Don't Dress for Dinner

[HereIAm]

Posted: 2/6/12 at 8:45pm

Would I need to see Boeing Boeing to understand Don't Dress for Dinner? Is it necessary because I bought tickets for it and then I found out it is a sequel! And would anyone know if it is okay for a teenager? Thanks!

[After Eight]

Posted: 2/7/12 at 10:47am

I saw it in Paris years ago and don't think there's any need to see Boeing-Boeing to understand it.

Considering what teens see nowadays, I'd say it's not going to be problem, but then, it all depends on the teen.

I loved the play and found it hilarious, as I did Boeing-Boeing.

[Jon]

Posted: 2/7/12 at 11:29am

It's not REALLY a sequel. It just has the same two lead male characters.

In BOEING BOEING, Bernard is sleeping with three "air hostesses" at the same time. His friend Robert gets caught up in the mess and tries to help Bernard avoid getting caught.

In DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER, Bernard is now married, and also has a mistress. His friend Robert gets caught up in the mess and tries to help Bernard avoid getting caught.

By the way, Camoletti also wrote three other "Bernard and Robert" plays.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/7/12 at 2:01pm

I saw this production of Don't Dress for Dinner in its Chicago run and it was hilarious. I have never seen Boeing Boeing and it made no difference.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 2/7/12 at 5:04pm

I saw Boeing-Boeing on Broadway and Tillinger's Don't Dress For Dinner in Chicago and was actually struck by how completely unrelated the plays are. Robert especially is a totally different character. BTW, I think that DDFD is actually a superior script.