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
Thrilled to see the strong reviews for this. It's all correct. This production is shattering. I was truly in tears for most of it .What Bening, Letts, and Walker achieve here is something definitive, in my book. But I also haven't seen any other productions of this. In a just world, they would all be locks for Tony nominations, and honestly, competitive for the win. It's a beautiful, wrenching production.
HILLARY AND CLINTON Reviews Apr 20
2019, 10:21:43 AM
Was there again last night. The audience was electric, it felt very much like a sporting event. Also, seeing Laurie again last night, it would not surprise me if she won again. She got basically a standing ovation when she made her first entrance, and at least four ovations during the show. She was on FIRE last night, especially during the “eclipse you” section. I also love the new ending much more than the one I saw in early previews.
Well, I'm glad to see Nottage publicly showed her support for Robson and Safechuck. I still don't see why we need this needs to proceed but I am also willing to keep an open mind if someone as gifted as Nottage is going to write it with the nuanced and truth it deserves.
And for the record,I am not against dramatizing Michael's story, or if the boys gave their permission, their own story. I just don't see how a musical is going to work if they are really going to
Peace for Mary Frances transfer? Apr 14
2019, 11:07:13 PM
It could happen if they are getting bigger names for it. They can put a bigger actress in Lois Smith’s part and center it around her.
Laurie is the gift that keeps on giving. I think this has potential to be really thrilling. You have Laurie, the only American actor in the show. And I do wonder if there is a queer element to the production Mantello is going for with the casting of Izzard and Tovey and the Wojnarowicz art.
