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#1

Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

Besides August:Osage County, because I definitely will see that at some point, but I'd like other suggestions. In general I am more of a musical fan but I certainly do not out rule plays, and would like to see a few more.

Plays that I have seen relatively recently and really enjoyed:
The Importance of Being Earnest
Frost/Nixon
Les Liasons Dangereuses (in Syracuse)
Journeys End (which was BEYOND amazing)

Favorite plays that I have read:
Death of A Salesman
Angels in America
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Long Day's Journey Into Night

Also I know its not a reason not to see a show, but I have trouble with LONG plays unless they are INCREDIBLE, not just good. I can't help it but I just get really fidgety and lose focus.

Anyway thanks Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?


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Updated On: 5/19/08 at 01:40 AM

#3

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

BETRAYED at the Culture Project won the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Play last week, and it is absolutely chilling. Definitely a must-see.
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#5

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

I was very impressed with FROM UP HERE at the MTC NY City Center. Really wonderful cast, and the story was just so fresh..sad but also kinda comforting. I also liked the sets.

I didn't get TOP GIRLS, and after the reviews, I figured that I couldn't grasp its intellectual depth. Fine acting though. I preferred Elizabeth Marvel and Marisa Tomei to Martha Plimpton though, but overall, everyone did a good job. You can try that out.

BOEING was a really fun and light time at the theatre.
#6

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

I can always use recommendations for plays. I'll have to check out REASONS TO BE PRETTY and BETRAYED. I had seen copies of BETRAYED at Barnes & Noble, but I didn't know it was playing.

Have any of you guys seen GOOD BOYS AND TRUE? I've been wondering how that is.
#7

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

The Thirty Nine Steps, (it's pretty fantastic). Macbeth.

Good Boys and True is kind of weak, I saw it at the Steppenwolf in chicago last december and the script was lacking considerably, quite predictable.

Also look into the theater offerings during the Lincoln Center Festival, I believe that they're doing a production of the Bacchae by Euripides with Alan Cumming, which will be shocking if anything.
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#9

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

Thank you guys, I will definitely check those out!
<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
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THE 39 STEPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#15

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

Since tickets are so easy to get and discounts are all over, go see BOEING-BOEING. I wasn't crazy about the show but Mary McCormack and the other women make it worth seeing.

And go see AUGUST again! :)

MACBETH is supposed to be brilliant (I'm hoping to go this weekend) and will take home a few Tonys, so you may want to consider that as well.
#17

re: Which Straight (as in Non-Musical) Play would you reccomend for me?

I saw GOOD BOYS AND TRUE at Second Stage and thought it was excellent.

Fine acting all around, very strong script, tight direction.

I highly recommend that one as well.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

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