Looked all over and didnt see a thread for this. Apologies if its out there and I missed it.
Anyone else see this yet? I my husband got me a Signature subscription for Christmas and Im so glad he did because we caught this last night and I loved every second of it. I have some small reservations about the more lecture-laden bits of act two, but even those felt built into the plays critique of identity. What a beautifully constructed evening of theatre this is. So well-balanced.
Thought the performances were uniformly excellent, but especially the women - particularly Jessica Frances Dukes as Vera and Jenni Barber as Gloria. The arch of their relationship is really wonderfully laid out. Dukes digs into every single moment of playing Vera. A truly remarkable performance from her.
Highly recommend this. I had a fantastic time, as did the audience around me. Met some really lovely ladies next to and behind us. One of those evenings out that are so joyful that you cant help but bond with the people around you.
How does it compare to the production at 2nd Stage with Stephanie J Block? I enjoyed it there and was surprised someone was reviving it so soon. Is this a revised script? As much as I liked the other production, I was going to skip this because I feel like I just saw it. Is this different/special enough to warrant seeing again?
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
I am also wondering if any changes were made. I enjoyed the 2nd Stage production. Sanaa Lathan was wonderful and not sure I want to see it again after seeing her.
I don’t know how it compares as I didn’t see the 2ST production, but I do know I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It’s played campier and more farcical than it sounds on paper I imagine, so not sure if that’s a tonal shift or not.
Also, I would say it’s 100% worth it for the two central performances. Dukes and Barber are excellent. And for Signature’s initial run prices, you can’t beat it.