Having Patrick Page do one of his "dramatic lyric readings" of Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand is a VERY clever marketing move for this one.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/3/17
I was already in for Patrick Page, but Kristine Nielsen? Yes please
I saw this at the Mark Taper Forum several years ago. What I remember most is Patrick Page's complete command of the stage. I have an interest in late 19th century and early 20th century European royalty; therefore, I was definitely the audience for this. I'll be anxious to read the opinions posted on this board.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
darquegk said: "Having Patrick Page do one of his "dramatic lyric readings" of Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand is a VERY clever marketing move for this one."
As someone else pointed out, he originated the role he'll be playing during the world premiere run at the Mark Taper in L.A. in 2017. So I'm sure they were happy he was able to return to the role but it's not as if they picked his name out of a hat.
I caught this at Theatreworks Silicon Valley pre-pandemic (sans Patrick Page), and REALLY liked the play. It's a fascinating and disturbing look at radicalization; I'm excited to see it hit NY. Kristine Nielsen and Patrick Page are both incredibly well cast in this.
Chorus Member Joined: 4/3/24
Oh how I wish this were still playing in January
Understudy Joined: 7/18/19
did anyone go see this last night? Or planning to over the weekend?
I'm going on Weds, and curious to hear what others think, though earlier productions seem to have been positive
Enjoyed this. It’s a humorous but cautionary tale on the power of persuasion and following others in a world where groupthink through social media is at dangerous levels.
All three boys did a very good job in their roles, but Jake Berne, as the lead, gave his role more levels. Page and Nielsen were, of course, good too. The whole thing moved quickly (partly because of the changing sets) and while Roundabout has it listed as 2 hrs and 15, it was definitely 2 hours. That may change as previews continue.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/3/17
DramaTeach said: "Enjoyed this. It’s a humorous but cautionary tale onthe power of persuasion and following others in a world where groupthink through social media is at dangerous levels.
All three boys did a very good job in their roles, but Jake Berne, as the lead, gave his role more levels. Page and Nielsen were, of course, good too. The whole thing moved quickly (partly because of the changing sets) and while Roundabout has it listed as 2 hrs and 15, it was definitely 2 hours. That may change as previews continue."
Roundabout website says two hours including intermission
Understudy Joined: 7/18/19
DramaTeach said: "Enjoyed this. It’s a humorous but cautionary tale onthe power of persuasion and following others in a world where groupthink through social media is at dangerous levels.
All three boys did a very good job in their roles, but Jake Berne, as the lead, gave his role more levels. Page and Nielsen were, of course, good too. The whole thing moved quickly (partly because of the changing sets) and while Roundabout has it listed as 2 hrs and 15, it was definitely 2 hours. That may change as previews continue."
thanks, good to hear it's enjoyable
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