#1
Posted: 6/28/11 at 3:41pm
Goodman Theatre's CHINGLISH Coming to Broadway!
#2
Posted: 6/28/11 at 4:20pm
I'm a Public Theater member and this was on the schedule. I wonder what will replace this in the season.
#3
Posted: 6/28/11 at 5:58pm
i'm a member, too, dreaming; in fact, chinglish was one of the main reasons i sprung for the membership this year.
my first thought was about the same as yours ... if i had to guess: we'll get a modest discount on tickets for the broadway run.
my first thought was about the same as yours ... if i had to guess: we'll get a modest discount on tickets for the broadway run.
"You, sir, are a moron." (PlayItAgain)
#4
Posted: 6/28/11 at 6:27pm
This is quite exciting as I'm seeing it at the Goodman next month! I've heard nothing but good things about the show, and knowing a little Chinese myself, I'm sure it'll be a great experience.
#5
Posted: 6/28/11 at 10:12pm
Updated On: 6/28/11 at 10:12 PM
#6
Posted: 6/28/11 at 10:46pm
I'm always excited to see a new play produced on Broadway (especially one that premiered in Chicago), but this show will not make a cent on Broadway. Theatre people will love it, everyone else will ignore it.
#7
Posted: 8/1/11 at 7:04pm
Caught the final performance at the Goodman last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very funny and the audience ate it up. I think the poignant scenes could use a little more digging, but it was a solid show that has potential for a decent Broadway run and positive notices, especially with the right cast. I'd see it again to see what changes they make and relive some of the really hilarious moments. My biggest quibble was the direction, which could use some refinement and tightening. Things didn't really take off until the business proposal got under way and the interpreters were employed. Before that, the delivery was really forced and stilted. Sets were wonderful and very effective. I liked it a LOT more than Steppenwolf's Detroit, also scheduled for a Broadway run. I think Chinglish and Stage Kiss are both more deserving of a Broadway run than Detroit (though Stage Kiss really is a show for theatre people).
Theatre people will love it, everyone else will ignore it.
How so? I mean, I don't think it will be a blockbuster, but to me, it seemed like a witty romp that could develop some positive word of mouth. I didn't see any signs of something too esoteric or academic that would turn off the general public.
Theatre people will love it, everyone else will ignore it.
How so? I mean, I don't think it will be a blockbuster, but to me, it seemed like a witty romp that could develop some positive word of mouth. I didn't see any signs of something too esoteric or academic that would turn off the general public.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
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