Exclusive Interview: Brent Bateman of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
What happens when a murder mystery goes spectacularly off the rails? If you’re watching The Play That Goes Wrong, the answer is simple: absolutely everything. With collapsing scenery, misplaced props, questionable detective work, and enough theatrical disasters to make any stage manager reach for a paper bag, this wildly entertaining comedy turns Murphy’s Law into a full-blown art form. At the center of all that glorious mayhem is Brent Bateman, bringing his own brand of comic timing, energy, and theatrical precision to a show where just about anything can, and usually does, go wrong. But beneath the chaos is an extraordinary amount of skill, because making a disaster look this effortless takes a performer who knows exactly how to embrace the madness. We caught up with Bateman to discuss what it’s like to be a part of this long-running NYC staple!
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Bateman talks about life inside one of theater’s most delightfully dysfunctional productions, the challenges of keeping a straight face, and why sometimes the biggest laughs come from things going completely wrong. What level of precision does it take to get a play that’s going incredibly wrong, right? More than you can even begin to imagine, which Bateman breaks down in this exciting interview!
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Check out The Play That Goes Wrong the next time you’re in NYC!
The Play That Goes Wrong continues to be a staple Off-Broadway in New York City, so get your tickets to see Brent Bateman in this hilarious show! Have you seen The Play That Goes Wrong before at New World Stages? What did you think about the hijinks that ensued? Share your thoughts on social media and tag @bsb.insider to continue the conversation!
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