Posted: 8/27/24 at 4:24pm
Just got the announcement email for the cast of the play. The concept didn't grab me initially but this cast... damn, gotta get tickets now.
Posted: 8/27/24 at 4:53pm
Garret? Billy? Debra? Constance? Performing Robert O'Hara's work? Holy God.
Yes
Posted: 8/27/24 at 4:54pm
That is a stacked cast! Thrilled to see Billy Magnussen back onstage- his performance in Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike was truly unhinged comedic brilliance.
Posted: 8/27/24 at 5:46pm
That is a cast where, if the show is a well-reviewed success, could probably almost guarantee a transfer to a Broadway house in Spring.
Posted: 8/27/24 at 6:22pm
Good to see Robert O'Hara writing again!
This is a good cast of talented actors and should easily sell at MCC, but let's not jump to Broadway conclusions despite the presence of a commercial partner. None of these people would set the box office ablaze on Broadway without Stereophonic-level reviews...and this being an adaptation of a recent Italian-language film, the critics might not see as much originality in it (compared to something like Slave Play or Stereo or Lehman).
Posted: 8/27/24 at 6:40pm
It's a great cast and its good to have O'Hara. Shame about Debra Messing.
Posted: 8/27/24 at 6:44pm
verywellthensigh said: "It's a great cast and its good to have O'Hara. Shame about Debra Messing."
Knew that was coming…
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:08pm
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:21pm
Jeeeeeeeeezus this is the most stacked casting I’ve seen in a very long time. And with prices only $70 - $100 a ticket, this is going to sell out fast I’m sure.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:22pm
This must be some great script. The description makes it sound terrible.
I have one slot open for November & am waiting for feedback from previews reports to decide between maybe Swept Away, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, R+J, or something else???
Already booked Outsiders, Hold Me Darling, Great Gatsby, Sunset Blvd, Tammy Faye, McNeal, & Matress.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:28pm
I take back my previous comment about the name-value of the cast!
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:29pm
This is a really high profile cast, even for MCC. I would have to imagine that a transfer is already in the works if they've got all these folks onboard.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:30pm
Yep, it’s definitely coming to Broadway last I heard.
And the script is HILARIOUS.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:32pm
FYI, seats are $40-$80 for the first 4 previews.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:33pm
welp, I usually do rush but they convinced me to buy a ticket ahead of time ($40 for the second/last row of mezz isn't bad)
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:48pm
And the script is HILARIOUS.
Can confirm. Just got tix for 90 bux each on Halloween afternoon.
Great prices, great show and this cast? Can't get any better.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 2:59pm
Just got a ticket as well. I'm not super interested based on description but the cast and price are good and it has Thursday matinees. In case anyone else is looking for a weird time slot to fill.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 4:24pm
Also a couple 2 show Sundays on Oct 20 & Nov 17
Posted: 9/3/24 at 4:27pm
It's an adaptation of the 2016 Genovese Itallian comedy-drama film "Perfect Strangers".
(During a dinner party friends place their cell phones on a table and agree to make all texts and calls public in an attempt to prove they have nothing to hide.)
New? Not so much. Very much an adaptation of the film with new title.
The cast names will sell this out before it starts in Oct.
Updated On: 9/3/24 at 04:27 PM
Posted: 9/3/24 at 4:30pm
I need this to extend one week so I can see it.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 4:33pm
ACL2006 said: "I need this to extend one week so I can see it."
You'll be able to. They have a "possible extension" thru Dec. 15th.
Updated On: 9/3/24 at 04:33 PM
Posted: 9/3/24 at 4:58pm
Posted: 9/3/24 at 9:31pm
The MCC box office told me the run time will be about 1 hour, 45 min, with no intermission.
Posted: 9/3/24 at 10:14pm
this is a rare treat: big names that are also genuinely talented and belong on stage. Messing and Krakowski are two of the greatest comedic TV actresses ever, so I'm thrilled to hear this will be a comedy that will show off their strengths. Really excited.
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