Betrayal Question?

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 11:37pm

I was looking at the numbers of Betrayal, it's selling extremely well. Do you think it's because the play is well known? Or for Daniel Craig? Or Rachel Weisz? I am sure some people will attack me, but I barely know these two actors. Maybe Harold Pinter's attachment? I guess Craig is the main draw because he was in the James Bond movie, but if women are the ones paying these high prices to see a movie star hunk onstage, why would they want to see him along with actress wife?

Updated On: 10/27/13 at 11:37 PM

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 11:44pm

The play is a contemporary classic, but who cares about that? The play is a hit because Daniel Craig is in it, and to boot, his onstage wife is being played by his real life wife, who is also a movie star. I guarantee that 80% of ticket buyers have no idea who Harold Pinter was and don't care.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 11:46pm

I think it is likely for Daniel Craig because he was, as you point out in the James Bond movie. He was in another play a few years ago with Hugh Jackman and that sold out as well. So it must be him.

Updated On: 10/27/13 at 11:46 PM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 11:48pm

Go to the TKTS booth. Ask 10 people in line if they know who Harold Pinter is. My guess is 1 out of 10 will know he is a playwright.

People want to see James Bond on stage. And Weisz. And in a play with the title "Betrayal," it sounds like a romantic drama.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 11:48pm

I meant Daniel* I really need to watch a movie once in awhile...I only see theatre.

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 10/28/13 at 6:20pm

I'd pay to watch Daniel Craig read the phone book, especially if he were shirtless.