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Fifteen-year old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.
An amazing book, not so amazing adaptation. Left during second half-have never done that in my life. Maybe the hype of all the Tony Awards had me expecting more. Very disappointed and a waste of my hard earned money. Only positive was the cool set.
True to the book and SO cool. At first I thought the backdrop was boring.. a grey metal grid. Onto which was projected so many awesome things..the astronaut sequence was phenomenal as well as the London trains.
A "must see" for theatre-lovers and well as anyone involved with "Special Needs" adolescents.... I was delighted how well I could see; better than being in center; nervous that my friend would be unhappy as she was willing to pay more than I could to see this well-recommended play...
I can only comment on the existing production, of course. This is a sparse, yet high-tech and brilliantly told piece of theater about an autistic boy who is mathematically talented. The show is funny, entertaining, challenging, and a bit disturbing. The entire cast is beautifully committed to telling the story, and the technical aspects of the production are very creative, visually striking, and at the level you only get at this level of professional theater. I saw the main lead in the cast. It's a physically challenging role and he was up to it, and again, very committed to the role (no walking through it here). I had read that while this actor is excellent in the role, the original lead on Broadway may have made you feel a bit more of the hurting underneath, so portraying a hair more emotional depth to the character. I could see that there's a bit that more could be mined there. But this actor was still strong. One tip for selecting seats. This is a show that, in spite of the occasional "wow" visuals, is intimate and would be best seen as close as you can get. Getting balcony seats will water down the emotional effect of the play. The closer you are, the more immersed you will be.
Terrible!!! Worst play ever seen! Amateur actors. Very stupid plot! I would never recommend anyone to see this boring show!
I saw this show four years ago in London, and vowed that if it ever made its way to the United States, I would try to see it again. It was unlike any show I had ever seen before, and completely changed the way I look at theatre and storytelling. I had never seen a play where you are seeing the world through one character's eyes––usually that's more of something you see in film, but for this story, live theatre is the best way to tell it. Every element of the production works together to help the audience see the world through the eyes of Christopher, a fifteen-year-old math genius who has autism. We share in his confusion, frustration, terror, and also his joy in things most of the rest of the world wouldn't pay much attention to. Adam Langdon's interpretation of Christopher was very different from Luke Treadaway's from the original London cast––as much as I admired Treadaway's performance, I was glad Langdon decided not to try and copy him. His take on the role actually reminded me in many ways of a close friend of mine who has autism. The rest of the cast also did a wonderful job of making their characters realistic and sympathetic despite their flaws. Sadly, the show has finished its Boston run, but if it ever comes back, or you have the chance to see it elsewhere, go!
Brilliant and riveting - not for everyone but as a theatre goer, one of the best plays we have seen. Christopher was amazing, not an easy part to play on an everyday/weekly basis.
Wonderful show, I thought they did a great job at adapting the book to a play. Very creative and the acting was amazing!!
This was a great show. It was extremely captivating.
I came to this play with my daughter in law and niece, both of whom work in Special Education. We all had read the book but all of us felt this production was even better than the book due to the visual displays done electronically that showed the inside of head of a person with sensory sensitivity and capturing the train trip on the Underground train system. All of the performers were terrific and the actor who played role of Christopher was amazing for his physical and expressive mannerisms. There was a long standing ovation at the end. I very much recommend this play.
Everything about this production was remarkable, the adaptation from the book, the acting, the production design. I have already recommended it to everyone I know. It is best viewed from orchestra or mezzanine seats. Although the visual effects are certainly viewable from everywhere, there is a certain intimacy in being close to the actors for this particular production. If you have to buy balcony seats, though, still go. Don't miss this one.
The evening was carried by the actor who played Christopher - a tour de force. I wondered how the book could be translated into theater but it was brilliantly done. They managed to sustain the energy throughout and the ending (no spoiler) was a joyful surprise.
My family and I saw the original on Broadway and found the play so compelling that we wanted to see it again. Although some of the play appeared to have been changed for the touring company, the play itself is a must see. Emotional. Captivating. Funny at times. Very well acted.
This was perhaps a story best read than presented as a play. The single set, although creative at times brought very little variation to the visual experience.
I loved the show. The characters were well thought out and believable. You will live how the show flows, with the choreography. I also lived the set design and how it played a part in the show. Be warned that they use strobe lighting in the show, my girls get migraines, but the lighting didn't bother them. This is a show I highly tecommend seeing.
Interesting concept. Read the book which probably helps follow the program. Lead actor was very good as was the entire cast. Props made minimal staging visually come to life. We enjoyed it as a change of pace from musicals.
Brilliant and unique storyline told in an unconventional manner. Heartwarming, thought provoking, and emotionally moving. A MUST SEE!
What an incredible event! The play closely followed the book and Christopher was outstanding.
Liked this very much but did not love it. The book is better. While I understand the use of the techno to give us a sense of Christopher's inner life it was too much for me and it didn't give me the insight it was aiming for. A simpler approach may have been better. Actors were great just not thrilled with the staging.
So well done. It kept my attention completely. Brilliantly acted and the stage was so very clever. Much happens on the floor as well as on the walls in this play so it helps if one has a clear view of the floor of the stage. If you loved the book, you will surely love this play.
