Kad said: "Wayman_Wong said: "
So does this mean critics will review ''Good Night,'' whose top ticket is $799, thru the same financial lens that they did to ''Othello''?"
I imagine so, particularly if critical consensus aligns with word of mouth (which is even worse for Good Night than it is for Othello)."
I know we all run in different circles, but the word of mouth I've heard on Good Night and Good Luck is positively glowing compared to Othello. And ShowScore isn't what it was even six months ago, but the current audience scores are 90 for the former and 55 for the latter.
Also...while they're both stupidly expensive, I felt at least that GNAGL gave viewers a 21 person cast and a huge, impressive set. Contrasted with ten grey beams moving around a grey stage in Othello.
I will also completely admit my bias related to cost. I caught GNAGL from a third row mezz seat on the side that I got for $84. At Othello, I paid $150 to be in the last row. And while the Clooney play is quiet and doing subtle work, I just think it's the vastly better theater experience of the two.