The Bedwetter at Arena Stage

interested to know as well.  We're glad they fired the off-Broadway choreographer (Byron Easley) for better (the more effective Danny Mefford) at Arena. If they weren't going to lose the director (Ann Kauffman, a PLAY director) altogether, a new creative choreographer was, at least, a better start. This is not Kauffman's strength . Mefford can hopefully guide her for better.  Interesting cast changes.  Is the little the girl the same from Atlantic?

Thanks!.  Agreed that Zoe was great downtown.  I'm glad Aria is strong in DC.

It was crude and fun downtown but, like you said, uneven.  Downtown it seemed a half baked and a tonally inconsistent Kimberly Akimbo directed and developed by someone not fully capable of the job.

Updated On: 2/18/25 at 03:33 PM

I saw this last week and also saw it at the Atlantic.  It's now down to one act, the book hasn't changed much. There is one new song early in the show for Shoshana Bean, which was a highlight. I think it may be a David Yakbek composition, since he has added to the Adam Schlesinger score. There was an understudy in the lead role, who was very good.  I heard it was her stage debut, which is incredible. There was a 1/2 hour technical hold halfway through for a set malfunction, during which Sarah Silverman came out and chatted with the audience about the show and took questions. That was pretty cool.  She said they were still working on it. I absolutely loved the show at Atlantic and still liked it very much at Arena. I don't think it improved between the two, and I don't think it is a show for Broadway, but who knows. I hope it continues to get stronger and is successful. It has a lot going for it.

Updated On: 2/18/25 at 05:55 PM

Can someone summarize the WaPo review? I can't bring myself to give any money to Bezos. 

Thank you!