A couple things, first, the charge wasn't that she couldn't do comedy. The charge I was replying to was that she was miscast which I still believe. She was miscast for the same reason Bernadette was considered miscast in Gypsy. Certain roles have a long standing history of expectations. can she reinterpret this, sure, was it successful, I would argue, no, based on the reviews that aren't even polarizing but all over the place- which I think that speaks volu
With all due respect, Babe and Nellie are not Katherine- Katherine is a feisty, spitfire, outspoken and brash, even as Shakespeare wrote her. Kelli is just not those things and that’s ok. Think of it this way millennials, Laura Osnes, wonderful soprano, can belt, but she’s no Elphaba. Kelli was miscast from the beginning. As others have said, Benanti or Block was always the way to go here, she’s a broad- it’s a scenery chewer, despite the direction of this production,
^ Penny Fuller is definitely a joke- it's the same actress as is in Anastasia- this joke is similar to how people always comment that Loretta Switt is replacing anyone.
BCEFA 2019 Easter Bonnet Collections Mar 10
2019, 02:05:56 PM
Now that the season has kicked off for Spring donations, I thought we could post what shows are offering for the cause here. Post em friends!
If Bonnie Milligan doesn't lead Dogfight I'd be shocked- but stranger things have happened.
Rudin and Broadway MOCKINGBIRD Cancel Regional Productions Mar 1
2019, 08:47:34 PM
Rationality may be in short supply, but condescension never is you really set this young whipper snapper straight- the irony is I’m neither young or straight and I work in the business and have experience with contracts, but thank you. My point was more that it was bad optics on him and this is too little too late.
^ Exactly- he got called on his cruelty- notice it says nothing about if they have to pay for the rights again, when they have access to materials (as in some cases the cancelled productions were already in rehearsals), and how soon they could perform Sorkin's version- for some within the traveling distance of NYC this will do no good as 2 productions can't run at the same time as per the agreement. So it sounds nice, but it solves nothing but the bad optics of his actions.
"Needlessly cruel" - yes, exactly my thoughts. Just because Rudin and co. CAN do this doesn't mean they SHOULD, especially given the precarious financial state of so many regional theaters. But as Rudin has proven time and time again, his company doesn't actually care about a thriving theatre scene or theatre audiences across the country, unless it puts a penny in his pocket.
^This! I've always felt Rudin is for Rudin, he's an elitis
^ I'd say especially opposite Shoshana he'd look too young- that's not meant to be a dig to Sho, he just has a youthful look that lends him to playing teens and college age roles. I wouldn't be surprised if Joey extended a bit.
I agree. It'd make no sense to bring Lucie to Broadway when she is certainly better known in the UK.
Remember these are the same Producers who frequently bring in people that are stars in other countries for stints in Chicago. They've recouped at this point they have Joey now which appeals to a certain demo, they have no need to bring in a huge name. Also, Broadway remains a serious milestone and goal for many people here and abroad it's the gold st
I think we picking on her word use, which is her choice. Scary may not be appropriate, perhaps jarring would be a better choice, distracting even especially with so many moving parts, even dangerous. They do have bomb sniffing dogs that check each theatre before performances. There have been threats of violence at shows in the past- I seem to remember a night in the past Groundhog Day and Cats couldn’t leave their theatres due to threats. People are getting shot at Ariana Grande concert
Who was added/subtracted talent-wise in the latest lab?
Jan 23
2019, 12:09:45 PM
The DUMBEST roll out announcement ever! Yesterday both Playbill and Broadway World were swathed in MJ red for seemingly no reason and then today we get this announcement.
^ I don't thin Massey was injured and left. His most recent run was covering briefly when Mccartan was initially injured. He was not intended to stay on full time.
you really set this young whipper snapper straight- the irony is I’m neither young or straight and I work in the business and have experience with contracts, but thank you. My point was more that it was bad optics on him and this is too little too late.
