Boeing, Boeing
Boeing, Boeing

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Boeing, Boeing

2019
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English

Set in the late 1960s, "Boeing Boeing" follows a day in the life of Bernard, an American architect living in Paris, Bernard has a perfectly ordered life, which he shares with his three beautiful fiancées. All are hostesses with different airlines. Gloria, Gabriella, and Gretchen. This ensures that they rotate through Bernard's apartment on different schedules. It is the perfect set up for the perfect life. Until today that is when all of the schedules are just a bit off.

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Director: Matthew WarchusGenres: Comedy, Play

Plot Summary

Based on the classic 1960s farce by Marc Camoletti, this stage production follows Bernard, a swinging bachelor architect who juggles three flight attendant fiancées from different airlines. He expertly navigates their schedules using a "three-sixteen" system, ensuring they never meet. However, his carefully orchestrated life is thrown into chaos when a faster Boeing jet disrupts his plans, forcing him to confront the potential consequences of his polyamorous lifestyle.

Critical Reception

This 2019 stage revival of 'Boeing, Boeing' generally received positive reviews, with critics praising its farcical humor, energetic performances, and skillful direction. Audiences were delighted by the witty dialogue and the chaotic, laugh-out-loud situations that are the hallmark of the original play.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-energy performances and non-stop physical comedy.

  • Lauded for its clever wordplay and the escalating chaos of the plot.

  • Celebrated as a faithful and entertaining revival of a beloved theatrical farce.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this production frequently highlight the cast's comedic timing and the sheer fun of the play, noting it as a perfect example of classic farce executed with modern energy.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for this specific 2019 production, though the original play won a Tony Award for Best Play in 1966.

Fun Fact

The original 1965 Broadway production of 'Boeing, Boeing' won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1966, solidifying its place as a classic of comedic theater.

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