My review of “Boeing Boeing” in NYC
We are up in New York city this weekend, and thoroughly enjoying the fantastic weather ! It’s absolutely beautiful. In fact, I’m sitting outside as I write this review, enjoying 75 degree weather in Bryant Park. BTW, Bryant Park has free Wi-Fi, and nice tables. A terrific place to work.We saw Boeing Boeing on Saturday night. Meg is teaching me great things about seeing shows for cheap in New York city. Some theaters sell “rush” tickets a few hours before each show. Boeing Boeing was my top pick for the weekend, and believe it or not, we were able to get $20 tickets ! They were in a small box, very close to the stage. In fact, we were so close that we couldn’t see the extreme edge of stage left, but still for $20, they were great !
Boeing Boeing was my top pick because it stars Bradley Whitford, of West Wing fame. He played Josh Lyman in West Wing. Imagine my surprise when Whitford was the weakest element of the show. I mean, he was OK, but was far from brilliant.
In contrast, Robert, played by Mark Rylance, was absolutely fantastic. He was so comfortable in his role, and his comedic timing was brilliant ! He easily carried the show.
If you’re in New York, and you’re looking for something easy and fun to watch, more like a sitcom than a play, then Boeing Boeing is just what you’re looking for. No heavy dialogue, no musical numbers, just plain laugh-out-loud fun.
Oh yeah, it’s nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.