Is "Hillary and Clinton" happening?

[MarilynMonroeSmash]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 2:08pm

I remember a few weeks ago someone posting about a few shows that had yet to announce. They were right about "All My Sons" and "Gary," but we haven't heard anything about "Hillary and Clinton." Does anyone think it's still coming this season? If so I would be incredibly excited.

[phan24]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 2:27pm

Definitely happening, in the round

[BeingAlive 2]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 2:46pm

Any truth to the Laurie Metcalf rumor I've been hearing?

[little_sally]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 2:51pm

BeingAlive 2 said: "Any truth to the Laurie Metcalf rumor I've been hearing?"

When I read the play, she was who I envisioned as the role, so I hope that's true.

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 2:54pm

I saw a regional production of this a few years ago and found it pretty weak. I guess they're trying to cash in on Hnath's name now that A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 is so hot. Even with Laurie, I doubt I'd sit through it again.

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 2:55pm

phan24 said: "Definitely happening, in the round "

You’re also the person who said you knew ariana grande was the next elphba on broadway, and that sunday in the park with george was greenlit for a movie... but okay

Updated On: 10/2/18 at 02:55 PM

[Stephen75]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 3:00pm

BeingAlive 2 said: "Any truth to the Laurie Metcalf rumor I've been hearing?"

Wait what? Laurie may do this? Please share more. 

[KJisgroovy]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 3:18pm

There's very little to this play. Don't get too excited. 

[DrowsyKaye]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 3:26pm

I'm definitely in the minority apparently, but I really loved this play when it premiered here in Chicago a few years back.
Outside of the usual "different people have different tastes," I think timing and context was a big factor too. The whole play is about challenging public assumption of politicians and challenging our perceptions of these iconic figures by creating a kind of "cultural dissonance"; characters with the same names and similar histories to the Clintons we really know, but completely different in every other facet. It's a super weird technique and it sure as hell doesn't work for everyone but it won me over.
Trying to pull this off in the midst of the 2016 election pretty much pulled off the exact opposite effect. People wanted to see a play that was undeniably a commentary on the Clinton legacy and the current political climate. H&C is not that play.
I'd be curious to see another production. I will also say that Laurie Metcalf would for sure be wonderful, but I think the play works best when the actors playing Hillary and Bill have little-to-no resemblance to the actual Clintons (example; Hillary was played at VG by the wonderful Cheryl Lynn Bruce, a black actress, immediately shifting the perception of the character). Obviously Metcalf is not a dead ringer for Hillary but...you get the idea.

TLDR; I like the play a lot, I get why others don't, let's see what happens! 

[bwayboy22]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:11pm

It appears so:

Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow to Star in Hillary Clinton Bio-Play by Lucas Hnath on Broadway

[Elegance101]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:15pm

I can’t believe how much money I’m giving Scott Rudin this spring.

[phan24]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:17pm

Bwayfan292 said: "phan24 said: "Definitely happening, in the round "

You’realso the person who said you knew ariana grande was the next elphba on broadway, and that sunday in the park with george was greenlit for a movie... but okay"

Okay :)

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:20pm

Oh lord, take my money now

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:21pm

phan24 said: "Definitely happening, in the round "

Then where is HADESTOWN going to go?!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:21pm

Crap. Laurie Metcalf is probably the only actress who could prompt me to buy a ticket to see a Hillary Clinton play. Might give into this one.

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:21pm

phan24 said: "Bwayfan292 said: "phan24 said: "Definitely happening, in the round "

You’realso the person who said you knew ariana grande was the next elphba on broadway, and that sunday in the park with george was greenlit for a movie... but okay"

Okay :)"

My apologies phan! You were right!

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:21pm

The plays this season are truly an embarrassment of riches.

[Elegance101]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:24pm

Hadestown probably isn’t even happening this season. Also, they probably won’t even take CITS because the production is being redone (it’s playing the National in London, not really comparable to CITS).

[DrowsyKaye]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:39pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Crap. Laurie Metcalf is probably the only actress who could prompt me to buy a ticket to see a Hillary Clinton play. Might give into this one."

I promise you it's not a "Hillary Clinton play." It's more a "women in politics play" if anything.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:41pm

Guys, can we just take a second to acknowledge that this will be the FOUTH CONSECUTIVE season that Laurie Metcalf has appeared on Broadway. Count ‘em: 4 in a row! We are truly in the Golden age of Laurie Metcalf.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:57pm

Wow. After last season's disappointing Lead Actress in a Play race, just the list of possible nominees in incredible:

Laurie Metcalf, HILLARY AND CLINTON

Janet McTeer, BERNHARDT/HAMLET

Cherry Jones, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

Andrea Martin, GARY, A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS

Glenda Jackson, KING LEAR

Tatiana Maslany, NETWORK

Kerry Washington, AMERICAN SON

Celia Keenan-Bolger, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Not to mention anyone who might be petitioned leading from THE FERRYMAN or THE WAVERLY GALLERY.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:59pm

IdinaBellFoster said: "Wow. After last season's disappointing Lead Actress in a Play race, just the list of possible nominees in incredible:

Laurie Metcalf, HILLARY AND CLINTON

Janet McTeer, BERNHARDT/HAMLET

Cherry Jones, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

Andrea Martin, GARY, A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS

Glenda Jackson, KING LEAR

Tatiana Maslany, NETWORK

Kerry Washington, AMERICAN SON

Celia Keenan-Bolger, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Not to mention anyone who might be petitioned leading from THE FERRYMAN or THE WAVERLY GALLERY."

I would also add Keri Russell to that list.

 

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 1:04pm

Musicals really need to step up their game. Lately the plays have been where it’s at and I’m HERE for it

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 1:25pm

DrowsyKaye said: "I promise you it's not a "Hillary Clinton play." It's more a "women in politicsplay" if anything."

Thanks for letting me know! That makes it sound much more palatable.

Also, what theatre do we think this could possibly be going to with a first preview of March 16? 

Updated On: 10/4/18 at 01:25 PM

[Elegance101]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 1:33pm

If the in the round rumor is true, I can only assume CITS.