Claire Foy and Matt Smith to Reunite, on a Brooklyn Stage Dec 17
2019, 10:21:08 PM
True. But considering how high profile these names are, not to mention Warchus who is incredibly in-demand, I’m surprised this got announced without any noticeable early goss.
JSquared2 said: "LuPita2 said: "A rape scene is disgusting and completely unnecessary. Considering Amar's casting, it makes it even more nauseating.
Disregard the complaints about missing songs; the objections about who was cast; and the absence of the original choreography.
No one has to disregard anything, including the disgusting monster who was cast. People can also miss the original choreography. Feel free to have an opinion, b
I hope that you see this production and post your thoughts. Olivo’s performance is the only thing that stands out from the Laurents’ production, and this is the first production I’ve seen since where I didn’t think “I miss Karen...”
My view was also a little off (middle orchestra stage right) so, like you, I didn’t have the best visual but your impression was the same that I had. A jet was partially stripped and, unwittingly it seemed, forced upon Anita but both were almost entirely clothed when Doc entered. It was fairly consistent with other productions I’ve seen before.
If someone had a better view, I’d certainly defer. I’ll be returning in February and will chose my seats better then (center of any
This is a revelatory production: required viewing for any serious theatergoer.
As much as I’ve always adored Leonard Bernstein’s music, appreciated Jerome Robbins’ choreography, and to an extent, Stephen Sondheim’s (lesser) contribution, I’ve never fully embraced West Side Story. So often it just felt silly: The idea of dangerous gangs doing pirouettes is just...at the very least, unbelievable. This is the first time that i’ve felt that the&
EthelMae said: "This and Gary were such disappointments to me. My partner liked Hilary and found things to admire in Gary, especially Mr. Lane, but I thought these two shows were going to be so big and exciting when first announced. It was a struggle for me to get through Gary and I usually love Lane, Nielsen and White. The same goes for Metcalf and Lithgow. After Three Tall Women and Doll's House- Part 2, Hilary was a let down.
I simply ADORED this show and I’m sorry to see it go early. I loved how these incredible actors and the play itself were able to capture the duality of the Clinton persona: all of the charm and no failing to highlight the disgust.
I’ll reminder this as one of the high points of an exceptional Broadway season for straight plays.
So interested in the concept behind the production. Jackson’s last Lear was quite modern and a bit experimental. Curious to see what direction the production grew went in.
Heading back to Chicago in May for some great food and exceptional theater. Definitely planning Cromer’s Next to Normal, WSS at the Lyric Opera, and Robert Fall’s The Winter’s Tale at the Goodman. Tentively thning of Esparza’s Hamlet as well. Anything else I should be looking at?
Tell Me on a Sunday Jan 27
2018, 06:03:17 AM
I saw the Van Outen revival and very much enjoyed it. It must have been a decade ago because I remember seeing it and going to Virgin or some other music store (does any one remember those?) to buy the recording and listening to the cd on my portable CD player (...or remember those) while traveling through the UK!!
I don’t feel the show is nececarilly dated (if anything, I feel dated....). But while I remember loving it at the time, I’ve listened to the recording recently and just find
Couldn't degree more with SIAT: I too saw this in the West End and simply LOVED it! I ended up seeing it twice on the same trip! Even the semi-staged Carnegie performance (also featuring the incredible David Bedella) was hysterical!
I for one cannot WAIT to see this production! I have tickets for March but may have to go sooner based upon early word.
Looks like it is now sold out! I expect a soon to be announced extension and/or Broadway transfer. Not a lot of competition in the best new play field....wonder if this could slip in before April (presuming it lives up to its UK reviews, of course).
Thought I had missed the boat, but two tickets opened up for next Friday. Otherwise it only looks as though each performance only has a single seat! Wow...that's pretty damn sold and it hasn't even started previews!
I'll also add to your list the following operas that are regularly performed at major opera houses, or are operas that have had major theatrical non-operatic productions:
