Present Laughter (NY)

We had a great time watching this talented ensemble of actors tell this funny story-a must-see!!

One of the funniest plays I've seen in quite awhile! The cast is stellar and provides nonstop laughs

In my opinion you will never go wrong with Kevin kline therefore you expect a good show and that is exactly what he gave us. It was funny and well acted, all the characters have their own charm and the production in general is very well put together. I had an amazing time at the theater and time flew without even notice it....

the perfect role for kevin kline wish he was on b way more often

Kevin Kline and the whole cast were great!! I couldn't stop laughing. This is an entertaining show. Go and see it!!

This marvelous production, while maintaining the wit of Coward's best work, features an ensemble of extraordinary talent, led by the incomparable Kevin Kline. The actors work so well together one can only believe that they been living this story forever. Kevin Kline is perfect in this role; he is smooth, well-timed and hilarious. I could see this production again. Loved it.

The play was nothing short of hysterical with quite a bit of sophistication as would be expected of a Noel Coward opus. Kevin Klein as Garry Essedine, showed perfect comic timing and the supporting cast handled the job of adoring Garry perfectly.

Entire cast was superb, but Keven Klein was true to form. Absolutely a must see

Terrific play with a great cast. I laughed the whole time. Kevin Kline got to show off his comedic talent. The perfect afternoon.

Great, fun show. Great performances. Kevin Kline is stellar.

The entire cast was fantastic. Kevin Kline is fantastic as well as Kate Burton. Could not have had a better time!

Had tickets to see Kevin Kline in Present Laughter. Had dinner at Guy Fieri's American Kitchen and Bar. Both were a grand experience. We will always remember our night on Broadway. The food. The play. The ambiance. The total experience. Kevin Kline made us chuckle and laugh from beginning to end. He can still do great physical comedy. We're from Iowa and hope to do this again.

Enjoyed every minute. Kate Burton and Kevin Kline are sublime.

Dynamo cast. Loved it. Can't beat Noel Coward for great comic writing.

While the play is somewhat outdated, it was enjoyable. Mostly, it was Kevin Kline who made it happen. He is perfect for the role and a joy to experience on stage

The role calls for a ham and boy, does Kevin Kline deliver. Yes, you can quibble that the cast is uneven and especially the younger members of cast seem to feel they need to overact to keep up with Kline. But let that go and enjoy watching Kline at his mature best. Yes, he is hamming it up but his physical comedy and his timing is fabulous. The actors portraying his not-quite-ex and his long suffering business manager, both classy older women, are smashing. The dialogue is sheer bliss- Noel Coward's wit and barbed humor is unmatched. Loved it and left smiling from ear to ear. Well worth seeing.

Beginning to end - great. Kevin Klein is at his finest.

The entire cast was terrific and Kevin Kline was exceptional in the lead actor role. Since it is a limited 16 week engagement, I recommend that you see it before it goes away. Try to get close up Orchestra seats so you won't miss any of the wonderful dialogue and facial expressions.

The entire cast was outstanding, funny, spot on, and Mr. Klein can even play the piano.

Just saw Present Laughter and thoroughly enjoyed it. Kevin Kline - what could I say? Brilliant - can do no wrong. The rest of the ensemble: Very well done. Refreshing to see a non-musical for a change! Would recommend (although you need to hurry - it's a limited run)

One of the most entertaining show on Broadway in years. Great set, cast and plenty of laughs. Kiven Kline steals the show. Go and enjoy what makes Broadway great.

Absolutely fabulous show, superbly acted and sublimely written! Kevin Kline is so deserving of his Best Lead Actor in a Play TONY Award this year; his comedic timing can not be surpassed. The performances of each and every cast member is outstanding. The set is stunning. I saw a WED matinee...I could have returned that evening and seen the 8 PM show!

The cast was excellent, especially Kevin Kline, Colbie Smulders, and Kate Burton. It was slow moving at first, then picked up momentum and was hilarious in the second half. A comic gem. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Such lovely acting and a beautiful set to go with it. The accents were sometimes a bit off (especially ms Ericssons so called swedish accent), but that did not worsen the experience. Kevin Cline was simply amazing!

The play was good. All of the actors were great. And Kevin Kline was - simply fantastic! An amazing actor - a delightful comic - and an extremely graceful man...

Hysterical, great acting, non-stop laughter, waiting on edge of my seat for each move!

Kevin Kline doesn't disappoint. He shows why he won the Tony this year with his performance. Set design is well done and all characters perform well. The overall duration is a bit long, but the entire experience was worth the money.

Excellent. The actors were worth the watch. Kevin Kline was going to see

Fabulous swift dialogue that withstands time. Cast fabulous especially Kevin Klein. A real treat.

The impeccable timing, droll delivery and consummate professionalism of the entire cast raises Present Laughter above its otherwise funny Noel Coward material. Kevin Kline, Kate Burton and company shamelessly milk the script for every laugh, guffaw and chuckle. The final scene is an uproarious slapstick pastiche that elevates the entire performance ..

We chose the play because of Kevin Kline and his performance was GREAT. Actually the entire cast was amazing. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Very enjoyable evening! Kevin Kline is masterful at using timing, body movement, and, yes, even pratfalls! Wonderful cast altogether. Noel Coward reaches us from the past when scandals were delightful and people were fancy free!

The show itself is a bit dated and formulaic, and probably wouldn't fly with someone else, but KK is a genius. Pitch perfect, a Master Class in acting.

Very enjoyable! Kevin Kline fans should not miss it! A lovely evening of hijinks.

Excellent acting by all--Kevin Kline is in his element!

One of the best Broadway shows I've seen in years. Kevin Kline was absolutely marvelous. Fantastic cast. Really funny.

Kevin Kline was masterful as a charming romancer. This play was wonderfully charming.

A somewhat dated farce that is made irresistible by an incredible cast - led by a remarkable Kevin Kline.

Don't miss Kevin Kline in Present Laughter, it is truly the finest, funniest live performance we have ever seen. I would go every night if I could, and am telling everyone I meet to get there before the show closes on July 2nd. I never write fan letters and rarely write reviews, but this show is so worth it - the whole show and cast is terrific, and Kline's Tony Award for this is more than well-deserved!

Excellent, well written, wonderful comedy. All actors were excellent.

Slightly dull got better later acts but missed many ways to have a better script

I have been going to Broadway for 30 years. This is the first time I have walked out of a show. The night cost me over $500.00 with theater tickets, dinner and parking; but the misery of sitting and watching this boring, hapless, uninteresting endless show was worth the loss. I cant explain how the fake, high noted English accents came across to the crowd. The material was a total bore as was the acting. Tony award or not, I came to see Kevin Kline for his comedic skills, but they were absent. When a heavy handshake among three actors was supposed to be funny - as one would do in third grade - I knew the night was over. I looked at my watch within 20 minutes to see how I could escape, and couldn't bear it anymore and departed with my wife. I met another couple in the lobby doing the same. THE MOST BORING SHOW IN ALL THEATER.

Kevin Kline is a genius! Garry Essendine is tailor-made for him. The entire production is well-cast and beautiful to the eye. A thoroughly enjoyable evening!

Kevin Kline was outstanding! He and Kristine Nielsen brought tears of laughter to me and to the audience. Their portrayals were spot on. Kate Burton was terrific, and the supporting cast lent its ample talents to Mr. Coward's work. This developed into an extremely entertaining evening. Mr. Kline, however, was the clear star of the show, and his emotive antics drove the humor deep and was quite rewarding for the patrons of this event. It is a limited engagement, running through early July. I recommend this show to all who can make it before it goes away.

Kevin Kline was amazing I usually only enjoy musicals but Kevin is so good and Richard Burtons daughter was also outstanding..

Everyone was great. Kevin Kline is always awesome. Lots of fun.

We love Noel Coward and must have seen every revival on stage in London and New York for past 15 years. This is the most thoughtfully staged and the most consistently excellent ensemble cast that we have seen. Mr. Kline moves like a dancer!

Kevin Kline is the greatest actor alive. What else do you want to know?

It was a remarkable ensemble. All actors did a wonderful job. Kevin Kline was brilliant. His every move and expression were perfection for his character.

Kevin Kline is the consummate Garry Essendine in this thoroughly enjoyable Noel Coward play and provides a flawless performance. He is well-supported by Kate Burton, Kristine Nielson, Colby Smulders, Bahvesh Patel, Reg Rogers, Matt Bittner, Ellen Harvey, Peter Francis James, Tedra Millan, and Sandra Shipley, each of whom brings his or her unique character to the role. I love a good farce and appreciate the timing and physicality required to pull it off.

Don't miss the chance to see this national treasure in his likely last Broadway outing

The first act tended to drag a little, then improved with the second act.

I wish I was able to see it again before Kevin Kline left because, not only is the play really good, he is unforgettable in this role.

Tony-winning Kevin Kline was, as expected, excellent. Not too hammy but charming and in full control of the Noel Coward charisma and exactitude. The actress playing suave and devious Joanna was excellent. Kate Burton could have had a bit more sparkle. It was difficult to understand the first young thing who fell for Gary Essendine -- she spoke very fast. It was the final performance and the audience leapt to its feet-- would have expected a bit of an extended curtain call, but that was not to be. The actors may have been ready for their upcoming break.

My husband and I loved the play. The cast and set were terrific! I know Noel Coward couldn't have known Kevin Kline, but it seemed like the part was written for him. Highly recommend it.

Saw last show of the run. Very entertaining. Cast was wonderful.

This show has ended but I cannot but praise Kevin Kline performance. This is truly acting. His supporting actors were also fantastic.

Best show I've seen in ages. The entire cast was amazing. Great thespians.

Best of the 3 shows I saw while in New York. Wonderful stage set and costumes. Perfectly entertaining with wit, intelligence and fabulous acting. Loved it.

Great staging, supporting cast spot on.. there were over looked Tony nominees among them

The play itself was of course witty and entertaining as Coward plays always are, and the cast was outstanding. Kline's performance was flawless, and Kate Burton and Kristine Nielsen were also especially good. A wonderful afternoon with many laugh out loud moments.

I just loved the whole play and the characters were simply Amazing. Kevin Kline was a genius on stage and he made me laugh all through out.

Made my mother's visit. We laughed a lot and enjoyed the wonderful acting and production.

Kevin Kline is fabulous and going strong!!! His performance was compelling; with every twist of his hand and character nuances.

The marvelous cast delivered excellent performances in this hilarious and deliciously chaotic play.

Coward and Kline, a great combination. Like to see old classics that I have missed. Mr. Kline is a master. I said above that I wouldn't recommend to a friend because I don't pretend to know who wants to spend $150 to see an English farce. Most people want the Lion King these days.

The set details were wonderful. Comedic timing was always on cue. Cast worked great as an ensemble. Bravo!!

When I saw that Kevin Kline was up for a Tony award, my first thought was that he would be tough to beat. Of course, I knew that he won the award before I saw the show. But, when I saw the show, I had to laugh. There was just no way that anyone else could possibly have beaten him for the Best Actor Tony Award. This show is a perfect vehicle for Kevin Kline. His dry wit was perfect for the role he played. Kevin Kline has always been a master of facial expressions, but in this show he also demonstrated a mastering if hand gestures. Kevin Kline is an American acting treasure. This was my first experience with a Noel Coward play. It was wonderful. I truly hope that Broadway brings us more of his plays in the near future.

There were plenty of people laughing at this show. My wife and I were not one of them. Although Kevin Kline is a classic actor with a penchant for dramatic acting the storyline was predictable and not very entertaining. We have been to many broadway shows...this is not one that I would recommend when there are many others that are far superior.

The dialogue, the humor, the excellent acting was everything we expected in this remarkable performance. It was sophisticated and fast-moving. Kevin Kline was sensational in his portrayal of the main character.

Good humor is good humor is good humor and good writing is good writing. This play, written in 1939 by the great Noel Coward, still holds up as laugh-out-loud farce with a few light touches of poignant musing on growing old; very light, I should say, for there are no moments for tears, but a few times when one might muse on the ravages of time. Kevin Kline is acrobatic and charismatic as always, Kate Burton is solid, of course, and Coby Smoulders is not just good, she's great and absolutely delicious. She holds her own against Kline, no small feat, especially considering this is her Broadway debut. I already liked her from the TV show and the small roles in action films but now I am basically in love.

Noel Coward's "Present Laughter" was a hoot and a half. Haven't laughed so much since I was a 14 month old kid.

It was slow and a little boring love Kevin Kline expected more

We made it until the intermission. Is there anything else to say?

The St. James Theater was the perfect (cozy) setting for this Noel Coward (autobiographical) play. Kevin Kline gives an amazing performance with his facial expressions, hand gestures and physical comedy. He has the balance and stamina of a dancer. After 100 shows, the back and forth choreography between actors is timed perfectly and a credit to the seasoned actors Kate Burton and Kristine Nielson working with Mr. Kline. (and Colbie Smulders in her Broadway debut) I was lucky enough to sit up front and afterwards was treated to an interview of the director and actors by the WSJ critic Terry Teachout along with other WSJPLUS members. It was fascinating to hear from them how specific scenes, lines and expressions came to fruition as the actors developed their roles. Tired of musicals and elaborate productions? Go see this play and appreciate real acting without the hype and special effects drowning them out.

Fantastic a must see the whole cast is superb!!!! cant say more Kevin Kline is great has not lost his touch

I would love to see it 2 more times. The actors were all exceptionally talented and the play itself was soooooo funny! Great to see a light amusing play without a lot of blood, sex, and swearing...

Funny well acted, worth seeing. All the actors were funny and good in their roles

Ever since I saw him in Fish Called Wanda, Kevin Kline has been one of my favorite actors. I recently saw him win the best actor award at the Tony's this year, and that motivated me to purchase tickets for his current appearance in the mail lead of Present Laughter. His performance was Outstanding in every respect. A must see. One cannot take your eyes off him while on stage.

Stellar performance by Kevin Kline - he earned his Tony award.

Kevin Kline was amazing, and certainly deserved the Tony Award he received earlier this month for his role in Present Laughter. The whole cast was very good, but he was stellar. Lots of laughs. Thanks so much to the St. James Theatre for presenting this show. It was a lovely theatre, and we will always treasure this experience. Sincerely, MBE & KP Stanley

Kevin Kline was born to play this part. Great entertainment all around.

Kevin Kline is a master of comic timing. His presence propels this production full speed ahead. The supporting players are uniformly good too but Kline is the major reason to see this production. You'll laugh till you cry!

The cast does an amazing job. The theater itself has some issues though.

Kevin Kline was fabulous. The play is timeless. Character acting was spot on.

I was excited to see Kevin Kline, but I was so disappointed in the play. It was slow, not that funny and it just became boring banter. I left during intermission. I go to Broadway often, coincidentally I also saw Ground Hog Day and Sunset Blvd. this week. Both of these two were so much better. Could be me .... but the lady that was sitting next to me turned to me and randomly said "I should have gone to see Sunset Blvd".

Kevin Klein is such a wonderful actor and the play reveals his depth of acting. The play is funny and extremely entertaining. All the actors were fabulous.

I bought the tickets when I received a card in the mail about the show. I had no idea what it was about except that it was a comedy. The show was fabulous. The actors were outstanding and very funny.

A totally feel-good and enjoyable evening. Great cast.

I loved the show. Kevin Kline is a amazing. He is very comical in his movements. so funny!

Kevin Kline was amazing! All the actors were delightful. The Noel Coward script was fresh and witty and clever. The music was lovely. Perfect evening.

I went to Present Laughter mainly to see Kevin Kline, and I wasn't disappointed. He was great, deserving of all of his accolades for this role. Most of the rest of the cast was also very good, too...and Cobie Smulders was, to me, a wonderful surprise. Do be forewarned that this is a 70 year-old play, and it really feels dated at times. But, it is also very funny, especially done by this company. Seeing Present Laughter is a fun way to spend a couple of hours.

the play was terrific and the acting and the laughter was great--i highly recommend this play.

Light hearted farce, enjoyable from start to finish. Strong performances by all actors. Kevin Kline is the lead, need I need say more?

Kevin Klein and the entire cast was highly entertaining Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 A delightful performance Posted 05/23/2017 by CRMarx This Fan's Reviews Location: Arlington, VA Great acting. both individually and as an ensemble. Though the play is a period piece, there are parts that are quite relevant today. Kevin Kline and Kate Burton were phenomenal. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 2 / 5 Sadly disappointed St. James Theatre  @   -  New York  @  , NY  @   -  Sun, May 14, 2017  @  Posted 05/22/2017 by Anonymous Greatly disappointed. Everyone in our family was not impressed and we couldn't stay past halfway point. in fact, we observed the audience and there was RARELY anyone laughing outside of the occasional laugh maybe every 5-10 mins. From the website and reviews, you would have thought that this a laugh-a-minute and just totally engaging and full of laughter. We noticed several people falling asleep on both sides of us. That should give you some idea Totally waste of our money and we left halfway thru the show But let me say that Kevin Cline and cast were AMAZING per their performances but JUST NOT FUNNY

Kevin Kline and the rest of the cast were great. Very enjoyable time.

From the moment the play began, we sat entranced. Kevin Kline is the sort of actor you see once a year or two or if you ever get to see someone so very skilled. His interactions with every character are hilarious. The entire cast works beautifully together. The play is a light-hearted comedy, but the impact of the play is that you have witnesses old fashioned Broadway excellence. We adored it! Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 Kevin Kline - sparkling delightful performance Posted 05/22/2017 by Anonymous A very enjoyable play.Sparkling performances by all, especially Kevin Kline. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 4 / 5 Born for the role Favorite moment: When Kevin Kline said "Yes" and shrugs. Admitting he would let anyone who forgot their latchkey stay in the spare room. Perfect innuendo.  @  Posted 05/22/2017 by Elsita This Fan's Reviews Location: Manhattan Kevin Kline was born to play this part. He and the rest of the cast hit every note and every gesture was just right.

Fabulous evening of theatre. Entire cast excellent. Kevin Kline amazing. Laughed out loud many times. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 Kevin Kline leads an all star Cast St. James Theatre  @   -  New York  @  , NY  @   -  Thu, May 18, 2017  @  Favorite moment: From curtain up to curtain down and everything in between.  @  Posted 05/21/2017 by MNGNYC This Fan's Reviews Location: New York, NY This is literally without fault - each actor is brilliant, the performances are all superb - the play is brilliant and blisteringly funny, it is wonderfully directed, the set is awesome - go and see it.

Kevin Kline was spectacular along with the rest of the performers. The set and costumes were outstanding.

Kevin Kline is the reason to go to this show - he is in high zany form, with lots of energy. While I would highly recommend the performance, it is primarily because of Kevin Kline and the ensemble cast that works well together. But, the play is light, and not one of Noel Coward's best. The women actors are all first rate, and well cast for their roles, particularly the women playing Liz (his wife), Monica (his secretary) and Joanna (his lover). With the exception of the butler, the other men in the play had less stage time, and hence their performances, while all were very good, were less memorable.