The lights, the glimmer, the glam of Broadway. That’s why we live here in NYC, right? All these overly dramatic amazing musicals all trying to outdo themselves and we all scramble to try and get tickets while the main actors are still there (and it’s still a year down the road).
Just want to see something different?
How about a show that goes entirely wrong – and that’s what you pay to see.
To be honest, I didn’t know exactly what to expect at this show, but it is now one of my FAVORITE shows. I would go back to see it again in a heartbeat (any takers?).
Photo: Jeremy Daniel
It is the classic witty English humor I grew up with watching Benny Hill. The show is constantly full of “what’s next,” hilarious facial expressions, and the cast does all their own stunts (which will make you ask yourself how didn’t they get hurt?!). The Play That Goes Wrong might be the most underrated show on Broadway (okay, right OFF of Broadway) right now.
I don’t want to give away the plot, but each actor is perfect for their character and the comedy is great for both kids and adults. Max (currently 6) was cracking up the entire time. In fact, he (spoiler!) is still asking me if they ever found the dog.
We had a few friends there with kids the same age, and they were all highly engaged in the show, and the cast was great to come into the audience before and during intermission to mingle with the kids and make them feel like they were part of the show (and might actually have to come to help up on stage!). Max was enthralled.
It is honestly a show I could see multiple times and laugh just as hard as the first time. If you’re into comedy shows – this is a mix between Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python – this is one you won’t want to miss.
Favorite actor? I have to say they’re all good but Matt Walker (Max) and Bianca Horn (Annie) really made me laugh the hardest.
Did I mention we got to go on stage and meet the cast? Seriously. Cast crush.
The Play That Goes Wrong – for only $59!
Welcome to the opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).
