SONS OF THE PROPHET - LOVED IT!!!!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 10:28pm

What a surprise!!! Seriously, it is so rare to walk into a play not knowing anything about it and love each and every single second of it. It's a truly hilarious and very touching play that deserves to be seen by anyone who loves theater. It seemed like the audience was on the same page as me (for the most part, I did hear two people say they hated it on the way out) so I'm hoping positive word of mouth spreads quickly for this one!

[AC126748]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 10:29pm

Can't wait to see it--any chance to see Joanna Gleason leading a play should be taken.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 10:30pm

Well...she doesn't exactly lead the play. It's not a play about her and she's not the main character but she is absolutely hilarious and you won't be disappointed!
Updated On: 9/28/11 at 10:30 PM

[dshnookie]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 10:39pm

I'm going tomorrow night, was unsure about it even though only set me back $10. Your review has put me more at ease. And I love me some Santino.

[notabb]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 10:52pm

Boy, if you love Santino then you'll be very happy because he's wonderful. I have to say I was stunned the play was as funny as it was. Damn good shape for a first preview!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 11:18pm

THIS is what should have opened at The American Airlines instead of that tediously boring and pointless revival of MAN AND BOY.

[tapfrog]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 11:20pm

Keep in mind that most of this cast performed the show in Boston last spring, although there may have been some changes in the interim (I don't know whether or not that is the case).

https://boston.broadwayworld.com/article/Kurz_Gleason_Sparkle_in_Sons_of_the_Prophet_20110415
Updated On: 9/28/11 at 11:20 PM

[EugLoven]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 11:21pm

Was there tonight too with a bunch of friends and we just LOVED IT

I mean, what a refreshing reminder of GREAT theatre and the power of a young skilled talented new playwright, Stephen Karam

Roundabout has a GEM on their hands (after his first success with them and "Speech and Debate")... this is another EXCELLENT piece of work.

I'm a sucker for a good story, and this is just brimming with terrific characters, plot, development, direction... SO MUCH heart and comedy and sadness (masked with comedy).

AN EXCEPTIONAL night at the theatre (while walking out, I saw Artistic Director Todd Haimes in the back and said: "You've got another one!" with a thumbs-up)

GET TICKETS NOW!!!

[SondheimFan5]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 11:32pm

Missed it in Boston - unfortunately. Glad to hear it's great!!

[hpeabody930]

Posted: 9/28/11 at 11:44pm

Glad to hear you liked it! I saw it at the Huntington earlier this year, and while I thought the characters were all extremely well drawn, the play left me wanting more. It was the first time I'd ever left a play and "missed" the characters. It was very odd. I'd be curious to see what changes they made between runs.

[thismyshow]

Posted: 9/29/11 at 10:44pm

Saw it tonight, apart from a brief technical issue at the top of the show, it was perfect and a fantastically witty play, this deserves a life on broadway what a great night of theater

[dshnookie]

Posted: 9/29/11 at 11:55pm

I walked in hesitantly, the artwork wasn't reassuring, I feared the technical stop that lasted about 10min was ominous BUT I have to say I LOVED IT TOO!

Incredibly funny, and still extremely poignant and finely, if I dare even say SUPERBLY acted, with some clever staging towards the end (without giving anything away). This really cannot be missed. Everyone was quickly on their feet at the end and deservingly so. I just moved to NYC permanently 4months ago and while I cant say my life mirrors that of anyone on stage, I just felt it had such a homelike quality about it that you just couldn't help but love these characters. It honestly felt like a great indie movie that you're so happy you discovered and yet you know that so many other people will overlook and miss out.

Please don't miss this one.

Running Time: 1hr45min (and it FLIES by, rarely have I ever been as engaged in a piece as I was tonight)

[nobodyhome]

Posted: 9/30/11 at 12:02am

Agree. This is an excellent play, beautifully acted by everyone.

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 9/30/11 at 12:49am

I really liked Speech & Debate. This was excellent. This is probably the best play I've seen at Roundabout's Steinberg Center. If you're on the fence about seeing this, get off and go!

[Anakela]

Posted: 9/30/11 at 1:56pm

Also saw it last night, also loved it.

SPOILER question re: the last scene, for those who have seen it...




The we got your card and flowers/when you get to be my age reading the obituaries exchange. Was that just referring to his father? Or were we supposed to infer that time had passed, and the uncle had now died too? I thought it was just referring to the father, but with the whole "the funniest play about human suffering you're likely to see" tag that they're using in the show's summary I started thinking that maybe someone else had now died? (Or, did I completely miss something, and their father was referenced in this exchange, and I just missed it.)

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/30/11 at 1:59pm

She was referring to the father.

[sskeats2]

Posted: 9/30/11 at 10:26pm

I saw it tonight. Totally NOT disappointed. Santino is great and this will catapult him to the forefront of NY theater actors. Liz Mackay is also very special. And of course, Joanna. A great evening. And certainly the best play at the Laura Pels I've seen since Intimate Apparel which opened the joint.

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 9/30/11 at 10:58pm

Does anyone know the student rush situation on this? I know Roundabout is usually very wonderful to students but can't locate any information online. Any help would be appreciated.

[theatreguy]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 12:20am

They sell general rush for $22 when the box office opens. Seats are usually the last row of the side orchestra.

Student rush is sold 30 minutes before curtain. Half price for whatever they have left.

[After Eight]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 8:12am

" I did hear two people say they hated it on the way out"

I understand where they're coming from.

A dismal gloomfest, punctuated by lame/snarky/stupid attempts at humor, some of which bordered on the asinine (an announcer in a bus terminal, absolutely not to be believed!) Sets and lighting, drab and ugly.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 8:57am

Every party needs a pooper, that's why we invited you, After Eight...

[After Eight]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 9:05am

^

Thanks for the invite, Jordan, but the play itself was plenty pooper enough.

[sskeats2]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 9:21am

I found the announcer at the bus terminal quite humorous as did the woman I was with.

The audience loved the play. I'm sure there are dissenters at every performance.

Why miss a very fine play because of them. Karam seems to be a natural. BTW, he went to Brown, the starting place for so many of our fine playwrights. I wonder if he studied with Vogel or had she left before he was there. Sanatano is wonderful.

The big surprise of the evening was this play was done by the Roundabout. Hadn't seen a play at the Pels this good since Intimate Apparel opened the joint.

[Sauja]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 9:30am

It looks like the Roundabout Underground concept might be paying off. If it gets them producing work this fresh, this funny, and this moving, it gives me hope that the institution may have some life in it yet. One of my favorite nights at the theater this year.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 10/1/11 at 10:18am

Saw it last night and enjoyed it a lot.

Definitely some in the audience afterwards who didn't like it, or didn't get it, or felt the play, despite its moments didn't have any real collective 'there-there' which are all fair comments.

But it does feel very fresh, almost uncomfortably realistic and moment-to-moment has some beautiful writing and performances (from the entire company). And yes,much of it is very funny.

Lots of empty seats last night- I encourage anyone on the fence to go - and do same day rush. Its worth seeing.