MCC's 'SH!T. MEET. FAN.' Cast Announced- Page 2

[PipingHotPiccolo]

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.

[blaxx]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 9:33am

CoffeeBreak said: "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.
"

There is another stage adaptation that has been done around the world and three films.

Seems the old US is weirdly the last one to get this, a completely shallow evening of nothing but one-liners to make the performers show off to their groupies.

[Kad]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 10:25am

Oh no, not a crowd pleasing evening of light entertainment and beloved performers! 

Updated On: 9/4/24 at 10:25 AM

[JasonC3]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 10:31am

Kad said: "Oh no, not a crowd pleasing evening of light entertainment and beloved performers!"

And at more affordable prices than a lot of other shows.

Somebody should be fired for all these missteps.
{sarcasm}

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 12:09pm

blaxx said: "CoffeeBreak said: "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.
"

There is another stage adaptation that has been done around the world and threefilms.

Seems the old US is weirdly the last one to get this, a completely shallow evening of nothing but one-liners to make the performers show off to their groupies."

 

So in other words, it's very loosely based on a plot point from an obscure indie film that 12 people saw??

There's always gotta be somebody here to p*ss into the Cheerios!

[blaxx]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 1:53pm

JSquared2 said: "blaxx said: "CoffeeBreak said: "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.
"

There is another stage adaptation that has been done around the world and threefilms.

Seems the old US is weirdly the last one to get this, a completely shallow evening of nothing but one-liners to make the performers show off to their groupies."



So in other words, it's very loosely based on a plot point from an obscure indie film that 12 people saw??

There's always gotta be somebodyhere to p*ss into the Cheerios!"

I mean it has the same number of characters, the same plot and I could spoil the ending right now.

And I did say there were three films, so that's 36 people *hmph*

Maybe I'll be more exciting if the whole premise had a bit of substance.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 1:56pm

blaxx said: "Maybe I'll be more exciting if the whole premise had a bit of substance."

Well I can't speak to the movies but from the premise it sounds like a "people sit around and get drunk and then get mad at each other" show which is practically its own genre in American plays

[Kad]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 1:59pm

Apparently, Perfect Strangers has been remade no less than two dozen times internationally and holds the record for most remade film. Clearly, there is something to it that has resonated with audiences around the world. 

Updated On: 9/4/24 at 01:59 PM

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 9/10/24 at 12:41pm

blaxx said: 
"There's always gotta be somebodyhere to p*ss into the Cheerios!"

Don't count me as one of those p*ssers.  We have out tickets thankfully!

Run SOLD OUT.  (until extension announced)

Updated On: 9/10/24 at 12:41 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 9/10/24 at 12:50pm

Woah. That's awesome and I'm so glad I got my tickets early. 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 9/18/24 at 11:26am

Extended through December 1; tickets on sale today at noon for subscribers, general sale tomorrow at noon. 

New prices are $99-$329.

Updated On: 9/18/24 at 11:26 AM

[DCDrama2]

Posted: 9/18/24 at 12:05pm

I don't see anything when I log in. Is there a link? I didn't get an email either.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 9/18/24 at 10:06pm

Updated On: 9/19/24 at 10:06 PM

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/18/24 at 10:34pm

TaffyDavenport said: "Extended through December 1; tickets on sale today at noon for subscribers, general sale tomorrow at noon.

New prices are $99-$329."

*laughs with $60 ticket in hand*

[Dan6]

Posted: 10/8/24 at 5:00pm

“Final extension” announced through 12/15. On sale tomorrow. 

Updated On: 10/8/24 at 05:00 PM

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 10/8/24 at 5:11pm

Website also says Neil will be out Nov 9th

 

cant wait for Sunday 

Updated On: 10/8/24 at 05:11 PM

[Dolly80]

Posted: 10/8/24 at 7:20pm

PipingHotPiccolo said: "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."

Well… Krakowski is.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 1:19am

Anyone go tonight(/last night)? So far one negative review on Show Score that says it's "a play one would only find believable in America" (interesting since it's based on a foreign film that has been remade around the world...) and one on Reddit that says it's "equally funny, uncomfortable, and provocative." Curious to hear more.

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 11:50pm

Boy this is certainly a cast that is flying along pretty well until this play totally becomes a mess in the last 30 minutes.

Granted this was only the second preview but I reallllly hope they consider changing the ending, what works on film really does not translate to the stage. Also it starts to feel very kitchen sink towards the end that it was becoming hard to understand what the play was really trying to say, so many reveals in the last ten minutes that it started to become very hard to keep things clear. 

Debra Messing is doing her best stage work, Tramell Tillman is a highlight.

If you got a cheap ticket, congrats, but boy I would not spend $300 on this, wait until the transfer next year.  

re: Stagedoor is setup behind the building, they essentially are not letting people wait in the lobby so your experience might be hit or mess. Tonight everyone except Neil, Debra and Billy came out and signed and took pictures for about the 30 or so people waiting. 

Updated On: 10/11/24 at 11:50 PM

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 10/13/24 at 1:48am

Saw the show tonight and really enjoyed it. Everyone is great. There isn’t a lot to it, and it certainly isn’t worth $300+ but I am more than happy with the $60 I paid. 
 

As for the stage door, Jane, Neil and Constance came out tonight and were all very kind and took pics/signed. 

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 10/13/24 at 9:43am

Hey everyone not going to make it in today does anyone want my ticket $60 row b ?

Updated On: 10/13/24 at 09:43 AM

[wish i were here2]

Posted: 10/13/24 at 12:14pm

WldKingdomHM said: "Hey everyone not going to make it in today does anyone want my ticket $60 row b ?"

Sent a PM! 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 10/13/24 at 9:37pm

If you asked me if I enjoyed this, I’d say yes, but I’m not sure what it’s trying to say or if it even knows what it’s trying to say. Nice set, some funny and surprising moments, and Harris, Krakowski and co are giving great performances. Needs to cut a bit off of its running time as it does get a little stale as it reaches its dénouement. Once others on here have seen it, I’d like to talk about the last 5 minutes. I hope it figures itself out as it wraps up previews because there’s good stuff in there.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 10/13/24 at 10:02pm

I also enjoyed this, it was just a lot of fun to watch these actors portray these characters and just see what arguments they were going to get into.  Some were a bit predictable (though there was a nice bait and switch moment in the beginning) but I also agree that it got a little muddled near the end when everything was coming hot and heavy.  Jane Krakowski and Neil Patrick Harris I thought were fantastic as the hosts of the party and both had some really nice emotional moments, but the cast was quite good across the board (a few fumbled lines but it's still previews).  The comic timing was pretty impeccable throughout and there were a large number of laugh out loud moments solely based on physical comedy as well.

I don't know if it's just because I happen to be getting to a certain age, but this play did make me consider how my closest friends in college were somewhat cliquey and what it would be like to bring a new romantic partner into that fold and how it would be to try to accept someone into that kind of group.  I don't think the play itself is necessarily trying to make a broad sweeping statement in that regard, but it was certainly something to consider for me.

I was also a bit mixed on the last 5 minute of the show, I don't know that it added a whole lot (and almost felt preachy in a play that I don't think was trying to really impart any lessons for the most part), but I did enjoy it just for its last surprise reveal.

One thing I found confusing (spoilered):

 

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Did Logan just HAPPEN to be dating a guy who had the same name as Brett's paralegal?  Or did Brett make up the paralegal's name when that call first came in? I can't actually remember, but I did find the whole idea of switching phones pretty clumsy (isn't it kind of unlikely they would have the same phone case and background wallpaper etc?) and I don't think I saw it, but did they actually physically move the phones around?  I only realized it when Brett blamed the ringtone change on the kids since it wasn't his phone.

Stage door today had Garret Dillahunt, Genevieve Hannelius, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tramell Tillman who signed.  Billy Magnussen came out and thanked us for coming but didn't stay to sign.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 10/13/24 at 10:27pm

chrishuyen said: "I also enjoyed this, it was just a lot of fun to watch these actors portray these characters and just see what arguments they were going to get into. Some were a bit predictable (though there was a nice bait and switch moment in the beginning) but I also agree that it got a little muddled near the end when everything was coming hot and heavy. Jane Krakowski and Neil Patrick Harris I thought were fantastic as the hosts of the party and both had some really nice emotional moments, but the cast was quite good across the board (a few fumbled lines but it's still previews). The comic timing was pretty impeccable throughout and there were a large number of laugh out loud moments solely based on physical comedy as well.

I don't know if it's just because I happen to be getting to a certain age, but this play did make me consider how my closest friends in college were somewhat cliquey and what it would be like to bring a new romantic partner into that fold and how it would be to try to accept someone into that kind of group. I don't think the play itself is necessarily trying to make a broad sweeping statement in that regard, but it was certainly something to consider for me.

I was also a bit mixed on the last 5 minute of the show, I don't know that it added a whole lot (and almost felt preachy in a play that I don't think was trying to really impart any lessons for the most part), but I did enjoy it just for its last surprise reveal.

One thing I found confusing (spoilered):

 

Click Here To Toggle Spoiler Content

Did Logan just HAPPEN to be dating a guy who had the same name as Brett's paralegal? Or did Brett make up the paralegal's name when that call first came in? I can't actually remember, but I did find the whole idea of switching phones pretty clumsy (isn't it kind of unlikely they would have the same phone case and background wallpaper etc?) and I don't think I saw it, but did they actually physically move the phones around? I only realized it when Brett blamed the ringtone change on the kids since it wasn't his phone.

Stage door today had Garret Dillahunt, Genevieve Hannelius, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tramell Tillman who signed. Billy Magnussen came out and thanked us for coming but didn't stay to sign."

Response to your **SPOILERS**:

Yes, he did move the phones around. The switching phones thing was clumsy, I agree, because even if they had the same case, their lock screens would immediately give away the phone owner. I thought Brett made up the paralegal thing as a cover. 

I had questions about the end. **SPOILERS**

1) The implication is that NPH’s daughter was also sleeping with Magnussen’s Frank when she’s wearing “the necklace,” but was Nick made up then? Or did she have a big box of condoms because she is promiscuous and he’s just another one.

2) The mom and Frank were also sleeping together, right? Or did the revision without the game negate all of those realizations?


3) And in the last seconds, all three members of the family are staring at their phones. I assume the daughter and mom are texting Frank, but what are we supposed to assume NPH’s character is doing? He seems to genuinely love his wife, but is equally as focused on his phone as the other two in that moment.

4) Lastly, when Logan finally unleashes on his friends he calls them horrible white people (or something similar). Frank then questions when Logan first decided that - was it when Frank gave Logan a place to stay or one of the other times that he helped Logan? It makes sense, based on Frank’s reaction to the sexuality reveal, that Logan’s friendship with Frank would not last, but the white people discussion made me wonder. Are we supposed to take from this that mixed race friendships cannot work?