Three Wise Guys
About the show
Based on two Damon Runyon stories, TACT's world premiere comedy centers around three New York guys who find themselves on Christmas Eve 1932 in Good Time Charley’s speakeasy on West 46th Street. More…
As the bootleg liquor flows, the guys agree to band together and take to the road to avoid all the hubbub of the holiday. Besides, notorious racketeer Heine Schmitz is after them, and they have to get out of town. Over one long life-changing night, they make some big decisions while inadvertently spreading good cheer around and about to one and all.
See it if Despite valiant efforts of talented cast, these wise guys remain pretty pedestrian Plumpis' Capone-sque kingpin amuses the most
Don't see it if Uneven adapt of Runyon stories carries most of the blame; lacks the breezy panache necessary to pull off send-up Ditto lackluster direction
See it if Interesting take on the Three Wise Men Xmas story. Good ensemble acting.
Don't see it if Do not see if you perfer musicals or a large cast well written in-depth story.
See it if you're a Runyon fan and enjoy his work.
Don't see it if you don't like dated, clichéd material. Sorry, this was just not my "thing".
See it if You like Damon Runyon-esque characters and stories that come off a bit campy.
Don't see it if You don’t care for Damon Runyon charicatures and over acting in a dated plot line.
See it if You like old timely theater. A bit vaudville a bit old gangster movie spoof.
Don't see it if You want to see anything groundbreaking.
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