Teresa Stratas stood on stage from the beginning of the curtain call, applauding both the chorus and supporting cast, and then took her bow. Magnificent.
Jordan Catalano said: "If the past couple years have taught us anything m, the tables will be littered with D-List soap opera stars, replacement cast members for long running musicals and the “big name” in one or two of the time slots. "
It sends me reeling just to imagine the rock bottom onto which one must fall in order to qualify as a D-List soap opera star.
But... as they sing in Ragtime... That's the Showbiz!
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Previews Jul 23
2018, 09:42:57 AM
Well, my week has already been ruined on account of my current introspection. I grew up at a time when Clive Barnes, Doug Watt and Martin Gottfried were in their prime reviewing New York theatre. They could be nasty and they could be nice, but the majority of the time they told it like it was. It was also a time when individual producers - not corporations - like David Merrick and Alex Cohen had the balls to say "My show stinks; I'm shutting it down." Maybe in the process giving what
RIP Gary Beach Jul 18
2018, 07:50:09 PM
A glorious performer. Saw him twice in The Producers (including the 1st Chicago tryout preview) and in Legends! (with ...). There might have been more. Have to consult the reference books. While in NYC in May 2001, I saw him arriving in front of the St. James in grand style - and dressed impeccably - prior to the Saturday matinee of The Producers. Wonderful!
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Previews Jul 16
2018, 12:15:07 PM
At 63, I've had many, many occasions of being proved wrong, but that constant grinding sound inside my head could be the critics busily sharpening their knives for this one.
Has no one been truly blown away by PASSOVER at Lincoln Center? Jul 15
2018, 07:50:30 PM
Relatively little discussion about this riveting - to say the least - play. I saw it a couple of years ago at Steppenwolf in Chicago, and never forgot it. Unless I missed a previous thread...
Summer lost approximately $207,000 last week. And, for eight performances. That is a horrific drop; by any stretch. Hopefully the fresh marketing you allude to will kick in as soon as... yesterday - and will have an immediate impact. Otherwise, I'm contending that this show is in real trouble.
Was Betty Buckley banned from Broadway? Jul 7
2018, 07:41:10 PM
The first time I ever saw her was in August 1970 in London in Promises, Promises; twice more in the years since. Excellent performer.
Will Julie Andrews EVER return to the Broadway stage Jul 6
2018, 09:19:32 AM
The Other One; you're correct regarding V/V. She only agreed to it because she didn't want to disappoint her husband. In addition; when the 1976 revival of MFL was in discussion and after being asked to recreate her role, she said she was only interested in a commitment of 10 weeks or so. Apparently even at that time returning to B'way wasn't a huge priority.
1776 in 1976 at Melody Top Jul 3
2018, 07:53:50 PM
I was studying at Oxford when this production was playing, but I did manage to see Forum with Arte Johnson, Bells Are Ringing with Rita Moreno, and Shenandoah with John Raitt that season nevertheless.
Apparently at the time, the interior structure was stable enough to allow us to meander around the balcony. There was water leakage here and there, besides the roof/ceiling.
Uptown theatre to finally be restored? Jun 29
2018, 03:14:17 PM
Apparently at the time, the interior structure was stable enough to allow us to meander around the balcony
Uptown theatre to finally be restored? Jun 29
2018, 03:00:35 PM
I wish them well; I do. However, as cited, the lack of necessary parking will remain a deterrent. Also, the last time I was inside (1998), it was just a mess.
