Dreyfuss, 'Sly Fox' sneak into Boston before hitting Broadway - boston globe

[macbeth]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 12:22pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/l.cfm?id=22300

I'm really looking forward to this one... It's a top-notch cast for sure and great material as well.

[LeeofCuttyhunk]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 1:24pm

I saw the final dress rehearsal in Boston on Thursday night. The show is great, and in great shape.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 1:27pm

I saw the original with George C Scott & remember not a thing about it.

[nyctopone]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 1:56pm

I also saw the original with George C. Scott and saw it again when Robert Preston took over the part. Mr. Scott played the part heavy, dragging out all his lines. Robert Prerston was wonderful, and very funny in the role. If I rember correctly, the playing time of the show was 15 or 20 minutes shorter when Robert Preston was doing the show because he kept the pace of the show at lightning speed, Mr Scott on the other hand had no comic timing which influenced everbody elses timing as well.

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 4:47pm

I have never seen the original but I am looking forward to seeing this. I love Richard Dreyfuss.

[Karma76]

Posted: 2/23/04 at 10:18am

how is elizabeth berkley in it. I am very curious about that.

[bestofbroadway]

Posted: 2/23/04 at 11:39am

mcgilh- many would disagree with you about the material. What exactly makes it "dated?" A play doesn't have to take place in modern times for it to be relevant. Obviously it didn't appeal to you for some reason but do explain your definition of "dated." You do realize it was written in the 70's and is based off the play Volpone?

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 2/23/04 at 11:45am

Is that a phallic symbol in the show's logo?

[secondactor]

Posted: 3/4/04 at 7:39am

I just saw this production last night, and it was great. Funny and fun, and the cast had wonderful chemistry.

I waited backstage to get some autographs, and most of the cast was very accomadating- particularly Bob Dishy and Eric Stoltz, who were both really friendly. They told me that Larry Gelbart has been here giving them new material.

Richard Dreyfus wouldn't give an autograph, but he was wonderful in the show. He and Eric Stoltz had a terrific father/son relationship going on, and Bob Dishy and Rene Auberjoiner and Bronson Pinchot just about walked away with the show comic wise.

The sets and costumes were all superb, all in all it was a great night in the theatre!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/4/04 at 10:51am

I also saw the Robert Preston version. Don't remember much about it at all.

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 3/4/04 at 11:12am

How was Rachel York?

[sabrelady]

Posted: 3/4/04 at 11:26am

I think Gelbart will "punch" this up until the previews end. Really want to see this one!

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 3/4/04 at 12:09pm

I saw it in Boston- it was quite cute. I think it will do okay on Broadway- Richard Dreyfuss was hysterical.


For those of you who asked- Rachel York and Elizabeth Berkely were very good.