^ thank you everyone. TZOO was slightly better than TodayTix for the seats that looked good so went with that. With any luck, there will be enough empty seats for us to move up but either way - I expect the voices to carry well.
Just realized I'll be in town on Sat 12/28 with a couple of friends who'd really love this show. Was looking at tickets and it's really pricey. Does anyone have a promo or discount code? Would really appreciate it.
bdn223 said: "The only way I see this being revived is if producers can cast A-List talent, aka a Denzel Washington or Hugh Jackman caliber actress,as the mother daughter duo of Violet and Barbra. In other words the play won't be revived unless producers are able to secure the same level of talent that with in the film."
Now I low-key wanna see Denzel and Hugh in drag playing Violet and Barbara.
I want an August Osage County revival. Dec 18
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I'm really hoping Globefan was being a troll with that Ivo suggestion. There's no way he can explore the complexity of this show without completely taking out the warmth of the characters.
If it has to be a controversial director (for purposes of discussion), John Doyle would probably make some interesting choices here. I don't see him cutting stuff either because there's no fat in this play.
I'd rather Anna D Shapiro just re-explores it, with a decade behind her.
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "The thing that's getting glossed over:
Per press release, the pre-Bway production in Chicago has been delayed a full year until July 2021 (not 2020). It's a little odd they would announce Leavel (a talented person who does not mean anything at the box office) a year and a half in advance."
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DramaTeach said: "I think Beth Leavel is one of the finest comedic actress I've ever seen. Excellent timing, and milks every moment. Miranda does not need comedy, and while I'm sure she's also a great dramatic actress and very versatile, I don't want to see her talent wasted on such a stoic role."
gibsons2 said: "Musical about Madonna would be my dream jukebox. Can't think of an actress for a role like this, mostly because Madonna went through so many different styles and images over her career span. I can only dream...."
As long as it's called "Bitch... I'm Madonna!", I'm in.
Auggie27 said: "I saw Betty Buckley replaced by Karen Mason halfway through "Sunset." A Saturday matinee in June. Buckely had been in strong voice, but it wasn't her best performance. Mason got to take the roof off with "As if we..." and did.
MILD SPOILER: I believe the last 20 minutes of "Slave Play" are extraordinarily difficult to perform, in no small part because the play takes a stylistic turn and the reality of the final scene is in
Agree with everyone on this thread - it's a matter of personal taste. I have only read The Inheritance, and watched Slave Play. For me, The Slave Play will forever be an unforgettable experience. I have never seen such devastating beauty on stage before - it aims really really high, and damn near achieves it. Difficult for me to compare the two, but I don't think you'll go "wrong" by having seen TSP.
ActorGuyIL said: "I just have this image of her looking skyward and screaming Ephraim? LET ME GOOOOOOO!!!!!!"
Ephram, one must not tell lies *giggles*. Now - you go your way AND I WILL GO MINE YOU ASSHAT.
PS - I'm very excited about this casting. I think she is a great actress, would love to see her do musical comedy and Hello, Dolly! is the best there is.
SouthernCakes said: "Yeah I saw this and found it interesting? Why would it need a developmental lab?"
Just a guess - but I think they're a bit gun shy about potential backlash from trigger-happy social media brigade and would want to clean up some of the plot/text. The original production, bless it, would also come off a bit stale so wouldn't surprise me if they take a more "timeless" approach with the direction (the way "Hello, Dolly!&quo
You know just because the stage show is written for characters in their 40s/50s doesn't mean the movie has to stick with that. They could always be coming back for a 45-year reunion for all they care. Let's cast whoever the heck we want, as long as they're right voice/look and make up a coherent cast overall.
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