The Hunt starring Tobias Menzies

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 2/18/24 at 2:05am

At St Ann’s Warehouse thru March 24th.  Has anyone seen it?

The Hunt is a modern-day parable, a thriller. A quiet teacher faces a devastating accusation against the backdrop of a rural hunting community. Truth is no match for the forces unleashed

[pennydreadful]

Posted: 2/18/24 at 8:47pm

I saw it today - fantastic!  The entire cast is strong, but Menzies is absolutely magnetic.  The pacing is tight - it's 1:40, with no intermission, and the staging was great.  I highly, highly recommend it.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 2/18/24 at 9:10pm

Agree. We saw this last night.  Very well done- some of the best acting and direction of the season. Go - now.

Updated On: 2/18/24 at 09:10 PM

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 1:07am

Forget Broadway, a show like this is why I love living near NYC: a world-class transfer from London that will likely never be seen anywhere else in the world. I loved it.

[blaxx]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 6:55am

TaffyDavenport said: "Forget Broadway, a show like this is why I love living near NYC: a world-class transfer from London that will likely never be seen anywhere else in the world. I loved it."

These are, in fact, the kind of presentations Broadway urgently needs.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 7:23am

blaxx said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Forget Broadway, a show like this is why I love living near NYC: a world-class transfer from London that will likely never be seen anywhere else in the world. I loved it."

These are, in fact, the kind of presentations Broadway urgently needs."

Broadway also needed the brilliant t London production of Let The Right One In” that was stunning 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 11:16am

I'd like to add a trigger warning for those who haven't seen the film. It's a huge spoiler, so proceed with caution, but I can see it being an issue for a significant number of people:

 

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There's a beautiful dog in the play, and intentional harm is inflicted on it; not the actual dog, of course, but the imagery is somewhat graphic, and very upsetting.

Also, the show has been extended to March 24.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 11:56am

Trailer:

 

[blaxx]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 12:50pm

rosscoe(au) said: "blaxx said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Forget Broadway, a show like this is why I love living near NYC: a world-class transfer from London that will likely never be seen anywhere else in the world. I loved it."

These are, in fact, the kind of presentations Broadway urgently needs."

Broadway also needed the brilliant t London production of Let The Right One In” that was stunning"

At least this played St. Ann's too. I wish more would transfer to Broadway like they do in the West End.

[idioteque...]

Posted: 2/19/24 at 11:13pm

Anyone able to report what the rush seats are?

[lopside]

Posted: 2/25/24 at 8:12pm

https://www.vulture.com/article/theater-review-the-hunt-stage-adaptation-jagten.html

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 2/25/24 at 9:10pm

That Vulture review is pretty negative, and as to be expected from Holdren, has some great lines.

Vincentelli in NYT praises the production design (the set is "the production’s single most fascinating element, and it is used devilishly well in conjunction with Neil Austin’s lighting and Adam Cork’s sound design and composition.") and not much else, calling it out for being heavy-handed: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/theater/the-hunt-review.html

Theatermania praises the play and uses its review to criticize the #metoo movement, which may affect one's perspective: https://www.theatermania.com/news/review-in-the-hunt-tobias-menzies-plays-a-man-falsely-accused_1731154/

Theaterly is negative: THE HUNT Misses Its Target — Review

https://www.theatrely.com/post/the-hunt-misses-its-target-review

 

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 2/25/24 at 9:47pm

Juan Ramirez is the most boring and mediocre critic I’ve ever read.  It’s shocking that he could get all the way up to the nyt.  Makes me think they hired him for diversity rather than his talent.  Very sad.  Bring back Ben Brantley PLEASE. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 2/25/24 at 10:52pm

Broadway Flash said: "Makes me think they hired him for diversityrather than his talent."

Another day, another wildly offensive comment from this trollstain.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 2/26/24 at 12:03am

PipingHotPiccolo said: "Broadway Flash said: "Makes me think they hired him for diversityrather than his talent."

Another day, another wildly offensive comment from this trollstain."

I also agree that Ramirez is a pretty terrible critic - but it's not because may be considered a "diversity hire" by some.  Most things he writes are completely incorrect to me -and his experience in theater, criticism seem limited seeking to elevate his name with negativity.  in most cases, he is opposite the majority - purposefully.  HIs taste is also not for me and others I know.

Updated On: 2/26/24 at 12:03 AM

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 2/26/24 at 12:13am

He is especially terrible, but all the critics these days I can't connect to.  Ben Brantley was absolutely perfect.  We had it so good with him.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 2/26/24 at 12:22am

Five star.

https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/the-hunt-off-broadway-review-tobias-menzies

[All So Ozmopolitan]

Posted: 2/26/24 at 1:15pm

MemorableUserName said: "That Vulture review is pretty negative, and as to be expected from Holdren, has some great lines."

I think this is my first time in stark disagreement with Holden, yet her writing remains just as admirable. I thought The Hunt was magnificent.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 2/26/24 at 1:33pm

Broadway Flash said: "Ben Brantley was absolutely perfect. We had it so good with him."

I’ll give you this, Broadway Flash: you always give me a good chuckle.

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 2/26/24 at 8:01pm

CoffeeBreak said: "PipingHotPiccolo said: "Broadway Flash said: "Makes me think they hired him for diversityrather than his talent."

Another day, another wildly offensive comment from this trollstain."

I also agree that Ramirez is a pretty terrible critic - but it's not because he is may be considered a "diversity hire".Most things he writes are completely incorrect to me -and his experience in theater, criticism seem limited seeking to elevate his name with negativity. in most cases, he is opposite the majority - purposefully.HIs taste is also not for me and others I know."

Theres nothing wrong with liking/disliking any critic, or actor, or singer, etc. Stating that someone you dont like must have gotten their job as a "diversity hire" is bigoted and ignorant beyond measure. Broadway Flash keeps showing their own ass--almost daily!--without an iota of self-awareness. Its almost art.

[yyys]

Posted: 2/27/24 at 10:28am

if you google Juan Ramirez and see his pic, he is actually a white hispanic... so what diversity do you speak of?

 you just like to post ignorant/insensitive comments. 

Broadway Flash said: "Juan Ramirez is the most boring and mediocrecritic I’ve ever read. It’s shocking that he could get all the way up to the nyt. Makes me think they hired him for diversityrather than his talent. Very sad. Bring back Ben Brantley PLEASE."

 

Updated On: 2/27/24 at 10:28 AM

[lbftheatre]

Posted: 2/28/24 at 8:53am

I saw this in London and thought it was excellent, not flashy, just a proper well-written, thoughtful and well-acted play.

 

Incidentally I went on press night and the dog actually attended the press night after party and loads of random British celebs were queuing up to take selfies with it. Very cute. The dog seemed to enjoy the attention.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 3/21/24 at 10:09pm

Saw this tonight.  Liked it, didn’t love it.  Menzies gives a terrific performance.  It feels like a quintessential modern British production with the sound effects and running around the stage.  I just feel like I’ve seen it a million times now.  The way it all got resolved was an easy way out.  And we never find out wether he got his job back or not. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 3/21/24 at 10:38pm

thanks for reupping this thread, providing a fresh reminder re your disgusting, unrepentant racism earlier in it.