THE PHILANTHROPIST First Preview Thoughts — Page 2

I don't think they've announced next season in full yet. All I've heard is Birdie and After Miss Julie. My understanding was Dancin' was done for completely.

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Thanks for your thoughts, guys!

Well..At least ROUNDABOUT is consistent lately about one thing : DISAPPOINTMENT. I was actually reading my NY Time Out last night and I saw an ad for the play..and I was thinking..hmmm... by Roundabout, huh? I am sure it will a disappointing show again!

J*

Updated On: 4/11/09 at 08:26 AM

Very dry and pointless play. It went nowhere.

My friend and I walked out during intermission.

Hope it improves, but I can't see that I'll return or recommend it.

Roundabout needs to get their act together.

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Audience reaction was tepid tonight, so I feel a touch out on a limb admitting that I loved it. The casual level of absurdism established in the brilliant first scene was refreshing and unique. Jonathan Cake's one scene is a near-show stealer. Steven Weber and Matthew Broderick are doing fabulous work with (admittedly) terrible accents. Whether as a companion to The Misanthrope or on its own, I think this is a delightful comedy--relaxed, self-assured, and intelligent. Following the abysmal Pal Joey and Hedda Gabler, the Roundabout is atoning for its sins (in my mind) with this delightful production and the glorious Godot.

No...Jonathan Cake was the tall, gorgeous man wearing the hideous purple suit. His acting was great though...and I love his hair and his crows feet. A stunning looking man.

The suit was horrendous, but he pulled it off and looked hot in it.

When did the American Airlines Theatre turn into a mausoleum?

Lmao.