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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