METEOR SHOWER, Starring Amy Schumer, Takes the Booth in November
Posted: 8/7/17 at 10:21am
Didn't care about Amy Schumer at all, but the rest? Looks like I'll be trying to squeeze that into one of my next NYC trips.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 10:24am
I was just thinking when Alan Tudyk was going to come back to Broadway. I'm actually shaking from excitement right now lol And Iyeah, sign me up from Amy and Lauren.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 10:32am
Wow, this cast is pretty incredible, sans, you know, Schumer.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 10:34am
Not the same of course, but the synopsis reminds me an awfully lot of God of Carnage.
Interesting casting choices, might try to see it on our day trip in December.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 10:53am
Just got my ticket.
Benanti has a few concerts scheduled during the run, so be careful and check dates if you're seeing Meteor Shower for her.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:05am
Cast looks great (other than Schumer). Saw this in Hartford and Schumer is completely wrong for the role (Arden Myrin who played it there would have been perfect and has the MadTV history with Key). It's very much a surreal version of God of Carnage. Looking forward to seeing it!
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:09am
carolinaguy said: "Just got my ticket.
Benanti has a few concerts scheduled during the run, so be careful and check dates if you're seeing Meteor Shower for her.
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What dates do you know of? I want to see everybody.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:13am
Her website lists her concert dates. The bulk of them are in December.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:14am
I really can't stand Schumer, but the rest of that cast is fantastic
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:16am
^Thank you! Don't know if I should squeeze another day in NYC on the week I'm seeing DEH, Hamilton, and OOTI or the weekend in January when I'm seeing Spongebob, Anastasia, and Kinky Boots.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:16am
seymour krelborn said: "Cast looks great (other than Schumer). Saw this in Hartford and Schumer is completely wrong for the role (Arden Myrin who played it there would have been perfect and has the MadTV history with Key). It's very much a surreal version of God of Carnage. Looking forward to seeing it!
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What's the tone like? I'm taking my mom to see Hello Dolly in December and we have room for another show and I would love to see this. My mom is pretty laid back, but she is also a pretty conservative Christian lady.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:20am
Oy, I guess I'm going to have to see this now. When it was just Schumer and Benanti I was willing to skip it (don't like Schumer, and even though I like Benanti, I've seen her plenty of times). But with Key and Tudyk I don't think I can let this pass.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:21am
Meh. That cast doesn't interest me at all. What is it about Alan Tudyk that excites people? When I see him in a movie I barely notice him.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:25am
Schubox - I would probably suggest not taking someone who is a conservative Christian to see it. There is a good deal of sex talk and a plot line about having a threesome / foursome from what I remember.
The play is definitely not for everyone. It's very funny but it's also very Steve Martin absurdist and jumps around in time without much explanation of where / when certain events in the play take place. Not sure if he has done re-writes to make some of that clearer (hopefully). I must say though, I enjoyed it quite a bit and am looking forward to seeing it again, but it left some of those around me confused.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:30am
seymour krelborn said: "Schubox - I would probably suggest not taking someone who is a conservative Christian to see it. There is a good deal of sex talk and a plot line about having a threesome / foursome from what I remember.
The play is definitely not for everyone. It's very funny but it's also very Steve Martin absurdist and jumps around in time without much explanation of where / when certain events in the play take place. Not sure if he has done re-writes to make some of that clearer (hopefully). I must say though, I enjoyed it quite a bit and am looking forward to seeing it again, but it left some of those around me confused.
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Okay thanks. I really don't feel like sitting next to my mom and being super uncomfortable.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:40am
I assume that the majority of Benanti's concerts, especially the ones occurring during preview period (she has one currently scheduled for the third night of previews), will be rescheduled or cancelled. This kind of thing happens more frequently than one might realize.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:44am
I must be the only person on this board who likes Schumer.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:45am
frogs_fan85 said: "I must be the only person on this board who likes Schumer.
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I like her too. I think she'll surprise people.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:46am
I like her too. I have no idea how she'll be in a play, but she has drop-dead comic timing on screen.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:47am
Any idea if they'll extend past January?
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:49am
I'm fine with Schumer (don't hate her but also don't love her) and think she has good comedic timing but this role is a sweet, sexually naive young woman which Schumer does not scream. I hope she proves me wrong.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 11:52am
Bought my ticket early (going November 27th). Knowing the names involved (specifically Schumer), this could blow up before we know it.
I could imagine that they might have some sort of small 2-3 week extension built in (since it closes toward the end of January and anyone looking to take the theatre before the end of Tony season could turn it around in late Feb/early March. However, this could also just turn out to be a huge cash grab (Orchestra is $159.00 already) and the limited demand could allow them to jack up the price and make a killing around the holidays, then quit shortly after.
Posted: 8/7/17 at 12:20pm
frogs_fan85 said: "I must be the only person on this board who likes Schumer.
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I just think it will be hard for her to be on stage not talking about her vagina for 60 minutes straight
Updated On: 8/7/17 at 12:20 PM
Posted: 8/7/17 at 12:30pm
Does anyone know if the Booth can accomdate SRO? Thinking this will prob sell out.
