THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#1
Posted: 4/2/17 at 2:20pm
Post 'em here, gang!
I caught it the show this past Wednesday evening and simply devoured it! Best to all involved! :)
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#2
Posted: 4/2/17 at 2:25pm
Hoping for raves! One of the funniest shows I've seen in years.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#3
Posted: 4/2/17 at 2:26pm
Looking forward to seeing the show in May. Hoping the show gets great reviews and potential audience members take notice.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#4
Posted: 4/2/17 at 3:43pm
Curious to see the response to this- I thought it was dreadfully unfunny, but I feel like I might be in the minority there.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#5
Posted: 4/2/17 at 4:17pm
wonderfulwizard11 said: "Curious to see the response to this- I thought it was dreadfully unfunny, but I feel like I might be in the minority there. "
Let's hope so...
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#6
Posted: 4/2/17 at 4:53pm
wonderfulwizard11 said: "Curious to see the response to this- I thought it was dreadfully unfunny, but I feel like I might be in the minority there. "
I am with you, Wizard. I, personally, found this play to be dreadful beyond belief.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#7
Posted: 4/2/17 at 5:13pm
"Dreadful beyond belief"?
is it hard to just say you didn't like it? Some of y'all are so dramatic
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#8
Posted: 4/2/17 at 7:09pm
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/world/PlayThatGoesWrong2017.html
Matthew Murray of Talkin' Broadway is mixed-to-positive. I think he's actually spot on.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#9
Posted: 4/2/17 at 7:10pm
curel1 said: ""Dreadful beyond belief"?
is it hard to just say you didn't like it? Some of y'all are so dramatic"
Maybe (just maybe) I more than just didn't like it... Not being dramatic at all. Just saying how I felt about the show.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#10
Posted: 4/2/17 at 8:31pm
The review roundup page is up...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-THE-PLAY-THAT-GOES-WRONG-Attempts-to-Open-on-Broadway-Updating-Live-20170402
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#11
Posted: 4/2/17 at 9:46pm
Adam Feldman: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/the-play-that-goes-wrong
Joe Dziemianowicz: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/play-wrong-not-theater-review-article-1.3015012
Linda Winer: http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/the-play-that-goes-wrong-review-the-comedy-goes-right-1.13345179
Stephen Suskin: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58e00fdee4b0d804fbbb7394
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#12
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:12pm
New York Times - Mixed to Positive - https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/04/02/theater/review-the-play-that-goes-wrong-review.html?_r=0&referer=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-THE-PLAY-THAT-GOES-WRONG-Attempts-to-Open-on-Broadway-Updating-Live-20170402
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#13
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:15pm
I feel like this gets asked pretty often, but the NYT review lists the show as closing on September 3 at the bottom of the piece. Is this true, or is that just the latest they're selling tickets until?
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#14
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:18pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "I feel like this gets asked pretty often, but the NYT review lists the show as closing on September 3 at the bottom of the piece. Is this true, or is that just the latest they're selling tickets until?
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I suppose it depends on how well the show sells during the summer. If they keep packing the house, I would assume they'll extend it.
On the other hand, it could also be due to the cast themselves, all from the London version. Did they only sign on till Sept? Will they extend? Do they intend to replace the cast if/when they move on?
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#15
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:22pm
Brantley seemed more mixed than anything else.
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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#16
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:26pm
little_sally said: "Brantley seemed more mixed than anything else.
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You didn't like it. We get it.
Also, your response to Murray's negative review is the first I've ever seen on here in agreeance with his consistent negative reviews.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#17
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:30pm
Go back and read the preview thread. I liked this play actually.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#18
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:34pm
Brantley's review felt like it was damning the show with faint praise- especially that closing line. Surprising, since he gave it a very good review in London and I expected his remarks here to echo those.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#19
Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:56pm
Am I the only one who read Joe Dziemianowicz's review and think that.....he kinda missed the point of the show? As in, the point of why the actors did what they did on stage?
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#20
Posted: 4/2/17 at 11:00pm
Dane F said: "Am I the only one who read Joe Dziemianowicz's review and think that.....he kinda missed the point of the show? As in, the point of why the actors did what they did on stage?"
Totally agreed, Dane. He talked about a certain scene "straining" as if this was gripping drama. Moreover, he was straight-up wrong about that particular scene being "illogical." The reason they're holding the painting on the wall (and all the other props) is because they're desperately trying to maintain that they can keep the show together in front of the audience. That's...what the entire show is about.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#21
Posted: 4/2/17 at 11:07pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Dane F said: "Am I the only one who read Joe Dziemianowicz's review and think that.....he kinda missed the point of the show? As in, the point of why the actors did what they did on stage?"
Totally agreed, Dane. He talked about a certain scene "straining" as if this was gripping drama. Moreover, he was straight-up wrong about that particular scene being "illogical." The reason they're holding the painting on the wall (and all the other props) is because they're desperately trying to maintain that they can keep the show together in front of the audience. That's...what the entire show is about.
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Couldn't have said it better. Literally, the cast is portraying stuffy, pompous, serious actors who are trying desperately to keep their "serious show" together. Hence why they try to hold up the painting rather then put it down to answer the phone.
I get that critics are entitled to their opinions, but here, ole Joe kinda missed the mark.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#22
Posted: 4/2/17 at 11:15pm
Based on the review, I conclude this is not Hamlet. And it is not going to win the Pulitzer.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#23
Posted: 4/2/17 at 11:26pm
ggersten said: "Based on the review, I conclude this is not Hamlet. And it is not going to win the Pulitzer.
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I get that, was merely pointing out the reviewer kinda missed the point in his review.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#24
Posted: 4/2/17 at 11:30pm
"Nigel Hook’s booby-trapped set should get either a Tony award or a cease-and-desist order from OSHA."
Best line!
http://www.vulture.com/2017/04/theater-what-goes-right-with-the-play-that-goes-wrong.html
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews#25
Posted: 4/3/17 at 10:21am
I saw the show in London and had a good time, but whenever I read the reviews and articles, I always feel so bad for David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr., authors of The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery and subsequent Farnsdale shows. I'll never understand how this company got away with so blatantly ripping off not only the concept and setting of the first Farnsdale show (even the same use of curtain speech), but nearly all of its gags are from the Farnsdale franchise. I went in not knowing what The Play That Goes Wrong would be like and unfortunately, I'd seen several Farnsdale shows before, so it really tainted my experience. I wish one of the papers would write an article on that.
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