Did anyone go to the Venus in Fur first preview?

I didn't see a thread already posted and I'm very curious to hear how the Broadway incarnation is.

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I also saw it tonight and as previously stated "WOW WOW WOW"... On the edge of my seat the entire production. I also missed it off-Broadway so I've been waiting for this for a while and it does not disappoint. It surprisingly ran about 1 hour and 50 minutes so I assuming they'll tighten it to get it down to the planned 90 minutes but it effortlessly flew by for me. Nina is a triumph and I thought Hugh Dancy was incredible. They were an electric team onstage. It was one of the best new plays that I've seen (especially on Broadway) in a long time. Recommended entirely. All I can say for now, I'll answer more questions if they arise.

I saw the second preview tonight as well. All due respect to Hugh Dancy, as he gives a very strong performance, but Nina Ariande is completely brilliant and owns this play. From the second she bursts onto the stage yelling a flurry of obscenities to the final moments she is magnificent.

I do think Nina has better chemistry with Hugh than with Wes off-Broadway. They work well as a pair, and as the stakes keep getting raised they never let the intensity sag.

I believe Isherwood reviewed this originally, but I hope Brantley takes over for the Broadway production because I want to read one of his all out gush fests for this diva in the making. She transitions from accent to accent and character to character so thrillingly. It's a marvel and I hope and pray that although this will be long closed come May that she will still be remembered for a Tony nomination.

Congrats to all involved!

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Gah, I saw it last night and absolutely loved it. Really strong performances by Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy; I saw the former in "Born Yesterday" last season, but she really shines here. The tension escalated for nearly two hours and never broke. The only way I could've enjoyed myself more is if the gentleman in the row behind me who was vocalizing with every exhale would've stopped moan-breathing. *sigh*

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Saw Venus last night. Nina Arianda is spectacular. If there ever was a tour de force performance, this was it. What she pulls by playing two totally different characters at the same moment is not to be believed. I wasn't crazy about the play itself, but anyone interested in the art of great acting should see this. Truly amazing

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Based on what I saw at CSC, Arianda is giving the kind of performance that people will remember for years after seeing it. That was one of the many great things about seeing her in BORN YESTERDAY--it was confirmation that her debut wasn't a fluke, and that she could command a Broadway house with as much ease as she did in a 250 seat theatre. I look forward to seeing her again, opposite the ridiculously talented (and mouth-watering) Mr. Dancy.

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Saw the play tonight Sunday Oct 16 at 7 pm
In spite of two very fine performances< I found the play very dull after the first fifteen minutes. Don't see what people like about this so much.

I've seen much better plays.

I've seen more realistic s and m at clubs in lower Manhattan.
If this is what is exciting audiences than they need to get out more.

Would not recommend. And 128 per ticket for a two character play (even at half price at $64 which I paid) not a very good bang for the buck.

It continues to boggle my mind as well how people are going on and on about how wonderful this show is.

Could you TELL there was only 2 minutes left? Perhaps he was feeling ill and could not hold off waiting any longer. Would it have been better to vomit in the house with only 2 minutes left.
I am not the man that left, nor do I know him, but I am sure that ruining your evening (I know, hypebole) was not what he had in mind.

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@dramaMama i wasnt sure it was 2 minutes but I knew we were building to an ending at that point, and trust me the guy did not look ill.....

Performances were stellar, play was brilliant. I loved every second of this.

She's fine. It's the script that's a disaster.

I saw it Friday night.

Cheers for Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy.

The play? Not so much. Ives doesn't take enough risks with his material, the character motivations are muddy at best and frequently incomprehensible: that Arianda and Dancy are so good is a testament to their gifts as actors. It was quite telling to me that toward the end, when the script is flailing listlessly, was when Arianda seemed least comfortable as she had absolutely nothing to play. Yet she still effortlessly commanded the stage and my attention. Brava.

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