Go see Hand to God

[madbrian]

Posted: 4/13/15 at 3:32pm

This brilliant show should be doing better.  I was at yesterday's matinee, and the mezzanine was only about half full.  Go see it.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 4/13/15 at 3:49pm

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/13/15 at 7:39pm

"This brilliant show should be doing better.  I was at yesterday's matinee, and the mezzanine was only about half full.  Go see it."

 So what's it about?! I read people are walking out of this show?!

[Annetteiago]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 6:49am

""This brilliant show should be doing better.  I was at yesterday's matinee, and the mezzanine was only about half full.  Go see it."
 So what's it about?! I read people are walking out of this show?!"

 that's because  america is conservative. This is the reason why we do not have more radical musicals on Broadway

[Annetteiago]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 6:49am

""This brilliant show should be doing better.  I was at yesterday's matinee, and the mezzanine was only about half full.  Go see it."
 So what's it about?! I read people are walking out of this show?!"

 that's because  america is conservative. This is the reason why we do not have more radical musicals on Broadway

[madbrian]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 7:01am

The show is difficult to describe.  It's a dark comedy, in the extreme.  I saw no one walk out at the performance I attended.  The response from our audience was very enthusiastic, and it appeared to be an older crowd.

[Tom5]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 7:31am

I agree. It's brilliant in every way and arguably the funniest straight play on Broadway today.

I think the only reason it is doing so badly is because it is viewed by the public as a one man play. Marketing should do everything possible to disabuse them of that. That is, if it's not too late already.

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 7:47am

"The show is difficult to describe.  It's a dark comedy, in the extreme"

thanks for the response but I will be passing up on the show.  How can you ask people to start watching the show then when asked what about says something snobbish like "Oh difficult to describe (for you)" that's how I'm reading it.  Thanks but no thanks.  Good luck with your thread

Updated On: 4/14/15 at 07:47 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 11:00am

""The show is difficult to describe.  It's a dark comedy, in the extreme"
thanks for the response but I will be passing up on the show.  How can you ask people to start watching the show then when asked what about says something snobbish like "Oh difficult to describe (for you)" that's how I'm reading it.  Thanks but no thanks.  Good luck with your thread"

 Oh, good lord.   How about googling it and deciding for yourself.

 

 

Personally, I can't wait to catch this next week.

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 11:08am

I don't think its difficult to describe. It's a new dark American comedy about a church puppet group, and one of the of puppets may or may not be possessed by the devil. It's funny and shocking, but I don't think it's difficult. An Ionesco play is difficult, "Hand to God" is Gothic-Pop Horror at it's best. 

[mpd4165]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 11:19am

""The show is difficult to describe.  It's a dark comedy, in the extreme"
thanks for the response but I will be passing up on the show.  How can you ask people to start watching the show then when asked what about says something snobbish like "Oh difficult to describe (for you)" that's how I'm reading it.  Thanks but no thanks.  Good luck with your thread"

 Do you...EVER see any show? You seem to pass on everything.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 12:13pm

 that's because  america is conservative.

And that's why Book of Mormon closed so quickly, losing its entire investment.  They should have learned their lesson when Avenue Q bombed and didn't take home a single Tony.  

How can you ask people to start watching the show then when asked what about says something snobbish like "Oh difficult to describe (for you)" that's how I'm reading it.

Probably because the intent of the poster was not what you chose to ascribe to them.

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 12:19pm

Oh yeah I have seen 10 shows on Broadway this year (in Jan/Feb) and will see five more in May! I loved 9 and left On the Town at intermission (boring!!! Just my opinion of course!) Well I must not be that interested in this show since I have no desire to google it.  But thanks for the poster above who described the show! It is much appreciated.  

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 12:27pm

" Probably because the intent of the poster was not what you chose to ascribe to them."

 Thanks for the clarify!  Yeah I guess they just want a love fest for the show.  But very misleading title. Oh well learned my lesson lol 

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 4/14/15 at 12:32pm

While I agree that the vulgarity certainly didn't hinder The Book of Mormon or Avenue Q from becoming the smash hits they are, I do think Hand to God is more biting than either of those shows, which at heart are both musical comedies. This play is equally as funny, but it has a much more cynical viewpoint, and I can see why that could turn people off.

Still, I loved it, and I'm planning to go next week with my sister. 

[ARTc3]

Posted: 4/18/15 at 11:19pm

My partner and I saw, Hand to God, last night and thought it dark, hysterically funny and brilliant. The orchestra was full - I didn't look up to see what was happening upstairs - and, as far as I could tell, nobody walked out last night. In fact, at times it was hard to hear over the laughter.

Go see this. It is extremely funny and very thoughtful.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/18/15 at 11:34pm

Surprisingly, it is on TDF now for 8 dates

I suspect that will change once the Tony nominations come out.

[ARTc3]

Posted: 4/18/15 at 11:48pm

I am surprised to read that. When I went to purchase the tickets, it was immediately after opening and the rave reviews. I had a discount code, which they honored, but had that day upped the price. Without checking the box office totals, I got the impression that sales were improving.

I genuinely hope that this has a healthy run. Its great to see something so dark on Broadway.

[ThatMezzoGirl]

Posted: 4/19/15 at 8:43am

"I don't think its difficult to describe. It's a new dark American comedy about a church puppet group, and one of the of puppets may or may not be possessed by the devil. It's funny and shocking, but I don't think it's difficult. An Ionesco play is difficult, "Hand to God" is Gothic-Pop Horror at it's best. "

You had me at "church puppet possessed by the devil". Was on the fence, but think I shall see this. 

[MVintheheartland]

Posted: 4/19/15 at 11:00am

I saw this a few weeks ago (along with "On the Twentieth Century", "King and I", and "Something Rotten".) This is the show I want to see again, and that I have thought about a lot. I thought the cast was fantastic, and that the show is propelled by talent, not special effects (well, there is the puppet). Yes, very dark comedy, with PUPPET SEX! (OMG!) 

I thought it was fantastic, but I guess if you think it's a cute church comedy, you will be mistaken. Definitely go see it!

 

 

 

[brdway411]

Posted: 4/19/15 at 11:15am

One of the best shows of the year. 

[bdn223]

Posted: 4/19/15 at 2:37pm

Saw the show for the second time last night (saturday evening). I am happy to report the show was sold out to the point where all 10 standing room tickets had already been picked up!! I know Saturday night is supposed to be a shows best selling performance, but it is still amazing. Also considering the Booth is known for having one of the strickest standing room policies I think it says a lot that people were willing to stand around all day to get a chance to get a sro spot.

Also considering Hand to Gods initial marketing tactics were horrible, it says wonders the power of reviews and word of mouth for this production. I honestly want to see this weeks grosses, and wouldn't be suprised to see a block of tickets open up through the end of the year within the next few weeks.

 

 In terms of the Tony race, I see a Kinky Boots vs. Matilda senario brewing. The London import vs the home grown orignal crowd pleaser. If sales continue their current trajectory I wouldn't be suprised if Hand to God pulls an upset over The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. I think this is even more plausible given that unlike Matilda whose reviews were  far superior to that of Kinky Boots, Hand to God and Curious Incidents were essentially on par, with Newsday being the only non-rave for Hand to God, compared to Curious Incident's universal raves.

 

Updated On: 4/19/15 at 02:37 PM

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 4/19/15 at 3:47pm

there marketing has been fantastic, what are you talking about?

[ARTc3]

Posted: 4/19/15 at 4:57pm

I'm glad to see this show can some love here. I was disappointed when I showed up here a few days ago and anything related to Hand to God was buried.

For those people on the fence, go see this. Its good. Very good.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/22/15 at 5:45pm

Um.....WOWZA! Took my 18 year old....what a show!  I am seldom at a loss for words, and nothing can truly get you "ready" for this!!

 

Anyone know if the script is published yet?