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Synopsis: Joined by Bradley Whitford and Christine Baranski, Mark Rylance reprises his Olivier-nominated performance as Robert in this swinging, 60's-flavored farce. Bernard is an English playboy in Paris with three girlfriends, who are all flight attendants. With the help of his housekeeper, Berthe, Bernard has organized a schedule to allow his three loves to each spend a night at his apartment whenever they are in Paris. This all works perfectly until the new double-speed Super Boeing arrives and changes the flight schedules. Click here for tickets.

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NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW:

"Boeing Boeing, a creaky French comedy that has been given the makeover of the season by the director Matthew Warchus, has no earthly right to be as funny as it is. I mean, think about it."

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VARIETY REVIEW:

"The three women being juggled in Boeing-Boeing by an American Lothario in Paris are referred to not as flight attendants but by their more quaint denomination, air hostesses. That in itself indicates we're in a time warp. But PC police preparing to press charges of gender objectification should back off. These are no demure trolley dollies; they're bewitching sex amazons who rule even in chaos. It could have been a tired dollop of '60s camp in the wrong hands, but director Matthew Warchus and his sparkling cast fine-tune this fluffy French farce with clockwork precision, and the result is a riot."

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THE NEW YORK POST REVIEW:

"As for Boeing-Boeing itself, which crash-landed last night at the Longacre Theatre, this always feeble piece now seems like a clever European plot for Airbus-Airbus."

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THEATERMANIA REVIEW:

"Imagine going into a kitchen, gathering together no ingredients whatsoever and from that vacuum producing a perfect soufflé. In a manner of speaking, that's what director Matthew Warchus and a cast of six expert comic actors have achieved with Boeing-Boeing, Marc Camoletti's boulevard farce that stuck around for only 23 performances when it was first done here in 1965. This time, the side-splitting treat should keep laughter-seeking audiences besides themselves with glee for at least 230 performances -- and maybe even 2,300."

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	Wonderful Reviewed by: Tom Bester   2008-10-20 Boeing Boeing Review by: Tom, Apr 28, 2008 Boeing Boeing" on the other hand, has nothing but satisfaction on its mind. A classic French farce (which has been filmed twice, once in French in 1960 and once in English -- with Jerry Lewis -- in 1965), "Boeing Boeing" is filled with slamming doors, missed connections and broad physical comedy. The story concerns Bernard (Bradley Whitford, of "West Wing" fame), a successful architect living in Paris who is managing to juggle three women who all think they are the only one. Each is a stewardess for a different international airline, each on a different schedule. Bernard's old school chum, Robert, shows up on the same day that a new jet goes into service, throwing off Bernard's timetable perfection in scheduling the exit of one fiancee with the entrance of the other. Christine Baranski is miscast as Berthe, Bernard's long-suffering maid, but Whitford is terrific, and Mark Rylance is hysterical as Robert. Robert is from Wisconsin, and his slow-talking, simple ways stand in perfect contrast to Bernard's playboy smoothness. Rylance (in photo above) originated the role in the London production of the show, and I'm so glad he crossed the pond to reprise it at the Longacre. I have a feeling "Boeing Boeing" may not strike a chord with New York's critics, but audiences are going to devour this tasty concoction of retro-humor from the dawn of the sexual revolution.
	Silly But Worth Seeing (at a discount) Reviewed by: Dr JoeE   2008-10-19 I didn't expect much here -- after all, we all (at least those of us of a certain age) have seen the movie, we all get the "who's cheating on whom" idea, we all know how it ends. But it's a fun evening, especially with discount tickets, which are readily available. Christine Baranski gets top billing because she's the best known (at least to tourists), but her part is relatively small. The real star is Mark Rylance, who is on stage every minute of both acts as all the other actors run in and out, and delivers most of the funny lines. The three air hostesses overact like crazy from beginning to end, which I understand is part of the farcical comedy thing, but Kathryn Hahn is particularly over-the-top with her weird contorted poses that don't make a lot of sense and make her look even sillier than the script dictates. Gina Gershon is the best actress of the three, but Mary McCormack is best at carrying off the exaggerated nationality stereotypes, and in so doing makes her overacting almost appropriate. This is not Shakespeare, but it doesn't try to be. Mark Rylance made me laugh out loud (which seldom happens for me in a theatre), and I left feeling I had been entertained. What more can you ask for at $60 a pop?
	Last minute Choice - Pleasant Surprise! Reviewed by: Joyce   2008-10-19 Sometimes you see what 's available when plans aren't made. 4 of us entered theatre with no real expectations. All 4 enjoyed the matinee performance. A slow, awkward start caused concern, but as soon as Mark Rylance appears, the show kicks in as non-stop entertainment. The playbill credits him with a Shakespearean pedigree, but he is a phenomenal comic talent. The wonderful Christine Baranski is oddly miscast, Mary McCormack truly is the female standout and Bradley Whitford really steps up as the comedy grows more physical. All performers earned the enthusiastic ovation they received. Retro to be sure, but good fun
	FABULOUS CAST Reviewed by: Coco   2008-10-19 Memorable and funny play. The ladies were over the top and hysterical. Each one of them was incredible in their own language and actions! Christine Baranski,,,, was amazing. She lights up the stage with her actions and comedy perspective! Can't stop laughing!!!!
	Loved Boeing Boeing Reviewed by: Dylan Marshall   2008-10-19 This show was an absolute BLAST! I loved every minute of it, starting with the wonderful French pop tunes that play before the show even begins. Kitschy and hilarious, every member of the cast (6) works their tails off in this show. All were outstanding but Mark Rylance was just over-the-moon great. So much fun and I disagree with another reviewer: the little dance at the end is the PERFECT coda to a sparkling evening. If you're looking for a show to just sit back and enjoy and laugh, this is the one to see! I am definitely taking this one in a second time.
	A fun romp Reviewed by: Sean   2008-10-17 Despite a slow start, it was mostly pretty funny, especially when Mark Rylance was acting with Christine Baranski or Kathryn Hahn (the American). However, the show's hindrances were the two newest cast members, Greg Germann and Missi Pyle. Note: they'd been in the show for about 1.5 weeks. Germann was funny towards the end of act I and through act II, but he reminded me too much of an annoying friend for my comfort. Pyle made a great effort, and maybe she's supposed to be this way to exaggerate the German stereotype, but she was very awkward and made me uncomfortable. What the hell is that accent? It seemed like more a mix of UK and Scandinavian than real German (I live next door to a German woman, so I know what it's supposed to sound like). All in all, it was a fun romp and I definitely laughed a lot, but I missed the presence of Bradley Whitford and Mary McCormack, because it seemed like there was definitely still an OBC connection that the new actors didn't have. The best ensemble work I've seen in a long time. Great timing, use of the language...just hilarious. Mark Rylance is my hero.