That Arianda idea is so inspired. WHERE is she? Why is every Broadway producer not clammering to get her into their shows? She is one of the finest actresses of her time, and she hasn't been on stage in close to 5 years.
Metcalf is the most obvious Violet, and she would kill it. Carrie Coon would be a wonderful Barbara. Someone on here once mentioned Keri Russell as Barbara opposite Metcalf's Violet. I know Russell's performance in Burn This got a mixed reception, but
Teaser trailer for Judy w/Renee Zellweger Sep 30
2019, 05:18:56 PM
I thought Renee was pretty average, maybe even downright bad at times. I liked her a lot in some scenes, but I found the concert scenes dreadful. She is not Judy at all there. The singing is nothing like her, she doesn’t do any of Garland’s moves. She just stands there eyes wide open. When she started moving during Come Rain or Come Shine I actually laughed out loud. And don’t get me started on that Disney Channel Movie ending. Sometimes Renee sounded British. The movie is also very basic, with
I don't think there will be any literal or drastic changes, I just think there will be some kind of queer energy/bent to the production. Actors, - great actors, can play energy or a certain "vibe" to a character without making any significant changes to the script or blocking. Perhaps there will be a queer undertone to how Rupert/and or Tovey play it. Or perhaps Mantello wanted to see two queer actors take on very "straight" roles and see how it colors the show. I also
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Sep 11
2019, 10:01:19 PM
I never even thought of that! No, the artist is a very famous queer artist, David Wojnarowicz.
I imagine they are going for a queer-themed production of this show, between the casting and the artwork. It seems very pointed. Not to imply that Izzard or Everett aren't good enough for it, but it does seem like their is a very specific vision for this production/the dynamic of George and Martha.
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "With the "could have been" conversation, it's important to differentiate between who was justOFFEREDa role (or were considered/auditioned/did a reading), vs. people who were committed do doing it and dropped out late in the negotiation process.
Announced but never happened: Jake Gyllenhaal inBurn This, Josh Radnor inShe Loves Me,Cate Blanchett in All About Ivo,Stephen McKin
So I'm a big fan of the Scott Rudin Playbill design of rehearsal shots/production shots in black and white, and I try to collect as many as I can, but I've missed a few. I'm looking for:Â
1. Any of the Waverly Gallery ones (all I have is the logo one. They changed so much that I imagine it would be hard to find someone with all of them out there.)Â
2. The new King Lear one (of Glenda in character.)
Probably not, to be honest. I mean, I'm sure she would be effecting in many scenes, but maybe not the ideal Violet. Metcalf is honestly perfect for both roles and it would be foolish for them revive it at any point without her. Maybe a Carrie Coon/Metcalf version in a few years?
Probably not, to be honest. I mean, I'm sure she would be effecting in many scenes, but maybe not the ideal Violet. Metcalf is honestly perfect for both roles and it would be foolish for them revive it at any point without her. Maybe a Carrie Coon/Metcalf version in a few years?
She would eat August: Osage County alive. Imagine her and Laurie doing it?
Also, Rudin should really try and get her one last great screen role. I think it would be a challenge to adapt Three Tall Women considering how theatrical it is, but I imagine it could be done, and I think it would definitely repeat it's success at the Tony's at the Oscars.
I was just thinking the same thing. I am scared for Celia tbh. Gary got lots of love, and the industry is aware of the troubles that show had and the remarkable pressure put on the actresses, in addition to being great performers. I could totally see one of them winning. The most I can hope for is they vote split. I am afraid Mockingbird will get the cold shoulder come Tony night.
I admire Nottage for trying to present Jackson in a nuanced way, but this is just too much to take on, I think. If she were writing a play, movie or television script on Jackson, go for it. But it feels nearly impossible to make a musical about child sexual abuse, from the perspective of the abuser, for audiences which will overwhelmingly be there to support the abuser.
JDonaghy4 said: "JBroadway said: "f someone gets omitted from the OCC awards, that’s a clear indication that they WILL get nominated for the Tony, and vice versa!
That certainly seems to be the case with the omissions of Metcalf, Daniels, Driver.
While I get the sentiment, but in many (some?) cases, if you drop out the non-Broadway performances, you get a pretty good idea of where things are headed. Best Actor in a Musical, for example, will
Apr 23
2019, 12:01:09 PM
Oh I hope so. This is absolutely her time to win. She has the role of a lifetime in a fabulous production. She's paid her dues and you can tell that this would mean so much to her to win for this special character. I don't know who her biggest competitor would be. I didn't see The Ferryman, but I suppose one of those women? Maybeeee Joan Allen if they pull what they did last year and give Leading and Featured Actress to the same show. Mercedes Ruehl felt like she had some momentum
