Best Straight Play on Broadway at the moment?

[CapnHook]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 1:25am

In your opinion, which straight play on Broadway is the best? I'll be in the city March 4-6 and have room to add a play to Curtains and Pirate Queen.

I saw Lieutenant of Inishmore and LOVED it. Saw Lousing Louie and thought it was okay. History Boys was great! Awake and Sing! was okay.

Also, any off-Broadway recommendations? I haven't seen any.

Thanks!

Updated On: 2/26/07 at 01:25 AM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 1:27am

as apposed to a gay play, right?

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 1:42am

I would recommend OUR LEADING LADY off broadway...here is the link to my review:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=926530#2832287

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 7:11am

JOURNEY'S END is fantastic. If you like good theatre, this production is a must.

Updated On: 2/26/07 at 07:11 AM

[Horton]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 7:13am

JOURNEY'S END

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 10:05am

TRANSLATIONS

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 10:27am

I really liked TALK RADIO. Can't say that it's the best straight play on Broadway, though, because I haven't seen any others yet. But, I thoroughly enjoyed it and Schreiber gives a knockout performance.
Updated On: 2/26/07 at 10:27 AM

[dirty rotten guy]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 10:35am

I thought all plays were gay?

[Corine2]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 10:35am

My list all closed. ;-(
My favorite play which was on Broadway was "Little Dog Laughed"
Off Broadway they all closed:
"Southern Comforts"
"Regrets Only"
Still playing: "Mis Understanding Mammy"

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 12:10pm

Journey's End, hands down. Translations is a close second.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 1:30pm

I concur with Journey's End.

[Magdalene]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 1:58pm

I enjoyed "The Fever" at the Acorn---very thought-provoking!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:55pm

Can you give more info on "The Fever"?

"Straight Play" means no music/ no musical numbers as opposed to a Musical . So " The Little Dog Laughed" is actually a straight play , even though it dealt with a gay actor in the closet.

1 vote for "Journey's End " here
Updated On: 2/26/07 at 02:55 PM

[Calvin]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:58pm

Another vote for "Journey's End" here, although I've yet to see "Translations."

[folkyboy]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:15pm

i agree. i won't be seeing "Translations" only due to monetary constraints but i would recommend "Journey's End". i also enjoyed "Radio Golf" when i saw it pre-Broadway

[Piercemn]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 4:48pm

Without question, Journey's End. I saw it in London and it's riveting.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 7:48pm

Translations with Journey's End as my close second.