The Visit Ending

[bfreak]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 8:37pm

Hey Guys, I don't plan on seeing The Visit (I know I'll get flack for this, but just don't want to see) but since some posters on here say it's comical but the commercials make it seem creepy I'd like someone to spoil the ending and tell me what happens. I'm curious. Thank you!

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 8:44pm

Whether it is posted here as a reply, or sent via private message, I would also like to be spoiled!

[CoreyRyan3]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 9:01pm

I won't say anything to spoil, but I will tell you that it has a few "comical" scenes which I'm not sure will even be received as comical by everyone. But overall, the show is definitely not comical.

[jnb9872]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 9:14pm

You're also more than welcome to read the original Friedrich Dürrenmatt play, which is a classic of 20th Century theatre and truly a unique work. Not having seen Kander & Ebb's musical, the play itself stands pretty handily as a creepy, comic, weird and discomforting exprience.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 9:30pm

Comical? There's a few laughs throughout, but it is very far from a comical show.

[Fantod]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 9:32pm

The play is considered a dark comedy, though it can easily play as a drama, like the movie (which is fabulous though changes the ending)

[bfreak]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 10:03pm

Come on guys, just give it away! You got this!

[bfreak]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 10:13pm

Never mind, just got PMd the details from the kind Fantod!

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/3/15 at 10:23pm

I really don't know if I would call the MUSICAL a dark comedy. There are a few lines that receive laughs, and maybe one number that receives some laughs. But it really plays as a twisted tale of revenge and love story gone wrong, in my opinion. Doyle's production is powerful, dark, uncomfortable, and shocking. Most of all, Chita's performance is devoid of ANY camp, she completely plays it with a razor-sharp subtly. It's a performance that will surprise many, and if someone was not familiar with Chita, they could easily mistake her for having a career as a dramatic actress.





Updated On: 3/3/15 at 10:23 PM

[JMPlayer6]

Posted: 3/4/15 at 11:28am

I saw this at Williamstown last year, and could tell you how it ends. But, then again, a 3-minute web search could tell you, too. Do that.

[NoName3]

Posted: 3/4/15 at 12:18pm

I thought those creepy tap dancing pigs they added to the final scene were more upsetting than anything in the original play.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 3/4/15 at 1:13pm

You're also more than welcome to read the original Friedrich Dürrenmatt play, which is a classic of 20th Century theatre and truly a unique work. Not having seen Kander & Ebb's musical, the play itself stands pretty handily as a creepy, comic, weird and discomforting experience.

I second this wholeheartedly. After struggling through the play in German in college, I read it in English and absolutely loved it. I'm looking forward to seeing the musical, but I'd also love a revival of the original play.

[Almira]

Posted: 3/4/15 at 2:36pm

I would definitely categorize it as a jet black comedy in the absurdist tradition. I'd even argue it is a romance - again, in the absurdist tradition.

I "believe" the K&E musical is based on the Valency translation. The same one used by the The Lunts when they successfully played the show. I've read comments that Valency bastardized the original Durrenmatt text. Perhaps so, but I've always liked his adaptation.

To the original poster, a synopsis should be easily found online. But do yourself a favor, read the play. It is staggeringly brilliant.

Updated On: 3/4/15 at 02:36 PM

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 3/4/15 at 3:15pm

OP,

If you don't want to see it, why do you even care what the ending is?

Everyone else who has replied so far, thank you for not spoiling it.

[#1CarrieFan]

Posted: 3/5/15 at 6:52pm

TAP DANCING PIGS??!! have I slipped into a message board concerning the pig slaughter scene in my famous Carrrie the musical? Having seen around about production of this play a lot of years ago, (was it Jane Alexandar playing the title role) I can't imagine where any pigs come in the final number. If this is true (??) can't wait for the critics-Enron with the dancing mice anyone? The last time I saw a dancing pig on Broadway was the dreadful state fair.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/5/15 at 7:13pm

Saw it twice at WTF and don't recall any tap dancing pigs. The finale is chilling and VERY Doyle.

Updated On: 3/5/15 at 07:13 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/6/15 at 9:18pm

Here's an article on the upcoming production, and it touches on the dark and grim subject matter.

http://observer.com/2015/03/on-broadway-revenge-is-a-dish-best-served-by-chita-rivera/

[goldenboy]

Posted: 3/6/15 at 11:23pm

Yes and thanks to the ever imaginative John Doyle, the pigs also play the violin.

[Erzlump]

Posted: 3/7/15 at 7:17pm

The play it's based on really is one of my favorite plays - just like Friedrich Dürrenmatts "The Physicists" (which I also recommand to everyone who likes the dark subject matter of The Visit). I'm glad they didn't stray to far from it.


I don't think I'll be able to see The Visit on broadway, but I hope it's as good as everyone says. The play deserves a better adaptation than the german musical they came up with in 2013.



Updated On: 3/7/15 at 07:17 PM

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 3/16/15 at 1:08am

I saw this out of town. It was the best show I have ever seen. The best musical Ever

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/16/15 at 1:10am

Would love to have seen the original 2 acter.

[jayinchelsea]

Posted: 3/16/15 at 9:29am

Saw it some years ago at Signature, loved it. The one-acter is tighter and probably more dramatic, but the main thing is that it works. Doyle does a brilliant job, and of course, there is Chita..

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/16/15 at 11:02am

For some reason Roxy is under the impression that the one act version has a truncated or incomplete score. It's 100% a full K&E score with several songs that can easily become K&E standards. Only cuts are a tango dance number and a reprise of Winter. Otherwise everything is there, besides a couple songs having a cut verse. It's a streamlined production, but it's definitely a complete show and score.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/16/15 at 9:20pm

Here are two pictures of the set load in. This set will have plenty of people talking. It's absolutely stunning in person.




Updated On: 3/16/15 at 09:20 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/16/15 at 10:23pm

ljay889, THX,
I take it your involved with the show...how else would anyone get pix?