LEFT ON TENTH Reviews

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/23/24 at 3:44pm

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 10/23/24 at 8:48pm

New York Times (gift link) 

"Anodyne rom-com...desperate not to bum anyone out"

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/theater/review-left-on-tenth-delia-ephron.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Uk4.Rl2A.z3QBAHLS0NGs&smid=url-share

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/23/24 at 10:52pm

DTLI Consensus: Take a left on 48th and 7th and steer clear of this weak excuse of a Broadway rom-com.

8 negative (including the NYT), 2 mixed.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/left-on-tenth/

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 10/23/24 at 10:52pm

Did They Like It score: 0 positive, 2 mixed, 8 negative

Well, at least McNeal isn't the worst reviewed show of the season anymore.

[EvanstonDad]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 3:33pm

Wow, I don't know that I've ever seen a reviews thread generate less interest. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 3:46pm

This is shaping up to be the sleeper hit of the decade. 

[Kad]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 3:52pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "This is shaping up to be the sleeper hit of the decade."

Finally, something for the artistic directors of small regional theatres who need a low-budget play to fill in a gap in their season.

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 3:59pm

EvanstonDad said: "Wow, I don't know that I've ever seen a reviews thread generate less interest."

I don't think I've ever seen a show generate less publicity. Where's their advertising crew? All I've seen about this show is the literal marquee outside the JEJ, and it's about cancer and marriage. Couldn't be less engaging if they tried.

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 4:47pm

One positive review now, from Rex Reed

https://observer.com/2024/10/left-on-tenth-is-funny-touching-intelligently-written-and-beautifully-acted/

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 4:49pm

Fordham2015 said: "One positive review now, from Rex Reed

https://observer.com/2024/10/left-on-tenth-is-funny-touching-intelligently-written-and-beautifully-acted/"

Of course it's from Rex Reed.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 4:51pm

dearalanaaaa said: "EvanstonDad said: "Wow, I don't know that I've ever seen a reviews thread generate less interest."

I don't think I've ever seen a show generate less publicity. Where's their advertising crew? All I've seen about this show is the literal marquee outside the JEJ, and it's about cancer and marriage. Couldn't be less engaging if they tried."

Don't blame the agencies. Yes, the key art and advertising strategy is terrible, but that all stems from the lead producer, Daryl Roth. If a producer has bad instincts, and if enough advertising dollars haven't been allocated, there's nothing an agency can do to save a show.

[witchoftheeast2]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 5:06pm

Is this a limited run? It should have been...I don't think its long for this world 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 5:16pm

witchoftheeast2 said: "Is this a limited run? It should have been...I don't think its long for this world"

Barring an early closing notice, it is currently set to run through February 2.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 5:17pm

Fordham2015 said: "One positive review now, from Rex Reed

https://observer.com/2024/10/left-on-tenth-is-funny-touching-intelligently-written-and-beautifully-acted/"

If that self loathing queen likes it, it must be rotten.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/24/24 at 6:02pm

Now would be the PERFECT time for Archie Panjabi to release a scathing memoir about her experiences with Julianna Margulies on the set of The Good Wife.

[Jonathan Cohen]

Posted: 10/27/24 at 12:29pm

Call_me_jorge said: "Now would be the PERFECT time for Archie Panjabi to release a scathing memoir about her experiences with Julianna Margulies on the set ofThe Good Wife."

I can't believe there have already been two seasons of Ryan Murphy's Feud, and neither was about this. 

[Mark_E]

Posted: 1/5/25 at 6:52am

Saw the matinee Thursday. Surprisingly enjoyed it a lot - front row rush for $45. Thought Julianna Margulies was wonderful. I described the play to a friend as being "utterly charming whilst kinda depressing" - but I thought it all came together quite well. 

The Mezz and Balcony were open but damn they were nearly empty (maybe 15 people in the balcony?), although the Orch was pretty full.

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 1/12/25 at 9:00pm

I was at today's matinee, mezz about half full. Honestly wasn't expecting much given the meh response from critics and this board, but I really enjoyed it. Julianna and Peter are wonderful, cute dogs too.

The stealth MVPs, however, are Kate Macluggage and Peter Francis James. I'm surprised the Times, Theater Mania etc hasn't followed them backstage during a show because I'd love to know they execute those quick changes (PFJ said at stage door seven people are involved). Really impressive staging by Stro and great work from both performers

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 1/19/25 at 4:45pm

a rom-com light on the com, and heavy on the cancer ward. Delia Ephron is a fantastic writer so why wasnt this all that funny? Julianna Marguiles is a fantastic actress, with a warmth and sincerity to her that is truly special- so why was she so awkward and stilted? 

Peter Gallagher wasnt all that remarkable but he was so comfortable in his character's skin that it only made Marguiles seem even less so. Dont get me wrong- once it came time to emote and "act" she was better than good but the first 30 minutes of cute/perky dialogue and explanatory introductions to the various characters--she just seemed miscast.

Speaking of the various characters (again, mostly not funny, few adding anything) it would delight me if Peter Francis James were remembered come awards season, although I know unlikely. If awards are meant to recognize special performance moments, then lets: he invents characters and laughs out of glances and one-liners throughout the night. Kate McCluggage is no slouch either, but James really elevates. 

The orchestra was 3/4 full and very appreciative. TDF put us center rear orchestra but there are no bad seats downstairs.

Updated On: 1/19/25 at 04:45 PM