#1
Posted: 9/4/21 at 12:08am
Did anyone see Mystic Pizza tonight?? I think it may have had its first preview at the Ogunquit Playhouseany reviews?? Im so curious about how it is!
#2
Posted: 9/4/21 at 1:34pm
I doubt anyone has ever heard of that playhouse much less a town that has less than a thousand people. Im sure it was well attended tho.
#3
Posted: 9/4/21 at 2:39pm
Ogunquit Playhouse is a very well known regional theatre. I’m sure someone from this board is planning to see the show during its run.
#4
Posted: 9/4/21 at 2:47pm
Yes, it's a very well-known venue. Here's a great Wiki piece on it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogunquit_Playhouse
#5
Posted: 9/4/21 at 3:05pm
You really ought not to post when you know nothing about the topic.
#6
Posted: 9/4/21 at 3:14pm
Thanks, Michelle. It seems like such a tiny little place. It doesn't seem anyone has seen it so far but I hope they post on here when they do!
#7
Posted: 9/4/21 at 3:17pm
Sutton Ross said: "Thanks, Michelle. It seems like such a tiny little place. It doesn't seem anyone has seen it so far but I hope they post on here when they do!"
Oh me too! I never let reviews influence whether or not I see a show I was already interested in (in fact, I’m seeing this musical. I think I’m seeing the final performance). I was just curious if anyone had actually seen it, if there were any early reports :)
#9
Posted: 9/4/21 at 3:32pm
Sutton Ross said: "Nice. Have a great time! "
thank you!! While I (again) don’t believe everything should be adapted for the stage, I did watch this particular movie thinking it could work. So I’m excited!!
#10
Posted: 9/4/21 at 7:37pm
gymman said: "You really ought not to post when you know nothing about the topic."
Here on the West Coast, we are definitely familiar with the Ogunquit Playhouse. It's a national treasure!
Non sibi sed patriae
Updated On: 9/4/21 at 07:37 PM
#11
Posted: 9/5/21 at 9:10am
I'm seeing it the final day. The Ogunquit Playhouse is a great venue and I try to see every play they put on. They are doing Young Frankenstein next.
#12
Posted: 9/5/21 at 9:17am
Sutton Ross said: "I doubt anyone has ever heard of that playhouse much less a town that has less than a thousand people. Im sure it was well attended tho."
With all do respect, you clearly have no idea what the Hell you’re talking about. Again.
#13
Posted: 9/5/21 at 9:17am
Sutton Ross said: "I doubt anyone has ever heard of that playhouse much less a town that has less than a thousand people. Im sure it was well attended tho."
With all do respect, you clearly have no idea what the Hell you’re talking about. Again.
#14
Posted: 9/5/21 at 9:35am
I believe this summer they are having an open air theatre. They often put on fabulous productions with Broadway talent, and your set quality. A venue worth checking out!
#15
Posted: 9/5/21 at 2:03pm
Absolutely, Mike!
*Due respect*, moron.
Updated On: 9/9/21 at 02:03 PM
#16
Posted: 9/5/21 at 2:10pm
Mike Barrett said: "I believe this summer they are having an open air theatre. They often put on fabulous productions with Broadway talent, and your set quality. A venue worth checking out!"
Follow the artistic director (I think that's who it is, or maybe casting) on IG and the production value they have managed to achieve in an out-door space is incredible. The set for Mystic Pizza looks awesome.
And to Sutton's point, they often get Original Broadway or First National tour actors to reprise their roles. They pay VERY well and it's a gorgeous little thing in a gorgeous little town. It is THE summer contract besides maybe the MUNY for a NYC actor.
#17
Posted: 9/5/21 at 2:15pm
Thanks for the tip, RippedMan, the set DOES look incredible!
#18
Posted: 9/5/21 at 2:43pm
Sutton Ross said: "I doubt anyone has ever heard of that playhouse much less a town that has less than a thousand people. Im sure it was well attended tho."
Thank You for the laugh, Sutton. :)
"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter."
Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.
#19
Posted: 9/5/21 at 2:49pm
Yup, I was a smart assed dope. You learn something new everyday! 
#20
Posted: 9/5/21 at 8:11pm
Happy to hear that you're capable of learning.
Updated On: 9/5/21 at 08:11 PM
#21
Posted: 9/6/21 at 9:40am
While the Palace Theatre in Manchester is still good, I always wish it was a step or two closer to this level of stage and acting. I don’t expect Ogonquit Playhouse levels, but, it has the theatre to pull a bit more off than this.
But yes, OP is tremendous. Kinky Boots there with Kyle Taylor Parker, who was my original Lola on the first national tour, was outstanding. The teaser is below, looks like it’s at the Al Hirschfeld honestly to me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dw_C4hIY-6c
But yes, OP is tremendous. Kinky Boots there with Kyle Taylor Parker, who was my original Lola on the first national tour, was outstanding. The teaser is below, looks like it’s at the Al Hirschfeld honestly to me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dw_C4hIY-6c
#22
Posted: 9/6/21 at 3:38pm
Agreed about the Palace. Great space and they have the money. Just not the vision.
#23
Posted: 9/6/21 at 4:02pm
SouthernCakes said: "Agreed about the Palace. Great space and they have the money. Just not the vision. "
Unaware of their financial status, but they could definitely go one more step up at least in terms of set designs. The performers are generally solid, although maybe they could pay more for some of their leads. The set design is my main issue there.
Ogonquit is often as good or better than my Broadway In Boston shows.
#24
Posted: 10/2/21 at 9:00pm
Saw this earlier in the week. It was a truly fun time, and astoundingly well-adapted. And those sets, wow!
All three core women were very impressive, and I hope they stick with the production if it has a further life. Yanelli in particular is a laugh riot.
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