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Any reviews on Burn This?

Not yet!

Burn this officially opens Sept. 16 I believe. After that the official reviews will be out. However, I recently saw it in previews and it is phenomenal!!!! Believe me I am a theater goer and this is top notch. Edward Norton outdoes himself. Brilliant script as well. Do Not Miss This show!!!!!!!<BR>I also saw The Goat or Who is Slyvia and I enjoyed that as well. (but doesnt hold a candle to Burn this!!)<BR>

Jodie, I'm delighted to hear you sing praises to Burn This. I hadn't seen any reviews yet but did not realize it's still in previews. I'm going to be in New York and am cramming in as much theatre as I can. I finally decided to go for Burn This because Norton is so phenomenal and Keaner ain't no slouch either.<BR>That means I will see four--with the others being Hairspray, Mamma Mia, and Frankie and Johnny at the Claire de Lune. The last time I spent a week in New York City, I saw three. Four seems a bit much, but hey, it'll be a real treat. It's fun now reading the NY Times and seeing ads about plays I've already seen.

Jodie, I'm delighted to hear you sing praises to Burn This. I hadn't seen any reviews yet but did not realize it's still in previews. I'm going to be in New York and am cramming in as much theatre as I can. I finally decided to go for Burn This because Norton is so phenomenal and Keaner ain't no slouch either.<BR>That means I will see four--with the others being Hairspray, Mamma Mia, and Frankie and Johnny at the Claire de Lune. The last time I spent a week in New York City, I saw three. Four seems a bit much, but hey, it'll be a real treat. It's fun now reading the NY Times and seeing ads about plays I've already seen.

We have tickets for Oct 3, so I will post a report after. I do know it is about 3 hours long though, and that makes me crazy. My sitting limit is 2 hrs & 20 min. : - )

When I phoned the box office and asked about the length of Burn This, I was told 2.5 hours, so if it really is 3, then I will have to hustle to get north to eat quickly and then sit down and see Mamma Mia. What a challenge, but I intend to be up to it!

Maybe they add in 1/2 hr for 2 intermissions? Does anyone know the answer to this? How many acts is this show?

A correction on the opening night. I read that it's teh 19th, not the 16th, so you'll have reviews a week from today.

Thanks, Howard!

Kendall-if you have to eat fast between a matinee of Burn This and an evening show--here are some ideas in the neighborhood of Burn This, which will be much easier to eat in pre-theatre than the theatre district--downtown restaurants don't fill up until 7:30, midtown they are packed starting 6-6:30:<BR><BR> very fast: turn left on Park Avenue (theatre just east of it) and find an Au Bon Pain in a couple of blocks.<BR><BR> turn right on Park Ave and find a pizza place at about 20th Street. Nothing special but it will feed you.<BR><BR> ask somebody where University place is, go there to University and 13th to Stromboli Pizza--vastly better. Downside, stools but no tables.<BR><BR> A little less fast but efficient:<BR><BR> Sushi bar at Japonica, University Place and 12th Street-- one of NY's best Japanese places (not too cheap) and efficient in its service.<BR><BR> Thai restaurant University Place and <BR>11th Street<BR><BR> Quite close to theatre: Cottage Chinese restaurant on Irving place at 16th St (theatre is between Park Avenue and Irving Place). Eat here for under $15. Actually I think they have a $9 early special.<BR><BR> If you follow this plan, of eating downtown, you can take the subway at Union Square -- the N,R line -- to the theatre. I'd leave an hour to get there, which you won't need at all, it's a 10 minute ride, maybe 10 minute wait, but be comfortable walking from subway to theatre, not rushed, it's nicer.<BR><BR> Then go eat again afterward, you'll have had a stressful day!!!

Elizabeth, thank you! That was so kind of you, offering those suggestions of where to eat between the two plays. I think that's a great idea, actually, eating downtown before hitting the theatre district. I will choose one of your suggestions. Thanks again.

What is Burn This about? Now you have me thinking about seeing it! (Thanks!)

This is a revival of a Lanford Wilson play and according to playbill.com stars Catherine Keener, Edward Norton<BR>Ty Burrell, Dallas Roberts.<BR>Its Final performance: November 3, 2002<BR>A production of Signature Theatre Company's 2002-2003 Lanford Wilson Season.<BR><BR>A young dancer's accidental death uproots the lives of four New Yorkers who, through their shared grief, confront personal passions and unexpected desire. <BR><BR>But for me, all I had to see was the name Edward Norton. Wow!<BR><BR>

Does anyone know if I can rely on getting good seats to see Burn This in late October through those 'discount' tickets - day of performance places? I really want to see Burn This while we are in New York - and don't know much about the discount scene. Any advice?

Martha, the chances are slim to nonexistant for getting discount tickets. It's a limited run in a small theater with a couple big names! If you want to see, I suggest you get tickets now.

Thanks! That is what I thought. We just got tickets to Urinetown - but thought we'd wait til we got to NY to try to get tics for Burn This. I'll get right on it! Appreciate the insight.<BR>

We saw Burn This way back when with Eric Robers (he had taken over for John Malkovich, I think) Lisa Emry had taken the Joan Allen role. It was very good.

We just got tickets! Now I'm really pumped about our trip to NY...we've never been. Any fabulous restaurants we should not miss?? <BR>

There are plenty of excellent tickets available on Ticketmaster for $65.

Martha, two questions:<BR>How much do you want to spend? What types of food?

In the NY Times of 9/15 is an interview with the author of Burn This, Lanford Wilson. I recommend reading it -- very interesting. You can still get it free this week on the web.

I'm so glad many of you are interested in seeing Burn This.Please please post your opinion when you return.<BR><BR>By the way, three shows isnt too many... I saw five in June while i was there and six in August!! I'm a NYC theater junky!!!<BR><BR>I am soooo jealous I would love to see Burn this again but as I have mad two trips there in three months, husband will kill me if I even mention it!! I guesss I'll just live vicariously thru all of you!!!<BR><BR>I would also recommend Rent, The Goat(although it is a bit controversial),Thouroughlly Modern Millie,Aida, The Producers<BR><BR>I did not care for Into the Woods or Chicago. Don't get me wrong, they were entertaining, just not top notch in my opininon. I guess I just didnt care much for the story lines.<BR><BR>Just thought I'd throw in my two cents.

This morning's NY Times gave Burn This a highly favorable review. So, if you want see the limited-run show, you better get tickets now.

Jim, I saw it many years ago, I think it was 1989, and John Malkovich was starring in it. It is a great play! Funny, smart, moving, it's a wonderful evening at the theater. Unless the cast is a letdown you're going to really enjoy this show.

There are a couple of other great plays out there as well for the true theater junkie. Our Lady of 121st Street (off-off) $15. Superb acting. Passionate & draining. Limited run has been extended and has been a sell out. Very hard ticket to get, but maybe not impossible. Also, The World Over at the Duke Theater, a Roundabout Production. Also limited run & still in previews. Excellent. By the same writer who did Credeaux (sp?) Canvas last year--the story of the sculptor Cellini. Also excellent.

Oh, and one more. Take Me Out is in a limited run at the Public Theater Off-Broadway. The tickets are about $40. It will be moving to Broadway soon to the Booth Theater (recently vacated by I'm Not Rappaport). Then the tickets will be double the price. Got great reviews, obviously, since it is moving to Broadway.

Anyone seen Menopause? Heard it's good.

To xxx:<BR>Honey, I've lived with it! :)

I am arriving in november when burn this is supposed to be finished - any suggestions where to watch to see if it moves to a new theater and extends the run a bit? I see a new play is opening at that one right away.

Reporting on Burn This, which I saw last week. I saw it at the Wednesday matinee and I'd seen Frankie & Johnny at the Claire de Lune the night before. That was unfortunate because Burn This suffered by comparison. There were similarities in the plot and themes. Although the NY Times gave Burn This a great review, Variety did not. Alas, I tend to side with the latter view. It was of course a treat to see Ed Norton act and the performances were good, although I was not so pleased with Catherine Keener's portrayal. The play could have used some tightening up and the pacing wasn't quite right, I kept thinking. I saw five plays last week, and this was the only one that wasn't just A plus caliber. It's still enjoyable but not as good as I'd been expecting.

Saw Burn This on Thurs. night. This play started at 8:05, had one 15 min.<BR>intermission & ran until 11:10. Yes, 11:10. It was a tough sit for the last 1/2 hr. However, it was quite worth it. We have the Q & A series, so we stayed afterward for cast/writer discussion. Lanford Wilson is a character--funny, says whatever is on his mind, a total delight. I think it made the play more enjoyable after we delved into his mind a bit. Ed Norton did say that the performance has changed tremendously over the last 3 wks & evolved more than he could have imagined. He referred to one scene that a few nights ago he and Kathryn finally got right (or felt right to him) - 3 weeks into the run. Apparently, they had a shorter than usual rehearsal period and a longer preview. Looking forward to the next 3 Wilson plays of the season!