JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART to Play the American Airlines, December 2017-March 2018
Posted: 9/13/17 at 9:15am
surprised he's doing most of this run during the winter.
Posted: 9/13/17 at 11:05am
I'm afraid to say something regarding the Roundabout for fear this thread might get deleted.
Updated On: 9/13/17 at 11:05 AM
Posted: 9/13/17 at 11:13am
Say it!
Posted: 9/13/17 at 11:17am
Or at least DM it to me, sunset!
Posted: 9/13/17 at 11:49am
Still no Roundabout musical this season? Wasn't Kiss Me, Kate rumored for the Spring?
Posted: 9/13/17 at 11:57am
Damnit Roundabout. Love Lithgow, but still, where's the musical????
Posted: 9/13/17 at 12:30pm
I love Lithgow too, but this whole thing just made me ask why?
Posted: 9/13/17 at 12:59pm
So far, I'm regretting renewing my Roundabout subscription.
Posted: 9/13/17 at 1:03pm
Sounds cheap and boring
Posted: 9/13/17 at 1:27pm
One of the most boring things I have ever seen. There was nothing about the stories nor the storytelling that kept our attention.
Posted: 9/13/17 at 1:47pm
Where. Is. Kiss. Me. Kate. ????? Why the hell am I renewing my subscription for this?
Posted: 9/13/17 at 1:54pm
Sounds like he's filling an empty theater and getting out in time for something else to get up and running before the Tony deadline?
Posted: 9/13/17 at 1:55pm
haterobics said: "Sounds like he's filling an empty theater and getting out in time for something else to get up and running before the Tony deadline?"
Travesties is supposed to take the Airlines in the spring.
Posted: 9/13/17 at 3:04pm
I adored this when I saw it. Lithgow is a first-class story teller and the way in which the stories tie in with his family history is lovely. If you need lots of dramatic action and production values, skip it.
Posted: 9/13/17 at 3:23pm
I hope he brings it to LA later.
Posted: 9/13/17 at 3:49pm
This already played LA at the Mark Taper Forum in 2011
Posted: 9/13/17 at 4:26pm
Any other feedback from people who saw it in 2008 or when it headed to "theatres across the country whenever the actor’s schedule could allow"? Is there a narrative or some structure? It's completely devoid of musical performances, right? This isn't like the recent Kristin Chenoweth show that was a concert with patter. It's just Lithgow speaking, right? I'm somewhat tempted to see it because he's an engaging presence on stage. Though if there's no structure and/or no songs that would be disappointing. For example, the Len Cariou show at Theatre Row was a bit odd as a concept but still enjoyable.
Posted: 9/14/17 at 6:32am
This remains as one of only two shows I've ever walked out of. And I love JL. The material was just not good.
Posted: 9/14/17 at 6:44am
Oh no! Based on all your reviews, I hope it's improved. I adore Lithgow and this sounds like a nice cheap night out (Yay, Hiptix!)
Posted: 9/14/17 at 7:09am
So will the American Airlines now be the first theatre to host 4 shows in a single season?
Posted: 9/14/17 at 10:47am
This is kind of a weird memory, but Lithgow seems to have this passion for just telling stories. I remember as a child, my mom bought me this computer game where you could write and print your own storybook and Johnny boy was the "host" of the game.
Posted: 10/25/17 at 11:52am
Sorry to bump this, but I need more reports. I'm already starting my holiday shopping, and my boyfriend is a huge John Lithgow fan. Do you guys think this'll be worth getting Hiptix for?
On the flip side, I've also gotten him into Sondheim, so Sweeney Todd is an option too- but it'll be waaaayyy more expensive and I'm between jobs.
He also is a massive Springsteen lover, but we run into the Sweeney financial issue. HELP!
