THE CRUCIBLE or LONG DAY'S

Tough but I would choose the Crucible. I found it more compelling. This may have been partly because I didn't think I would like it having not liked Van Hove's View from the Bridge. I thought the acting in both was spectacular but Long Day's dragged on a bit at times. Shannon was the best part to me and while the other actors were good, I felt like the monologues at the end slogged on a bit. I was on the edge of my seat during the Crucible and every actor was really phenomenal--which is impressive in such a big cast.



But I know some here didn't care for the Crucible so who knows.

I know it doesn't answer your question but they're not really comparable? The Crucible is directed by Ivo van Hove who I love, but a lot of people don't, and is an interesting take on the play. Whereas I think LDJ is a better play, but that production is a little more straightforward. I would choose based on what actors you want to see, honestly.

I did not care for The Crucible at all. (and I love the play) I thought the staging was odd (and distracting) and the only time I've never felt any sort of compassion for Elizabeth.



(I haven't seen LDJ, but desperately want to!)

LDJ but if you sit in orchestra, go for the higher number seats, side orchestra go for odd numbers. If you don't, you will have Lange's back to you a lot.

Neither of these productions are among the best I've seen of either play. However, between the two, I would choose Long Day's Journey. This production of The Crucible largely falls flat, and I say that as an admirer of Ivo van Hove's past works.

LDJ it is. Lange. Shannon. Done.

thank you all for your input - if only i had another afternoon...