CATS Film Adaptation Thread Dec 23
2019, 08:10:04 AM
Saw it last night. It is neither as fun or as epically bad as critics have painted it. It’s mostly uninspired and clumsy, reeking of bad decisions from its very conception. An undeniable piece of movie trash that will be forgotten in a year.
mikey2573 said: "Is it true that the entire show was filmed (and not just for LC archives) with the original cast for a release later in the show's run?"
Yes. Multiple sources from the cast have been very open about that full show footage being seen one day. But certainly not any time soon.
A Daniel Fish Most Happy Fella? Dec 20
2019, 07:41:34 PM
This is awesome news and well worth the trip upstate to see it. I think his Oklahoma! highlights the score beautifully. Having only seen the most recent production of Most Happy Fella at Encores, I’m not super familiar with the score here. But I think the story is pretty wild and has some gorgeous musical moments I’m excited to see Daniel Fish’s take on.
Anshel2 said: "What do they do if there is an understudy? Have they filmed this vignettes multiple times to account for change in cast?
Didn't like the way Maria was directed. She comes across flirty and Maria should be reserved and shy at first. She needs to evolve and I don't think she does in this production. This Maria wouldn't sing "I Feel Pretty." It is for a girl who has been protected and somewhat of a wallflower up until the dance and this Ma
I want an August Osage County revival. Dec 18
2019, 01:31:11 PM
Bettyboy, how had I never considered Deirdre O’Connell?? She would be absolutely shattering as Violet. Wow.
RSrichie said: "Sex negative is a judgement that I don’t think it implied at all. It honestly depicted sexual behavior within the gay community & its ramifications. Good and bad. "
RSrichie said: "I thought The Inheritance was exquisitely beautiful theater. Not perfect, but what is? If people don’t like this, I give up. They won’t like anything. This is a love letter to the gay community."
As someone who is both gay and has recently loved a few things I’ve seen, I find this an odd statement. Especially given the intelligently, coherently written article this thread exists to highlight.
And if it were a “love lette
I want an August Osage County revival. Dec 16
2019, 10:36:52 PM
My absolute dream back in 2008 was that Laurie would play Barb opposite Estelle Parsons. It would have been a nice bit of nostalgia on top of being inspired casting. But I will not be able to go to my grave peacefully without seeing her as Violet someday.
Also, cast Laurie Metcalf in everything, as far as I’m concerned. She may be the Meryl Streep of Broadway, but Meryl only wishes she could be this consistently great nowadays. And I’m a Meryl fanboy.
WEST SIDE STORY (2019 Revival) Preview Thread Dec 14
2019, 04:51:46 PM
Vocally, it’s a fine production. There are a lot of sound issues to be worked out because of all the rain. At least at my performance. I didn’t walk away thinking “Wow, the vocal performances.” But I also didn’t think anyone was weak.
The orchestra is indeed on point. 25 or 26 strong and sounds perfect. There is a bit of re-arranging and tempo/stylistic alterations to Dance at the Gym to make it a bit more 2019, but it is nearly identical. Nothing else I noticed was different.
I got a last minute ticket for last night and thought the production was overall really stunning.
It’s a production that is directed and designed to be experienced live, so it really isn’t a cast recording anyone needs. Some of the staging is so viscerally thrilling to watch, it brought tears to my eyes. The beginning all the way through the Rumble is vital, exciting theatre at its contemporary finest. The staging loses a bit of steam in the latter half, to be honest, b
Hello, Dolly 2017: the revival that got away? Dec 11
2019, 06:17:57 PM
I’m really curious if the folks who claim yesteryear’s performers who would scoff at today’s standards of having understudies go on with regularity and having alternates for particularly demanding roles are actually performers themselves? You find me a professional performer who thinks performing 8 shows in 6 days is healthy for any lengthy period of time with no breaks, and I’ll show you a sociopath.
WEST SIDE STORY (2019 Revival) Preview Thread Dec 10
2019, 10:33:12 AM
As if everyone doesn’t have a million places to view the original choreography or the original intent. GOD FORBID anyone touches the “perfection” of the original staging!
This is such bulls**t. What’s the damn point of a revival if you’re not going to do something fresh? I really hope they keep Keersmaeker’s choreo intact.
The Devil Wears Prada Dec 3
2019, 11:28:54 AM
I take their announcement to mean this will be the cast moving forward with the development process more than anything. It could mean all new levels of comedic material written for Beth, which is exactly what is needed to make material like The Devil Wears Prada sing.
I love Emily Skinner, but she doesn’t strike me as the kind of actress you write comedic moments for in the way Meryl or Beth would inspire.
THE INHERITANCE - Reviews Nov 27
2019, 02:12:31 PM
When I read “we approached out actors and they turned it down,” that makes me think they only approached out celebrities and that, when they turned it down, they didn’t even bother to find other out actors.
I’m not of the mind that only people within a given sexuality can play characters in that same sexuality, but this whole play felt so Gay Stuff 101 and it was partially rooted in the unbelievability of the straight dudes playing at gayness.
EVITA transfer? Nov 24
2019, 11:28:31 PM
Not a chance. There were a lot of empty seats around me the other night in the orchestra. If it can’t even sell out a two week run, it has no chance on Broadway.
THE INHERITANCE - Reviews Nov 22
2019, 05:59:16 PM
David Cote may very well be a miserable human with bad theatre etiquette, but he also happens to be totally right about this play. It’s an opinion, but it’s valid and reflects what a lot of the people I know personally who saw it (myself included) thought.
Evita City Center TDF locations? Nov 21
2019, 07:17:05 PM
I was in row G in the orchestra, center of the house left section. Great view. And my first time seeing an Encores show from the orchestra! (Though I tend to prefer mezzanine for shows, in general.)
Imelda Staunton & Jenna Russell to lead HELLO DOLLY in London Nov 21
2019, 06:04:44 PM
Love Imelda, and I certainly won’t be seeing this since I don’t live in London, but I really hope she doesn’t trot out the stark raving mad schtick she’s been pushing for the last 5 years or so.
THE INHERITANCE - Reviews Nov 20
2019, 06:20:27 PM
I’m with Kad 100%. Anyone who thinks the future of queer-themed theatre hinges on the commercial success of The Inheritance is seriously misled.
