Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
CopleyScott17
Understudy Joined: 5/5/19
#1Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/15/25 at 1:48pm
Why in heaven's name would they try to make All My Sons look like a comedy?
Worse yet, could van Hove be staging it as a comedy?
https://ibb.co/xSkDqYmF
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#2Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/15/25 at 1:50pm
CopleyScott17 said: "Why in heaven's name would they try to make All My Sonslook like a comedy?
Worse yet, could van Hove be staging it as a comedy?
https://ibb.co/xSkDqYmF
How do you get "comedy" from that ad??
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#3Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/15/25 at 2:25pm
I don't see "comedy", either.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#4Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/15/25 at 3:55pm
Marianne Jean-Baptiste is the part that would excite me. She deserves more than an "et al" credit.
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#5Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/15/25 at 6:54pm
I agree that the ad is hilariously misleading. The play is a tragedy, not a quirky family comedy. But it’s Ivo van Hove, so who knows…
CopleyScott17
Understudy Joined: 5/5/19
#6Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/16/25 at 1:10am
For starters, Cranston's twinkling eyes and amused smirk and Jean-Baptiste's contented smile. Does anything read as tragedy to you?
#7Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 9/16/25 at 3:21am
If someone has not taken a hit out on me here by then (kidding, I hope) I'll report back - I agree that there IS something a bit comedy vibes about the art but I highly doubt the actual production is. It's just they probably want it to appeal to a wide audience for sales purposes. The colour tone, angles etc.. also has SOME hint of darkness but the style is a bit too much "love actually".
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Updated On: 9/16/25 at 03:21 AM
SteveSanders
Broadway Star Joined: 3/29/25
#8Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 11/22/25 at 7:42am
The TImes review (4/5 stars)
"The American star is on strong form in Ivo Van Hove’s full-blooded version but it’s Paapa Essiedu who steals the show."
The Guardian review (5/5 stars)
"Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu and Hayley Squires achieve theatrical alchemy in Ivo van Hove’s superb production.... Every scene is strong, no actor stealing the show, each raising the power of the ensemble as a whole. There is so much alchemy here – it just dazzles and dazzles."
#9Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 11/22/25 at 8:08am
Stunning in every way. I would expect a broadway transfer and awards.
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Owen22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/11
#10Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 11/22/25 at 8:49am
I don't even like All My Sons and these reviews are sending me to London in January. I mean, there are a bunch of other things I'm going to go see too, but All My Sons was not on the list until today.
MezzA101
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/23
#11Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 11/24/25 at 10:16am
Critic's Pick
This ‘All My Sons’ Is Tragedy Done Right
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/theater/all-my-sons-ivo-van-hove-london.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3k8.Aesk.MQXpF4nIuOBv&smid=nytcore-android-share
CallbackKing2
Swing Joined: 3/31/04
#12Cranston, et. al., in All My Sons
Posted: 11/24/25 at 10:40am
As talented as he is, Cranston is miscast as Joe.
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