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Why see The Play That Goes Wrong?

The Play That Just Won't Leave

Although export comedy smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong made its final Broadway bow at the Lyceum theater in January 2019, theatergoers and critics adore Mischief Theatre's first production so much that it simply moved to a long-term home Off-Broadway at the New World Stages! From humble off-West End beginnings at London's Old Red Lion fringe theater/pub in 2013 (rumor has it a mere four audience members attended its debut), the riotously funny rib-tickler of a show has grown to become a global phenomenon, merging slapstick physical comedy with a wry sense of tongue-firmly-in-cheek British wit and winning self-awareness.

Four years later, with an Olivier Award already under its belt, TPTGW won a Tony during its Mark Bell-directed and J.J. Abrams-produced stint on Broadway and was so well received it extended its run by five months. A cross between Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python, the show expertly weaves together mishaps, accidents and pratfalls with timing so expert it's not uncommon for the audience to gasp at the ensuing onstage chaos. It's a play-within-a-play that takes farce to the next level and though it may seem that everything is going wrong, its underlying intelligence, technical mastery and jaw-dropping stagecraft get things very, very right. 

What Is The Play That Goes Wrong About?

Proving that it takes a high level of skill to maintain a constant incompetence, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is looking to add another blockbuster show to its already esteemed roster. Their past productions include 'The Lion and The Wardrobe', 'Cat' and 'James and the Peach' (unfortunately budget concerns mean they've had to produce economic versions of these classics), but things are looking up for the amateur company. They've recently come into some money and are gearing up to put on 'The Murder At Haversham Manor', a thrilling whodunnit that could be the next Mousetrap, that is unless the bumbling crew can remember their lines, keep the set from falling apart, and find the cast's runaway canine member as well as a myriad misplaced props!

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours with an intermission

Dates

Open Run

Cast

Ashley Reyes as Sandra
Matt Harington as Chris
Bianca Horn as Annie
Matt Walker as Max
Ryan Vincent Anderson as Trevor
Brent Bateman as Robert
Bartley Booz as Dennis
Chris Lanceley as Jonathan

Damien Brett, Adam Daveline, Simone Policano and Maggie Weston

Creative

Directed By Mark Bell
Written By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Set Design Nigel Hook
Lighting Design Ric Mountjoy
Costume Design Roberto Surace
Sound Design Andy Johnson
Produced By Kevin McCollum, J.J. Abrams & Kenny Wax 

Reviews

Our review

Hilarious British Slapstick

The name of the producing theatre company says it all, Mischief Theatre. With nothing short of a miracle, The Murder at Haversham Manor has returned to New York City though thankfully it is merely a guise for the brilliant The Play That Goes Wrong!

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

Veda

The name of his show is Perfect!

This play is so absurd that it is hysterical from beginning to end. A joy to see. ... Read more

Sherri

The Play That Goes Wrong

I have never laughed so hard in my life. Loved it from beginning to end. What a marvelous piece of theatrical magic. We had seats very close to the front and had the pleasure of seeing all the facial expressions and could interact with the cast. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to have a great time!!! Want to go back and see it again!!! ... Read more

Robin

Mousetrap gone wrong

I haven't seen it in this theatre, but saw this play in London's west end last summer and it was amazing, my favourite comedy play of all time. Picture Basil Fawlty trying to direct the Mousetrap on the cheap. By the end of the play I had tears in my eyes and sore ribs from laughing. And get there at least fifteen minutes early, you will be well entertained before the curtain officially rises. If it is even half as good as the London version (and it should be with the same cast) then it will be money and time well spent. ... Read more

News

Check out the brand new images from The Play That Goes Wrong!

Check out the brand new images from The Play That Goes Wrong!

News Desk, September 12th, 2018
The hit Broadway play, The Play That Goes Wrong, welcomed in two new cast members last night, see them in action in these brand new production images! Joining the cast were Toccarra Cash and Mara Davi who play Annie and Sandra. ...
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Check out the brand new images from The Play That Goes Wrong!

Check out the brand new images from The Play That Goes Wrong!
News Desk, September 12th, 2018
The hit Broadway play, The Play That Goes Wrong, welcomed in two new cast members last night, see them in action in these brand new production images! Joining the cast were Toccarra Cash and Mara Davi who play Annie and Sandra. ...
Read more

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