Aubrey Plaza & Chris Bauer to headline new Ethan Coen play LET'S LOVE off-Broadway

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 8/7/25 at 12:56pm

Neil Pepe directing; will play at Atlantic Theatre Company September 25

[EmceeHammer]

Posted: 8/7/25 at 1:20pm

I'd see this just for the new Nellie McKay songs. Would love to see her compose a full musical. 

Hope this isn't another "All In." Big names, flimsy material, indie music hook... 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 8/7/25 at 2:01pm

EmceeHammer said: "I'd see this just for thenew Nellie McKay songs. Would love to see her compose a full musical.

Hope this isn't another "All In." Big names, flimsy material, indie musichook..."

 

Since Aubrey is the only "name" that means anything (except for a Coen Brother), I highly doubt it.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 8/7/25 at 3:20pm

Hopeful for this one.   We just purchased tix thinking this will sell well with Aubrey and this cast/creative.

[Sauja]

Posted: 8/7/25 at 3:47pm

This sounds a lot like Coen's previous Atlantic effort, Almost an Evening, which was similarly three very short plays, loosely linked. I remember that show as being a pleasure, if a bit thin. F. Murray Abraham have a delightful performance as God, which has stuck with me. 

 

My prediction is that it will be perfectly enjoyable. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/7/25 at 4:04pm

"Relatively Speaking" came to my mind immediately.

[Michael9]

Posted: 9/23/25 at 10:31am

Do we think there is any chance of this extending? 

[swright1031]

Posted: 9/28/25 at 2:47pm

I know it just began previews but has anyone seen this yet? I’m considering getting one of the few available tickets left for next week but the few reviews on show score make it hard to justify the price. Any thoughts are appreciated!!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 9/29/25 at 12:57pm

I saw it over the weekend. It's three short stories and it runs about 90 minutes. I loved the cast, the lighting but the direction was a little aimless. It's light, raunchy, and fun tho, which everyone in the world needs right now. Sold out crowd with great energy when I was there. It's not life changing but you will laugh and have a good time. Dylan and Dion were my favorites. Enjoy!

Updated On: 9/29/25 at 12:57 PM

[Andre4]

Posted: 9/30/25 at 2:49am

Given that it is three short stories is it different cast members for each or the same cast members in different roles? I am a big fan of Chris Bauer and Aubrey Plaza so I am wondering how long they will be on stage.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 10/2/25 at 10:36pm

Saw this tonight and I thought it was pretty middle of the road.  The first act was lightly entertaining and had some funny moments but it really struggled to hold my attention (it's basically just two monologues); the middle act was definitely the most fun and fleshed out (I think it was probably twice the first and third ones in respect to length), and had some fabulous performances; and the third act was short but quite sweet.  The show opens with a musical number from Nellie McKay and she also plays the musical interludes between the acts

For the most part each of the actors is only in one act, though I'd say Aubrey Plaza has the "leading" role in her act, with Chris Bauer as the secondary lead.  I thought Aubrey Plaza was very strong here and after the somewhat directionless first act, really came on strong for the second act and sustained it all the way through.  In general there's a lot of frank discussion about sex and dating, but nothing that I'd say will probably stick with me in the long term.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/3/25 at 10:11am

Michael9 said: "Do we think there is any chance of this extending?"

Extended to November 22.