my biggest issue with trying to re-create a dead director/choreographers work is that it can never be more than an exercise of going through the motions.
People like Bennett, Fosse, and Robbins were able to explain to their performers the motivations behind the actions. They were able to tell their performers WHY and what motivates the move from an acting/human perspective.."
You're entitled to your opinion, but criticizing those people (again, like many Asian American actors I know) who have issues with this piece as "audiences/reviewers that have race-focused views and preferences" is undercutting your argument.
Like the piece, but denying it's problematic because you don't want it to be says more about you than the piece.
You're allowed to like MISS SAIGON. Lots of people do.
But it's hilarious watching people pretend to be surprised to learn it is a controversial show, especially within some Asian American communities. And to use Madama Butterfly as an excuse, when that has also been criticized for decades (have you ever seen M BUTTERFLY?), is well, telling.
Again, like it all you want, but it's very problematic and has been for years. One critic making a point by essentially refusin
Oh, the whole interview is in good fun. And clearly, the interviewer is asking all the questions specifically to get juicy quotes.
I happen to agree I miss the days when artists weren't completely sanitized by PR firms. Cher's recent interview about THE CHER SHOW is a great example. She gives interviews like she's hanging out with the reporter and just dishing. Most artists are too consumed with their brand. Some authenticity.
faceleg said: "Kad said: "Rosie is just Secreting this out into the world."
Yeah she used to do that all the time on her talk show. I mostly remember her trying to get rumors started that she was gonna be in the movie version of Chicago with Madonna. This was years before the actual movie happened"
She was attached. At that time, the cast was Madonna and Goldie Hawn, but there was no director attached. When Nicholas Hytner was hired, he
Lot666 said: "Has there been any word regarding Ari'el Stachel's tenure?"
Wasn't there word he'd be leaving in Oct? But you'd think there would be an announcement by now. And he just did a feature on this site. What publicist would set up an interview if he was leaving?
Warbucks2 said: "I think Jesse Green from the NYT made a great point: "If in its physical bigness this musical “King Kong” can really achieve big emotion, I’d forgive it almost anything. Operatic theatricality — one step over over-the-top — can short-circuit one’s critical facilities, and despite being a critic I value that."
ljay889 said: "I honestly think even discussing the possibility of this transferring without LuPone is ridiculous."
Agreed. It's like imagining ANGELS coming over without Nathan Lane. It's probably have the reason it would.
As for Craig, she's going to have to get raves so the performance could be considered a Don't Miss. But I think it's likelier than not. The entire cast? That's seems a little less likely.
Kad said: "I'm more curious about Tony Kushner's work on this than Spielberg's."
Same. And especially since I've read so many interviews where he talks about obsessively rewriting and tweaking it. That could just be Kushner being Kushner, but also, I wonder what on earth is so new that it needs endless tweaks??
Oy. Whenever Doyle's name is mentioned, there's always such a boring deluge of 10 people who can't wait to complain. He has a career (for good reason) and will keep working, so get over it.
Love Basquiat. Love Doyle. Musicals about artists are tricky but I wish them luck.
BroadwayConcierge said: "I'm tired of therealways being a hullaballoo when we could simply just dim the fr*gging lights. Dimming a marquee does not require a massive undertaking. Literally, the house manager just needs to remember to shut off the lights for one minute and turn them back on.
There needs to be a clear, transparent protocol in place."
YES. This is not too much to ask for.
As I believe I said in another thread, what is the poi
BrodyFosse123 said: "Exactly. Universal has confirmed that the film adaptation of WICKED has been delayed due to production scheduling. This means it could be a few more years before the film goes into production."
Exactly. If it were postponed simply to the following summer or following year, they would say so. They aren't, which likely means they're trying to work out a new timeline with the creatives' schedules.
The most important part about her deserved wins, sweeping every festival and precursor, is she was a supporting part who only had to come in an steal the show repeatedly - which she did and then some. Combine that with it being a breakout performance for her (most people barely knew who she was other than vaguely remembering her on Idol), and you've got a trophy.
Better comparison would be Beyonce in that film. Carrying a
