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THE RIVER...zzzzzzzzzzzz!

Posted by: boyartist 10:01 am EST 11/17/14

The night I saw "The River", the huge crowd waiting to enter the theatre was buzzing with excitement. This feeling continued through until Hugh Jackman made his entrance. There was no entrance applause, but you could sense that this group of theatre goers were very happy to be in the same room with this actor.

However, after awhile, all of that positive energy was drained from the air. "The River" might be a clever script, with all kinds of symbolic meaning, but for me, it was a very dull evening.

People all around me were dozing off. I was fighting to stay awake. I wanted to stay awake, hoping this piece would take off, but I kept nodding off.

After the respectful curtain call, there was a very somber mood as the audience exited. I don't think I was in the minority that night, with thinking this was a snoozer!

A lady in back of me commented, "For this they want two fifty for premium seats?"

A mob of stage door enthusiast were waiting for Jackman. They seemed excited, I would guess they hadn't sat through the play.


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re: THE RIVER...zzzzzzzzzzzz!

Posted by: twocents 09:47 am EST 11/18/14
In reply to: THE RIVER...zzzzzzzzzzzz! - boyartist 10:01 am EST 11/17/14

I kept nodding off.
It's only 75 minutes. Please consult a physician.


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Posted by: lowwriter 10:02 am EST 11/17/14
In reply to: THE RIVER...zzzzzzzzzzzz! - boyartist 10:01 am EST 11/17/14

Well a friend of mine who loves Hugh Jackman and goes to see his shows multiple times thought the show was great.


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Savoring the Goodies in THE RIVER.

Posted by: mamaleh 10:07 am EST 11/17/14
In reply to: re: THE RIVER...zzzzzzzzzzzz! - lowwriter 10:02 am EST 11/17/14

I still think it's a play that benefits from more than one visit. There are clues to catch, monologues to savor and some pretty good acting going on at Circle in the Square. Not every play is everyone's cup of tea--or in this case, maybe fish soup. But it's haunting piece that deserves to be seen.


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re: Savoring the Goodies in THE RIVER.

Posted by: Zelgo 12:12 pm EST 11/17/14
In reply to: Savoring the Goodies in THE RIVER. - mamaleh 10:07 am EST 11/17/14

At today's ticket prices, who will go more than once???


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re: Savoring the Goodies in THE RIVER.

Posted by: Guillaume 04:03 pm EST 11/17/14
In reply to: re: Savoring the Goodies in THE RIVER. - Zelgo 12:12 pm EST 11/17/14

who will go ONCE lol? after reading this thread I'm wondering if I should sell my seats!


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i wondered about that

Posted by: dramedy 10:13 am EST 11/17/14
In reply to: Savoring the Goodies in THE RIVER. - mamaleh 10:07 am EST 11/17/14

knowing that not much is going to happen, one might not anticipate and just listen. on the other hand, i'm probably too impatient and would still think--just get on with it. they set the mood nicely in the intimate theater--i just wanted the trees to turn into giants!


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