Here I Am said: "The ovation tonight was so huge that the actors had to come back out for another bow. The audience literally wouldn’t stop clapping until they did. I haven’t seen that in a while, but the cast truly did deserve it. There wasn’t a weak link in the bunch.
Elaine May was so natural that it didn’t even feel like watching a performance. It made me uncomfortable at times, which is exactly what the role calls for. I’d be pretty shock
52889j said: "Was there. Production seemed to be pretty averse to posting on social media so I’ll keep it brief: aside from some head-scratch-inducing transitions, it’s glorious. All five performers exercised lovely restraint. Very lived in. Two hours flew by."
Is May a threat for the Tony? And also, is the playbill the artwork for the show or a Rudin production still? Hoping for the latter.
JBroadway said: "I was just looking over the upcoming season, and it looks likethe Leading/Play categories are shaping up to be very interesting.
Glenda Jackson vs. Janet McTeer vs. Anette Bening, plus Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrea Martin, and Kerry Washington.
And on the male side, we have a packed set of heavy-hitting contendersincluding Bryan Cranston, Jeff Daniels, Tracy Letts, Michael Urie, Paddy Considine, Nathan Lane, Paul Dano, and Ethan Hawke. And unfortu
MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Wow, quite an impressive list! :)
In terms of the co-star I mentioned...he was Tony nominated for his most recent Broadway role. He won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award but ultimately lost at the Tonys. "
It's Michael Shannon. I'm guessing in either Frankie or Johnny or Talleys Folly.
jas1234 said: "Hear it's moving to the Belasco from people involved with the production. Jimmy Smits on board to play Max and Tatania Maslany to play Diana though they went after Michelle Williams. Roles played by Douglas Henshall and Michelle Dockery, big names in London. Wonder if the dining area will be used."
Thrilled for Tatiana, although I would have died for Michelle in this. Do you know why she couldn't do it?
Solipsist234 said: "Yeah, The Nap's playbill cover and Lifespan of a Fact's Playbill cover are quite lackluster in that they don't necessarily show anything about what the shows areabout! But I guess it makes sense why Lifespan of a Fact has that cover, because STARS!!!
I do like the "Janet McTeer serving Shakespearean-realness" cover for Bernhardt/Hamlet, and The Waverly Gallery's cover is nice and warm and opulent (especially compared to some of
TWO ALL MY SONS Aug 26
2018, 04:36:46 PM
Sounds great. Do you know who will be playing Kate? Please tell me it's either Carrie or Laurie Metcalf.
Melissa25 said: "I trust Amy Morton and am very excited for this. Vulgarity, cons, scams and deceit. Sound familiar? I will be front and center with my pink hat on to cheer on the actors and their “talk.”"
Seriously! This thread is such a snooze. We're going to get an all female revival of a classic with extremely juicy roles. Even if it doesn't work, it'll be interesting. Can we start talking about dreamcasting or something?
Prisoner of 7th Ave said: "Kad said: "Looks like Best Actress in a Play is settled for next year, huh?"
Well, with Elaine May in the mix, it may be a duel of octogenarians. Plus, Laura Linney, who is overdue for a Tony,might come in with Lucy Barton. In any case, the race has brighterprospects than last season's race.
If Rashad was indeed the one who said they didn't enjoy acting with Metcalf because she was playing it "real" and Laurie wasn't, I find that to be quite funny. To me, what was so brilliant about Rashad's performance was how "non-real" seeming it is. It definitely didn't seem to be naturalistic or anything like that to me. It was so affected which is what made it hysterical but also bruising. She was playing at stereotypes of modern women and teenagers, and
Laurie Metcalf Jun 14
2018, 10:05:31 PM
If we're casting Laurie in musicals, I want her Mrs Lovett.
Cast her alongside Denise Gough in Beauty Queen of Leenane. (Wouldn't mind McDormand in that either, especially considering her recent success with McDonagh.)
She would have been great as Mrs Sycramore in YCTIWY.
