The Iceman Cometh is coming to BAM

[jon5202]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 12:19am

The Goodman Theatre production of The Iceman Cometh starring Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy is coming to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2015. Opening February 5 through March 15, 2015 it is hoped that this Chicago production (with its entire original cast) will then move to Broadway for most likely a limited run. See the following article by Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chi-goodman-iceman-cometh-brooklyn-broadway,0,2320496.column

Here is Chris Jones's review of the original 2012 production:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/theaterloop/ct-ott-0504-iceman-review-20120502,0,7611029.column




Updated On: 12/18/13 at 12:19 AM

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 12:22am

You really missed a headline there. Something like "The Iceman Cometh...to BAM."

[AwesomeDanny]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 12:51am

I'm happy for the very talented actors in this production, but I wasn't as enthralled with this show as most of the city was. I thought the largely static staging (and some poor lighting choices) did not work in the show's favor. And I hope it's not blasphemous to say that play needs to be cut. I don't mind a long play, but five hours is too much for this story.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 1:00am

It's blasphemous.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 7:02am

Two-thousand and FIFTEEN?!

Ugh.

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 9:02am

When can I buy my ticket?

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 9:53am

YES!

Tony number 3 for Mr. Lane... Hopefully LOL

[Kad]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 10:14am

Productions at BAM aren't eligible for Tony awards.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 11:03am

Just saw Brian Dennehy over the weekend in The Steward of Christendom in Los Angeles. While the play certainly has its issues, he is, at 75 still at the very top of his game and delivered another amazing performance. He should be terrific in this.

[scripps]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 11:08am

In 1999, I saved up my allowance to purchase a top-price 100 dollar ticket to the Kevin Spacey led ICEMAN COMETH. When I asked my father to go to the box office and purchase a ticket for me, he took pity and bought second row center orchestra seats for my birthday instead. Accompanied by my mother, she said it was the longest and most depressing night of her life. Well, she doesn't have to accompany to BAM next year, but I know what I'm asking for my birthday again :)

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 9:30pm

Yes, I know that, Kad.

It talks about how it will move for a limited run on Broadway. THAT is what I was referring to.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 10:50pm

I must say, that this (admittedly) very long, very depressing evening was honestly one I will never forget.

Falls's direction is astounding, and the set design is literally breathtaking. Lane gives his whole soul in a performance that is, in my opinion, maybe the most naked and honest he has ever been as an actor ever. Dennehy is breathtaking and grounds the show.

But most of all, the supporting performances...the tight cohesive ensemble that supports the pair...Patrick Andrews (an intense, focused, present performance that exudes star quality), John Douglas Thompson (one of the most bravely terrifyingly, furiously angry performances I've seen), John Hoogenakker (destructively tragic, and some of the best physical work I've ever seen), Jim Harms (delicate, waif-like, but heavily engaging)...the list goes on, even down to the tarts and cops that play smaller roles.

This is not a show that flies by, and hours pass in a blink (like August: Osage County)...this is a marathon. And afterwards, you feel tired and beaten. But you'll never forget the race that you got to run with these artists.

If the entire original cast makes the transfer...I will be...

So.
Excited.


Updated On: 12/18/13 at 10:50 PM

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 12/19/13 at 12:14pm

inlove, it is going to be the entire original Chicago company, per the articles out now. I have a feeling that's why the date is so far in the future.

And I cannot. wait.

[billyelliotfan123]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 4:14pm

Any updates on when tickets go on sale?

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 4:37pm

The Davies/Spacey production was beyond thrilling. Giamati, Finneran, Emerson, Leonard, Kellner, Dixon, Danza - all extraordinary. I would have sit through the whole thing again right there and then, maybe with a sandiwch in between. I'll look forward to this new iteration but they have big shoes to fill.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 5:47pm

I assume this won't conflict with It's Only a Play. Nathan's really got his plate full this coming season.

[billyelliotfan123]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 12:41pm

Anyone know when this goes on sale or if they will offer discounts?

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 2:02pm

^ before the end of the year, and HA! this is going to be a SUPER in demand ticket, don't hold your breath for discounts

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 10:47pm

To my knowledge, single tickets for BAM members go on sale sometime in December, while tickets for the general public won't be available until most likely January. Though subscriptions for both members and non-members will be available sometime in November.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 11:00pm

You'd be surprised re: tickets. I bought a ticked to Streetcar with Blanchett like the day before for $40. It's Brooklyn. People don't like to trek to Brooklyn especially if they can catch it on Broadway in a few months.

How does the 5 hrs work on Broadway? That's considered over-time right? Wasn't Metcalf in this? I'd see this for her.

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 10/15/14 at 12:46am

^ that was long days journey into night, and this isn't going to broadway because of the run time, thus why they are doing it at BAM.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/15/14 at 12:52am

Well the article makes it seem like it's going to Broadway?

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:58am

just a reminder to folks, this went on general sale yesterday, get your 35$ seats while you can!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 12/9/14 at 10:27am

I actually splurged and bought an orchestra seat for this. If you have a Bank of America card you can call in and get 10% off your ticket price. With a runtime this long I wanted to make sure I could see everything comfortably. Can't wait for this production.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 12/9/14 at 10:49am

Yeah, the Harvey is a gorgeous theatre, but some of the seats at the top of the balcony aren't terribly comfortable. Which is manageable for a shorter piece, but I don't know if I'd choose to sit there for a piece this long if I could help it.