Didn't your mama teach you not to discuss politics or religion? It is a useless and ultimately very frustrating experience. From what I can tell- reading almost all of the posts- NO ONE- not one person- exemplifies racist attitudes- people come from their own experience- and for each one of us- that is very different. Society is changing- and it takes a lot of push and pull for progress and equality to continue to evolve- Obviously, people are racist, and sexist and everything in between-
I think it is natural for people to have different opinions and reactions to the diversity issue- depending on where they are coming from- race, class, even religion. Bu, I do not see any real hate speech- no one is saying they hate white people because...or they hate Asians....or whoever. Very interesting to read different POV. David is not a troll- he feels strongly- as do many of us- about this issue which is currently spotlighted in our culture on so many levels. I think labeling people-
Though Trump is doing his best to impede social progress on every level- society is making strides toward equality in so many areas- the progress does not come over night- but it is being made. And let's not forget that although she lost the election due to the electoral college- the popular vote in the last election did favor a woman by 3 million votes- we have had a black President- and in so many areas, progress is being forged. And this will continue.
Hey Sistah wannabe broadway baby 2, 3..ad infinitum and beyond- I tried to change my name- but could not figure out how to do it. I am a transplanted New Yorker- living here in Atlanta for many years- and have a partner of 22 years. Saw all the shows in the sixties as an adolescent- Barbra in FG- Liza in Flora- Angela in Mame...etc. Love theater and go in to visit my family regularly- and always see several shows- last month Iceman and MFLady- both A Plus. You have me thinking I need to get i
To me, that is the essential question I ask myself when I ponder returning to NYC just to see this production- as Nealb seemed to feel- will it be a depressing roll in self deprecating mud- witty and catty and entertaining as that might be- or will it say something to me that is truly important- will it shed light on my own identity and dignity as a gay man- and touch me deeply- as all good theater does to me- Iceman Cometh being the latest masterpiece that blew me away- so I am still on the
It might not be cuts as much as revisions- to make a more contemporary statement that is relevant to this time in history- it actually sounds like that- no one is complaining that the play is an old warhorse totally out of touch with today- a very, very good sign. That this play- written decades ago- can still resonate so powerfully is really a testament to its artistry- all timeless and classic plays address themes of human nature and behavior- and therefore, they speak to every generation.
Thanks so much everybody- still making up my mind- for whatever reason- have never been able to really comprehend Candide- or Pacific Overtures- and really do have an interest in these two shows - maybe I need to prepare more and read a good synopsis so I do not get lost. Thank you all so much for your input. Very interesting points of view.
Are you kidding? I am asking if perhaps I missed something years ago- and should I give it another try? Please do not answer this, Geoff- not interested in what you have to say.
A friend of mine wants to go see Candide- the Bernstein operetta- and I am on the fence. I have not understood or enjoyed it in the past. Is it worth seeing?
Thank you so much for that- i am going to see it- I almost took the plunge in London- but decided on The Ferryman instead- which was spectacular. Time for me to see what everybody is raving about- I know it will win big at the Tonys- and it won big at the Oliviers in London.
I actually know next to nothing about Harry Potter- never read the books- or seen any of the movies- no interest. But as a lover of theater- I am interested in the show- wondering if I would be a able to catch on if I caught it- would I understand it? Would you recommend a non-fan to see it? If so, I will really take that into consideration- I love shows and will make an effort if I will not feel left in the dark. Also, is it mainly for kids- I like all kinds of theater- but love d
Roscoe said- No I’m gonna say a tad humorless, not defensive
What a weird thing to say- I bet you are not a nice person. Sounds like you are attacking me after I said I misunderstood and might have been defensive unnecessarily- great comeback, Satan.
Oh, please- there are plenty of shows with gay protagonists- and plenty more coming- not all are good- but some are and they will be successful. I can see wondering why there is not more LBGT representation in the NFL- or in professional baseball- but in the theater- in NYC? Gimme a break.
It seems to me that the rise of Trump- and the feelings that especially lower educated white people have- is that the playing field in no longer level- and that globalization and the rise of the the diversity movement and political correctness- not the same, of course- because diversity is very much justified- yet the PC police enforcers make a big deal of every perceived slight or supposed infraction- so that the tone and expectations of the movement have become strident, overbearing and pat
Haterobics- When I said irrelevant- I actually meant not really relating to present day reality- not meaningless in the broad sense- my bad. But, I have very mixed feelings about this production- and am waiting for reviews and word of mouth. It kind of reminds me of a black cast doing Amos 'N Andy. I have seen the documentary of Boys In The Band- and really enjoyed it- but I am not sure I want to sit through a bunch of catty, bitchy queens filled with self-doubt, self-loathing- in at
I feel like this production could go one of two ways- very relevant to what is happening now- or very irrelevant and dated. Could be either - and that is my hesitation. And for anyone who says gay subculture and society in general has not changed- I totally disagree. Yes, there is racism, sexism and all of the basest and worst instincts of human beings are still present- and always will be, I suppose- but times have changed socially and for the better- a lot better.
What I find equally unnerving is that Denzel Washington, starring in Iceman Cometh- is a fabulous Hickey- now I am reading a few accounts where people do not think he belongs in a role usually populated by a white person- ridiculous. He was great- and yet, I notice he is not getting much award recognition- though other actors in the cast are. That is fine- personal taste- but if there is resentment based on race- that is wrong and very unfair. That, to me, is casting with the best person in m
Saw it a few weeks ago- and was blown away- one of the best nights ever in the theater. The show is totally engaging- not a boring moment in it- all characters so enthusiastic, energetic, animated, complex and believe it or not- humorous. I loved this show- and my friend and I are still analyzing it- we both were totally engrossed- every second- and the tie flew by- sitting in row three- center- did not just, either. We caught every grimace, word and shading. What a great night in the theater
