MISERY Reviews
MISERY Reviews
#1MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 1:12pm
Today is Sunday, November 15th, marking the official opening night performance of Misery on Broadway. Laurie Metcalf and Bruce Willis star in this thriller. Post reviews here.
bfreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/6/11
#2MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 1:32pm
Curious to hear the reviews on this. I saw it earlier this week and thought that the performances were overall strong (especially Metcalf) but there was something with the production that didn't completely spark and reach the heights of the movie. It was overall a pretty good show though.
Audramcdonald2
Swing Joined: 11/15/15
#3MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 5:57pm
Please post here folks. I am expecting very mixed to negative reviews
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#4MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 6:01pm
If so, will WIllis's name be able to sell it?
As good as Metcalf will be, I am assuming people are seeing it due to him. Will he live up to his rep of being difficult to deal with at the stage door or will he be accommodating? Time will tell.
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#5MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 6:41pm
Audramcdonald2 said: "Please post here folks. I am expecting very mixed to negative reviews
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Hmm, what makes you say that, new-poster-who-joined-today?
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#7MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:06pm
So far, as expected, Metcalf gets the good reviews & Willis gets panned.
Would hate to be in his dressing room after these notices. He is not going to be a happy camper.
Who gets to do the honors for the Times? Brantley or Isherwood.
#8MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:24pm
I saw this once early in previews and then again earlier this past week. Both times I was vastly underwhelmed. For a show being billed as a "Suspense Thriller", there sure is a lack of suspense.
evic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
#9MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:38pm
It is getting ripped a new one. I pity Rumor- Willis will take his wrath out on her for getting good reviews in Chicago- and he getting all around pans in this. Will he dare pull a Jeremy Piven? Does Bruce eat suchi too?
Audramcdonald2
Swing Joined: 11/15/15
#10MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:41pm
evic said: "It is getting ripped a new one. I pity Rumor- Willis will take his wrath out on her for getting good reviews in Chicago- and he getting all around pans in this. Will he dare pull a Jeremy Piven? Does Bruce eat suchi too?
@evic I remember that food poisoning incident too . I am not sure why they choose Bruce why did they not choose an oscar winner.
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#11MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:53pm
Looks like we will have 2 highly anticipated star driven vehicles that will turn into disappointments. At least this one has Metcalf. Without her, it looks like a total loss - except for the set
Audramcdonald2
Swing Joined: 11/15/15
#12MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 9:02pm
because the posts on this site said the set is the best thing!
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#13MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 9:04pm
Audramcdonald2 said: "evic said: "It is getting ripped a new one. I pity Rumor- Willis will take his wrath out on her for getting good reviews in Chicago- and he getting all around pans in this. Will he dare pull a Jeremy Piven? Does Bruce eat suchi too?
@evic I remember that food poisoning incident too . I am not sure why they choose Bruce why did they not choose an oscar winner."
'Twarnt food poisoning (that usually only lasts a day or two) it was Mercury poisoning from long w term ingestion of sushi w ensuing neurological symptoms that prevented him from honoring his contractual commitment. Even got his MD to sign off on it . Still makes me smile.
FYI-
Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of methylmercury. For most people, the risk from exposure to methylmercury by eating fish and shellfish is not a health concern. Yet some fish and shellfish contain higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn baby or young child's developing nervous system. The risks from methlymercury in fish and shellfish depend on the amount of fish and shellfish eaten and the levels of methylmercury in the fish. Federal, state and local governments issue fish advisories when the fish are unsafe to eat.
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Audramcdonald2
Swing Joined: 11/15/15
#15MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 9:31pm
well yes all fish does. But you know something Mr Piven suffered from Bull**** poisoning. Not that it mattered Norbert was better anyway
Audramcdonald2
Swing Joined: 11/15/15
#16MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 9:33pm
Its a shame that this will most likely get a Tony Win for best set design
#17MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 9:37pm
It probably won't, and if it did, that's a win for a designer's successful work, not a mark of approval for the production.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Tom5
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/11
#19MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:16pm
Brantley gave Misery a rave - - The Book! Which he read for the first time in preparation for the play. I sure can agree with that. The play...not so much.
Audramcdonald2
Swing Joined: 11/15/15
#20MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:16pm
Here is the NYT review : and its a very negative I love Ben for being honest. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/16/theater/review-in-misery-with-bruce-willis-and-laurie-metcalf-the-ghost-of-productions-past.html
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#21MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/15/15 at 11:48pm
Well hope they announce a rush since I don't think it will be standing room only anytime soon.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#22MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:02am
Just read that originally Julia Roberts was up for the part awhile back in the stage version. This was allegedly nixed by King who thought she was wrong for the part. This would have been interesting.
#23MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:44am
"You’re more likely to experience chills sitting in a tepid bath at home." D'oh!
Sam2
Stand-by Joined: 9/23/15
#24MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:53am
Having a hard time figuring out if I want to see the movie or/and the stage production and in what particular order. Those reviews have made me pretty excited for Metcalfs performance, have not had the opportunity to see her live yet.
Updated On: 11/16/15 at 12:53 AM#25MISERY Reviews
Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:56am
If everyone says the movie is better, seems like paying a lot of money to see the inferior version second is strange, no? I'd say go stage then movie, if you made it this long without seeing the flick.
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