Posted: 9/28/26 at 3:42pm
I saw a production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf recently at the Shakespeare Theater of NJ, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The actress playing Martha, Antoinette LaVecchia was absolute perfection. This was my first time seeing the play live, it’s a very good play, I see its appeal, but why is it so popular? What makes it so acclaimed?
Updated On: 9/28/26 at 03:42 PM
Posted: 9/28/26 at 3:54pm
It’s a cute family play and great for the whole family. Kids in particular seem to love it plus it’s got a good beat and you can dance to it.
Posted: 9/28/26 at 4:03pm
Agreed, BrodyFosse123. When I saw the Kathleen Turner revival in 2005, she led a conga line thru the audience at the start of Act 3.
During curtain call, another conga line was formed for everyone to exit the theatre, led by Nathan Lane.
Posted: 9/28/26 at 4:12pm
Posted: 9/28/26 at 4:20pm
Because Edward Albee is amazing
Posted: 9/28/26 at 4:22pm
It is well written, often well cast, and often well performed.
Posted: 9/28/26 at 4:24pm
Posted: 9/28/26 at 4:45pm
rosscoe(au) said: "I’m must be the only person who finds it a vile nasty piece of work, watching two drunk people constantly belittle each other. For me it doesn’t say anything that needs to be said."
I don't think you're totally alone there. But I think it's the most glorious, gutting, darkly funny and devastating depiction of human beings' dependence upon illusion - - and the vileness & nastiness shows you just how desperately and angrily and fearfully people work to maintain their illusions.
Updated On: 9/28/26 at 04:45 PM
Posted: 9/28/26 at 5:10pm
I kind of agree, I didnt quite get the fuss on the play alone when I saw it years ago with Kathleen Turner. But I think what it does do is give two actors two really juicy parts and can be a thrilling showcase with the right people at the top of their game in the roles.
