GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS 2025 Previews

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A third Broadway revival of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross starts up tomorrow night (March 10). The star-studded cast is led by newly crowned Oscar winner Kieran Culkin, Bill Burr, Bob Odenkirk, and Michael McKean playing four unscrupulous, potty-mouthed real estate salesmen; also featured are Howard W. Overshown, John Pirruccello, and Donald Webber, Jr. Opening night is March 31 at the Palace Theatre, for a limited run through June 14; directing is Leopoldstadt Tony winner Patrick Marber.

“A group of Chicago real estate salesmen battle ruthlessly for the big deal in David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.”

Who’s going?

I was unsure about Kieran as well until I saw A Real Pain- then I thought (on paper) he was a great Roma, glad he delivers. My dad is excited for Odenkirk, not because of Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul but Nobody lol. Look forward to seeing this!

PS Broadway Direct lists running time of 1 hour and 45 minutes including intermission.

Updated On: 3/9/25 at 07:31 AM

mrshowbiz90210 said: "Kad said: "iluvtheatertrash said: "
Going to your “family member”’s dress rehearsal and posting a review on BroadwayWorld is tacky AF."

I’m sorry, but if a production invited that many attendees to the final dress and did not give restriction, they’re confident in the work andclearlyexpect people to talk about it and build some buzz. And nycward was very positive about the production!


This insistencethat giving thoughts on an invited dress is inherently uncouth is just silly. If there is an audience, people should be free to talk about what they saw unless the production has requested otherwise."



good point but Boop! Is doing the same thing and one is about a gesture of courtesy and the other a desperate move to create word of mouth by papering


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Yes! Wanting to sell tickets to a production on Broadway in a climate where theatre arts is struggling (even with star studded Broadway shows) is “desperate “

The night of the Oscars I picked up a $162 ticket for a Monday night in April. Looks like prices have skyrocketed. Good choice.

I was invited by friends but am not involved. Was in the first row and certainly was impressed by the cast and especially Kieran who was full-bore indeed. As the cast continues to their footing in front of the first audiences under Mr Marber’s guidance I have no doubt this will be a f%*~£ing top selling run. Also my first time back at the Palace since the lift and kudos to Stewart, Bonnie, the Nederlanders and TSX for quite a feat indeed Bravo all

Will look forward to seeing it again a bit fsrther back

Updated On: 3/9/25 at 01:01 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "The way I've always viewed final dress etiquette:

• If you love it? Shout it from the rooftops. It hurts nobody. Just disclose if you or someone you know gains financially from the production.
• If you hate it or if parts of it didn't work? Keep that to yourself for now because many a good show has had a bad final dress and improved in previews. Every final dress is different. Sometimes it's the first time running without stops, sometimes not.

As for the play: I'm really curious to see how the Mamet vibe translates nowadays in our current climate. Will it still thrill and move audiences? Will buyers and critics care about these low-life guys?"

That is a good point as I also wondered if Mamet's toxic masculinity would translate today...not to mention considering some of his Trumpian views (for lack of a better description.) I think this is where the casting is really quite smart because each of these performers are inherently such likable artists. You do feel empathy for their character"s desperation.

Interesting side note to this topic: I was talking with an agent who also came backstage about the play and he said that some producers have been floating a female casting for Glenngarry with Patti Lupone along with other powerhouse women which sounds like a great idea. Apparently Mamet was okay with the concept but refused to change any pronouns which would be quite weird and confusing. He was so unyielding on that point that it never materialized. Sounds like quite the loss for a terrific reimagining, don't ya all think? This current iteration is still set in the 1980's but with a female cast it would be great to rethink it for today as women are such an integral part of the real estate industry. Barbara Corcoran on steroids anyone?

Updated On: 3/9/25 at 02:08 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "The way I've always viewed final dress etiquette:

• If you love it? Shout it from the rooftops. It hurts nobody. Just disclose if you or someone you know gains financially from the production.
• If you hate it or if parts of it didn't work? Keep that to yourself for now because many a good show has had a bad final dress and improved in previews. Every final dress is different. Sometimes it's the first time running without stops, sometimes not.

As for the play: I'm really curious to see how the Mamet vibe translates nowadays in our current climate. Will it still thrill and move audiences? Will buyers and critics care about these low-life guys?"

so well articulated

How was the view from the front row? I have a second row ticket in a couple weeks

excellent view - no issues at all

And no need for a raincoat!

Updated On: 3/10/25 at 10:25 AM

Does it look worth the $? I feel like the last production got a lot of flack for looking cheap.

Any first preview thoughts, guys?