Actor v Subject

[fosca3]

Posted: 7/27/11 at 4:17pm

I'm not sure how to word this --

I was looking at the description of MAN AND BOY, and trying to decide if I want to see it

I've never seen Frank Langella onstage, and I've always heard really good things about him. But the subject-matter of the play just doesn't seem that interesting to me

How do others on here feel about this -- would you choose to see a play just to see an actor, or is the subject matter absolutely critical too?

I know there are plenty of plays I do choose for the play itself, this one would just be backwards

I understand that the ultimate decision is mine, but since it's expensive for me to get to NYC to see a play, I'm kind of torn on this one. And I was just curious how others make these decisions

Thanks!

[SeanMartin]

Posted: 7/27/11 at 5:44pm

It depends, actually. If it's a play or musical, the story has to grab me. But if it's the opera, the performer.