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Boeing Boeing
Bernard is an inveterate seducer. He has three mistresses, all flight attendants, whom he has promised to marry. He has organized his schedule around the flight schedules of the three women, receiving them in turn in his bachelor pad. Then Robert, a childhood friend, shows up and asks him to put him up for a while. The situation becomes even more complicated when the women's schedules change. The Don Juan doesn't know which way to turn and juggles his appointments. Doors slam in all directions and the inevitable happens.
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Plot Summary
In 1960s Paris, a swinging bachelor architect juggles three airline stewardesses from different international airlines, each unaware of the others. He meticulously schedules their visits to match his ever-changing flight routes. However, his well-orchestrated life is thrown into chaos when a new, faster Boeing jet speeds up flight schedules, causing all three fiancées to converge on his apartment simultaneously.
Critical Reception
Boeing Boeing, a stage play adaptation, generally received positive reviews for its farcical humor and witty dialogue. Critics often praised its lighthearted entertainment value and the energetic performances of the cast, though some noted its reliance on slapstick and dated comedic tropes. Audience reception was largely favorable, appreciating the quick-paced gags and the playful exploration of romantic entanglements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fast-paced, farcical humor and witty dialogue.
Appreciated for energetic performances and lighthearted entertainment.
Some found its reliance on slapstick and older comedic styles to be a bit dated.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the play's consistent laughter and the sheer fun of its chaotic premise. Many enjoyed the charming performances and the nostalgic feel of the 1960s setting, though a few mentioned that the humor could feel a bit predictable at times.
Awards & Accolades
None notable for this specific 2018 production; the original play has received numerous awards.
Fun Fact
The play was originally written by Marc Camoletti in 1960, and its Broadway production in 1965 won a Tony Award for Best Play.
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