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POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
#25POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 12:11am
Ok, so plot...
First of all, I do think this is a show where it's better to go in blind, so I'll give a quick non-spoiler description and then a more detailed one in spoiler tags.
Non-spoiler:
Basically, there is a VERY problem-prone President going through a few problems and a couple of minor scandals with a VERY busy, VERY important day ahead of him. The women who run the White House, White as his COS, Nakamura as his Press Sec, and Dratch as the President's secretary (along with Williams as FLOTUS), are forced to constantly clean up the messes he's making and keep his day on track. Unbeknownst to them, there are several high-profile scandals rocketing towards the White House (in the form of Hough and Delaria) that the four women will soon need to address as well as a very nosy journalist (Cooper) poking around. The problems crash land, everything goes to ****, and, as Joshdog said, hilarity ensues.
BIG SPOILERS:
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Hough is his pregnant mistress and Delaria is his convict sister who he's pardoning because he's out of his mind. He has a secret health condition that makes it so he can't sit down for the time being and that's the driver of a lot of the problems. The first act is the three staffers dealing with the original problems and the mistress and sister showing up at the White House, causing more problems. Venessa Williams jumps between problem and problem solver throughout the first act.
At the end of the first act, all of the women come together when two different established groups collide. Cooper ends up hidden in a closet and records a VERY incriminating conversation. When she's revealed they all get into a fight trying to steal her phone to erase what she recorded. She throws a bust and hits POTUS in the head. They think they've killed him and the second act is them trying to cover it up while also not creating TOO much suspicion.
#26POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 12:11am
joshdog2014 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Running time?"
Got out just past 10 after starting a little before 8:10 with a 15 minute intermission."
Short and sweet (which I thought was PERFECT)!
bstoll1
Broadway Star Joined: 9/27/13
#27POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 12:11amAny rush/lottery policies announced?
#28POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 12:17am
jacobsnchz14 said: "From photos on social, the curtain is traditional; red drape with gold tassels. And (one of?) the set looks like a White House conference with the podium, seal, blue walls, etc. Audience members received campaign buttons with the show logo on it. A few tweets are of the "funniest things I've seen in a long time", "haven't laughed this hard" variety."
I somehow missed the buttons and I'm really sad about it, especially because the merch table wasn't ready yet!
Speaking of merch, I really hope they get good merch! I'd LOVE to see the heeled Crocs on a pin or something and I really hope they have some "in-universe" merch of the feminist organization from the show. That was one of my favorite bits!
MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#29POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 9:31am
I would love to hear about a rush or lottery policy for this too. I did find the BroadwayBox code, which is a decent discount:
Removing this because there's a better code. Use this one: POTMC310
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#30POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 11:27am
Thanks Jkcohen for the spoilers explaining plot and to memorableusername for link to the broadwaybox discount code. Just bought a ticket for the first Friday night of my July trip. When I first heard about the show I thought it might be more political & with bitter humor, which I don't think I have the energy for. This sounds lighter.
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joshdog2014
Stand-by Joined: 2/9/18
#31POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 11:38am
inception said: "When I first heard about the show I thought it might be more political & with bitter humor, which I don't think I have the energy for. This sounds lighter."
I was really curious just HOW tied to recent events this would be, and I would say apart from the broad concept of “laughing at an incompetent president,” it really isn’t connected at all. Some mentions of nuclear war or global warming or such, but just in a situational way. Nothing to frustrate current politics fatigue. They even didn’t name the president, whenever characters referred to him they just called him “POTUS.” The political setting is just the set up for the comedy rather than an actual focus of the show, so I can affirm that it’s definitely a lighter, enjoyable, non-exhausting show.
ElephantLoveMedley
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/21
#32POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 11:43am
It is so refreshing and encouraging to hear that this is more of a pure comedic farce and isn’t really political/partisan! Makes me look much more forward to it.
joshdog2014
Stand-by Joined: 2/9/18
#33POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 11:56am
ElephantLoveMedley said: "It is so refreshing and encouraging to hear that this is more of a pure comedic farce and isn’t really political/partisan! Makes me look much more forward to it."
Oh, this reminds me that I was struck yesterday by the marquee and tickets reading “POTUS A FARCE” when I hadn’t seen it necessarily marketed/titled that way before.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#34POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 12:28pm
I was already excited to have booked this for next week, now even more so! Thanks for your thoughts, everyone.
(No covid cancellations, no covid cancellations, no covid cacellations.....)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#35POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 2:26pm
ElephantLoveMedley said: "It is so refreshing and encouraging to hear that this is more of a pure comedic farce and isn’t really political/partisan! Makes me look much more forward to it."
There is ONE line that expresses a liberal position on a hot button issue (it's a "stupid character says something surprisingly poignant" moment). It definitely got applause, but that was it.
Other than that, I would liken it to Veep. It's definitely more slapstick/pure comedy than Veep, but it has a similar focus on the absurdity of the political maneuvering without going into the politics themselves.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#36POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 2:32pm
Megamix video https://twitter.com/ryanbloomquist/status/1515031323446067201
#37POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 2:34pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "Megamix videohttps://twitter.com/ryanbloomquist/status/1515031323446067201"
Yeah... & Juliet's gonna show everyone how that's supposed to be done next season.
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#38POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 3:42pm
More footage from social https://fb.watch/cpx2ZNUmpt/
Hairspray0901
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
#39POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 3:43pm
I’m going next weekend, the 23rd, and cannot wait!!!!
millieliz
Swing Joined: 12/29/10
#40POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 3:54pm
I got a $39 rush seat from the box office today-- side orch.
MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#41POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 4:03pm
millieliz said: "I got a $39 rush seat from the box office today-- side orch."
Thank you! That's great to hear!
#42POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 4:13pm
Saw this last night and had a blast! It was so funny, felt refreshing to see a true farce-style comedy. The set is really cool with the turntable setup to show all the different rooms. I was wondering if people know what songs are used in the mega-mix? I caught Eye of the Tiger, Roar, Breakin' Dishes, and I Hate Myself for Loving You. Overall just a really fun night, with a super talented cast (and crocs!)
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#43POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 4:18pm
Sounds fun and weird which I am SUPER into. Can't wait!
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Nycat63
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/16
#44POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 5:19pm
Is there a discount code for this anyone knows of? Making trip in mid May and based on your comments after first preview am adding this to my list! Would prefer tix in advance since we pack in the shows so thought I’d ask…Thanks!
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#45POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 5:27pm
Nycat63 said: "Is there a discount code for this anyone knows of? Making trip in mid May and based on your comments after first preview am adding this to my list! Would prefer tix in advance since we pack in the shows so thought I’d ask…Thanks!"
Scroll up to Post #29. There is a discount code right there.
Nycat63
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/16
#46POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 5:40pm
Matt Rogers said: "Nycat63 said: "Is there a discount code for this anyone knows of? Making trip in mid May and based on your comments after first preview am adding this to my list! Would prefer tix in advance since we pack in the shows so thought I’d ask…Thanks!"
Scroll up to Post #29. There is a discount code right there."
Whoops I actually scrolled but didn’t catch that with the link. Thanks!
Dan6
Broadway Star Joined: 8/7/10
#47POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 8:00pm
Even better discount code is POTMC310 - orchestra seats are $20 less than with the Broadway Box code.
MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#48POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 11:30pm
They announced the lottery and rush policy:
https://www.twitter.com/potusbway/status/1515109628077608960
Lottery: open 12AM-3PM the day prior to the performance. http://potusbway.com/lottery
Rush: subject to availability, available at the box office on the day of the performance. Limit 2 tickets.
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#49POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Previews
Posted: 4/15/22 at 11:34pm
Dan6 said: "Even better discount code is POTMC310 - orchestra seats are $20 less than with the Broadway Box code."
is that valid at the box office?
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