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re: Why is there so much comparison to the film?

Posted by:	AlanScott 08:43 pm EDT 03/18/14
In reply to:	Why is there so much comparison to the film? - broadwaybacker 06:32 pm EDT 03/18/14

The show let out at 10:40 last night, after a standard late start and what seemed a slightly longish intermission (necessary given the rest room situation at the St. James). While I think some numbers could be cut, I don't think it feels intolerably long. As mentioned, the numbers I think could most readily go are mostly in the second act, which is only about 50-55 minutes (after a first act of about 80-85) so cutting two or three numbers would leave a very short act. I do suspect that one way or another they will get it down a bit, but if they don't, I don't think people will complain too much. If anything, I think a lot people appreciate seeing a show that feels full length after spending all that money. As for the question of comparison, I'm not a critic and my original post is more a report than a review so I don't feel the need to restrain myself from comparing it to the film. Near the end of my original post, I did wonder whether the show will make a lot of sense to audiences who don't know the film, especially those who may not be all that theatre-savvy. But I can't pretend not to know the film well and in this case I don't feel able to put myself in the position of someone who doesn't. As Chazwaza notes, it's very easy for anyone who wants to see the film to see it. I'd guess that a large percentage of last night's audience had seen the film and that some had seen it multiple times. I agree that how well it will appeal to audiences beyond Woody Allen devotees is a big question, but it's one that I don't feel qualified to address.

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