Gary: A Sequel To Titus Andronicus Previews — Page 11

Kad said: "Sauja captured my thoughts on this very well.

This is a work I'd really like to read. The text is often funny, sometimes beautiful, and full of ideas- but the production is so full of, well, a lot of things, so I feel like I wasn't able to fully process what Mac was actually saying.

It is undeniably characteristic of Taylor Mac, though, who takes a throw-it-all-in approach and has no fear of failure."

Thank you Mac. Thank you Sauja.

I have no idea what "Gary" is doing on Broadway, but once in a while an odd thing happens, and I'm glad I was there to see it. To see this strange meditation on genre, class, and what-have-you, done up in a SANTO LOQUASTO scenic design, for chrissakes, and with this stellar cast...it does one's heart good to see that,art...sorry, ART, is still a thing on Broadway.

Yes, Mac, you're right. There was far more to process in that that hundred minutes than my poor brain could handle. I can't wait to pore over the printed text--but in the meantime, could someone remind me of the the final words of the play? I didn't know at the time that they were the final words, but they were very touching, and if someone can jog my memory I would appreciate it. This may require one of those SPOILER ALERT boxes (which is way above my BroadwayWorld pay grade),

I walk by the theatre every morning at about 9:30AM and I have never seen more than 2 people in line on any given day. That could change as the weather warms up, but I imagine this will remain a pretty easy show to rush throughout its limited run.

"dmwnc1959 said: "Any updates on Rush tickets, and what it might be like mid-July on a Sunday?"

haterobics said: Warmer?"

Had to laugh at this, reminded me of one of my favorite movie quotes:

Eugene: Man it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot.

- Biloxi Blues

I loved it. The opening gag was unexpected but hilarious. And when they opened to that set my jaw dropped! An almost spectacle at the booth? Never would I have thought. The play manages to find the perfect balance between low comedy humour/gags while also having something important to say about the mechanisms of social change. It’s also as if Nathan Lane’s character is commenting on his real life career aspirations - low comedian who wants to be ‘promoted’ to more dramatic roles so he can actually have an impact on the world (CF. His transition from musical comedy to Angels in America). The language was really interesting and clever at times. The show also has a lot of heart. Incredible acting from all 3 actors (even if it is a little broad - though I was sitting up close). The two leads in particular each manage to get their fair share of meaty scenes.

I can’t help but think if things would have been elevated to a new level with Andrea Martin, but the actor who in keeping with the story was also ironically promoted to a role that has a bit more impact/commentary/influence is so good that it was much easier to forget this than dwell on it.

Really hoping things can pick up a little and they can snag some positive reviews. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life. So quirky and interesting.

At one point I was considering throwing this ticket away due to the mediocre buzz/sales and dropping out of Andrea Martin, but I’m so glad I didn’t.

Updated On: 4/19/19 at 09:01 AM

Are there other actors in the show besides those three? I've seen video of folks in costume but I don't know if they're movement only...