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Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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

#2

Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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.

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Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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.

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Re: Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

To take a serious crack at giving you an answer.....I think that question is really difficult to answer, LOL.

I think those who love it see in it a brilliantly written play, and like the best and most enduring works of art, it says things about the human condition that stay true to new generations of audiences. Dealing with the disappointments of life, and the various ways people find to cope that, is something that nearly everyone will experience at some point, and the older you get, the more it resonates. And then seeing it performed well by great actors just adds a cherry on top.
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Re: Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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.
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian
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Re: Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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

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Re: Why is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf so popular?

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.

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