I have not seen Waiting for Godot before seeing this show and I LOVED it - so hilarious and cleverly put together! The delivery and the synergy of this cast is INSANE! And the the music...just awesome and such a treat for any U2 fan. ...
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This production was so much fun. It absolutely works if you haven't read or seen Godot, but there's another layer of comedy if you have. ...
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Full disclosure: I am a U2 fan, and have been since the early nineties. I've seen every one of their tours (sometimes multiple shows) and pretty much own everything they've ever released. In fact, the reason I was at this play was I read about it on a U2 fan club website.
What intrigued me enough to buy a ticket for the play was the premise: A take on "Waiting For Godot", with Bono and Edge commenting on celebrity. A topic that has become painfully in vogue with our reality star President. It somehow made sense.
My trepidation going in was the expectation of the writing of this play. Would the portrayals be accurate? Would the dialogue ring true? Would there be a message beyond the obvious, and subtle enough to keep it "real?" ...
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Just the right amount of satire. Well written....
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PATRICK CHAVIS la theatre bites - podcast certified reviewerJune 11, 2017
9 out of 10 - Exceptional Show - Check out the review below for more info.
Reviewed by Alina Mae Wilson
http://latheatrebites.com/hollywood-fringe-2017-bono-and-the-edge-waiting-for-godominos-sacred-fools-in-hollywood-review/...
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