Reviews for Burn This

The average rating for Burn This based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-03-16 00:00:00 Lyndon Newman In anticipation of the Broadway production of Burn This starring Adam Driver and Kerri Russel, I chose to familiarize myself with this emotional story of loss and love, and I am so glad I did! Late 1980s, NYC, female dancer with gay roommates and rich writer boy friend loses friend in an accident. The deceased's brother looks to her to learn more about his younger sibling and a physical relationship develops. Their emotional connection stemming from mourning grows but timing is not right and she sends him on his way. Painful to shut him out, she devotes herself to her work as a choreographer. Thank you to Langford Wilson, the playwright, for giving the roommate the insight and understanding of the depth of the dancer's feelings...he sets the dancer and the brother up to be alone in the room together without either of them knowing... and it was just what they both needed. I expect this play to be emotional and steamy. Cannot wait to see it on stage in May!

Review # 2 was written on 2019-05-16 00:00:00 Julia Cole Burn this is a play by Lanford Wilson. I have never read any play by this writer before, but I fell in love with this one. I loved the characters of Anna and Pale, they are flawed people but find a connection in each other. Anna is a dancer and Pale manages a restaurant. He is the brother of her friend Robby who does along with his partner Dom. Anna and Pale meet because of these deaths. The writing in this play is magic. I love how each character has their own distinct voice. It is a two-act play that has a bit of an ambiguous ending, but also I think a clear ending. Great story that I loved from start to finish.