LCT to produce The Skin of Our Teeth on Bway March 2022 — Page 3

Borstalboy said: "Bold and exciting of them to not go the starfkker route with this. It doesn't need it."

Bold indeed - though I get the sinking suspicion that without even more Broadway recognizable names (not celebrity casting), this might be a MUCH harder sell than “Flying Over Sunset” was.

quizking101 said: "I get the sinking suspicion that without even more Broadway recognizable names (not celebrity casting), this might be a MUCH harder sell than “Flying Over Sunset” was."



I don't doubt it. But in theory, this is why we have non-profits on Broadway. Obviously all non-profits theatres hope to sell like gangbusters, but if not, they can weather it.

I enjoy getting hyped about a starry cast as much as the next person, but I applaud them using their non-profit infrastructure to put trust in the material and the director. Let's hope this is an indication that the ensemble has been immaculately curated for Blain-Cruz' directorial vision.

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ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "On paper, that's a nice regional theatre cast. Interested to see what Cruz will do for the production.



The much more interesting thing, which I don't think was previously announced:

PlaywrightBranden Jacobs-Jenkinswill contribute additional material for this production."

I'm torn about this, mostly because I've never seen the play, was looking forward to seeing Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth, and have no idea what or how much "additional material" there will be. If I was already familiar with the play, I'd probably be more interested in seeing what a great modern playwright could do with adapting and/or updating it, but for the first time I see a classic I'd like it to at least be the classic text. (I'll probably check it out anyway.)

Dan6 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "On paper, that's a nice regional theatre cast. Interested to see what Cruz will do for the production.



The much more interesting thing, which I don't think was previously announced:

PlaywrightBranden Jacobs-Jenkinswill contribute additional material for this production."

I'm torn about this, mostly because I've never seen the play, was looking forward to seeing Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth, and have no idea what or how much "additional material" there will be. If I was already familiar with the play, I'd probably be more interested in seeing what a great modern playwright could do with adapting and/or updating it, but for the first time I see a classic I'd like it to at least be the classic text. (I'll probably check it out anyway.)"



Head to your local library and check out a copy of the play so you can read it before you see it.

I heard that they might do it with one intermission and a pause rather than doing it in 3 acts.

Yet odd if you consider the structure, which is three eras/locations (well, technically same location for the first and third act).

Still haven't received anything from LCT about when member tickets go on sale. Anyone seen any news?

Not iterested in this play. I'd be surprised if gets that much of an audience.

Anyone know when LincTix go on sale for this?