Can't say enough great things about this John Patrick Shanley/Pulitzer-winning masterpiece. I've already seen "Doubt" twice and I'm sure to see it again.

What a pleasure to find such a terrific play on Broadway. Not only is the writing superb, the performances are nothing short of stellar.

Brían F. O'Byrne has been a favorite of mine for a long time. His performances in "Frozen" and "Beauty Queen of Leenane" give me goose-bumps just thinking about them. I loved him in HBO's "Oz," too. And what can any drama lover say about Cherry Jones? This hurricane of subtlety and nuance eats scenery for breakfast. She IS a nun and she IS the Principal of St. Nicholas.

There's no doubt this play is the one to see on Broadway. (That is, until I see "The Pillowman" next week.)

I have not heard of "Doubt"...Do tell what the plot is please...Thinking of a visit in June...

Since the play recently won the Pulitzer for Drama, much has been written about it. I'm sure it will be nominated for a Best Play Tony Award and it wouldn't surprise me if all cast members receive a Tony nomination. Charlie Rose did a wonderful interview with John Patrick Shanley not too long ago. Google will bring much info to your fingertips.

The play reminds me in many ways of certain poster's behavior here on Fodor's, those who relish in sowing simple seeds of doubt.

The Principal, a nun, of St. Nicholas in 1964 Bronx accuses a young priest in the school's Parish of an "inappropriate" relationship with the school's only Black child. The nun's accusations are founded only in her intuition without one shred of evidence to support her absolute conclusion. She is determined to bring the priest down and much of the play centers around her strategy to do so. This superbly written parable drives home the meaning of "doubt" and the disastrous consequences that result from false accusations and possible evil motives. The clincher: the truth is never revealed and audiences are left to wonder. Absolutely brilliant!

My compliments, NYSFS, on your excellent commentaries on Doubt. We will be seeing it soon, and your remarks only increase our eagerness for the experience.

Thank you also for reminding me who Brian F. O'Byrne is. I knew the name and couldn't place it. Yes, his performance in Beaty Queen. . . still gives me goose bumps as well.
I'm the world's worst with remembering names.

And when I checked a few weeks ago, they were only selling tickets through May -- and I arrive June 1! But now I see they have extended ticket sales into July! On my to do list today.

I always enjoy reading the reviews of NY Times' readers and here is that link:
http://theater2.nytimes.com/rnr/thea...=1107942615421 I especially liked marvinfrogel's and giorgiods1.

All four actors are quite accomplished and audiences should easily recognize these faces. At both viewings, seasoned performer Adriane Lenox, who plays the Black boy's mother, wins uproarious applause as she completes her one and only scene in the play, a riveting display of bullying and attempted coercion (that fails) by Sister Aloysius (Cherry Jones).

Heather Goldenhersh (Sister Jones) played "Nerissa," Portia's maid in the film, Merchant of Venice.

Back in my youth, names were a difficult thing for me to master. Then, a very wise adult asked me once, "Who doesn't like having their name remembered?" As simple as the question was, it influenced the rest of my life.

I use word association to remember names and, mostly, it works for me. I also stay and read the credits after every movie I see. After all, I work in this industry and I have the desire to know what everybody is up to. For me, it's a simple gesture with meaningful benefit.

Hooray. Got center front row mezzanine seats for Doubt (in the Walter Kerr, that's above the 8th row).

I know what you mean about name association. When I met a couple who have become good friends and they were introduced as the Hoovers -- I immediately associated vacuum cleaner. But sadly, it took quite a while to get over calling them Ann and Denny Eureka.