THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reviews

[LimelightMike]

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! :)

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/2/17 at 2:25pm

Hoping for raves! One of the funniest shows I've seen in years. 

[jacobsnchz14]

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.

[wonderfulwizard11]

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. 

[haterobics]

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...

[bwayphreak234]

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.

[curel1]

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

[little_sally]

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.

[bwayphreak234]

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.

 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

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

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

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

Updated On: 4/2/17 at 09:46 PM

[songanddanceman2]

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

[BroadwayConcierge]

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?

[Dane F]

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?

 

"

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?

[little_sally]

Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:22pm

Brantley seemed more mixed than anything else.

[GreasedLightning]

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. 

[little_sally]

Posted: 4/2/17 at 10:30pm

Go back and read the preview thread. I liked this play actually.

[wonderfulwizard11]

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. 

[Dane F]

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?

[BroadwayConcierge]

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.

[Dane F]

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.

[ggersten]

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. 

[Dane F]

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. 

 

"

I get that, was merely pointing out the reviewer kinda missed the point in his review.

[Malka2]

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

[Mister Matt]

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.