LEAP of FAITH

Wednesday night my friend Andrew (thank you Andrew) took me to see Leap Of Faith on Broadway.  Is it the same story as the Steve Martin movie ryan charisma?  Why yes, yes it is.  Naturally they made some changes to the book but it basically followed the movie’s plot.  This play starred Raúl Esparza (one of my favorite Broadway actors), playing the Steve Martin role.  His vast talent was wasted.  And at times I don’t feel he hit the spot with some of his revival-ing.  But I like him, I’ve seen him a few shows.  What did you think of the show ryan charisma?

 

OK, let’s dish.  First off, I liked the way the audience was set up with the cast entering through the mezzanine, and the band was in the side boxes.  Once you got onto the stage I felt the creativity ended.  The set was average.    I feel as though the two characters that stood out in the show were the gospel choir & Raúl.  Their performances stood out.  Beyond that, some voices stood out.  I would say the weakest part of the show, by far, was the score.  Some of the lyrics were eye rolling.  As one audience member said to me – “they made some choices.”  GlennSlater (lyricist) certainly did.  Ugh.  Overall the show was mediocre.  I didn’t hate it, but I certainly didn’t love it.  Should I see the show ryan charisma?  No, you really shouldn’t and I love Raúl.

THE LYONS

Last Wednesday Michael Marie took me to see They Lyons on Broadway.  I really enjoyed the show.  How so ryan charisma?  Well, I really enjoyed it.  I thought the show was well written & the acting brought the script to a whole new level.  What’s it about ryan charisma?  The show is a black comedy about a dysfunctional family on the verge of several life changes.  The show opens in the hospital room of Ben Lyons.  He’s terminal with cancer and only has days to live.  The dark hilarity ensues from there.  As the show progresses we meet their two children.  I spent a long time thinking about this show and its meaning and what the playwright was trying to say.  I think ultimately the show is about a bad marriage and its effect on everyone it involves.  The husband loves his wife for who he thinks she should/could be.  The wife despises her husband but stays in a bad marriage.  And lastly, the children continue the cycle.  It’s funny, but sad.  Very strange.  Linda Lavin will be nominated for a tony I’m sure.  Her performance was a Jewish mother tour-d-force.  She really was outstanding, as was the rest of the cast.  Should I see this ryan charisma?  Well, that’s up to you.  It’s excellent theater, but I was very uncomfortable with the way a man on his death bed was spoken to.  But that’s my issue.  The rest of the audience was in hysterics.  It’s a black comedy – enjoy.