Best Mark Rylance Role
Best Mark Rylance Role
Natto
Chorus Member Joined: 2/6/15
#1Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 3:55amI just want to know what Mark Rylance role do you think is the best?
#2Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 9:27am
All of them.
But if I had to pick one, it would be Jerusalem. Give me a 2nd and it's La Bete
#2Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 9:32amI thought his Richard III was extraordinary. All the attention seemed to go to Twelfth Night (which was also wonderful) but I was really blown away by Richard III.
#3Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 9:35am
Too hard to choose, but I suppose Jerusalem was my favorite.
All five of his Broadway performances have been wonderful. I hope he doesn't stay away too long.
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Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#4Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 9:45am
I have to go with Boeing Boeing. It was my introduction to his comedy chops and I just had the best time ever. But man his Olivia really was spectacular.
BTW did you know he's going to play The BFG?? I had no idea!
#5Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 9:51am
I think I would have to agree with perfectlymarvelous and go with Richard III, although it's certainly not an easy decision. I was lucky enough to see Richard III and Twelfth Night on the same day, and just the physical differences between his Richard and Olivia were astonishing; it seemed like he grew five inches between the two shows.
That also made me realize that in the four New York shows I've seen him do (I missed La Bete), he seems to have had four different body types. I've never seen another performer who was so physically different from one role to another.
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-Kad
#6Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 9:57amI thought his Olivia was nothing short of revelatory and redefined the role.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#7Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 10:08amI think his brilliance as an actor is not because of any single role, but rather that every role he plays is done perfectly. I'd be hard pressed to say any of them was a better performance than any of the others I've seen -- only five of them, so far.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 10:18am
I've only seen him in Boeing and Jerusalem, but even with only two, I'd be hard pressed to decide.
Edited because I was possessed when I originally typed 12th Night - I didn't get to see that one.
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Updated On: 2/9/15 at 10:18 AM
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#9Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 12:21pm
Such a hard decision! It's between Jerusalem and Richard III for me. I agree with what was said earlier, Twelfth Night overshadowed Richard III, but the latter had a slightly bigger impact for me.
I'm looking forward to what he does on the big screen in his upcoming Spielberg collaborations, including the BFG. Is anyone else watching Wolf Hall, the BBC miniseries? A great, subtle performance he is giving there and he has a terrific supporting cast.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#10Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 12:32pm
I've been fortunate enough to see him in all five roles, but if hard pressed to choose, I'd say the bombastic Rooster in JERUSALEM and his magnificent Olivia in TWELFTH NIGHT ("Malvoli--oh!!!"). Pure perfection.
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#12Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 3:49pm
If you can guys can get BBC I player. In the States, he is starring in Wolf Hall with Tony winner Jonathan Pryce.
This is the televised Hilary Mantel adaption, which is opening at the Winter Gardens, next month.
Mark got excellent reviews.
Natto
Chorus Member Joined: 2/6/15
#13Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 5:43pmIts clear he is best actor of well ever. Okay maybe a little over the top. But of a generation ??
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#14Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 6:33pm
^Definitely.
I can't get into Wolf Hall but he is definitely the best part.
#15Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/9/15 at 8:13pm
Easily Viola. His performance is genius. Plus, how the hell did he glide across the stage like that?
Thank goodness the production was not only shown in movie theatres, but released to DVD as well. I think I've watched it 5 times since I got it.
I'm putting the link in case anyone is interested.
DVD
lala3
Swing Joined: 11/12/14
#16Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/10/15 at 12:44am
Hopefully one day I will be lucky to see him live. I"m glad he is doing films but it isn't the same.
#17Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/10/15 at 6:22amI have to go with Richard III. I could see him take over for Jefferson Mays in Gentleman's Guide.
#18Best Mark Rylance Role
Posted: 2/10/15 at 8:13amHe could, but he doesn't need it and it doesn't need him
