Democracy....
Democracy....
Thesbijean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/9/04
#0Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 1:25pmHey yall, I have yet to see this play, and was wondering what people who have seen it think of it? I mean, it will definitely last until June, cause it is sure to get multiple tony noms right???
#1re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 1:33pmI personally enjoyed this one. Richard Thomas was quite good.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#2re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 1:54pmIt's a lot of talk but, to me, interesting talk. The entire cast is superb. And yes, I think it will stick around for a while.
Faced with these Loreleis, what man can moralize!
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#3re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 1:56pmIt's not an easy play...you have to pay attention. And it helps to get there early enough to read the liner notes in the Playbill to brush up on German history if, like me, details of historical perspective elude you. But I liked it a lot, even if I, no doubt, missed some of the subtext. My husband, who IS a history wonk, cites it as the play he has most enjoyed seeing during the past couple of seasons. The performances were all solid. I'd be surprised if it doesn't win multiple awards.
Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10
#4re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 2:03pm
Yes, iflit is quite right. The first act is a bit slow, because there is a lot of background story to be told. This show is well worth the ticket price go and enjoy!
(hi flit!)
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#5re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 3:26pmI've seen this show three times in New York and once in London. It's a brilliant work of theatre. If you're not into politics, this probably will not be your cup of tea.
#6re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 3:35pmThe show is strong, no doubt about it, but it would have fallen apart without the genious direction that it has, because it cast just isn't that strong. I can't see one single cast member being nominated or recnognized - I just wish the cast had the power that the book and direction have, then it would be even better.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
pooryorick
Understudy Joined: 1/25/05
#7re: Democracy....
Posted: 2/3/05 at 4:01pm
The English "Democracy" cast was so far superior to the American cast, unlike "Copenhagen" which had an equally outstanding US and UK production. I do think it will be around for at least a couple more months, but wouldn't be surprised if it will begin to struggle once "Streetcar," "Pillowman," "Doubt," etc. start competing for ticket purchases.
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