Saw the matinee today. My feelings can be summed up in one word: perplexed.
I didn't know what to expect about this show going in - the marketing is all over the place, yet never gives a solid clue as to what the show is about. I was ultimately unmoved, and shocked at how tame the entire play is, up until the ending which I feel is unearned and bit too brazen. The most compelling parts of the production are when they are acting out bits of God of Vengeance, but other than that, I'm sad to report I felt the writing seemed a bit pedestrian, and the story itself moved at too slow of a pace. Katrina Lenk was the only cast member I felt did an extraordinary job - she was wonderful.
Unfortunately, this show will not last the summer on Broadway. The house was shockingly empty today, with more seats being open then filled in the mezzanine and balcony. I don't have a clue who the audience is for this, other than high-brow NYC/NJ theatre-goers. And I do not believe it is very accessible to people outside of that demographic.
Don't mean to rain on anyone's parade (pun not intended), but I just don't know who thought this was a good idea to bring to Broadway. Besides being "important and relevant" for the sake of being "important and relevant", I don't feel Indecent is really offering anything new and worthwhile. Just my two cents. For those who enjoy it, I'm very glad! Paula has always been a favorite of mine, so I do hope the best for it.