual flourishes could overwhelm/undermine the source material, I believe Clive Owen's previous production and performance was not well received. 

Given all the above, considering I haven't seen ADH2 or MB (obviously), I'd say go with MB. It'll feature the original cast including a movie star (if that matters to you), is guaranteed to still be playing in October. And given the strong source material, at worst it'll be a beautiful misfire of a classic. 

Updated On: 8/22/17 at 05:40 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/22/17 at 8:35pm

Dolls House will likely close before October.