#1
Posted: 2/3/17 at 4:08pm
Any early reports about this one yet?
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#2
Posted: 2/3/17 at 6:48pm
I was very curious about this too. I'm making a quick trip to New York in mid-February, and this show has a great cast. I read the reviews from London though and they are not all positive.
#3
Posted: 2/4/17 at 3:41pm
Going next Sunday. I'll post my impressions then but being that it's a Wally Shawn play, I'm guessing it's not going to be an uplifting experience..lol
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#4
Posted: 2/4/17 at 4:06pm
Saw this in London.
It is a waste of a precious theatre spot.
#5
Posted: 2/4/17 at 4:09pm
wait what? it got a transfer?! Dear God, it's probably the worst thing I have ever seen in all my life. It made me even consider the idea of leaving at the interval, too bad there wasn't one.
#6
Posted: 2/4/17 at 4:37pm
Wow, I'm depressed before I even go..
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#7
Posted: 2/4/17 at 5:23pm
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I decided to forgo Evening this short trip in favor of DEH, Natasha, Sunday in the Park, Glass Menagerie, Kid Victory and Bronx Tale.
Updated On: 2/4/17 at 05:23 PM
#8
Posted: 2/4/17 at 11:58pm
Saw this tonight and posted my review here:
https://atheatrefoodieinforesthills.wordpress.com
Updated On: 2/4/17 at 11:58 PM
#9
Posted: 2/5/17 at 7:33am
HBBrock said: "Saw this tonight and posted my review here:
https://atheatrefoodieinforesthills.wordpress.com
ouch!
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#10
Posted: 2/6/17 at 11:05am
I saw the first preview. I wouldn't call the play "bad", so much as wrong headed. The only play of Shawn's that I had seen before was The Designated Mourner at the Public, and there i found his writing very impressive. Here he creates what seems like a realistic situation, and then goes off in different directions.
There are some strong moments in the writing: a monologue for the young woman in the play, and a memory of the character that Shawn plays talking about wanting a role that he did not get. I thought that Broderick gave it his all---he has a very long role; did not find him boring, he plays a kind of intellectual person who discovers a lot during the evening and I thought he took the journey well. But there are a lot of contradictions in the text---the major revelation about people's behavior just seems odd and strange. The cast is really strong---it was great to watch Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker in the play, but their roles are sadly under written. If you find Shawn interesting as a playwright, there is at least a lot to consider here. But you have to be prepared to go with the vision.
#11
Posted: 2/7/17 at 8:12pm
StageDoor3 said: "... I decided to forgo Evening..."
Very wise choice on your part. Save Jill Eikenberry singing, there's absolutely nothing to see here, folks. Move along. Quickly.
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#13
Posted: 2/7/17 at 8:35pm
What does the cover art look like? Can someone post a pic of their Playbill?
#14
Posted: 2/7/17 at 8:51pm
LimelightMike said: "What does the cover art look like? Can someone post a pic of their Playbill?
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#15
Posted: 2/17/17 at 8:19pm
Pleasantly surprised to see generally good reviews for this play. From some early preview postings, I feared the worst, but it seems just the opposite. Very good reviews for the cast, especially happy to see Matthew Broderick get some love from the critics for a change. I've seen him several times in various roles and feel he is more effective in a smaller house where the intimacy supports his quieter style. I was truly moved by his performance in the Irish Rep's Shining City. Also very happy to see Wally Shawn's political commentary being compared to today's real and disturbing world. Looking forward to seeing this production.
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