Hangmen Previews — Page 2

Was at the show last night. I went in pretty blind (did not see it at ATC or London) - I'll be honest, I went for Dan Stevens.

As someone posted earlier, overall, it's "meh". I'm glad I saw it, but am not going to put it at the top of my recommendations list. A few people around me left at intermission - a mistake, because Act II was much better. The wordiness of it without going anywhere is what bored me. A bunch of men in a small-town pub drinking and talking? Yeah, not the most attention grabbing. I also want to know what they are drinking LOL - I hope they have bathrooms in the wings for everyone.

Now, the good parts for me... that set design - WOW! Easy Tony nod, I'd be happy with a win. Very cool! Dan Stevens steals the show with that off-kilter did-he/didn't-he fun.

romain2 said: "I have PTSD when it comes to gunshots. Any in this show? Thanks for your kind answers. "

Good news - there are no gunshots at all. There are a few times we got some startling thunder/lightning though. Startling mostly because it was unexpected.

A lesser work from McDonagh. Seems like he had a great opening but no ending.

i liked this.

its true the first act is problematic. its a great 10 minute opening, really funny and attention grabbing. i was excited. then the action shifts and there is a solid 30-40 minute stretch where i (a) struggled to understand the accents, and (ii) stay awake. its get a lil more interesting towards the end, but i was dreading act 2.

and then. the second act is masterfully written, and its a quite a lil clever story. as soon as curtain comes up on act 2, we get a bit of a twist that sets everything in place. i wasnt blown away but i was totally engaged throughout, touched by the dark ending and laughing out loud consistently.

The cast is impeccable. I assume they will all be supportiing actor contenders. I had read such good things about Dan Stevens, but his role was smaller than i anticipated. He was charismatic throughout but really comes alive with the play in Act 2. Mark Addy was excellent, too, but i thought Ewen Bremner's comic timing was really special. (Note for production: Gaby French was OK, but she has one big critical scene, and im sure shes great- i couldnt understand a word she said).

one last thing: the sets here were wild. loved how simple/complicated it was. i expect awards for this- no way they pulled this sorta magic off downtown at the atlantic.

For those who have seen the play:

Also ...

For those who have saw this:

is there smoking in the show?

where do you suggest sitting? Is this an orch or mezz seat show?

broadwayfan128 said: "adotburr said: "For those who have saw this:

is there smoking in the show?

where do you suggest sitting? Is this an orch or mezz seat show?"

Is it coming back ?"

Yes! https://playbill.com/article/martin-mcdonaghs-hangmen-will-return-to-broadway-this-spring