EXCLUSIVE: Stephen King's Top 5 Reasons to See Misery on Broadway
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Stephen King is known for many things, among them: writing the novel that serves as the basis for Broadway's Carrie, creating a 40-minute musical video with Michael Jackson, and making Maine synonymous with "state filled with horrible monsters."
But two things National Medal of Arts recipient Stephen King is not known for are brevity and listicles — which is what makes his list of reasons to see Misery on Broadway so exciting (well, that and the "Laurie Metcalf kills" pun).
In this TheaterMania exclusive, in the famed author's own words, are his five arguments for why you should make it to the Broadhurst Theatre by February 14.
1. Laurie Metcalf kills as Annie Wilkes.
2. Bruce Willis gives a graduate acting class in how he handles Paul Sheldon's physical business, especially that wheelchair.
3. The set is very cool…and it revolves!
4. The hobbling scene is as terrifying as it is in the movie.
5. The last 15 minutes scared the hell out of me.
You read that right. Even Mr. King found himself resisting the temptation to cover his eyes while watching the live stage version of his novel. If that's not a reason to spend your Valentine's Day trapped in a house with a crazed book-lover (and Bruce Willis), we don't know what is.
