Translations, Talk Radio or Prelude to a Kiss?

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 8:37am

Hi All- I might be going back to NYC this weekend for a daytrip from Boston. I have seen all the NEW shows except these three : Translations, Talk Radio & Prelude to a Kiss? ( I will be seeing "Curtains" on March 9-so that' s out ! )

For those who have seen it. Which one show you will recommend ? and why ?
I will read everything before Friday and try to make my decision based on what you guys recommend ( I cant really decide on the 3 play)

BTW- I have seen Grey Gardens , Company, Spring Awakening, The Little Dog Laughed, A Chorus Line, The Apple Tree, Mary Poppins & Coast of Utopia - Voyage
I am planning to see - Curtains & Les Miserables ( already have tix for 3/10 weekend) and plan to see 110 in the Shade,Deuce ( Pirate Queen & Legally Blonde- probably ? )- thanks-j*

Updated On: 2/26/07 at 08:37 AM

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 8:40am

Haven't seen Prelude yet, but of the other 2 - TRANSLATIONS hands down. Beautiful production from top to bottom.

[lawyerman]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 11:20am

Didnt see Prelude but I havent heard great things.

Translations is the better quality production, but Talk Radio is way more interesting and exciting. Ie Translations can feel a lil dull. Id def go with Talk Radio, for Liev Schreiber alone.

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 11:21am

I second TALK RADIO. It's really interesting and Schreiber's performance alone is worth the ticket.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 11:22am

PRELUDE TO A KISS is horrendous, but TALK RADIO is one hell of a night in the theater.

Haven't seen TRANSLATIONS.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 11:42am

How is PRELUDE horrendous? Share!

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 12:04pm

All three are very strong in my opinion, but the one must-see of the group in Translations. It's an absolutely beautiful production that highlights the poetry of Brian Friel's writing, with a flawless ensemble cast.

And Prelude to a Kiss is hardly horrendous. This production of it blends the fantastical, absurdist elements of the show nicely with the real and the allegorical. The three central performances were spot-on.

[sidjones09]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 12:12pm

Haven't seen Prelude or Translations. But you can't miss Liev Schreiber's performance in Talk Radio. It is a must see.

[Magdalene]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:01pm

Prelude wasn't that bad---I got a rush ticket, and enjoyed it...

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:13pm

For now- I got

Translations- 2
Talk Radio- 4
Prelude-1 (?)

Yeah- I am afraid that Translation might be a bit boring for me ( like Coast of Utopia (Voyage) -unfortunatley I had a headache after I saw it, and I was wonderin' what's wrong with me ? As to why I did not enjoy the play while everyone is saying how good is it..) But I heard so many good things about Translations ! (but I am afraid that I may suffer the same fate as Utopia --I will keep tallying till Friday morning, then probably purchase the tix by Friday noon - for the play that got the most vote and opinion- Thank you so much ! guys ! I appreciate your input-j*

Updated On: 2/26/07 at 02:13 PM

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:14pm

If you didn't like Voyage, Translations probably won't be your cup of tea. Go with Talk Radio, then.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:23pm

Why is Translations as "philosophical" and 'play of words" as Coast of Utopia? Though I must say I enjoyed the 1st 5 minutes or opening of Voyage . The guy ('the intelligentsia" (?) on the chair being engulfed by the sea ( probably respresenting Russia's philosophical ideas- ) then the whole cast was standing at the background with some mannequin (representing Russia's population) - It was very artsy & poetic !!! but that's it ! It was a downhill from me after that (unfortunately ! )
I was very entertained by "The Little Dog laughed" and love "Journey's End " -j*

Updated On: 2/26/07 at 02:23 PM

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:28pm

I would say go with Journey's End or Our Leading Lady (i know neither were on your list, but these two are all better than the ones you listed, IMO)

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 2:33pm

Without a Trace- I already seen " Journey's End" .. It was worth the daytrip to NYC..


Updated On: 2/26/07 at 02:33 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 3:01pm

=) Updated On: 2/26/07 at 03:01 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 2/26/07 at 6:15pm

anyone seen any of these three ?

[saddle shoe side kick]

Posted: 2/27/07 at 2:10pm

For what it's worth, I saw Prelude to a Kiss on February 23rd and absolutely loved it. I even went home and bought the script online so I can use scenes from it in my acting class. This production was different from any straight play I've seen before, but that's most certainly NOT a bad thing. I can't wait to see it again.