Boeing, Boeing, Gone

We went to the New Theatre last night and, for the first time, we were less than impressed.

The food was fantastic, perhaps the best we've ever had. And there's not a bad seat in the house, though I prefer the middle to the sides. But the show was just so-so.

Boeing Boeing is the longest running French play in the world. It's a hit on Broadway right now. It's made into a movie three times, once starring Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis. But it's just not that funny. It was embarrassingly racy and not that compelling. I kept thinking that they needed a lot less groping and kissing and little more plot.

The Kansas Star said, "The Broadway revival of "Boeing Boeing" earned two Tonys in NYC this year, but good timing won the New Theatre a lucky break with the licensing. The show is bawdy but not dirty, raucous but not raunchy, and incredibly enjoyable." We didn't enjoy it as much as the Star.

In fact, it was the first time we have ever left New Theatre unexcited and most of the guests seemed equally unenthusiastic. We'll go back for other productions, but we'll not recommend Boeing, Boeing.