Little Bear Ridge Road, Previews October 7th

I know it's a bit in the future, but I am excited to see Samuel D. Hunter make his Broadway debut, not to mention another Laurie Metcalf performance.

Did anyone see it at the Steppenwolf?

PS: There is a whole other thread to discuss Rudin.

Very excited about this.

Finally Samuel D. Hunter makes his loooooong waited Broadway debut

I saw it at Steppenwolf and it is a wonderful play, that is kind of about bonding through television. I'm curious if they will expand the set, at Steppenwolf it was just a leather recliner sofa, with a very imposing wooding backdrop, that felt like you were at the bottom of a cliff. Also, as someone who goes to a ton of Chicago Theater, I love to see Chicago actors making their broadway debuts, both John Drea ( who was an excellent Chagall in "Chagall at School") and Meghan Gerchais (who is a Chicago staple) are equally wonderful in the show.

Add me to the praises! Loved it in Chicago. As someone who loves production, I didn’t mind the minimal approach. The acting and the story really drew me in. Metcalf is a marvel.

I believe I read somewhere that tickets go on sale August 15.

gibsons2 said: "StageJunkie2 said: "I believe I read somewhere that tickets go on sale August 15."

There's not even a website for this or any social media. Is the playstill happening?"

Honestly I don't think so.

Four more years of John Proctor!!!

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "“Is the play still happening?” They announced this production less than forty days ago."

Rebecca had a sign up.... and we all know that went up in flames (iykyk).

GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "gibsons2 said: "StageJunkie2 said: "I believe I read somewhere that tickets go on sale August 15."

There's not even a website for this or any social media. Is the playstill happening?"

Honestly I don't think so.

Four more years of John Proctor!!!"

LOL. Honestly I keep holding out hope that because JPITV is doing so well, Scott Abuser needs to change his plans for this one.

Love the branding.

GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "Any idea how this is selling? Recently noticed their signage at the Booth went up"

I just took a look at some previews and it appears to be selling abysmally. Maybe 1/4 of seats gone? And some of those are holds for house seats, production, etc.

But this is not a surprise. Audiences buy later post-Covid, and Laurie Metcalf has a horrible box office track record. There is no incentive for ANYONE to buy early. It will discount and paper soon enough.

Everything about it has the air of “Scott Rudin Vanity Project.” Nobody should be spending more than TDF prices on in previews unless you’re dying to throw Scott a bone.

Updated On: 9/20/25 at 08:07 PM

Welcome to the season of downers...almost everything is serious and depressing. 2 strangers, Rocky Horror aside...the rest is really strange choices given the economics of the moment.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "But this is not a surprise. Audiences buy later post-Covid, and Laurie Metcalf has a horrible box office track record. Thereis no incentive for ANYONE to buy early. It will discount and paper soon enough.


“Horrible” is really an overstatement. Looking back over her last few shows, most of them have sold pretty well - namely THREE TALL WOMEN, DOLL’S HOUSE PART II, and HILLARY & CLINTON.

She chooses her projects and collaborators wisely (including her longstanding partnership with Joe Mantello) and doesn’t seem inclined to show up to Broadway once in a blue moon to only to do a star-driven revival of an overdone play. She’s a savvy and versatile actress.

To that end, TodayTix just had a sale and I got rear mezzanine for $54 (down from $79).

While she is not a draw that turns big numbers at the box office, the woman consistently delivers excellent layered performances. I feel lucky to see her whenever she is on stage.