War & Peace: The One Man Show

It's sweet and heartfelt and smart and sassy. Brad approaches the insane enterprise with a really witty hook and his genuine love of the book is truly infectious! I kinda really DO want to finally read the book now. ... full review

This show made an enormous and intimidating Russian novel seem like a romp--quite an impressive feat!... full review

So much PASSION! Griffith's interpretation of War & Peace IN ONE HOUR was fresh, fun & inspired. Can't wait to see where he takes it from here!... full review

This audacious and enjoyable hour is akin to a dinner party where your brilliant dramaturge friend does an enthusiastic, spur-of-the-moment, speed-improv conversation about his favorite book. Brad is naturally engaging, and as if this whole endeavor wasn’t ridiculous enough already, he adds a bit of simple interactivity with the audience that helps keep him on his toes. Ultimately it’s not so much a retelling of the fifteen chapters, 600+ characters, and seven-year plot of the book, so much as a heartfelt, literary-nerd love letter to its sprawling emotion and enduring resonance. Unexpectedly funny and inspiring — and it actually made me want to (finally) read the book.... full review

Funny, smart, and engaging are just a few of many words I could use to describe this wonderful show; Brad is endearing and energetic in his one man telling of War & Peace. If you know nothing of the story, now is your chance to hear the best possible breakdown of the book - and you'll walk away wanting to read it. Brad takes you through the multiple stories and characters in such an illuminating and fun way, painting quite a mental picture of these characters. You'll laugh, guffaw, and even tear up a little - do yourself a favor and see this show. ... full review

You don't often get to see someone really indulge in their passion, and when you do, it's mesmerizing and magical. Brad does just that. For 60 minutes in a frenzied race against the clock, Brad single handedly tackles explaining the plot points and characters and the opulence of Czarist Russia, and you can tell it is his passion. I'm not a reader, but I love a good story - and after Brad captivating show, I kind of want to tackle the 1000+ pages of Tolstoy. That what Brad does though - he encourages us to read the book.. to really develop our own passion for Andre and Natasha and poor Helena and the evil Anatole (hissssssss) GO see it. You will be better for it. ... full review