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Broadway Review: CALL ME IZZY - Bored & Confused?

Welcome to Bored and Confused, where I review shows based on just two criteria: was I bored? Was I confused? In this episode, I dive into Call Me Izzy, a one-woman Broadway play written by Jamie Wax and starring the legendary Jean Smart. From Southern trauma to literary triumph, Jean commands the stage with heartbreaking nuance. But does the character's age make sense? And was I really not confused at all? Let’s find out. 📌 Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro to Bored and Confused 00:20 – What is Call Me Izzy? A quick overview 00:52 – Meet Izzy: a gifted writer with a terrible husband 01:16 – The redneck archetype and comparisons to Waitress, Crimes of the Heart, Sleeping with the Enemy 01:34 – Jean Smart makes the story feel alive 02:09 – Why Jean’s performance works, especially her character impressions 02:38 – Was I confused? The structure and timeline issues 03:16 – Missing children? A small mystery in the script 03:56 – The age mismatch: Is Izzy supposed to be 73? 04:45 – Questions about the friend’s dangerous decision 05:35 – The confusing interaction with the wealthy couple 06:17 – Final thoughts: a predictable but powerful journey 06:52 – Tickets, TodayTix, and who this play is really for 07:10 – Final recommendation and closing thoughts 🎭 If you’ve seen Call Me Izzy, let me know what you thought in the comments. Did you feel the same emotional pull? Or were you confused like me in parts?