I like to laugh. Who doesn't? I also obviously like Broadway. (Duh.) So when a play comes to town that is actually funny AND chock full of awesome talent, I feel as though I need to shout it from the rooftops...or at least write about it in my blog. I know, I have been gone awhile, the blog business is a tough gig...but we can all thank Lend Me a Tenor for giving me the motivation to write again. So see this show....NOW!
WHAT IS IT ABOUT
Lend Me a Tenor is a farce about the opening night of the Cleveland Opera and the wacky hijinks that ensue when the leading man, the greatest tenor in the world...well, let's just say "becomes otherwise engaged". Think – a really funny episode of Three’s Company set in 1934, without Jack, Janet and Chrissy, but with Tito (Anthony LaPaglia), Saunders (Tony Shaloub) and Max (Justin Bartha).
WILL I LIKE THIS SHOW?
YES! Well, if you have a sense of humor. It’s a farce – so it is loaded with mistaken identity, double entendre, slapstick and physical comedy…all that good stuff. The whole cast is AMAZING. Particularly Tony Shaloub (Monk) as the Opera company’s sharp tongued producer, Saunders and Justin Bartha (The Hangover) making his Broadway debut as the persistent assistant Max. To quote the New York Post’s rave review, “Justin Bartha doesn’t just make his Broadway debut, he dynamites the door open.” Yes. He is that good. I also really loved Jan Maxwell as Maria, the Tenor’s distrusting wife. This revival of Ken Ludwig's 1989 Tony nominated play is also directed by Stanley Tucci, who can pretty much do no wrong in my book.
IS THIS SHOW APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS?
13+ seems about right, due to mild sexual humor. Maybe a really smart 12 year old would like it too.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS SHOW?
The show site gives all the info you will need – http://lendmeatenoronbroadway.com/
WHERE IS THIS SHOW PLAYING...AND WHAT IS THE THEATER LIKE?
Lend Me a Tenor is at the Music Box Theater in the heart of the theater district. I sat in the left mezzanine. There is a lot of action all over the stage, but I found that minor things to the extreme left of the stage were difficult to see. Try getting seats more towards the center. It's on the smaller side of theaters however, which lends itself very nicely to watching a play….especially one where everyone is laughing.
Music Box Theater
239 W.45th Street (between Broadway and 8th)
Show Times: Tuesdays @ 7PM, Wednesday - Saturday @ 8PM, Wed & Sat @ 2PM, Sunday @ 3PM.
ANY CHEAP TICKET OFFERS FOR THIS SHOW?
Playbill.com, Broadwaybox.com, and Theatermania.com
Tickets for as low as $69.50 during the week and $74.50 on weekends. You need to be a member to access the deals – but it’s free to join!
WHAT DO YOU RATE THIS SHOW? (OUT OF 5 TICKETS)
(4 tickets)
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