Saw this show a few weeks ago, and in contrast to my comments about OPERATION MINCEMEAT (which I loved and think should transfer), this one should absolutely not.
I love Mark Rylance, but this was the first performance of his I've ever seen that felt like he was playing himself, or what people think he is (as an actor, rather than really getting into a character). I felt that the play was very poorly written and directed - attempting to throw every theatrical device in a kitchen sink approach to be "Brechtian" and make the audience feel uncomfortable and a main character who while brilliant, seems like an awful human being who is always played at an 11/10.
The rest of the cast really tries, but I found this to be a stunningly disappointing show and nearly left at intermission. Just my personal view, but I think Broadway audiences would not be happy with this kind of show and WOM would be pretty bad.
Updated On: 9/24/23 at 03:07 AM