I have to agree with Joe Mantello when he says that Laurie can do ANYTHING. She is on fire right now. Regardless of whether a Roseanne-less show is created in the next few months, she and the entire cast are still getting paid for the next season that never was.
Saw the original production with the original cast two times. Paid for the first late in previews, and was given a comp for round two a few months after LaChanze won. I thought the whole thing was overblown and just not a good adaptation. I saw the revival once, I adored Erivo, but left thinking: "This is the best production of that sh*tty musical I will ever see."
flovebwy said: "I know a person who acted with Laurie in one of her recent acclaimed roles.
They said they like her as a person. She's kind. They did not like the experience of acting with her.
The reason was, they said that Laurie was just over the top. Playing to the audience. This person was trying to play it "real" and Laurie was just doing a different kind of acting.
Word on the street is that Mantello is assembling Lane and Metcalf for a revival. It is an absolute rumor at this point, but I would not at all be surprised if it came to fruition, especially with Metcalf's calendar being clear with the cancellation of her tv show. She won three Emmys in a row, so let's do the same with Tonys?
QueenAlice said: "This project was actually announced, shortly after the film of CHICAGO was releasedand never happened. It was to be a film version based on the Sam Mendes revival. At that time, I think Renee would have made a good Sally."
I have taken a backpack to every show I have seen in the last five plus years. The only issue I've ever encountered was when a security guard insisted I throw out or donate my unopened bag of naked cashews at The Color Purple. I have also found that taking outside beverages inside are fine as long as they are in a canteen, and not a plastic water bottle.
Yeah, this category is not one of suspense. Glenda is winning. There is no viable alternative. She didn't bother to show up at the Oscars either time she won, but something tells me at this point in her career, she'll be attending the Tony Awards. Although, If she never cared about awards before, why would today be any different?
Will Yerma go to Broadway after off Broadway? Apr 29
2018, 08:36:13 PM
The production at Park Avenue Armory was the most thrilling experience for me as a theatregoer. I was absolutely gobsmacked as I exited the venue. It was such a perfect production, that I hope it doesn’t transfer to Broadway. Some aspects of the production design would need to be reworked for a traditional NY theatre, I believe. If they make it happen, I would go in a heartbeat as I would jump at the chance to see Billie Piper’s performance one more time.
Billie Piper to reprise her Olivier Winning performance in Apr 21
2018, 05:58:31 PM
Good god, what a theatrical experience. Each moment was perfection. The cast was uniformly excellent, especially Billie Piper. That performance will haunt me. The final moments had me simultaneously holding my breath and resisting the urge to throw up.
Had this production played across and down town, Piper would be winning herself a Tony to go with the hardware she has already collected for this triumphant portrayal of yearning and utter disappointment.
My partner and I just purchased seats using LincTix after reading this post.
CAROUSEL (2018) Reviews Apr 12
2018, 07:07:01 PM
Entertainment Weekly says it doesn’t work, leads are miscast, and the material doesn’t fly in this era. C!
The woman is a legend, no doubt. But at what point do you finally say "shut up?" Patti has had a long, celebrated career; one that many can only dream of. Nothing has ever been enough for her. She has every right to speak her mind, but over the last few years, these statements have become more and more vitriolic.
