Anyone see 33 VARIATIONS last night?

Yes, and I thought it was excellent. I did play piano for 12 years though, so I definitely felt like I could relate to the piece. The beginning was a bit slow, but Act 2 was outstanding overall.

Jane Fonda really held her own and gave a layered and well thought out performance. She also looked fantastic up on that stage. All the supporting players were great as well, especially Samantha Mathis, Susan Kellermann, and Zach Grenier. A special mention to Diane Walsh, the piano player, who was nothing short of brilliant.

The sets and lighting were phenomenal and I really enjoyed the direction for the most part.

The play is very well crafted and certainly makes you think and allows you to learn something in the process...and it can only get better from here. Highly recommended.

it was about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

He was fine. Certainly held his own. Had a couple of good lines, but did not have the showier role. The daughter and Beethoven probably had the most fun roles to play.

Here's another one who'll be there next Wednesday. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it , I'm really excited for this show.

Did any of the cast sign at the stage door?

Updated On: 2/10/09 at 12:07 PM

I love that Jane took pictures of the crowd, she is too cool. Great to have this diva back on Broadway.

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It was a very pleasant stage door experience (minus the two losers next to me who didn't even see the show and just wanted Jane to sign some stuff for ebay...I hate when people do that).

I hate that, too. I mean, c'mon, making business out of the theatre (haha). But seriously, at least make an effort... see the show before having celebrities sign your "treasured possessions" that go straight online.

Hi Trace--
If you had TDF seats, how were they? I'm using TDF tix for this Saturday night, but I'm thinking it can't be too bad, because I don't believe that theater has a balcony; true?

I got my tickets via TDF. $36, and that included the service charge.

The cheapest ticket is $67, without discounts.

For once, I'm not complaining.

This show is fantastic,we saw the second preview, it will probably win the Pulitzer and the Tony and acting awards for Ms. Fonda and for the supporting cast who were uniformly terrific. The production is magnificent, the writing is excellent, it is beautifully paced, very moving and thoughtful and I plan to see it again.

I can't believe I'm on Jane Fonda's blog!!

Is there student rush for this? I am dying to see her on the stage!

A really interesting play. Mr. Kaufman was there who thanked people for coming to the first week of previews. The perf was about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Colin Hanks was good; although he is supposed to be a straight nurse. In NYC??? :)

Great set, wonderful music, and seamless transitions from past to present.

Fonda is wonderful and at her age kudos to her for coming back and having to memorize many long monologues and to endure physical deteriorations.

Note to Hanks and Mathis: shame on you both for smoking! The minute they left the theater they lit up. They lost their moms to cancer and should know better. Fonda, sunglasses and dog in tow, signed many autographs and seemed happy to see the common folk. :)

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