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Last Ship If/Then The River

Posted by: PlayStu 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15

Can't decide which show to see this coming Wed Mat. All three are on TDF. Enjoy seeing musicals, and Mr Jackman. Help


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re: Last Ship If/Then The River

Posted by: jo 08:04 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: Last Ship If/Then The River - PlayStu 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15

The River is a play of reflection, with outstanding performances. It is the kind of work which sets one thinking long after you have seen the performance.

Special pricing strategy ( Access/Rush and Riverbank seating), too, to encourage playgoing.


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even if you preferred plays

Posted by: dramedy 05:56 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: Last Ship If/Then The River - PlayStu 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15

Skip the river. Complete bore at 80 minutes.


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Not Boring at All

Posted by: mamaleh 08:49 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: even if you preferred plays - dramedy 05:56 pm EST 01/16/15

THE RIVER has a poetic, meandering feel to it. It's less plot-centric than a deeply felt meditation on how difficult it is for some people to make a true connection with another person. That is its beauty (aside from Hugh Jackman, of course). There's also a fair bit of light-heartedness in early scenes that elicits laughs and helps us get to know the women in fisherman Jackman's life--and understand his real passion.


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re: As boring as fishing.

Posted by: Guillaume 02:13 am EST 01/18/15
In reply to: Not Boring at All - mamaleh 08:49 pm EST 01/16/15

Meandering is never good on stage. That's this play's problem, it doesn't have any conflict or urgency. It feels poetic because of the This Is Art manner in which it is staged and spoken by the actors. There isn't much Beauty on that stage. There is a helluva lot of Pretense to Art (and Bad Acting as well).


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Best new musical in years

Posted by: JayBee 09:13 am EST 01/18/15
In reply to: re: As boring as fishing. - Guillaume 02:13 am EST 01/18/15

With a terrific cast, thrilling staging, and a beautiful score.


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re: Last Ship If/Then The River

Posted by: castro 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: Last Ship If/Then The River - PlayStu 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15

I would go to The Last Ship. It has a great score and I found it compelling


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re: Last Ship If/Then The River

Posted by: gad90210 02:59 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: re: Last Ship If/Then The River - castro 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15

I agree, I would also see Last Ship. The score is great, and it is a thrill to see Sting performing his work. Rachel Tucker and Michael Esper are giving career-defining performances. If you're a huge Idina fan, though, see If/Then. I haven't seen The River, so I can't advise you there.


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re: Last Ship If/Then The River

Posted by: PlayStu 02:36 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: re: Last Ship If/Then The River - castro 02:11 pm EST 01/16/15

Thank you. I think I will see Ship!


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re: Last Ship If/Then The River

Posted by: FinalPerformance 02:59 pm EST 01/16/15
In reply to: re: Last Ship If/Then The River - PlayStu 02:36 pm EST 01/16/15

Honestly The Last Ship would be the wise choice.


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