Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
bronxboundexpress
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/15/04
#0Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 5:56pmOk, I did something I never do. I went to a Stephen Sondheim musical. It was nice to see once. Nathan was funny. So was Roger Bart who was nice at the stage door. Some may care to know that Bernadette Peters was in the audience last night with that "hair" as usual so no one could miss her. She came out of the stage door as well. She looks good still but must have been tired. Nathan ditched the stage door as usual.
SamIAm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#1re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 6:02pm
First, I'm not sure why you never go see Sondheim shows but you are missing a lot of theater history by cutting out his shows. He is a genius in our time.
Secondly, 'that hair' happens to be Ms Peters' hair...whether you like it or not, it isn't as if she is purposely making it that way to call attention to herself. Her hair is her hair.
As for Lane 'ditching the stage door as usual', why make it sound as if he has done something wrong. AGAIN...stage door appearances are at the discretion of the artist and if he chooses not to come to the door to see his adoring fans, he is entitled. He has performed and worked for the money you spent on the ticket. Let him go on with the rest of his day/night.
Glad you liked the show.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#2re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 6:03pmAnd, you overuse the phrase "as usual" as usual.
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bronxboundexpress
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/15/04
#3re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 6:52pmNathan is required to come out the stage door because I say so . . . as usual.
#4re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 6:55pmhow often does he actually come out then?
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#5re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:02pmHe came out when I went and was very nice.
#6re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:03pmoh well that's good news. i hope to meet him after i see him in the frogs on sat. wish me luck!
SamIAm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#7re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:13pm
Contrary to public opinion, Lane does come out to sign sometimes and many people have had a pleasant experience with him.
However, if you are going to the matinee on Saturday it is unlikely you will see him. He doesn't come out to sign frequently anyway but rarely comes out between shows on a day when he has a matinee and an evening show. Many performers choose to stay away after matinees and use their time to rest and take a break.
Good luck and if you DO see him, use your best stage door etiquette. Don't gush and say 'I am your biggest fan and I thin kyou are wonderful'...just hand him your Playbill to sign and say 'thank you' and be gone or you may fall victim to his legendary sarcastic wit.
Enjoy the show.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#8re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:17pmhaha, i will certainly take your advice. i'm guessing that he wouldn't be terribly eager to take photographs with people then?
SamIAm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#9re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:27pm
If he comes out and is willing to sign, he will take a photo but just keep it short and polite -- my advice to dealing with ANY performer but especially with Lane.
You may get lucky but, as I said, if it's a matinee, he is probably not going to be there. Roger Bart usually is so you'll get to see some of the actors anyway
"Life is a lesson in humility"
Mythus
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/04
#10re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:35pm
"However, if you are going to the matinee on Saturday it is unlikely you will see him."
Of course my mother would buy tickets to the Saturday matinee. I mean, it's given. What little chances I had of sputtering "...Playbill?" to Nathan are mercilessly crushed.
MasterLcZ
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/12/03
#11re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 7:53pm
Hmmm. If you want to try to get Nathan to sign your Playbill, you just might be FORCED to see it again, Mythus! 
"Christ, Bette Davis?!?!"
Mythus
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/04
SamIAm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#13re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 8:16pm
Don't be discouraged...go as planned and hope for the best. If you don't see Nathan you will probably still get to see others from the cast...and you WILL get to see a great show.
Bungee jumping lives at Lincoln Center
"Life is a lesson in humility"
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Mythus
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/04
#15re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 8:37pmWell, they cloned Bernadette Peters (you didn't hear it from me), but they didn't want to confuse the clone with the original so they named her Bernafette.
#16re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 8:45pmI would die to see a show with Nathan Lane and Bernadette Peters.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#17re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 8:47pm
No worries....this one stars Nathan and Bernafette.
cocoloco
Chorus Member Joined: 6/16/04
#18re: Nathan Lane with Bernafette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 9:42pm
Was Bernadette alone?
What was she wearing?
details please?? (SORRY LOVE HER! still in gypsy withdrawal).
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
azeller
Leading Actor Joined: 3/26/04
#20re: Nathan Lane with Bernadette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 10:33pmFor now, we are left with only the "Sherry" cd....
"Let's admit one thing right upfront: With the possible exception of Bernadette Peters, not everyone stays young and cute forever." (NYPost 2/2/05)
bronxboundexpress
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/15/04
#21re: Nathan Lane with Bernadette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 10:42pmShe was with four people including some old lady who she huged and put in a cab. She then walked west on 65th St. from the stage door with the other people. I can;t remember what she was wearing. I was distracted by her "hair."
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#22re: Nathan Lane with Bernadette Peters
Posted: 9/16/04 at 11:50pm
Bernafette Peters huged people?
That clone is doing some wacky things...
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#23re: Nathan Lane with Bernadette Peters
Posted: 9/17/04 at 12:41amI tend to agree with bronxboundexpress, or with what he implied about that hair. Someone should tell her about that unwritten law that says women over 40 (or 50 for that matter) shouldn't wear their hair long, very unflattering. It is also very 80's. was she wearing acid wash jeans and leg warmers too? While I'm at it would someone speak to Goldie Hawn about the hair thing too?
