First Preview: "Barefoot in the Park"

Excellent show. Amanda Peet and Partick Wilson were amazing. They complimented each other so well. The set was very nice. The first act of the show got slow towards the end of act 1. There was a lot of down time with no action. Tony Roberts was perfect and Jill Clayburgh got a big entrance applause and many laughs although I personally feel that she was the weakest of the four. While she was very good I think she acted to much for the laughs. Adam Sietz is on stage for a total of about 3 minutes but he was hysterical! Perfect for the role. The second act was very good and didn’t need any changing. During each scene change they brought down the curtains with colorful flowers and played catchy music. I don’t know if this was only because they haven’t worked out the scene changes yet, but I think they should keep it in the show. The audience was singing along, which is something you don’t often hear at a play. At the end everyone got a huge applause, but they took bows in pairs: Sietz & Walker, Clayburgh & Robertts, Peet & Wilson. I think they should allow each to take their own bows. I saw Scott Elliot walk into the audience before the show (which started 10 minutes late) so I know he was there taking notes. I missed Neil Simon. Afterwards Roberts came out quick and signed for a few people be fore getting into his car. Amanda Peet came out and seemed surprised that there people waiting for her. She gave a “thanks” wave and started walking to her car when people crowed in around her and she signed for most people but didn’t take photos or chat. But she did look dead tired. Then they brought out barricades for Patrick Wilson who stayed for about 10 minutes. Signing and talking to everyone. He took about 14 photos with the same lady who had about 9 different cameras. (As an aside the Security guy who was there was the nicest Ive ever seen at a theatre. He talked to everyone and took photos for people and helped Amanda Peet into her car. He was clueless to the play and who the actors were but he was a very nice man) Lastly Jill came out there were only a few people left so she signed and took photos before leaving. Over all it was a very good show. I can see where it needs slight improvements in act 1 before opening but nothing major (other than the scene changes which I don’t know if they were intentional or not). Excellent cast and direction. Any seat in the house would be fine to see everything. From the Balcony you only see the lower half of the people when their on the roof but its fine. Also from a seat on the left you can look into the bathroom and bedroom which might be a bonus (I was center so I couldn’t see into them, but you don’t miss a thing) This show is Defiantly a must see!

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Wife and I were also there lats night - enjoyable show, great cast!

Was a little slow at times, but it picked up and had great laughs - plus excellent choice of music that played - lots of people singing along....

Really liked the set also, we were sitting in Row F center orch which seemed like perfect seats. The first two rows look like bad choices (unless you are an NBA player) since the stage is raised pretty high.

Amanda Peet did a bunch of changing onstage - another plus!

Patrick Wilson did some changing too, ladies probably enjoyed that more...

I'd list this one as a must see! (Didn't have same opinion on "A Touch of a Poet" though)

Woo Hoo...thanks for the feedback, especially about Mister Wilson's wardrobe changes *dainty blush* and the seating.

I'm in center orchestra, row D...center seats...

*polishes lenses of binoculars*

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Updated On: 1/25/06 at 09:16 AM

Response in PM (We don't Mister Wilson to have TOO much of a headstart, do we?)

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I'm seeing this in March, and I'm really excited that it's getting such a good response from people who have seen it.

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You silly.

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I'm so glad Patrick is broadening his horizons! I can't wait to see it!

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I love reading everyone's comments and can't wait to hear more!

And, so glad Mister Wilson is willing to mingle with his fans.
*rubs hands together with glee*

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im glad to hear it went well!
do you think amanda peet or patrick wilson would answer fanmail (i think amanda is hot, and my sis thinks patrick is, so yeah). just wondering!