All the Way

Oregon Shakespeare and bryon Cranston combined for such a magnificent evening. Relived these dramatic years!

I cannot say enough about this play, the actors are all excellent. However, Bryan Cranston is a phenomenal performer. His performance is electrifying throughout the play. The energy and understanding of LBJ he bring to life are second to none. And to top it off, he is the nicest actor I have ever met, he makes you feel like you know him personally. He takes his time signing All The Way items (only, no Breaking Bad or Malcolm items please!), for all the photos you want and he is extremely engaging in conversation. Funny, down to earth and a gifted actor in a class all his own. I recommend this play for all the wonderful performers, they really do the subject and historical figures justice. But Cranston steals the show.

This play is history coming alive. Well done by all actors. The set and production quality is top notch. The leading man is out of this world and his fellow cast mates match his enthusiast way of telling this incredible story. The LBJ story will never be the sane to me now that I have witnessed this play.

These actors put on a phenomenal show ... It is top notch all the way! I would definitely recommend this show and will take my kids to see it when in NYC again.

Bryan Cranston was the reason for me to see All The Way. But it's not only him why you should go to this play. Brandon J. Dirden as Martin Luther King Jr. is just as impressive. The complete cast is. It's an amazing play, one of the best I've seen so far. Sometimes I forgot it was Bryan Cranston on stage, he is President Johnson. Indeed a performance of a lifetime!

We were blown away! Having lived through the era after the assassination of JFK and the Johnson years we could relate to the events. Bryan Cranston delivered a spectacular performance. I can't think of any other actor who could have done it as well.

Fabulous! An event well worth seeing! Bryan Cranston was terrific!

Make sure your tickets are closer to the stage. We were in the middle mezzanine and had trouble hearing the actors at times.

Since War Horse, I haven't seen anything so fabulous on Broadway (or off). 3 hours which go by in an instant. Brilliant performances. Bryan Cranston is a superstar but he is not alone although rarely off the stage. My politics changed as a result of this evening. LBJ had a cause and the guts and the brains to deliver what he dreamt of. He was a staggeringly capable politician but his purpose was extraordinary and he, the "accidental" president , accomplished what JFK could only dream of. It is hard not to feel how current today's politics are to LBJ's time. We just have Obama instead of Kennedy and Biden is no LBJ. If from what you are reading here, you think you have to care about history and politics to be mesmerized by this play, this production, these performances. Well, yes, it would be good if you cared. But,i t is a huge drama and very satisfying. We need to film it and make it available to every classroom in the US.

Outstanding. Bryan Cranston was terrific. Relived history.

The story, the writing, staging and acting were unforgettable. The play brought a slice of history alive !

Bryan Cranston gave an unforgettable performance that was a master class in acting. He WAS LBJ all the way in speech, mannerisms and body language for nearly three hours. The show itself is a great vision of Johnson, the man, and the entire cast is terrific. But it is Bryan Cranston who is the must-see...even better than he was as Mr. White!

As a Br Bd fan I couldn't wait to see this play. Having lived through this period of time in the LBJ presidency it was excellent and accurately portrayed.

This is one of the best on Broadway today -- See it before it closes!!!!

Brian Cranston gave an an amazing performance...really capturing the essence of LBJ. The show will really appeal to those knowledgeable about the civil rights era of the 1960's.

Cranston & company were quite enjoyable. I left with a bad taste in my mouth when after spending $150/ticket, I was asked for more money in the form of donations for local theater. You're wealthy, Mr. Cranston - correct? Why not you show us how it's done & next time auctioning your "ear flaps" were over the top! - still an enjoyable show! some times a little over animated, but memorable!

What a night in the theater. The time flew by. It ended too soon. All the performances were spectacular, Can't wait to see it again.

We had very high expectations for this play and it exceeded every one of them. Within minutes we forgot we were watching Bryan Cranston and believed we were watching LBJ himself. The story was inspiring and the acting was superb from top to bottom. And the staging was excellent. This is a must see.

Bryan Cranston was amazing, as was Brandon Dirdon. The story line was interesting, especially if you are a history/politico file. However, 3 hours was quite long. There was supposed to be a talk back, but instead there was an auction of the prosthetic ears, after which we left to make the train back to NJ.

The whole play was great! Bryan Cranston was mesmorizing as LBJ and do nice and gracious afterwards! Definitely a must see!

Bryan Cranston and the entire cast were brilliant. LOVED it!

Cranston was incredible. Ok, they got some of the history wrong, but the show was highly engrossing. It is a great story, imaginatively told.

Intense acting throughout the entire cast make it a cinch to sit through nearly three hours of show time. Bryan Cranston is clearly one of, if not the best actor of our day. He just becomes LBJ on stage, encompassing all of the past President's ways and changing between them in an instant. Supporting cast does a great job and surprisingly, they never seem to become overshadowed by Cranston's remarkable performance. See it before it's gone. Thoroughly enjoyable and gripping.

One of the best plays, and definitely THE BEST ACTING I have ever witnessed at the theater.

Terrific, if a bit long. Should cut a few scenes in the second half.

Bryan Cranston has been recognized for his outstanding performance by winning he Emmy for best actor in a new play. I think it could have run much longer.

AMAZING show. Bryan Cranston and the entire cast were fantastic!

Excellent detailed look at the crisis of the civil rights movement

Simply superb and utterly engrossing, despite its length. Bryan Cranston captures the essence of Lyndon Johnson, and is surrounded by a first rate cast. I'm sorry its run couldn't be extended, but perhaps Cranston can reprise the role for a look at the later years of Johnson's Administration.

This was a mesmerizing performance by Bryan Cranston.

The acting was amazing, I found the play itself and what it was about very interesting [and I'm not usually into History or politics!] Bryan Cranston was Awesome.

Brilliantly conceived and executed historical drama Brian Cranston embodied LBJ in both physicality and speech An absolutely outstanding performance more than worthy of the Tony award

I actually work as an usher in that theatre. I bought the ticket for my mother, because I told her she absolutely could not miss this amazing show. She loved it! It was a bit long, but a lot went on with President Johnson in filling in for President Kennedy and working so hard to get the Civil Rights bill passed. I wished that the show could have been extended, but I think that Mr. Cranston had other obligations. I feel honored to have worked there and happy that my mom who of course remembers much more than me what went on during that turbulent time in our country's history, got to see one of the best shows ever.

Three hours flies by, the story, the cast, the staging. Bryan Cranston is so in character that you really believe he ~is~ LBJ.

"All the Way" was a wonderful, painless history lesson about the subtleties of politics. With the back room machinations of LBJ, George Wallace, Martin Luther King, and J. Edgar Hoover, it is a wonder any reforms happened with Civil Rights in the 1960s. Although the play is overly long--clocking in at three hours--the tale needed that long to get all the details in. The staging was wonderful, and the performances were fabulous; there was not a weak player in the ensemble. Bryan Cranston portrayed Johnson's profane energy extremely well and even managed to get some sympathy from the audience. In the end, "All the Way" is a compelling piece of theater not because of the writing as much as the dramatic events it displayed. In the hands of less inventive directors and less talented actors, this script could have easily fallen flat. This production did everything right and made for a wonderful theatrical experience.

Brian Cranston is a consummate actor. He invoked LBJ in every gesture, body movement and utterance. What a shame the show has closed,depriving others from seeing this historical drama.

Bryan Cranston is fantastic. The whole production revolves around his character. Thoroughly recommended!

Very good. First half dragged a bit . Poignant characterization of LBJ...very misunderstood figure who will be judged more kindly by history'.

Tremendous production of complex situation with outstanding performances by all,especially Cranston

This play and its star deserved the awards they received and then some. Having lived through this era I felt transported back in time. The entire cast was wonderful. Bryan Cranston delivered a dynamic and powerful performance leaving me hungry for more.

Brian Cranston was all the talk but the supporting cast he had on stage with him was equally amazing. It was a deep look into the craziness that is politics and the tough choices that our politicians have to make, to work with the system. A great story and a great performance by all. So happy we had a chance to experience it!

The cast was great and Cranston was exceptional in his Broadway debut!

All the Way excellent! Bryan Cranston was fantastic!

My husband & I have been to several plays & musicals in NYC. I have to admit when my husband wanted to go see 'All The Way' I wasn't thrilled since I'm not much of a history or political buff. But since I am a big Bryan Cranston fan I agreed to go. I am so glad. It was absolutely fantastic! Humorous at times, very serious at times. Bryan Cranston was wonderful & I actually forgot it was him. All the other actors were also sensational! So glad we got to see it before it closes in July.

Loved it. Very entertaining, very funny, and a good history lesson.

The play was intense and gripping. I'm looking forward to seeing Cranston in the movie version.

Great show. Bryan Cranston is amazing and so are the other cast members. Highly recommend this show.

Bryan Cranston did a very realistic job as LBJ, and the events (which I personally witnessed as a resident of Washington DC during this time) rang very true. It was a memorable time with memorable leaders who made an important change in this country's history. The flawed behavior of these same leaders was also very realistic. Both I and my friend who attended with me found it remarkable.

"All the way" brings the 60's to life. It was astonishing how many of the social issues which divided people then are still very much with us today. The acting was superb, and nuanced. The amount of compromising that was needed to achieve things we take for granted now is food for thought.

Gripping play! Bryan Cranston depicted LBJ quite realistically! Brought back forgotten memories of the days of the early 60's. Some good a lot not so good. All of this cast was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed this play

These were the hardest working actors i have seen in a drama, it never stops, the staging was perfect, there was always someone on stage doing something at all times, i was totally satisfied with the performance, the only thing i regret is not paying to have a closer seat to the stage....

This was my first ever Broadway show and it was phenomenal. Incredibly engaging, so informative and educational, hilarious, awe-inspiring, just incredible in every way. During intermission, everything was super efficient. I have already recommended to friends and would see this show again and again.

Do not miss Bryan's great performance! And do not hesitate, to wait for him afterwards, for an autograph or a photo outside the theater!

Is there anything Bryan Cranston can't do? He's gone from playing the hapless Hal in Malcolm in the Middle to the unforgettable drug kingpin Walter White in Breaking Bad. Coming off the latter's phenomenal success and much talked about finale, he transitions once again into the 36th president of the United States. The play begins at that fateful moment in 1963 when Johnson becomes the accidental president and follows him through that first turbulent year when he pushes for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. At three hours Cranston is on stage for almost the entire time often delivering lengthy speeches as he cajoles, schmoozes and threatens friends, foes and former congressional colleagues to see things his way. The supporting cast is impressive as well but this is Cranston's show and it's hard to imagine anyone else with the talent and command to take on the bigger than life persona of LBJ. It's true that the first half is a bit faster, better and more focused than the second act which drags a bit as it focuses on some of the turbulent events of 1964 such as the murder of the civil rights workers in Mississippi and the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City leading up to LBJ's campaign to be elected outright in a battle against the conservative Barry Goldwater, but that's probably due to the playwright trying to fit it all the important events of that time. None the less, every moment that Cranston is on stage is captivating and a treat to see a masterful actor displaying his talent and showing us once again that he is much more than the menacing Walter White.

Is there anything Bryan Cranston can't do? He's gone from playing the hapless Hal in Malcolm in the Middle to the unforgettable drug kingpin Walter White in Breaking Bad. Coming off the latter's phenomenal success and much talked about finale, he transitions once again into the 36th president of the United States. The play begins at that fateful moment in 1963 when Johnson becomes the accidental president and follows him through that first turbulent year when he pushes for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. At three hours Cranston is on stage for almost the entire time often delivering lengthy speeches as he cajoles, schmoozes and threatens friends, foes and former congressional colleagues to see things his way. The supporting cast is impressive as well but this is Cranston's show and it's hard to imagine anyone else with the talent and command to take on the bigger than life persona of LBJ. Some of the dialogue was taken directly from LBJ White House tapes. It's true that the first half is better than the second which drags a bit as it focuses on some of the turbulent events of 1964 such as the murder of the civil rights workers in Mississippi and the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City along with LBJ's campaign to be elected outright in a battle against the conservative Barry Goldwater, but none the less, every moment that Cranston is on stage is a treat to see a masterful actor displaying his well honed skills and enormous talent while showing us once again that he is much more than the menacing Walter White. I smell a Tony in his future.

I never paid much attention during my US history classes in high school but Mr. Cranston brings the time of the LBJ administration to life. Supporting cast also does an amazing job. For those 'Breaking Bad' fans, some of Walter White's personality does come out a few times as LBJ's campaign frustrations begin to mount. Long play, almost 3 hours but its worth it.

I decided to go to New York to see this as soon as I heard that Bryan Cranston would be playing the role of LBJ. It was so worth the trip! The entire cast did an amazing job and gave an unforgettable performance. Bryan Cranston was amazing and shockingly a dead ringer for LBJ. What a great show!

This play was wonderful when I saw the original production in Cambridge, but if anything the Broadway version is even better! Bryan is so full of energy and his acting talent is off the scale. The history and politics might be a little challenging if you know nothing about the period but you will certainly learn a lot. All the actors were great, but Bryan Cranston is a genius. I would recommend this play to anyone, and I don't think the three hour length is a problem. It held my attention every minute!

As a fan of Bryan Cranston, presidential history and theater, I was really excited to see All The Way. First, the pros...the acting was all good to great. The staging was really terrific. Now the cons...Bryan Cranston seemed more like a carricature than a fully enhabited character. The play was way too long and needed editing. Also, it felt like too many small scenes that didn't seem to coalesce in to a strong story. Lastly, the theater was absolutely awful. The seats were so close together. I am 5 foot 3 and I couldn't have my handbag in front of my feet: it had to be shoved under the seat of the person in front of me. The seats weren't staggered so that the woman in front of me obscured my view so I had to weave to the left and right to see the stage. The night before I had seen Casa Valentina and it was a wonderful play and the theater.

I was in the second row. Close enough to be spit on by the amazing actors who accompanied Cranston on the stage and I loved it. They put together an amazing and electrifying presentation of the era of Civil Rights in the 60's! If you can get tickets, go see it.

All the Way is not just for history buffs or politicos, all though they will justly flock to see this fascinating accounting of LBJ's bullish maneuvering around his enemies, family, and Hill conspirators. Students should be mandatorily dropped off by the bus loads, mine enjoyed it immensely. Those who witnessed the Civil Rights act firsthand will be moved and have much to discuss afterwards. Bryan Cranston fans will thoroughly enjoy his deeply layered portrayal of a complex, voracious achiever. Sound familiar?

The entire cast was incredible. If you are a history buff or just enjoy a good laugh this is a just see show. It was a three hour show that I could have watched for another 3 hours. It left me wanting more. Bryan Cranston's rendition of LBJ was larger than life. I sat almost in the last seat of the theater and could see every facial expression....he pulled you in! There was a lot of new talent that are worth mentioning as well. Eric Lenox Abrams was phenomenal as was Brandon Dirden as MLK. FANTASTIC CAST!!

I went to see this last week with my dad and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. US politics is not my strong point, but the story was wonderfully told and the acting absolutely top notch. If you are expecting to see Walter White here then you will be sorely disappointed. What you will find though is Bryan Cranston at his absolute best. LBJ is brought to life with lots of passion,emotion and plenty of humour. I must not forget the other cast members who all played their parts superbly, but would like to add a special mention to Brandon J. Dirden who played Rev Martin Luther King Jr. Excellent.

The play takes you back to the 1960s in a way that is quite amazing. Bryan Cranston is excellent as LBJ and the supporting cast is outstanding. Mr. Cranston after the show was gracious and cordial to fans who wished to get a photo with him or his autograph. I was 7 when this historically took place, I felt that is was a great and accurate depiction of LBJ and his presidency. I recommend you see it. Mr. Cranston acting is amazing.

Intentionally planned a 16th birthday celebration for our granddaughter who convinced us to "know" Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad. Many of our fellow New Mexicans are devoted fans. We are ardent admirers of this truly remarkable and gifted man whose obvious dedication to his craft, soulfulness and passion lead to a brilliant portrayal of LBJ. The Civil Rights storyline was indeed quite accurate as I remember it. The supporting cast, with the exception of Lady Bird, was hit and miss. The passion and strong character and persona of Martin was not conveyed as I would have expected. Overall, a wonderful experience. Bryan will go "all the way" to the Tony for Best Actor!

Acting was phenomenal, script was tight. It was a long play (2 hours and 40 minutes) but it flew by.

If you enjoy politics and history, this is one play you must see. If you are in NYC and you can only see one play, this is a must ! The performance and theater are incredible. The play is well written and well done ! In a word: Go !!

This play was a surprise gift for my husband on a recent weekend away to our favorite city in the world. As a huge "Breaking Bad" fan, I was thrilled to find out Bryan Cranston would be performing on Broadway. We usually go to the latest and greatest Musical in town so I was excited to see something entirely different. I was fortunate enough to land some amazing Front Row Center tickets! The splurge was well worth it to see the look on my husband's face when we were seated. The play itself was fantastic! Thrilling storyline and unbelievable performances by the cast who portrayed everyone from Martin Luther King to John Edgar Hoover. Bryan Cranston is without a doubt one of the best actors of our time and a true genius as LBJ. This was one of the most unforgettable NYC experiences I've had.

It was amazing, no other words are necessary. Bryan Cranston is fantastic.

Probably the best play I have ever seen. Bryan was incredible!!

Mesmerizing story line, and close to authentic LBJ portrayal. I'm a 60+ year old native Texan, so lived through this period and remember him and the 1960s.) I love the fact that the play illustrates how hard political change can be, the wheeling and dealing required. History books never reveal that struggle. I liked the same point about 1776. The only thing that wasn't exactly right was that there was a certain amount of frivolity in the portrayal of LBJ that neither I nor my husband ever saw in him during his political life. He was brash, crude, aggressive, domineering, and a great president, but not silly, Of course, I never saw him in private, so maybe the director knows something I don't.

This was a phenomenal play! The acting was incredible, the story riveting. The entire cast was so talented, but of course Bryan Cranston *was* Lyndon B. Johnson. His mannerisms, his entire demeanor were brilliant. Despite the fact that this was a 3-hour show, it did not feel as such because I was hanging on to every word in every scene. So very well done on all levels.

Mr. Cranston is constantly proving his acting brilliance and this play is no exception! All of the actors were great and believable but Mr.Cranston drew me in with his passion and talent! I laughed and cried as I was deeply enthralled by his performance !! Superb, wonderful, entertaining, and unbelievably awesome doesn't describe it fully. My only regret is that I only saw it once! (He was also gracious with all of us undying fans after the show.)

All The Way was fantastic! The entire performance was perfect! We saw the final performance and Bryan Cranston individually thanked and introduced the entire cast, stage hands, and any producers and managers in the audience that afternoon. What a guy! If I had seen this play before the last day, I truly would have gone a second time!

Cranston is a god. The cast is terrific. Staging is genius. A once in a lifetime chance to see this amazing cast/script come together.

Bryan Cranston gave an outstanding performance as LBJ. The entire cast was wonderful. It was interesting and funny and emotional as well as very cleverly played...

Such a treat to see such amazing acting prowess! I feel blessed that I was able to catch one of the final performances.

I bought these tickets for my son and his friends. They said not only was the play fantastic, but afterward they were able to meet Mr. Cranston and take a picture with him. It was a great experience for them.

All The Way with Bryan Cranston was fantastic. Watching him act is a privilege, and the rest of the cast was wonderful as well. Its too bad the show had to have such a limited engagement. I hope Bryan Cranston heads back to Broadway soon - I won't miss his performance!

The play was superb and there is nothing I can add after it received the Tony award.

As a history teacher I knew all of the events that were upcoming, did not take away any of the drama of each moment. The tormented nature of LBJ could not have been demonstrated any better. I hope they turn this play into a movie so that I may share the experience with my students more practically.

A play requires character development--confrontation with adversity that changes a character. There is a rising action and a falling action. This was no more than a newsreel of LBJ's election victory in 1964. It is shallow and historically inaccurate in so many places that it is not even as accurate as yellow journalism. Sure, Bryan Cranston carries the vehicle--but one could go off-off Broadway to see Sylvia Milo in Mozart's sister given an even better performance for a fraction of the ticket price. All The Way is just one more piece of highly hyped dreck.

This was my first Broadway play and it was Amazing. I'm so glad I caught it before it was over

OK, I confess, I have now seen this play three times - first time in Cambridge, MA, second a few weeks ago in NY, and now my third time, again, front row center in NY. All I can say is -- it looks as if there may be a couple of seats left for tomorrow's (Sunday's) performance -- GO SEE THIS PLAY!!!! Do whatever you have to do to see it -- who knows how long it may be before you get to see Bryan Cranston on Broadway again. He is magnificent, the play is gripping every moment from beginning to end. I walked past the theater this afternoon and saw a woman standing outside who was willing to pay $450 for a ticket for one of today's performances (sold out). I could sympathize. It's that good. Do whatever you can do to get a ticket -- you won't regret it.

I thought Cranston did a remarkable job portraying LBJ. The supporting cast was also very good, especially John McMartin. Cranston was very funny but knew how and when to play "hard ball."

Absolutely the MOST amazing acting My husband & I have ever seen. If Bryan reprises the role, we will see it again. Everyone in the cast was fabulous!

Loved seeing Bryan Cranston in this informative historical play. about LBJ. Have to admit, his star power is the reason I went. He did a wonderful job, and seeing him in another role besides Walter White was a thrill!!!.. Kudos also to the other performers who were intense and passionate in their roles too. A great experience. Ps Before the play, I saw the Charlie Rose interview re all the research Mr Cranston did on LBJ. (He was a complicated man). Mr Cranston 'got it', and let us "get" the nuances of LBJ's character. Hope he comes back to Broadway after he gets in his much needed rest. !! ( As an actor, Mr Cranston reminds me of Meryl Streep.. they both can play many diverse roles and are Extremely gifted and talented).. Thanks for a great experience. Will be looking eagerly for his next perfomance, whenever that may be.

"All the Way" is the story of President Lyndon B. Johnson and the turbulent year from when he took office (following the assassination of Pres. Kennedy) in November 1963 through the hard-fought passage of the Civil Rights Bill to his eventual re-election in November 1964. Bryan Cranston (of TV's "Breaking Bad") is dynamic as the 47th president, a "good old boy" Texan, a politically-savvy Washington player, and a man who genuinely cared for the civil rights of all Americans.

Great intense acting makes the year 1964 in politics come to life.

Excellent. Fantastic acting. Brian Cranston is a unbelievable actor. His portrayal of Lyndon Johnson is beyond belief. The entire cast put together created an amazing show. If you missed it, you missed one of Broadway's best.

Characters were well cast and developed throughout. Bryan Cranston must have studied many hours to get LBJ's gestures and mannerisms down so perfectly! There were so many stirring and tense moments that it felt like an emotional workout. Memorable and delivered what it promised!

fabulous play. exceptional acting, writing, and sets.

Great play...engaging from beginning to end! Terrific acting all around!

This had to be one of the best performances I've been lucky enough to catch on Broadway this season. I cannot explain how transfixed I was by Bryan Cranston's portrayal of LBJ. The supporting cast was superb. This was the highlight of the season.

One of the best If not the best play I have seen! Captivating from start to strong finish. A real must see! Bryan Cranston is the best, but the entire cast is amazing.

One of the best shows I have ever seen.not only was the acting superb but the writing was wonderful

Bryan cranston's performance was amazing! I am typically drawn to musicals but wanted to see his Broadway performance. I was not disappointed!

Bryan Cranston was amazing. We came in with high expectations and they were met! The whole cast was superb.

For Breaking Bad fans who know how Bryan Cranston transformed himself from Mr. White to Heisenberg ... He does it again going from Bryan Cranston to LBJ. The performance is amazing and the play presents an important time in history in an enjoyable fast moving 3 hours. I didn't want the story to end.

I recently had the chance to see All The Way with Bryan Cranston. It is hard to say which was better, the play itself or Mr. Cranson's performance. He was beyond incredible! It was a refresher course in a very important part of American history. Easy to see it won Tony awards for best play as well as best actor. The only disappointment is it is closing on June 29th. I was glad a was able to view such a wonderful performance.